What should I write on my quilt label?
Some ideas of what you might want to include on the label:
- The name of the quilt.
- The reason it was made – special occasion – holiday, graduation, wedding, birth, friendship,
- Topper’s name.
- Quilter’s name.
- Date and place where it was completed (or maybe even start date if you can remember that far back!)
- Care instructions.
What do you write on a Christmas quilt label?
Things you may want to add: quilt title, your name, occasion, date finished, and extra sentiments. -Permanent markers. Our favorite markers to date are Pigma Micron Pens. Sharpie Fine Point will also work, but they will bleed a little bit.
What do you put on the back of a quilt?
All-Purpose Quotes and Sayings
- When you sleep under this quilt, you sleep under a blanket of love.
- From my hands… to your heart.
- The best kind of sleep beneath Heaven above/ Is under a quilt, handmade with love.
- May this quilt warm your body and comfort your soul.
- Memories stitched with love.
What do you put on a baby quilt label?
At minimum, all quilt labels should have at least two things: the name of the maker and the year the quilt was completed. You can also include the quilt’s name (if it has one), the location it was made and care instructions.
What do you write on a wedding quilt label?
All-Purpose Quotes and Sayings
- When you sleep under this quilt, you sleep under a blanket of love.
- From my hands… to your heart.
- The best kind of sleep beneath Heaven above/ Is under a quilt, handmade with love.
- May this quilt warm your body and comfort your soul.
- Memories stitched with love.
How do you make a quilt label on spoonflower?
Head over to Spoonflower.com, sign in, and click on Design >> Upload. Click on Choose File and find your label file on your computer. Once selected, confirm the copyright and click Upload File. Select Basic Repeat, to fit as many labels as possible on your fabric, and then print away!
How big should a quilt label be?
about 6 x 4″
It’s up to you but the first three items are very important! In terms of size, the choice is yours. My quilt labels are generally about 6 x 4″, with a small allowance for turning the edges under to stitch on the quilt. Leave plenty of room for your written details.
Do I need a quilt label?
Your quilt still needs a label. Four of the five items must be included on your quilt label, the fifth is optional, and probably the most sentimental. 1 – Full name of the recipient, so there’s no mistake to whom it belongs… 2 – The full name of the maker of the quilt, not just ‘mom’ or ‘grandma’ or ‘nana’.
How can I use a poem as a quilt label?
If your quilt is large enough, you can print an entire poem on a printable fabric sheet and use the poem as the label. The quilt label shown below quotes the famous World War I poem “In Flanders Fields” in memory of a beloved father who died. Some of Shakespeare’s sonnets are short enough to make beautiful quilt labels.
How do you keep quilt labels from being stolen?
To discourage a potential thief from removing the label, sew it firmly to the backing fabric before you assemble the quilt, then you can hand- or machine-quilt right through the label. Another suggestion I’ve read (but haven’t yet seen in real life) is to make a triangle by folding a fabric square in half.
How do you label a quilt with leftover fabric?
Put the label on an extra block left over from the front of the quilt. Here’s a mini-block label that coordinates with the quilt’s fabric: Use a vintage linen doily or handkerchief. Write the quilt details on the fabric with a permanent fabric marker.