Making a Quilt Label


Why include a label?
  • History for your family and quilt historians . Identification if lost or stolen
What to include on your label:
  • Name of your quilt
  • Your name
  • Address (at least city/state)
  • Date of completion (at least year)
Optional:
  • Name of recipient
  • Story of your quilt
  • Information about the quilt: Machine or hand pieced, and/or appliqued; Machine or hand quilted; Type of batting; Washing instructions
How to sew the label to your quilt:
Make a label using one of the methods listed below. Using some fabric left over from your quilt, add a narrow border around the label. Applique the label to the back of the quilt, using the blind stitch. Whether writing, typing or printing on fabric, iron freezer paper to back of the fabric to stabilize.

Types of labels:
  • Hand written label on muslin or other solid. Practice writing label on paper. Trace good copy onto muslin, using a permanent pen. The Micron Pigma pen in black or brown is a good choice.
  • Typed labels are permanent if the typewriter ribbon is a permanent ink.
  • Computer labels: Use the manual feed. Computer labels can be fun, because you can change the size and type of fonts and you can add borders and clip art. Laser printer (uses toner) labels are not permanent, but are fine for seasonal and wall hangings that are not going to be washed. Ink jet printer (uses ink) labels are permanent, after setting with a fixative, available at quilt stores and through mail order catalogs. Computer ready fabric is also available for ink jet printers.
  • Sewing machine stitch labels: Many machines may be programmed with words and designs to easy stitch a label.
  • Cross stitch labels are beautiful. They are a little heavier, due to the Aida cloth.
  • Embroidered labels can be lovely, especially when accented with ribbon embroidery.
  • Rubber stamp quilt labels are available. You must use fabric permanent stamping ink. You stamp label onto fabric and fill in your information with a permanent pen. Designs can be filled in with colored permanent pens.
  • Printed fabric quilt labels: These labels are sold by the yard or panel in quilt and fabric stores. You cut out the label and fill in your information with a permanent pen.
  • Books with quilt labels: There are books with numerous ideas for quilt labels. Some labels are cut out of the book and transferred to the fabric using an iron.
  • Photo transfer: Any method of label can be enhanced with photos of the quilter or the recipient.

5of6PostedDec-26 4:29 PM / Msg44372.5reply to 44372.1 /
FromDonaburd
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I have made a couple memory quilts Rachel. I just saved pictures on my computer, printed them out on Printed Treasures WASHABLE fabric sheets. Let them dry overnight, even though it says a shorter time. Then I soak, moving fabric slowly, in kitchen sink to be sure all excess ink is off and dry with hair dryer. :-) When printing, I set printer for best quality and heavy ink. If you edit your picture give it a high contrast, this seems to give me the best pictures on fabric. Always do a test on paper to see if you like the printout as sheets are expensive. On the anniversary quilt I did, as suggested above, I used their 50th anniversary party announcement as the center picture. For the rest I did a collage of their wedding day. For this one I used sepia tone. For my DGD's memory quilt I used color. Both printed out beautifully. Although I have not used the Bubble Jet I have heard that it works great and is much cheaper to use. I just like the convenience of these sheets and they do stay very soft. If you have more questions just ask and I'm sure you'll get help here.
Donna
Donna My Quilts!

Printables – prepared fabric sheets

Self-Adhesive, Rectangular White Removable Labels, 8 1/2 x 11

Labels are packaged on sheets.

  • Removable. Hold firmly, yet peel off easily.
  • Sticks for as long as you want, removes when you want, leaves no residue.

