A non-quilter here at work recently asked me about making and attaching a quilt label, and I showed her the basics. She was so excited about the simplicity of it all, and I realized that QM readers might appreciate these easy techniques. So here you go: A Quick Quilt Label Method.
First, create the label in Word. Find a font you like and enter the text, line by line. I chose to center each line and to make the names larger than the other text. Because I prefer not to waste any paper-backed pre-treated label fabric, I often put text for a generic label or two on the same page. These generic labels read “I made this for you,” followed by my name and the year.
Print a sample onto paper and make adjustments as needed.
Here's one I printed on paper, but I decided I didn't like the ragged edges of this font.
Sometimes making the text bold is helpful but it depends on the font.
When you are satisfied with it, print it onto paper-backed pre-treated fabric.
Cut the label you’ll be using away from the other labels. Set the generic labels aside for later use.
Center the text and cut the label to the desired size. Be sure to leave a margin of empty space around the text, plus 1/4″ on all sides for the seam allowance; I usually make my cut 5/8″ outside the text on all sides.
Cut some strips 1 1/2″ wide from coordinating or matching fabric.
Sew the strips around the label like a little border. It really doesn’t matter which ones you sew on first.
Layer the label with a piece of lining fabric, right sides together.
Square everything up to the desired size.
Join the label and lining with a quarter-inch seam all the way around, pinning as needed. Trim small triangles off the corners to reduce bulk.
Carefully cut a slit one or two inches long in the lining and turn the label right sides out.
Gently push out the corners with an awl or pointed tool.
Press the label flat and sew it to the quilt back with a blind stitch. Easy peasy!
Very quick but cute! I need to get a supply of the pre-treated fabric~ I have lots of quilts in need of labels!
Thanks!
I sometimes put a photo or a relevant picture onto my labels. I bought the solution and prepare my own fabrics for printing.
Great idea! I must get some paper backed fabric asap. I like the idea with a picture added . Thanks
Ooh, that’s so cute! And I love the simplicity of it! I usually just cut a cute shape or a rectangle and write on it with a fabric pen, then stitch it on, but I like your way alot better! ☺
Thanks for the instructions. I usually just write my labels by hand using a Sharpie ultra-fine marker. I also turn the border edges under 1/4″ and then blind stitch down to the quilt. I’ll have to try using a lining like you do.
Thanks for the great idea – so simple but so nice looking ! Awesome and I appreciate you sharing it with us
OOH! love the inside-out method. You could turn it into a hidden pocket with a few scraps for mending tucked in, and (separate) instructions to the recipient.
Love the fabric frame on this! I like to print my labels too and have even added pictures of who I am making the quilt for.
I LOVE this idea…I, also, use a fine point permanent marker, but never like the way they turn out. My question is, does the ink not wash out?
You MAY not need treated fabric. When testing I discovered the black ink on my printer was permanent when heat set… the colored inks were not. I just run regular fabric (pressed onto a sheet of freezer paper) through my printer, heat set with an iron, and make labels as you have shown. I like to use subtle prints for my labels and can do it this way.
I love this idea…how cool. I use the same idea for the label, but have always used a pigma pen for the writing… I haven’t printed on fabric for it…
I love to print labels for my quilts too. I use freezer paper ironed to the fabric of my choice to go through the printer. It works pretty good too. I had never seen labels done in this style where you turn it inside out. Love it! Thanks for the great idea!
My labels are ‘framed’ with fabric from the quilt and turned under 1/2″. I whip stitch it to the back of the quilt and add a few stitches inside the label – usually boxing in a name or date.
I’ve heard of people ironing freezer paper onto regular fabric, cutting to 8.5 by 11, and feeding through an inkjet printer. Do you think it would work? It’d be a lot cheaper than that printable paper stuff… ok I’ve talked myself into, I’m gonna try it.
I love this “lining” deal here. I bet I could adapt it to use an orphan block from the quilt.
I just use a pigma pen, write and then iron the written message for good measure. I usually write right on the back before quilting, but piece the square or decorative shape in the back. Thanks for the printable tutorial!
Love your label and thanks for sharing. Please enter me in your giveaway.
that is so awesome!! i for sure will keep this idea, hopefully i will get my hands on some of that fabric paper and try it. very nice looking. thanks!!!
