Deecee

I use pre-packaged fabric sheets for my ink-jet printer. I usually use a photo relative to the occasion or person receiving the quilt - in the label above I have used a photo of part of the actual quilt.

I either type up the message in a "Word" document and insert the photo in the document, then print.

Or if I want to manipulate the pic, either by adding a frame or cutting and pasting parts of the pic, I use "Paint" which you can usually find under accessories in Windows.

There are also label programmes you can buy or are included in software such as EQ, but I find you can do pretty much whatever you want with the programmes already on Windows.

In the above label I added the burgundy border (the quilt was bound with burgundy) and cut and pasted the text into the centre.

The pre-packaged fabric sheets are very easy to use. There is some variation between brands but bascially its print, dry, peel off backing, rinse and press. Some brands require a setting agent for the rinse.

Psycho - if you want any other info, don't hesitate to PM me.

Annya

I do that too. Now I can do it all on the computer, so it saves me a lot of hassle.

maxi

I use my embroidery machine and put the information right on the back behind where a design would be on the front. Then go ahead and quilt it as usual.

Kitsapquilter

I type my info on the computer. Sometimes I find a site that has labels or saying one can use. I like to use a little verse or saying on my labels. Then I add my info to that.
Made by
Where I live
Quilted by
Name of the quilt
Recipient's name if it is being given to someone.

euchreprincess

I make a small panel with info re: the occasion, the person it is for, my name, the date, and an attempt at some sweet prose for posterity.

flikkem

I put a "Created by____" label on my works I'm keeping or if I don't know who the recipient will be. I make personalized labels for gifts with the year they were completed.

carolynjo

Randa, I use a square of fabric, color your choice, and baste it to the back of my quilt. After I have put the information such as date, place, name, or any other pertinent information, even to the name of the person to whom I gave the quilt, I then baste it down and quilt it into the quilt. It makes it much tougher to remove the label in case of theft. Plus, who knows how long your quilt will be around? Maybe lots longer than you might think. This also has a good side to it: When my son was married I wrote on the label that it was his quilt, given in honor of his wedding. When he was divorced, there was no question about who got the quilt! So, label all your quilts.

sherriequilts

Sometimes I have found a place to write my name and date in a corner (as long as it would not be too obvious!) or on the backside on the binding. One I tucked away underneaeth a hanging sleeve too! Some of my quilts I haven't labeled, but I think I will go back and do that just for the historical aspect.

117becca

Lately, I have been finishing quilts that my aunt (80 yrs old) started. One i used a label that came off a bolt of fabric. When I made teddy bears out of old baby quilts that my grandma made, i included Grandma's name (birthdate & death date), my uncles' names & their birthdates along w/ who made the bear (me, granddaughter)....I always include dates

I put as much info as possible because what i'm currently working on will be passed down thru future generations & i'm wanting the story to not get lost down the road when I've gone over the rainbow.

Annya

I always put the name tag on before I sew the binding on that way is is harder to get off I hand stitch around and secure it to the back with tiny stitches as it makes it harder to get scissors between the threads.