Labels

[Blondie]

I can't add anything about labels; have done them as above as well.
Mary, that is quite a story! Mom's always seem to know!

[llm161]

I make my labels n my embroidery machine and then hand sew them on.

This is what I've been thinking of doing. I just have to get my new computer set up with the program (older machine). I moved and can't find anything.

[MaryB]

If anyone is interested there is a site called Lost Quilt Come Home at http://lostquilt.com/ with lots of stories and pictures. In fact it is a whole register of lost quilts and gives very good reason why we should all be labelling our quilts for safety and protection as well as historical record.

Mary B.

[Loonwatcher]

Also read that an heirloom marriage quilt went to court in a dispute over property when the marriage broke up, and the maker (husband's mother) had sewn a hidden label underneath the visible one saying that the quilt should be returned to her if the marriage failed. It was..

Love that story; but I'm torn...was the maker just being cautious based on today's statistics? or did she jinx the marriage?

[inspired]

Mary; I just read your story about the quilt label and my heart fell! We are going through a difficult time with our daughter. She has been married for 18 years and has 2 children ( my adorable grandchildren) She recently decided to end her marriage which totally blindsided us. I have been in such a depression worrying about how it will affect the kids! We had no clue there were problems..she hides things well. She planned to tell us at christmas but my husband became critically ill and in hospital for 3 weeks so she delayed telling us. Needless to say after reading the post the first thing that came to my mind was the quilt I just made for my granddaughter. I did not have time to label it and meant to do it soon. Not that it is heirloom quality or anything like that but I still felt sad!!!...I am praying that in the future I will be able to say it was all for the best. Keep my babies in your thoughts ok!!!...Val

[MaryB]

Hello Val, I just read your post and my heart goes out to you. May I tell you another story (full of stories aren't I) LOL. I hope this one makes you feel a little less sad.

Our eldest daughter did not have a good start. She was engaged for quite a while to a man she adored and who seemed besotted with her. She is not mentally challenged but was a slow learner and has trouble with abstract concepts, though she is very good in a practical sense. Her partner was (and is) money dysfunctional and a car addict. During the time they were together he had her sign document after document for cars and trade-ins, all without her understanding what she was signing. Every time we saw them, there seemed to be another new vehicle to show off. The end result was a broken engagement, a heartbroken daughter and worse, bankruptcy proceedings against her. We did not know what was going on either. Not that there was anything we could have done because she is an adult and probably wouldn't have listened to us anyway.

Daughter No. 2 fell into a dreadful relationship. Her partner was involved in drug addiction, drug dealing, theft, violence and violence towards her too. Again, although we suspected a lot, we were unable to do anything until she was ready to leave this dreadful situation. She is also an adult. She ended up with a child (our beloved granddaughter), desertion, threats and threats to us as well, but thankfully came out of it all safely.

Daughter No. 1 has now been in a stable relationship for five years with a lovely man who is cherishing, nurturing and very caring. He is very dear to us and we are pleased to have him as extended family. Daughter No. 2 is married and has a second child (our precious grandson) and we are all very close too.

The rub here is that both these girls started life well behind the eight-ball before life chucked all this at them. They came to us from Asian orphanages (Sri Lanka) aged five and two. We have no factual information about either; no parentage, no names (except those given by the orphanages) and no birth dates. They have grown to be fine, confident, beautiful young women. Our grandchildren are a joy.

So, my darling, get that quilt back and label it for your granddaughter, take great care of your DH, yourself and your daughter and be confident that the old saying This too will pass is really, really true.

My fondest love and prayers to you all

Mary B.

[inspired]

Mary; Thank you sooo much for your kind words. I am happy that all has turned out so well for you and your family. I will look to the future that can be!....Val