The lining method looks great. I too usually just turn under the 1/4″ on the frame strips. I only used the printable fabric without frames once- that stiff is tough to sew through! And the generic labels with a date are a great motivator- You have to finish some project before the label is “out of date”
genious! And so cute bordered by the fabric!
Pre-treated fabric? I like the lining idea, will make nice clean edges. Generally I’ve ironed freezer paper to the back of my fabric as a stabilizer, used a pigma pen to write the details and then appliqued the label onto the quilt back. I like this lining idea better.
What a nice tutorial! Thank you very much
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Great idea! I really like the way your label is enveloped. I have used the paperbacked fabric in the printer for labels before, but you gave it a different twist. I use the alpha embroidery stitch on my machine to write my labels and usually just press three sides of the fabric under and sew the bottom in the seam when I sew the binding on. Then I blind stitch the other three sides when I sew down the binding.
Nice tutorial! I’ll try to remember the lining idea. (I print on untreated fabric because I have an Epson printer with Durabrite ink. It never fades or runs on fabric. )
I’m new to quilting. I have 3 tops that are done and need to quilt. Your labeling idea is very nice. I had read another tutorial on using freezer paper. Where do you get your special fabric paper? Thank you for the nice giveaway!
Thanks for the tips! I usually write with a pigma pen on a label that is already printed on fabric – make a quarter inch seam and then attach to the back of the quilt. I have printed with a pigma pen right on the back of the quilt, creating my own label, and I have done this before quilting, and that is easy. I love reading what other quilters do for their labels!!!
Very nice. Thanks for the tips.
I like this idea a lot — the borders eliminate an uneven turn-under (I don’t do needle-turn applique). I’m terrible about adding a label, but this just might inspire me to be better about it.
Thanks for the ideas! I made baby quilts for my grands before they were born. Now would like to add labels with birth info. Might embroider the words on my machine instead.
Great label tips! Thanks!
I don’t think you mentioned that it should be “ink-jet”, not laser printing. I want to try some different fonts next time.
I’ve used the method with the backing fabric and turning it before- but I’ve got a boatload of iron on transfers, so have been using those and ironing them onto bleached muslin. It makes a bit stiffer label, but until I run out of those it is easy on the budget.
Thanks for the idea, I haven’t attempted to make labels yet as I am a newbie quilter. I like this, think I will have to give it a try.
Thanks for the great label making idea. I’m not real fond of the pre-treated fabric – it was really stiff. But I can use your method with my own treated fabric.
I haven’t used the pre-treated fabric for printing but like the label making method just might to try it. My daugher used the pre-treated fabric on a pillow she made for me with a nice saying about mothers.
I print it off my printer and cut it in a random shape fold under edges 1/4 inch then frame and sew it on with a nice hand embroidery stitch that fit the theme of the quilt. Yours is very nice will have to try it.
Great summary. I usually use muslin on the back of labels.
Thanks for the tutorial! Just in time, too. I need to make a label for my FIL’s quilt and may even try this!
I’ve used printed panels of labels for some quilts, but I really like the look of this label with the pieced frame. Thanks for the tutorial!
That does look easy. I’ve never added a quilt label before. Thanks for the tip and thanks for having a giveaway.
Well who would of thot of such and easy way to label a quilt, and just as cute as can be. Good job, thanks for the giveaway and quilt tips they are certainly appreciated.
When I finished my last quilt, I looked around for an easy idea to do a label. Gosh! I wish that I had this method just 1 month ago! Thanks for this great tip!
I am a new quilter and have never made a quilt label (could use some though!) Thank you for the great tutorial~! Colleen
Love it! I often leave off a label because I run out of time to make one before I give an item away…this will help!!!
That is fantastic. What a terrific way to have the edges all finished and smooth!!
I like to add a picture of the recipient to my labels. I have also added a comment on a funny memory, or a few words of thanks, etc. It’s worth the extra touch because the person that receives the quilt cherishes it so much more!
THANK YOU!! I’m headed to my daughter’s next week and have planned to make labels for the family legacy quilts as well as the quilts that I have made. I never thought of the border, lining, or pocket for repair fabric. THIS IS GREAT!
