How to sew on a quilt label

A tutorial with pictures: How to make a fabric tag for labeling quilts & other handmade keepsakes. Tag quilt labels are a modern way to personalize quilts!

Learn how and why to label your quilts, and some different ways to make your own personalized quilt labels

I always label my quilts and always encourage others to do the same. This method is quick and simple and I often use the leftover binding from quilts to do these labels, but you can just use any left over fabric from the quilt.

Quilt labels are really one thing that you should get in the habit of putting on your quilts or projects. I'm not the best at remembering these. There is so much excitement about finishing the quilt that often times the backside gets forgotten.

Diane Harris makes adding a label to your quilt completely painless. Start by brainstorming and creating what your label will say and how it will look using Microsoft Word. You will need to get special fabric paper that runs through your printer. After you get your label printed learn how to add a border and a backing to it to sew to the back of the quilt by hand.

I have recently started to label my quilts that I give away. I think it puts that little extra on to it. I thought I would share how I make my labels. I use white solid fabric for my labels. The size can vary but I tend to make them big as a souvenir card if the quilt is a big one. Cut out a piece of fabric slightly bigger than a souvenir card, maybe 1/2 inch-1 inch/ 1 1/2 cm-2 cm bigger (picture 1). Also cut out a piece of light weight iron on interfacing/stabilizer, just the size I want…

How to Label Your Quilt - Video Tutorial - Blog | Southern Charm Quilts

Spark Your Imagination with These Great Ideas! Occasionally we come across a quilt label that causes us to stop and take a second (and third) look. While every quilt you complete you should have a label, taking the time to create something unique to the quilt will make the quilt extra special. Here are some …

Learn the reasons and instructions to label your quilt with modern or printable quilt labels and quilt tags.

Learn how to embroider a quilt label with an embroidery machine. Tips for stabilizing, reducing puckers, and making quilt embroidery designs.