tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post114692080247200238..comments2023-06-28T14:05:28.664+02:00Comments on Dordogne Quilter: Quilt LabelsClarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09344963200919601488noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1147270107114840552006-05-10T16:08:00.000+02:002006-05-10T16:08:00.000+02:00I just tried the Quilting Label link I posted and ...I just tried the Quilting Label link I posted and it is a broken link that won't lead you anywhere. I guess I can't post HTML code in comments. I'll post a link on my blog.Serena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992006554970899543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1147269991189370582006-05-10T16:06:00.000+02:002006-05-10T16:06:00.000+02:00Sorry for the long comment; I didn't realize how m...Sorry for the long comment; I didn't realize how much I had written before I posted! :)Serena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992006554970899543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1147269928009449572006-05-10T16:05:00.000+02:002006-05-10T16:05:00.000+02:00Thanks for your comments on my stained glass! It w...Thanks for your comments on my stained glass! It was fun to do!!<BR/><BR/>As for labels, it depends on the project I've completed as to what kind of a label I attach.<BR/><BR/>I always include the following info:<BR/>quilt name<BR/>my name<BR/>date completed<BR/>If it is for someone or for a special occasion, I may include a greeting to that person or note for that event.<BR/><BR/>If it's just a wall hanging and I am in a hurry, I usually just write the needed info with a fabric pen.<BR/><BR/>Most of the time I machine embroider a label on the back. This is my favorite method! Sometimes I incorporate a matching design or decorative stitches in the label.<BR/><BR/>There are two ways I can attach a machine embroidered label:<BR/><BR/>If I get in a hurry and completely finish my quilting and binding, I will stitch the label on a seperate, matching piece of fabric, turn under the raw edges and hand tack it one corner in the quilt back.<BR/><BR/>If I'm thinking and planning ahead, I will finish as much quilting as I need to, leaving space around one corner. I then mark the finished corner on the backing with a water soluble pen.<BR/><BR/>Now I can actually machine embroider my label directly onto the backing fabric in the corner. After stitching is complete, I restack the layers together and finish quilting.<BR/><BR/>The previous method works if the quilting is further apart, like stitching in the ditch. You have to be careful to NOT stitch through the label when quilting.<BR/><BR/>One thing to keep in mind is that quilts are being stolen now more than ever! If you attach a seperate label, it can easily be ripped off and assume another identity.<BR/><BR/>I posted a note on my blog on labels a couple of weeks ago and you can see it here:<BR/> <A HREF="http://www.embtreasures.com/2006/04/quilt-labels.html/" REL="nofollow">Quilting Labels</A><BR/><BR/>I'm in the process of finishing a small lap quilt that is for a class on Monday. I'll post the procedure that I use and photos on my blog to give you ideas! It won't be today, but this week...after all it HAS to be completed because I need it Monday! Deadlines are a necessity sometime! :)Serena Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992006554970899543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1147077590728880052006-05-08T10:39:00.000+02:002006-05-08T10:39:00.000+02:00Shocked :DShocked :DClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344963200919601488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24653933.post-1147071468427445422006-05-08T08:57:00.000+02:002006-05-08T08:57:00.000+02:00I'm kind of a terrible one to ask, since I just us...I'm kind of a terrible one to ask, since I just use a permanent marker on the back of the quilt - no label at all...Tonya Ricuccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10778059489713831067noreply@blogger.com