Tuesday Tip - Quilt Label Tutorial

 

I make my labels on the computer.  I write up the description of each quilt giving the pattern name, pattern designer, how the quilt was made i.e, hand or machine pieced, machine or hand quilted, name of quilter and where she is from, date finished.  In this instance I also added what quilt show the quilt will be shown in.  The more information you can give about the quilt just adds to its history.

 

Below I have created each label in a table on my word processing software.  Each table has one row and one column.  I center the writing with in the table.  I leave about an inch in-between each label and then create another label.  I have not figured out how to make two columns of tables on one page.

Therefore, the labels are on two pages.  I print them out on paper first,  check the spelling and information for accuracy.  Then I load the fabric page in the printer and print one page, then turn the fabric page and print the second page on the opposite side.  Please read your printer's instructions or practice with paper before doing this on your fabric page.   

I let the ink dry.  Then heat set it according to manufacturer's instructions.  I do not rinse the fabric.

After peeling the fabric off the paper backing, I trim about 1/2 inch from lines.

 

Now I frame the label with fabric from the quilt.

 

Next I lay the label, right sides together on a piece of coordinating or matching fabric. 

Stitch around label using scant 1/4 inch seam. 

Make a small slit in the fabric backing side behind the where the framed part is.  That way the slit will not show through from the front.

 

Clip the corners to reduce the bulk and turn right-side out through the slit.

 

Push out corners and seams to create a square label and press. 

 

Now turn over the label and we have to close that slit.  Notice that my slit is behind where the frame is.  If you would put the slit behind where the label is, it might show through your white label. 

 

I used a blanket stitch or button hole stitch to close the slit.  

 

Now you can pin on your finished label and whip stitch or applique stitch your label onto your quilt's back.  I find by using this method, I have a nice square label that is easy to read. 

 

I would appreciate hearing from you about my tutorial.  This is the first one I have written and would appreciate some feedback.

 

Today I am linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and A Quilt Story's Fabric Tuesday.

 

Yours in quilting,

Terry

Tuesday Tip

Today I thought I would share how I make my quilt labels.  First, I wrote what I wanted on the quilt label on my computer using my word processing program.  Then I printed the label on fabric with paperbacking meant to be fed through my Inkjet Printer.  You may also use a fabric pen and write your message on fabric to make your label.  After the ink dries, I heat set it.  Trim the label to unfinished size, remember you need to leave your 1/4" seam allowance.  Then I used scraps from the quilt top to frame the label.

 

Lay the label on a piece of fabric and pin.  I prefer the fabric that I used on the back of the quilt.  Put the right sides together and stitch a 1/4" seam around label.

 

Carefully, cut a slit in the back. 

 

Pull the label through the slit and turn the right side out.

Use a button hole or whip stitch to stitch shut the whole in the back of the label.

Press your label and hand-stitch your label on the back of your quilt.

 

Have a great day!  This quilt is on its way to its new home.  Woo Hoo!!! An eleven year old UFO off my list.  It feels good!

 

Today I am linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and Vals' Quilting Studio.

 

Yours in quilting,

Terry