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Quilt Labels
Shown below are some examples of labels attached to the backs of quilts.

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Sample 1 is my all time favorite way to make a label.  It is a longer label, so there is more space for lettering and embellishments or embroidery designs.  It can also be decorated with fabrics used on the quilt front.  A good way to do this is to add a folded strip of quilt fabric to each long side. This finishes both sides (which will be hand sewn down to the quilt back), plus it adds a pretty fabric that was used in the quilt.  The 2 ends are sewn into/under the binding for extra security.

Sample 2 is also good, but it takes more fabric to go down into the corner, is a little harder to fit, and may restrict movement on the corner, depending on the fabric, etc.  The top edge may simply be turned under, or a folded strip of a pretty fabric may be added to this edge.  The other sides of the triangle are sewn into/under the binding for extra security.

Sample 3 can be a square or rectangle.  You may feel the lettering fits better on a square or rectangle than on a long strip as in Samples 1 & 2.  Two of the sides are hand sewn down to the quilt back.  The remaining two sides are sewn into/under the binding for extra security.

Sample 4 is my least favorite.  The drawback for this label is that it floats free on the back of a quilt.  Unfortunately, this leaves 4 sides and 4 corners that can be caught and loosened.

Applying a Quilt Label

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