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Question for the week of June 7, 1999:
Our question this week comes from Vickie
Are there any guidelines on making Quilt labels--size, amount of wording,
embroidery embellishments, etc?
Barbara :
I try to make it a dedication- including whom it was made for, the event, and maybe a few words before the closing. I always include my name, city, state, and the date. I like to print them on iron on transfer paper, transfer them to fabric, and then sew on the back of the quilt.
sarahann2@ctitech.com :
We write out what we want to say about the quilt before we ever start making the label. We like to tell the story of the quilt, not the hours it took, but why it was made and for whom. You know the cards at quilt shows that tell a story about the quilt? Our labels are kind of like that. 50 years from now no one will remember, but if its on the back of the quilt, no one has to remember.
Stitch :
Sign and date your quilt as a reflection of you. I have begun writing stories documenting my most significant quilts. The historical background is a wonderful keepsake remembrance for the recipients along with the beautiful quilt.
mary :
Its your quilt do whatever you want with it just so long as you sign and date it make yourself happy and dont get all crazy just let your heart tell you what to do
Julia Yang :
I think you suppose to put down some information
to let the others know about this quilt.
For example: Inspiration,hours of labor,
When and where you made the quilt, the maker.
Some people even put down how many fabrice
they used.
quilterkit :
Goodness NO! You can use the whole back of the quilt if you want. Just remember to put your name and the date. Otherwise, go for it.
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