Why the lining? Is it just to avoid needle-turn applique? I’m new to quilting so that’s the only thing that comes to mind. It looks nice, I will have to try it on the quilt I am making for my daughter.
Great tutorial! Thank you!
What a lovely label! I have used twill tape and a sharpie in the past to make rather small (and somewhat blurry) labels. While that works in a pinch and is subtle, this is clearly more refined.
I have been waiting for a sure-fire way to make labels for my first few quilts, and this is the best I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing!!!
Very neat idea. I’d also include washing instructions on the label.
I always put a coloured picture of the person I’m giving the quilt to on the label. If it’s a baby quilt, the picture is usually one of the first ones taken of the baby.
Thanks for the instructions…I’m going to try it. I also try to make an envelope type enclosure to put extra fabric in it just in case.
I could have used this method earlier this week. It would have been perfect for the wall hanging I just finished. I need to find this pre-treated label fabric!
Nice tutorial. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!
Thanks for the timely lesson. this is much easier than the way I have been doing it and just in time to put a new label on my new schnibble quilt.
This is a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for the photos and step by step instructions. This is good! Another idea I like for a label is to take a rubber stamp and stamp on some fabric. Using a permanent fabric marker add label details.
Just the motivaion I need to label this quilt
I never thought to put a backing on my label and turn it inside out. Very pretty. Thanks
I have used this fabric, but never thought of backing the whole thing! What a great idea, no more turning the edges under and ending up with a crooked square. Thanks!
I use the same method except I make my own fabric sheets. The purchased ones are kind of spendy unless you have a 40% off coupon. I iron freezer paper to muslin and trim the piece to 8-1/2″ X 11″ so it will go through my printer. Works slick.
You cannot make labels with a laser printer; must be an ink jet.
I’ve just started surfing the internet for new ideas from sewing, quilting, knitting and crafting and stumbled upon this website and your wonderful tutorial. With the declining interest in sewing, it’s with great gratitude for people like you who share your know hows to keep us inspired.
I’ve never placed a label on a quilt. With this method I’m going to start!
Thanks for the tutorial on how to create a simple but professional looking label!
I know I didn’t make the deadline, but THANK YOU! I’m always so angsty about quilt labels – I have yet to make one… sigh…
I love the tutorial and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I have a bunch of quilts I am finishing up for a charity in New York and I have been trying to figure out how to do a label. These finishing touches mean so much.Thanks!
Maryellen
Great idea! I have been trying to come up with a good labeling method for a quilt I’m working on. Thanks for the tutorial!
You saved me!! I completely forgot to do my quilt label for my grandson’s first quilt. I can’t wait to attach the label now. Thanks for a brilliant, life-saving idea!!1
Thank you for this tutorial. Should be able to do labels now.
I sometimes use my used dry sheets for the backing instead of fabric. Works great..
Great tutorial, Mom! This is *exactly* the sort of thing young quilties like to see.
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Great tutorial. Just what I needed to inspire me to use the sheets of fabric to print on that I bought some time ago, but I will certainly be trying the freezer paper. Thanks heaps
What type of printer is best? I’ve heard that it needs to be an HP inkjet to work. Does anyone have other ideas? Thanks!
I’ve also used dryer sheets (after the dryer) for lining a label.
Another idea is lightweight iron-on fusible interfacing. Put the fusible side to the right side of the label; sew around it; slit and turn inside out; FINGER PRESS (or use parchment paper or teflon sheet, if you really feel the need to iron the corners flat!); fuse the label in place. You may blindstitch around it if desired.
I make my own “pretreated fabric” by cutting freezer paper to 8 1/2″ x 11″, ironing it to my fabric. I remove all other paper from my printer. I design text in Word and print on the fabric I made. I press with a very hot iron several times to set the ink-24 hrs after I printed the label.
You can do this with any fabric ironed to freezer paper that will fit through a laser printer. Notice -LASER- printer. An inkjet printer will let the label wash out, but laser printer ink is permanent after you set it with a hot iron.
Amazing – thank you for sharing
How cool! I’m a beginner quilter, and I love learning all the little secrets. Thanks SEW much for sharing.
