Make A Quilt Label

By whimbrella from the quiltsy team. Draw or embroider the words and add embellishments such as vines flowers or french knots.

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Make a quilt label. Entry from aaqs 2010 new from old contest. Incorporate one or more extra blocks from the quilt top into the label. Sew leftover binding from the quilt around the label edges.

Quilt labels are easy to make and there are lots of different ways. By robin smith my mom for my birthday. Be sure to leave a margin of empty space around the text plus 14 on all sides for the seam allowance.

Cut some strips 1 12 wide from coordinating or matching fabric. Its basically a piece of fabric with information on it that is attached to the back of the quilt usually in a bottom corner. Here are some ideas for making a quilt label your own.

Most quilters prefer to make a quilt label on a separate light piece of fabric and attach it to the back of the quilt. After stitching this out and turning edges of top and both sides i place it along the bottom of the back of the quilt and include it in the stitching of the binding. I usually make my cut 58 outside the text on all sides.

Last week i designed a simple label for my quiltcon quilt and fused it to the back of the quilt. By pamela quilts from the quiltsy team. Adding a quilt label to a quilt gift is a great way to add a personal touch and provide information to future generations.

When i make quilts for children i always sew a small pocket onto the back of the quilt and then make the label separately backing it with a firm stabilizer. For a framed finish bind the label edges like a mini quilt. Quilt label with 2006 coin by jane jellyby.

I make up the label by embroidering the design and the name of quilt maker quilter year place and anything else wanted on that label. Set the generic labels aside for later use. Center the text and cut the label to the desired size.

How to make quilt labels. That way the label itself can be pulled out when the quilt is laundered. Embroider your information onto a fabric label and sew to your quilt.

If you do this it is generally recommend that you add it before quilting so someone cant take the label off and claim the quilt as their own. If youve wanted to learn how to make a quilt label first decide on the design.

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