Adding a Label to Your Quilts

Adding a Label to Your Quilts

Don’t forget to add a label to your finished quilt. A label will tell generations to come the story of this quilt: Who, What, When, Where, and Why. It will help identify the quilt should it become lost or stolen, and will increase the value of the quilt at appraisal time

A quilt label can be as simple as a signature on the back or as elaborate as a heavily decorated two-page story. If you only have time for a quick label, just sign and date the back of the quilt with an archival ink (acid-free) quality pen. Or you could embroider, cross stitch or stamp your name and date on the front of the quilt as part of the design.

You could also sign your name on the edge of the quilt, where it will be covered by the binding. Maybe some lucky quilt historian will find it.

For a detailed tutorial, see How to Make a Quilt Label.

Preserve your place in history. Sign and date your quilts!

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