The label is very colorful. I also add it into the binding seam that way noone can remove the label with causing damage to the quilt
LOVE the idea of borders! I also “name” all my quilts, put occassion: Christmas, Birth, etc. I have also seen a pieced “envelope” that you can put wash’g instructions in, etc. I can’t take credit for the envelope idea…but it was great! THANKS for posting!
Great idea but you should always include the place like the city and state of where the quilt was made. If I give a quilt to someone in another state, I add that to the label also.
It finishes a quilt very nicely. I am in the process of making one for my niece and daughter whose first baby is due quite soon I like your idea may try and see if I can use this.Thanks
I like to add a photo of the quilt on my labels along with information similar to what you included.
Since I have an enbrodery machine I make all my lables on it.
This way I make use of 2 of my machines & can always have plenty
of lables on hand..
Where on the quilt is the label supposed to be put? I have never
heard in the directions on making the label…….smile.
Just another idea for your Quick Quilt label. When I make labels by this method I use light iron on vilene as the backing fabric. I place the vilene under the label, glue side up, then stitch around the edge. When you slit the back and turn the label inside out the glue is on the outside ready to iron the label in place on your quilt.This holds the label firmly in place while you hand stitch around the edge and you don’t waste fabric
I don’t have an inkjet printer but here is a solution if you have a laser printer. I use the laser printer and print on muslin using the freezer paper method. Then I simply trace over the lettering using a pigma pen. I usually use a font like Segoe Print to give a nice hand printed look. I also include a simple drawing that I use as a personal logo. There’s all kinds of design stuff out there so it’s easy to create your personal label. It only takes a few minutes to hand letter it. Then I swish it out in the sink to remove any vestiges of printer ink et voila. I had not thought of the border and lining though and love it!
I liked your label frame method. For a baby quilt, I took the cover of the baby announcement and incorporated that into the label of the quilt. I scanned it in color, inserted the picture into Word, sized it appropriately, then added the information about the quilt and the maker below. Then created the framed label.
You can also use the smaller pieces of the pretreated inkjet-ready fabric by ironing them on to a piece of freezer paper cut to 8 1/2″ x 11″. It helps to iron the smaller piece down on the page about 1 inch from the top and over 1 inch from the left margin. Most printers can’t print at the edge of the paper. Adjust the margins of the Word document page so that it fits within the space where the pretreated fabric is situated on the freezer paper. ALWAYS print a test page on regular paper first. Line the test sheet up with the freezer/fabric sheet. Then hold them up to a light and make sure it lines up properly. Don’t forget to allow for an edge and a 1/4″ margin around the sides. With this method, I am able to use every bit of that expensive pretreated fabric.
I have been making my labels this way for years. I usually print down the left side of the fabric sheet first – then flip the sheet to print down the other side. That way I can get two columns of labels and it seems to minimize the waste. (Those sheets are expensive.) And the border/frame strips can be any size you want – the scale is important, too – larger labels call for larger framing strips. My long-arm quilter really likes the lining on the back of the label – she doesn’t have to worry about turning the edge under – just put it where you want it – and stitch it down. You should have told me you needed a tutorial – hehe.
Label is great way of doing Thank YOu
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So simple but effective. I live in an area where quilting supplies are scarce so in place of purchasing paper backed fabric i use muslin and Freezer Paper as a stabilizer. just cut the each 81/2 x 11 iron the freezer paper to the wrong side of fabric and it feeds through the printer no problem.
I include a recent picture of the grandchild the quilt is made for on the label. It helps the young ones who aren’t reading yet identify the owner; the older ones like the personalization.
My paper backed fabric came out stiff. Think I’ll try Nancy’s suggestion next time. Please enter me in the giveaway also. Thanks!
Billie
Enjoyed reading all the submitted suggestions, and like the lining and framing idea. As far as photos are concerned, why not include the quiltmaker’s own photo on the lable too. Quilting through the label after adding it to the quilt, also insures against lable removal–Helen of Laurelton, Queens N.Y.
As a new quilter, I appreciate the label tutorial. The ‘frame’ really makes it professional looking. Will have to try the treated fabric and the freezer paper idea. Thank you.
Thanks a million! What a great label idea! Just completed one for a Christmas gift quilt and it was so easy. I’ll use this one forever!
