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Quilting and Quilt Labels by Nikki Willhite Quilting is a fun, practical hobby. Those who make quilts do so for many reasons. Some people make beautiful art quilts that are as skilled and diverse as oil paintings. Other quilts are quite practical, and may be nothing but squares sewn together. They are not as labor intensive as quilts with lots of small pieces and intricate designs, but they can be very beautiful. Utility quilts are often more fluffy and soft because they are often tied and the batting can be thicker. Whatever the reason for making quilts, they do take a lot of work, Perhaps this is one of the reasons quilters stop short of labeling their quilts when they finally reach the end of their project. However, not labeling a quilt is like painting a picture without signing it. THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO LABEL A QUILT: - If it is given to another person, they will know who made it, and depending on the label, other information like when and why it was made. - If it is lost or stolen, there is a better chance you will get it back. THINGS YOU CAN INCLUDE ON A QUILT LABEL: - Who it was made for - The name of the quilt maker - When it was made - Where it was made - The reason it was made - The name of the quilt or block design I've also come up with another idea for quilt labels. This idea is for the quilting grandma who is separated from her grandchildren. Pick up some transfer paper- the paper that prints computer images on fabric. Take one of your pictures with you and your grandchild or grandchildren, add some text, and then transfer the design to the fabric by running the sheet of transfer paper through your inkjet printer. Then attach this piece of fabric to the back of the quilt. The edges do not ravel on transfer paper, so it is an easy task to just zigzag the edges of the transfer paper to the back of the quilt. Now, when you give this to your grandchildren, then can look on the back of the quilt and see a picture of you. It will remind them of you. More importantly, it will help them realize that you love and care about them. Make your labels before you even begin your quilt. Don't forget this final touch to make your quilt special.   About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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