I am so guilty of this—finishing a quilt and omitting a label on the back. My husband nags me to label my quilts, but….. We have treasured family quilts but are not sure if it was a great aunt or great grandmother who made all those tiny stitches. Did she use scraps of fabric left over from making garments for her family during the Depression? Was the quilt for a “hope chest”? Did she make this quilt while a son was overseas in during World War II or in Vietnam and she needed something to keep her mind busy?
One elderly family member shows off a quilt his grandmother made for him, but other family members are certain he is giving the wrong grandmother credit! Does it matter enough to create discord in a family? Of course not, but a label would have solved that issue and perhaps given the story behind the quilt.
Most quilters take photos and record the pertinent facts–size, pattern name, fabric line in a journal or on the computer. This is wonderful. I should do that also. But photos, journals and word documents are occasionally lost. A label is sewn on the back; it goes with the quilt where ever it goes. Labels that are written in permanent ink in the creators own handwriting are even more special. But a label that is created with on a word processor is better than no label!
Labels may be purchased by the fabric yard–usually with a theme. Simply write on the lines and hand stitch to the back of the quilt.
These are by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet.
Labels may be “iron on” for a quicker application. They are printed on a jet ink printer.
Personalized labels may be ordered on Etsy, specially for one quilt
There are labels that are more generic–buy several at one time and use on any project.
What ever the type used, a label adds value to the quilt. The label doesn’t have to tell just about the quilter but can be added to a purchased hand crafted quilt. Add a label to tell who purchased it, or where it was bought or to whom it was gifted. There are no “quilt label police”. Add a label to the quilt you purchased at the Quilts Etc Sale for your granddaughter’s wedding shower.
We have several finishes this week to share with you—that a label could be added to!
Shirley finished her 62″ x 62″ quilt in the traditional “pineapple” block. It is machine quilting with cotton/polyester batting. The backing is a soft green floral. The colors are year around, but they do seem to hint of autumn. $175. SOLD
Isn’t this fun? Look a Christmas light pattern was used to machine quilt it. Snow people are scattered across the back. A good size for a child—I will add the dimensions after this Sunday–ooops. $125
This flannel panel showcases September, October and November. It is machine quilted, 39″ x 40″ and is $75. SOLD
These two wall hangings are from the Merrily Ginger fabric collection. The prints framing the holiday animals are from the same prints line. Each is $40 and the penguin is 28″ x 28″. The deer is slightly larger. The deer has hanging corners sewn in.
Elaine was able to create four more Barbie zip cases–one has already sold from this group. Sadly, it is the end of the fabric, so this is it! Lined–$30 each.
Our apron collection is growing! One celebrates Christmas and one is for that KSU fan in your life. Each has an adjustable neck straps to give a custom fit. $25 each
KSU is sold
The Quilters at First would be happy to help add a label to a quilt purchased at the Quilts Etc Sale–added bonus. We will mail your purchase via USPS for cost of postage and insurance. Kansas sales tax is included in the price.
Quilts, Etc. 