I just finished your label method. I DID iron the lettering, several times,
JUST to be sure it would hold up, before I sewed it on the quilt, I washed it. The letters all turned from black to light green. So light I
can’t read it. Too bad, as I don’t like sthe “handwritten” labeling either.
Have you had any problems with it fading, or maybe you have not washed it yet. It was a jet ink printer. Bonnie
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Thanks for the great tips!! Will definately try this out on the next labels I make… and I have a few quilts that need labels on them, LOL
I LOVE this method! I have been making my labels with the printable fabric for years but have never added borders to it. Is is so difficult to sew through the printable fabric because it is so tightly woven but adding the borders will eliminate that problem. Thanks!
I’ve been making labels with pigma pens on rogue blocks (and using the cut and turn method to avoid turning under all those edges) but there seems to be a lot of debate here in the comments about what kind of printer to use and how to “pretreat” your fabric. Can you please reply to a comment or write another post (or edit this one) to explain how to pretreat the fabric??
Diane, you are ‘sew’ smart!
Joan A.
What is ” paper-backed pre-treated fabric”?
Thank you for the idea! I love it!
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This is very helpful to me – I will use it!
This label idea really IS great. But what you might try is this: when sewing the label on the quilt, only attach 3 sides. Leave the top unattached so that it forms a pocket. Use the pocket to include a special note or information on the pattern or fabric. You could even include extra fabric pieces for patching/repairing at a future date.
Thank you for this great tutorial! I love the concept and the tip about making a slit for turning! I did this with machine embroidery instead of a printer and love the way it came out! Thanks again!!
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Hi, As I am a keen embroiderer I love the idea of how to set this up and I will try this on my next quilt thank you everso much from Oz xxx Ness
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I use regular quilting fabric and the black ink. The freezer paper method. Do one run with computer paper to make sure that is what I want. ALSO, DO A SPELL CHECK FIRST!!! When I do the fabric I heat set it with a hot iron and scrap fabric. Has worked every time.
Forgot. I always sew two sides into the binding. If someone would take the quilt they will have more work to take the label off.
Instead of using lining for the back of the label, use iron-on interfacing. Be sure you place the bumpy side of the interfacing towards the right side of the label. When you turn the label right side out, just iron the label onto the quilt, then stitch it on. There will be no need to pin it on, as it will adhere to the quilt.
I put label on before quilting,so noone can steal it if you enter it in a quilt show.Putting extra fabric in pocket is also good idea as it washes,the colors will be like the quilt if you have to replace a piece.
Great tutorial. So professional looking.
Please enter me in the giveaway.
Thanks.
Thank you!! I always turn under the 1/4″ seam allowance now I want to slap myself upside the head… duh! back it and turn it, sew simple!!
Looks great! I have never made a label because I did not know how. I certainly will try it now. Enter me in your give away, PLEASE. Barbara
Thank you for the tutorial with pictures. I usually neglect to add a label, but this seems very doable. I wish that I knew who lovingly and skillfully made the treasured quilts I recently inherited. Thanks for the gentle prompting to complete the project!
I love the way you added the border and flipped it inside out. Very clever. I do something similar to save paper without having to make generic labels. I only make one label at a time and trim off each label as I create them. Once I type out the label I want, centering like you did, I go ahead and print it out. Then using my rotary cutter, trim it off at the size I need making sure that the cut edge is perfectly straight. The next time I need a label, I just take the trimmed printable fabric, carefully lining it up and tapping it into place so the rollers of the printer will grab it. Works like a charm….and even it it is a little crooked, it’s easy to square it up.
Someone else may have done this, as I did not read every comment. I made a quilt for my grandson with Thomas the engine fabric. I added Thomas images to the label and a picture of “Nana and Papa” in addition to our names as he does not read to this point. He knows who made the quilt from the picture. Papa was included as he suffered many late(or crazy) meals and lack of other attention while the quilt was being made.
I usually embroider a label with my machine. I do like the idea of the printable fabric and I have the solutions needed to “make” printable fabrics. Am I to understand that you really don’t need these solutions to make printable fabric? Your label with the border is really cute and I will definitely keep this in mind. Thanks for a great tutorial!
