Quilt labels labels:

Dose anyone have a web site that you like for making your own labels????

I don't use a website. My labels are pretty simple. I use the limited embroidery feature on my machine, then cut around it using die cuts from my Sizzix BigKick.

Ok ok......well maybe I should ask what do you use to label your quilts???

Most of the time I use that printable fabric.. I also use fabric markers sometimes! I used to use my embroidery machine but to be honest it took to much effort haha

This is how I do it except that I embroider the words rather than writing them with a pen.

Sew Me: Simple Quilt Label Tutorial

I've been wondering about labels the last couple of days too. I'm thinking of using some of that ink jet printable cotton and using a nice computer font. It's washable too. Do any of you think it's not a good idea to use it?

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Originally Posted by LorraineRob

I've been wondering about labels the last couple of days too. I'm thinking of using some of that ink jet printable cotton and using a nice computer font. It's washable too. Do any of you think it's not a good idea to use it?

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I've been using it for awhile now and have not had an issue. My one quilt has been through the washer and dryer numerous times and the label is still perfect!

Great. Thanks Karena. I'll get some then. :D

Actually, I've just had a thought. I wonder about the light fastness of the ink. Would it still be visible in 50 years time!!! lol.

I use the ink jet printable paper. I use a fancy font on my Word program, then print. I have also used the my sewing machine to create my labels on fabric from the quilt.

I am going to try using my printable fabric to print out the words and then fmq over the words with some fusible backing. I think that might work. I will let you know what happens

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Originally Posted by Kgrammiecaz

I am going to try using my printable fabric to print out the words and then fmq over the words with some fusible backing. I think that might work. I will let you know what happens

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I have used the fabric paper and it works great. I also used the iron on paper where you have to change the settings to print it backwards on the paper so it reads forwards when you iron it on the fabric. I prefer the fabric paper best. I leave enough of a margin so I can sew fabric around the sides and bind it so it looks nice and then sew it to the quilt

Thanks everyone.....you all have been very helpful

I'd not heard of printable cotton before. What a great idea.

I, too, use Word for all my labels. Easy-peasy!

I am lucky enough to have embroidery machine so I use a piece of fabric from quilt and embroider, then serge around the edges and stitch them on.
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I follow this tutorial
How to make your own fabric labels for FREE! - YouTube
I do like Crafty Gemini - her tutorials are very clear and easy to understand. Good luck

Thanks for that link brenmar. That's a great technique to know.

I used Spoonflower.com. Created my label in Word, then had them print a bunch on a fat quarter, but you can order larger yardage if you want.

I know there have been a lot of questions about quilt labels and here is my recent find. They are the perfect little labels. I had her just put the date as 201 and then I add whatever year I will need. There were 60 in the packet for $20. Very quick service and very pleasant customer service.
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Usually I just sign the back and heat set it.

Here is the label I just made for the back of the quilt I was making for my sister...I will be giving it to her daughter. I stitched it to the back and am quilting right over top of it, since I don't want it coming off. I used printable fabric and my graphics program and then heat set it when I was finished.

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