tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post8426929645247268880..comments2024-03-28T21:24:39.901-05:00Comments on A Sentimental Quilter: Remember MeKathleen Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-84333122394064966482014-09-04T12:06:20.938-05:002014-09-04T12:06:20.938-05:00I like to think of the label as another creative d...I like to think of the label as another creative design opportunity when making a quilt. If I think about how to incorporate (preferably piece) the label (or even simply a light colored blank square or strip) into the quilt backing, I'm more likely to label the quilt when it's done because it's already there and all I have to do is write it up!<br /><br />A label is also a great place to add or use up extra blocks (or even block parts) left over from piecing or some extra applique bits that didn't get used on the front. If you think of it as another attempt to whittle down those scraps (to make room for new stuff) it may seem like less of chore and can even be an excuse to buy more fabric! Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845920248231910491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-85467736577169223752014-08-23T17:53:08.598-05:002014-08-23T17:53:08.598-05:00I used to be really good about making labels now s...I used to be really good about making labels now sometimes it is six months later before I finally remember to make one - I include the name of the quilt, my name, the year and washing instructions. Sometimes if there are a zillion pieces in the quilt I put down how many pieces are in the quilt and how long it took to make it. I always include if it is hand pieced, hand quilted, machine quilted ect.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-51614058073378319522014-08-23T16:44:59.297-05:002014-08-23T16:44:59.297-05:00 On the label I put my entire name, DO... On the label I put my entire name, DOB, austin, Texas and date finished...perhaps in 100 years they will be able to find something about me!!maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532708202485389603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-18274440571800816052014-08-23T06:11:38.721-05:002014-08-23T06:11:38.721-05:00Hey Kathleen,
I'm in a group called Finishing ...Hey Kathleen,<br />I'm in a group called Finishing Touches here in SC. Our group tries to finish UFO's and there has to be a label on our quilts to get a "bead." These "beads" are plastic, silver, etc., trinkets that are awarded when a quilt is finished. Everyone in the group donates "beads" once a year. What everyone will do for one of those plastic "beads" is quite funny!!! We also made name tags and we all attach our "beads" to our name tag. DJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-74354589185173512332014-08-22T21:30:16.546-05:002014-08-22T21:30:16.546-05:00What a great post! You're so right, I always w...What a great post! You're so right, I always wonder about antique quilts and the story of the women who created them. It's so true, making the label for the back is usually an after-thought, but so important for the history. I need to do labels more....Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/10019813216009291474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-52845503354146889792014-08-22T16:40:45.196-05:002014-08-22T16:40:45.196-05:00I became so curious about the signatures on a 1893...I became so curious about the signatures on a 1893 quilt in our local museum that I spent two years researching the names - and found out at least a birth year and a little information on each one of the 34 of them. In July I had a small book printed and made a presentation about the quilt at the museum. With all the information now on the internet, it's possible to find out who some of the long-ago quilters were. It was a fun project. And yes, I do at least put my name and the year on the quilts that I make.Jean Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495393121221507501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-73821614724042834202014-08-22T13:15:29.351-05:002014-08-22T13:15:29.351-05:00I do as Me and My Stitches mentioned, except I lea...I do as Me and My Stitches mentioned, except I leave the one side open, so you flip it to see the label. I embroider the letters by machine and thought this might protect the label from wear. I've also put a triangle on another corner and slipped a dowel in, to hang it on the wall. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17602177926626544950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-66980870031262406702014-08-22T08:43:48.998-05:002014-08-22T08:43:48.998-05:00Some good ideas already. Thanks!Some good ideas already. Thanks!Kathleen Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793289458143493332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-85397248966184997522014-08-22T07:27:44.091-05:002014-08-22T07:27:44.091-05:00I'm really bad about labels too, but lately, I...I'm really bad about labels too, but lately, I've taken Bonnie Hunter's advice and cut out a square (size depends on the size of the quilt and how much space you want to write on), fold it in half to make a triangle, then sew it right in when you sew on the binding. Then there is only one side to hand stitch down and your label is there to stay. Me and My Stitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16470153447120413738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-40338645425933386772014-08-22T06:34:29.813-05:002014-08-22T06:34:29.813-05:00I am so bad about adding labels to the quilts that...I am so bad about adding labels to the quilts that I know I am keeping for myself. If I'm giving it to someone the label goes on as soon as it is done. I once gathered all my little Kathy Tracy quilts on a Sat. and it took me the whole day to make labels for them. Now I have another pile to do. Bad Girl!!!quiltgranniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425436840687223724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-43548876762586563872014-08-22T05:43:31.313-05:002014-08-22T05:43:31.313-05:00I have aways struggled with making labels for my ...I have aways struggled with making labels for my quilts. I know we should but to let future generations will remember our name. When looking at antique quilts I often wonder who sat by the fireplace when the house was quiet and they had just a few minutes to put in a stitch or two. I have three early ones I will send to you and then one made this year after instructions.sue bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138439692321972676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8153120810861642199.post-8536126254722801642014-08-21T19:45:55.000-05:002014-08-21T19:45:55.000-05:00seems to me for the quilts you have taken the time...seems to me for the quilts you have taken the time to make labels is a good thing fancy or not. Most times I do make labels for my quilts, I find if I don't make a label at the time of attaching the binding I never do! Some of my customers ask for me to make label for them, some fancy some plain. Some ask me to attach before I quilt them, so they are permanent.Leeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17616599642690765779noreply@blogger.com