Item AVE5455
Model 5455 / Self-Adhesive, Rectangular White Removable Labels, 8 1/2 x 11 / Expected Delivery 2 Business Days / $10.74 PK
What is Colorfast Printer Fabric™?Back To Questions
Colorfast Printer FabricTM is 100% cotton printable fabric that is both colorfast and washable. It has a special coating that is sprayed onto the fabric in the manufacturing process that will lock in the ink when rinsed in the Colorfast Treatment step of the instructions. Colorfast Printer FabricTM is designed for use in color inkjet printers and copiers only. You simply print directly onto fabric, press, rinse, dry and the fabric is ready to be sewn into your project. You can personalize a variety of projects including quilts, pillows, wall hangings, tote bags, scrapbooks, and much more.
Why won't Colorfast Printer Fabric™ stick to a project surface? Back To Questions
Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is a 100% cotton printable fabric. Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is typically the fabric purchased by crafters who will be incorporating the fabric into a memory quilt or pillow, by sewing it. Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is not fusible, nor does it have any sort of adhesive on the back. Once you print your image onto the fabric sheet, you remove the backing (you can throw it away) press, rinse and dry the fabric as directed, and then you are ready to sew with it. If desired, you may choose to apply a fusible to the back of your fabric sheet and fuse it to your project. Typically Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is sewn together with other fabric.
Can Colorfast Printer Fabric™ be used in a laser printer?Back To Questions
Colorfast Printer Fabric™ was designed for use in color inkjet printers or color inkjet copiers. The only requirement is that you are using an inkjet.
This fabric is designed for use in inkjet printers and inkjet copiers only for a couple of reasons. Inkjet printer~ and copiers will put a different type of ink into the fabric, which will actually penetrate the fibers of the fabric. Laser copiers and printers will only lightly coat the fabric which will react differently with the colorfast coating on the fabric. Also, laser printers and copiers have a tendency to completely melt the backing to the fabric because the equipment is too hot for the fabric to run through, making the fabric unusable. The type of printer/copier used doesn't depend on which is the "better" equipment; it is the type of ink that is being put into the fabric. Inkjet and laser printers are completely different processes for printing. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee success if you choose to use a printer/copier other than what we recommend in our instructions since other models print with an entirely different process.
How can I avoid paper jams when using Colorfast Printer Fabric™?Back To Questions
It is best to load one sheet of fabric into your printer at a time. Once one sheet has passed through your printer, you may load the next sheet to be printed on. If your printer is having trouble gripping the edge of the fabric we recommend that you line the leading edge of the fabric with masking tape to help the printer grip the fabric and pull it through its printing process. It is also important that you watch the fabric as it comes out of your printer so it does not catch on any of the component parts of the printer and begin to jam. It may be helpful to watch the fabric as it exits the printer and help guide it out.
Humidity will have an effect on the fabric, as well as on your printer. If your environment is too humid, the fabric can curl and will not run through the printer smoothly. Printers are also more likely to jam in humidity. It is best to reduce the amount of humidity around both.
Can I further protect my Colorfast Printer Fabric™ from harmful air pollutants?Back To Questions
It is not necessary to spray a fixative on the Colorfast Printer Fabric™. The Colorfast Printer Fabric™ sheets are treated with a special coating that is sprayed onto the fabric during the manufacturing process. This coating is what makes the fabric colorfast. We recommend washing the photos by hand in cold water with a very small amount of liquid fabric softener. If machine washing, use a gentle cycle and a liquid fabric softener.
There are two sprays we have tested on all our printer fabrics: Krylon® UV -Resistant Clear Gloss #1305 and Krylon® Acrylic Crystal Clear #1301. These sprays will help protect the fabrics against harmful air pollutants such as cigarette/cigar smoke, vehicle exhaust and direct sunlight. Both sprays will protect and preserve the images, however, the UV ~Resistant Clear Gloss #il05 will also protect against sun damage.
These Krylon® products can be found at most major chain stores. Krylon® products can also be found at Sherwin-Williams store. These sprays are also available at most art stores.
What setting should I use when printing my Colorfast Printer Fabric™?Back To Questions
Colorfast Printer Fabric™ will run through your color inkjet printer or color inkjet copier on a plain paper setting. Any other settings (photo mode, fabric mode, or t-shirt mode) may put too much or too little ink into the fabric, which could cause the images to bleed or fade.
Does the Colorfast Printer Fabric™ come in any other sizes?Back To Questions
Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is available in one size only, 8 1/2" x 11". This size is standard and will run through anyone's color inkjet printer or color inkjet copier, as a piece of paper would. Many home inkjet printer/copier models will not allow for larger sizes.
How do I wash my Colorfast Printer Fabric™ after my images are printed?Back To Questions
If the fabric were to become soiled, you can machine wash it...gentle cycle, cold water, with a liquid fabric softener. The fabric softener will act as a cleaning agent. Regular detergents are too harsh and will fade the images. It is important to remember that the ink you are printing onto the fabric is water-soluble and is therefore not permanent. The coating in the Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is the only way to set that ink into the fabric. Keep in mind that what you are putting into the fabric is only ink; it is not a dye. You can hang the quilt or lay it flat to dry and should dry your Colorfast photos with a hair dryer.