I finally made myself some custom quilt labels to identify all the projects that I make. Β I debated for a long time how to do this and what system to use and eventually just made myself choose. Β Because something is better than nothing!
And this something is definitely better than nothing. Β I’m really happy with them!
There are a few tutorials out there on how to do this, so I just googled them and read through a few. Β I found Julie’s tutorial the most helpful in terms of specific sizes to use for Spoonflower. Β And then I just used picmonkey.com to help me create my label. Β I don’t think that is necessarily the easiest way to do things but I’m familiar with picmonkey so that’s why I used it. Β I have a logo that I threw on there along with my name and blog name. Β Plus I included some lines to allow me to hand write (or embroider…ha!) the quilt name and year I made it…or whatever information I want to include.
I uploaded my single image onto spoonflower and put it in a simple repeat (very easy to do on Spoonflower). Β Then I made sure I liked it. (I did!) and ordered one yard of the design on Kona Cotton. Β I think it cost me right around $18 for the whole thing and I ended up with 63 labels I believe! Β So definitely pretty cost efficient for a custom label.
When my yardage came, I carefully cut the fabric into strips and then the strips into the individual labels. Β I’ll be honest, I haven’t cut them all up. Β I don’t need them all right away and I got lazy. Β But I’ll do it soon. Β Then to add the label to my quilts, I pressed a quarter inch fold all around the edges to create a nice finished edge. I will then hand sew the labels onto the back corner of my quilts.
I feel moderately pulled together now with quilt labels and glad that I have *something* to put on the back of my quilts to identify them. Β Sometimes I know that seems like anΒ unnecessaryΒ step but really it’s important to sign your work. Β You wouldn’t paint a painting, give it to someone and not sign it! Β So we need to do the same thing with our quilts.
Oh and if you are not interested in making a custom label, there are some uber adorable labels people have designed and are selling on spoonflower. Β These are some of my favorites! So cute!
I was just thinking about this over the weekend, when I handed off a Baby Quilt without any sort of identification on it and one of the guest actually asked where I signed it. I really need to get my act together. Your post might just be the kick in the pants I needed. Thanks!!
The labels turned out great! Just beautiful! And thanks for the helpful information.
I still think I need to make some of these! On the "to do" list…eventually!
This is great information, I went to both sights to figure out how to do it. I will research it more. I love it, because I a guilty of sending out quilts with a lable, and I know how important it is to do that.
The labels are a great idea–may have to try it! One suggestion I have is to machine sew the labels onto the quilt on two sides before you stitch the binding. It makes it less likely that the label would be removed should a quilt be "borrowed", and saves a little hand stitching time too.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have wanted/needed quilt labels, but the small tags are just too expensive. This is a perfect solution!!!
Great idea! When I first started quilting, I couldn't imagine never signing them, and now, less than a year later, I'm guilty of doing just that. π This is a fun idea.
These look great! I ordered a sample of some I designed, loved them, and have failed to follow through on actually ordering them because I keep meaning to add washing instructions, and keep forgetting to look them up o.O
These look gorgeous.Great idea!!
I am awaiting the arrival of my spoonflower labels. Should have them soon, I hope π
These labels are really great. π I may have to break down and make some myself!
What a fantastic idea! Now it's something else I need to do.
Oh, I'm envious! I wish I had some labels. If I had a logo . . . Your labels look fab. Thank you for the info about how I could make my own!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing… off to Spoonflower I go!
I want to do this, but I have read so many mixed reviews on the washability of them.
Oh of course!!! I need to make some labels up and was so lost as how to best do it. This is it! Thanks!
They look brilliant! I never label my quilts, but I would like to start. Never found a label I like, and not thought of designing my own, but now I can design my own!
They look great! I've been meaning to do the same thing – perhaps this is the year for labels for me too.
I love how you said you made yourself choose. Thanks for the tutorial at Julie's site. That's the second time in two days I have found my way to her site. π I'm glad you made something so cute. Spoonflower labels have been on my radar as Penny from SewTakeAHike just did the same thing with her logo.
Your labels are fabulous. I just ordered some new Spoonflower labels too and I love them
This is such a great idea and your labels look great. I'm going to add this to my to-do list!
Amanda
So pretty! I've been meaning to do that for years. You've given me a very simple (and inexpensive) way to make it happen!
Your labels look great!! It's awesome to have your own isn't it!:D & thanks for the shout out about my labels on SF!! π
Love your quilt labels! It's so great you used your logo and made a space for you to write a personal message! I really want to make my own labels now, but first I have to make more quilts lol!