Label ideas

[Mary Lynn]

I usually make my labels using script lettering on my sewing machine. Yesterday my machine decided it was not going to co-operate. Problems with bobbin thread jamming, so dropped it off for repair.

Until it is fixed I am looking for other ideas to do lettering on label. How do you do it?

[Bubby]

I use a permanent fabric pen and write out the label. I also have some remade labels I just write the info on and then sew it on the quilt back.

[Bernina2]

I’m not much help probably because I use my embroidery machine to make my quilt labels. I put the name of the quilt, my name and the date.

[CarlieBlilie]

I usually use pigma pens and draw out a design and the information I want on the label. I have several booklets that have sample labels.

[quiltingaway]

I usually type up what I want the label to say in a Word document and print out. Then using a permanent fabric marker I trace that onto fabric. To help stabilize the fabric for writing I iron freezer paper to the back of the fabric. I also always heat press the label to set it. I don't really know if that last step helps, but it is part of my routine.

[Claire Hallman]

I am probably doing the wrong thing but recently I have just written my name or initials and the date on the back edge of the quilt itself. It depends on the recipient on whether it is a name or initial.
I also have used some fabric pre-printed labels then written on then sewn to the back.

[Rob the HOAQ]

I make a label either in Paint 3D or Print Artist then either import it into EQ8 or print it directly onto inkjet fabric. Works great.

Rob

[Momofmonsters5]

I've done this and like the result.

[jjkaiser]

I use a Frixion pen to write label on muslin then hand embroider over it. Here's one sitting in my sewing box. The quilt was finished 6 months ago, I really need to get around to sewing it on the quilt one of these days!

[Mary Lynn]

Like your idea.

[KarenC]

I'm no help. Half the time i don't put labels. When I do, it's usually with a pigma pen or sometimes ink pen

[Teen]

Most of the time I use the letter stitching on my regular sewing machine...however, I’ve been using that inkjet fabric recently. Pretty cool..

[Momofmonsters5]

The ones I have written have all faded to nothing. I'm bad about labels as well. I'm going to try to be better. I would print on fabric with the computer if I didn't have my machine. I did buy a book of iron ons I saw it the other day.

[Mary Lynn]

Thanks for the ideas. I did use a Micron pen & hand printed one today. I wanted to get it done today as we are dropping quilt off to son tomorrow. I am a very messy printer & my writing is worse, so I really don’t like doing it this way. When I get my machine fixed, I can make another label.

[MSN]

I usually use graphic design software and print on inkjet fabric. For my stepdaughter's wedding quilt, I adapted their wedding invitation. Here it is, with all names digitally removed. I use the same method to make a label with care instructions.

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When I have too much time on my hands, I have been known to cross stitch a label. This was for my first sampler quilt.

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It looks kind of weird where I blurred out my name and city. Sorry!

[Mary Lynn]

Love your cross stitch label!

[quiltingaway]

I've used a wedding invitation as part of a label for a wedding quilt too.

[Momofmonsters5]

Love the cross stitch..I can do that. Thanks for the idea.