I have used pre-treated fabric with this method for the past 6 years. All my quilts are labeled. Those of you who just use fabric and your inkjet printer, please put a drop of water on your label to test it. I learned the hard way.
Helen Bartel, you mentioned they pre treated their fabric with a solution. What is the solution? and where do you purchase it? I do alot of dyeing, inking etc, and I am curious about this solution. Thanx Jo
I made a quilt for my daughter and soon to be son-in-law for their wedding. I took their Wedding invitation and scanned it into my computer then printed it out on printable fabric and used that as the label. It turned out really well. I did make a smaller label on printable paper back fabric for my own label so in years to come everyone will know who made the quilt. I have some quilts from grandmother and aunts and none are labeled. Would have loved to know when they were made and why. We must all label our quilts so future generations will know the where, why and who of our creations.
This is a nice way to do this but I make it even simpler by only sewing 2 sides turning the label and pressing. I then sew the 2 raw edges to the quilt before putting the binding on so they are inside the binding. (Just plan which corner of the quilt you are going to put it on so you leave the correct 2 sides open) No one can remove them easily which is an added bonus but it makes less work for me. If it is a special quilt I also add pieces of the fabric inside for repairs later on. That way the fabric has been washed the same amount of times and matches.
I do custom machine embroidered quilt labels if anyone needs one.
Unfortunately, I used pigment pens before but they get very faint from washing.
Karen
If you don’t want to buy the pre-treated paper or mess with ironing freezer paper to fabric, just set up your label and print it off on a regular sheet of paper. Then, using a light box, just trace the words onto your label. You can then finish it with a fabric “frame” as suggested. I like the lining idea; had always just pressed under 1/4 inch & blindstitched, but the lining thing seems like maybe it would work a bit better. Fabulous giveaway!
I have always used muslin and freezer paper, and printed my labels on my printer, however, I bought a new computer and my old printer was not compatable, so I had to use the printer that came with the computer. Well, I found out that the ink was not water soluble when I made my labels for my latest project.
When I sprayed the label to get a wrinkle out, the ink ran out! So test your labels before you sew them on. I have heard other people have had the same problem. My printer is a Lexmark. I contacted them and the said the ink is not water soluble. So now I have to buy a new printer!
I love this. I already do my labels like this with out the border. I will now start putting borders on all my labels. Thanks for the great tip.
Thank you for this great tutorial. I can’t wait to try this method. I have been avoiding quilt labels because I wasn’t really sure what to do – you’re a lifesaver!!!!
All the fabric-lined transfer papers I have seen say that they are ‘Not washable”….I woul think twice b/4 using on a quilt that will be washed.
They work well for wallhangings that are not washed.
I am new to quilting so I have to ask, why line the label? Why not just use if as a normal block center, sashing then applique the sashed block?
Depending on who the quilt is for, I sometimes use the extra space on the printable fabric to add basic quilt care information either to the main label or as a separate label on the quilt. Many people don’t know how to launder a quilt properly without damaging the batting and stitches, so the info could help preserve the quilt for the recipient.
I have been making my labels with my embroidery machine, but plan to try this. It sounds like a good method. And I like the border. I just made one for a nephew and his wife and included a picture of them on their wedding day. I am going to add the border and backing as shown. Great idea.
When I made a baby quilt for a niece who lives far away, I not only put a label on the back, but I also printed out pictures of me and my husband, me and my brother, plus some of out pets. Then, when my husband and I were coming for a visit (long after that baby was born) they got out the quilt and reviewed who was who before we got there. Remember, time goes by and the baby grows up. Having these pictures on the back kept us connected. I used a Cannon ink-jet on paper-backed fabric and sewed them on with a blind stitch.
Hello, you said that you print a couple of “generic” labels to use up the paper as it’s expensive. You could just print the one you need and cut it off neatly, then change the paper size in your print settings next time you need to print a label; that way you get no waste and every label is exactly as you need. (Hope I explained that properly)
Super idea! Once again Quiltmaker has a simple answer, of all the magazines out there you folks are first class all the way.
I embroider mine with the machine and stitch it to the back with a simple needle turn. I enjoy the handwork and it is finished.
