I was surprised to hear how many of you do not label your quilts. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out chore. Mine are usually super simple and easy in my own messy handwriting.
Then I write whatever I want. If I made the quilt for someone, I write their name and the occasion. I usually add who quilted it as well, and I know some designers would like you to add their name as the designer. If you were entering it into a show that would be an excellent idea.
Then I iron away my lines made with the frixion pen. Look how crooked it is even when I used lines! lol
And if you aren't following me on Instagram this week, here's a few photos of what you missed!
Have a great weekend!
Thanks for the label tip!
ReplyDeleteI need to get caught up with my labels. I have a lot of small ones that I haven't done yet. Good idea to draw lines that disappear! I think I'll do that next time. I also have label designs that can be ironed on as well as some pre printed labels of fabric. Maybe I'll go on a label blitz and get them done.
ReplyDeleteIn my mind, my quilts aren't done till the labels are on. I'm always encouraging my quilting friends re: them, and I've given a couple talks about labels and documentation at guild meetings. I have a healthy stash of colorful pre-printed labels, ready for words and dates to be added. Many are Thimbleberries panels (15-18 labels per panel) from years past. They're a time saver and colorful encouragement to keep up with the labels.
ReplyDeleteI just had to say, that is NOT messy handwriting!! : )
ReplyDeleteGreat tip to use the Frixon Pen to draw lines! I ALWAYS label my quilts!
Deletepienso que mis edredones no están terminados,
ReplyDeletehasta que no pongo la etiqueta
buen fin de semana
I have that book and I love the samplers in it! One day I will make one. For now I will enjoy watching you make yours :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks, for encouraging labels, Lori. I follow Bonnie Hunter's idea and sew it in with the binding, so it can't be ripped off easily, not that anyone would steal my quilts. I have pre-cut 4" squares in a special box, along with lined paper I can put behind the layer I'm writing on, and it is adhered to freezer paper. I always include my maiden name in parentheses, as per suggestions in articles I've read about labels.
ReplyDeletemea culpa...bless father for I have not labeled....
ReplyDeleteThat is exactly how I do my labels, your handwriting is very neat though, I find it a bit difficult to write on the fabric. I label before I bind my quilts so that the label is also attached in a corner with the binding. It only takes a little time and may be so important and nice.
ReplyDeleteI did a tutorial a while back on label making (http://www.sewwequilt.com/2011/02/will-your-quilt-be-found-in-pile-known.html) and labelling is one of my "soap box" issues in the classes that I teach and at my guild.
ReplyDeleteMy guild made up a rubber stamp so that it would be easier to put labels on our charity/donation quilts.
I love the blocks you are doing. . . . I'm not a fan of applique so I don't do it often. Love the look, just not really comfortable with the technique.
Have a great day,
I'm so bad about labeling. I do label all of my quilts that I design and sell patterns for (I think...but now that I say that, I need to check!). I have good intentions, and like to sew them on when attaching the binding...and then I forget!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tip to use the Frixion pen to make straight lines and then iron it away after. My lines are terribly crooked when I write and so I usually end up doing two or three labels until I get it right!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. I label . . . sometime . . ., but I have now vowed to go back, label all my completed quilts, and label ALL new ones from now on. We bought a beautiful antique quilt for $250, dating back to the late 1800s, over 2,000 itty bitty flying geese used in the LeMoyne Star blocks and as a border, all hand pieced and hand quilted. We had it appraised -- would you believe $1,200. It would have been more, but there are a few small stained areas, and NO LABEL. The appraiser found another quilt using the same pattern, no stains, and labelled, that sold for $1,975. Moral of this comment: LABEL YOUR QUILTS!!!!! Thank you so much for your generous blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on the label. I usually add it after the binding is done. This way I only have to sew two sides - thanks! Found you through Quilty Folk - and now a new follower! and on Instagram too. I see you are in the Star in a Time Warp group - Yay!
ReplyDeleteHello Lori !
ReplyDeleteFor my labels, I usually used the same block that I made on my top. And if it's just appliqué, I do the same block like you !
Well, Lori, maybe we will make a second quilt inspired by blocks in the book! I am glad you purchased the book. Enjoyable to look through and even to read if you have time.
ReplyDeletegreat freezer paper tip! I'm going to keep that in mind for my next label!
ReplyDeleteThanx a lot!
I am very good about labelling after seeing so many old quilts in shows, which are a mystery. It's a shame when you see "maker unknown". I embroider my labels by hand, after writing them with a Frixion pen.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea about drawing lines to keep your writing straight. My tip is that I stretch my muslin in a small embroidery hoop to keep it taunt while writing. Works like a charm. ;)
ReplyDeleteI love following you on Instagram, you always have fun photos! I really like the one of you and your daughter. I'm a big advocate of labeling because I've inherited quilts with no labels and I would dearly love to have had them signed or dated. So glad to know you are labeling! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI always label my quilts, BUT, I always forget to attach the label till after the binding is sewn on, so I have to applique all four sides. :(
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of sewing the label into the binding. I recently backtracked and did mine, but I'm only on my third quilt so it wasn't an onerous task !! 😃
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial and reminder to label! I do label my quilts, but have been lax in labeling minis (usually just a signature and a date) so I ordered some of the little Mountain labels and they arrived so quickly! They are adorable and thanks for sharing their info.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good simple way to label quilts, thanks. You saw the one I did for the Flags quilt...I was going to use a real tiny flag that I had found on the beach---but then I worried that it would be disrespectful and used a flag printed cotton. I had thought that a hundred years from now the small real flag would be of historical interest, if the quilt still exists .
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great reminder lori
ReplyDeleteI make my labels on the computer printer and if it is for someone special I add a small picture of myself. It's a long story how I came to this but people seem to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on wax paper behind the fabric to write on.......I never can seem to get the pens to write on fabric well....this will probably help!
ReplyDeleteI agree, every quilt should be labelled. If I have the time and the patience I sometimes embroider the words. I often have blocks where I've made a mistake that end up as the label.
ReplyDeleteI draw my lines on the freezer paper with magic marker, then reuse the freezer paper over and over without having to draw lines again. They show through the muslin beautifully. I originally used this method when working with young children writing their names on a quilt. Works well for grownups too!
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