Here is my experience in labeling my creations!
I have usually made labels on my sewing machine, using the letters and numbers, and a satin stitch butterfly (....as in butterfly quilting... ) I always thought that this added a real personal touch. Also it is amazing to look back and see the date on something that you made...time goes by so fast!
Recently I ordered some labels from Spoonflower. They were easy to design and I only had to order a small amount to try them out. This was a fat quarter, and very reasonable price.
I hope to just cut one out and press under the edges and stitch it on the back.
I just learned that I have been putting my labels on the wrong corner!! I always attach them to the lower Right hand corner on the back, and I now know that the more correct place is the lower Left hand corner. Who knew?? (Monika did..:)....) Also a great idea to sew them into the binding!
Flo - I don't think there is a designated corner. I show quilts - unless they show wants them a certain way, I put them in any corner - attached in seam. Sometimes square, sometimes rectangles, or tri shape. Sometimes even within the pieceing of the back. Or a special applique on the back. If you are afraid of a label being removed - you can also sign your name on a seam allowance hidden with the binding. Sometimes I don't label, but I always sign my quilt - embroidered, quilt stitching, or with fine tip pigma pen.
ReplyDeleteYou know... it's not 'wrong' to stitch it where ever. But any time I exhibit, we're told where to put it.
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that sounds nasty hey? hehe
You rock Flo! Those labels are terrific!
How neat!!! I'm really going to have to try spoonflower one of these days! What a great idea to make labels through them! Love it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the labels your ordered...I agree it makes an item more special. I love the idea of adding the date.
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