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