Great read. I also add my info directly on the quilt with a pigma pen then sew the label over it. I’ve heard horror stories of people removing labels and claiming them as theirs. I know, hate to think like this, but it happens. Debbra
If you only have one label to make, you can print that one at the top of the page, cut it off, and save the blank fabric. When you want to make another label, you just have to make sure it prints at the top of the page and insert the partial sheet into the printer.
I have only put one lable on the many quilts I have. I really liked the information that you gave. It should be the magizen. I am now looking forward to adding lables to the other quilts. Thanks so much.
Great idea and oh so easy.. Thanks for the tip..
I noticed a few comments on using regular fabric with freezer paper behind and to use it on your printer……….well I tried it several times and it either went in crooked or it jammed up in my printer…….the idea would be great and economical but a good way to wreck your printer. I would advise using the proper paper back pre treated fabric for best results.
I love the idea of turning it inside out with another piece of fabric….very nice idea indeed.
Thank you so much for the tutorial and also enjoyed reading all the responses and ideas from others. I have always struggled with a label on the back of quilt. Probley because by the time I get it done I am so done thinking about that quilt….so my quilt labels have always left a lot to be desired. Thanks. No thinking and lots of possibilities. I like it.
Thanks for the tute. I make my labels the same way except that I machine embroidery some element from the front of the quilt onto the label. Seems more thoughtful to me.
i like this,, i have made 3 quilt’s already, for myself, & this is a good way to show everyone that see’s them,who made them, i can use the outside frame of fabric,to match the quilt fabric. thank you,,,carol…….
I always add the City, State & Zip Code for where it was made. Some of the wall quilts I’ve made for my family I hope will last to be hung in off-planet stations, maybe Mars, maybe Jupiter, Saturn, even.
When I make my labels I also paint a simple little rose on the side with fabric paint.
I have also used fabric markers to make a design. I have only done needle turned edges so I am looking forward to trying this. thanks
By far, the best approach to labelling quilts I have yet to see – thanks! Take care, Byrd
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What a terrific idea/tutorial!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Obrigada pela aula, eu também escrevo a mão, mas não gosto do resultado.
Eu aproveito muito estas idéias, agradeço muito.
I’ve only quilted 3 project so far and have yet to label one. Thanks for the great tips, this makes me feel like I could make a label for my next project by following your step by step directions and photos.
I actually used this method on the last quilt label, that was placed on a baby quilt and it worked out so easy and didn’t waste any material.
I’ve used the ink jet paper many times, but I really like the idea of putting a border around it.
Wow! The frame really finishes off the label. If you are doing an attached binding, you can leave 2 sides unsewn and sew them into the binding for less hand-sewing. Can you tell that I dislike hand sewing?
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The quilt label is great!! This is the first time I have heard of this method and it is a lot easier that what I have seen other people do. Thank you for the information and the giveaway.
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Love all the comments – I like to add the name of the quilt, where the pattern was taken from, if it was hand or machine done, who quilted it, city and state. All of that besides who it was made for and the celebration date. I know that is a lot of information but future quilters will love to have that information.
I was short on time when making my label. I used a variety of colors for the letters, then printed it on paper. I cut it out, then cut a slightly larger piece of wood-print fabric and placed it behind the label. I used a glue stick to hold it in place. This made it look like a wood frame. I then laid the framed label on the printer in the upper left-hand corner so it would print the label in the upper left corner of my fusible backed fabric to save space. The result being a small framed label which I then ironed onto the back of the project. Hand button-stitching ensures it to stay put. this went on a candle mat.
Thanks so much for this quilt label idea. I plan to try it on my next project needing a label.
I was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to how to label “Reversible Table runners and tote bags”? I have been making many of them for shower gifts in the past and I have 5 weddings showers in 2013. I’d like to label them but don’t want to take away from the runner or tote bag appearance. Any ideas are welcome!! Thanks in advance.
I need to get the paper backed fabric, I really like this idea. I cannot draw like my quilting buddy so I can’t do the things she does. but I really like this. I have great creativity with fabric and patterns just not the artistic side. Thanks for showing me another way.
I’ve got a question. Does this paper-backed pre-treated label fabric need to be printed with an inkjet printer? I only have a laser printer.
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Brilliant! You just saved a project of mine from an amateur applique attempt disaster! Thank you so much for this post!