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	Creating Quilt Labels
	A label becomes a very important element in your quilt. It tells the story of the quilt's creation for future generations.
Share A Tip If you have a tip to share with the guild members, submit it to the webmaster using the email link below.	The Five "Ws" of Quilt Labels Who-Name of the quilter and the recipient if it is to be a gift What-Name of quilt, block name, pattern, technique used in construction When-Dates when started, completed, given Where-Place where it was made Why-Event, occasion or reason for creating or giving the quilt Making the Label Labels may be as simple as a muslin square hand written using a fabric marking pen and slip stitched to the back of the quilt. You may also consider some of the following: Stamp a design onto the fabric. Use archival ink. Look for the words "Acid Free" for any pen or ink used in the process. Use an extra block from the front and write the details with fabric pens Create the text for your label on your computer using the Word Processor or a Publishing program. Print onto fabric that has been treated for this purpose. Either purchase pre treated fabric sheets or treat your own fabric with a commercial product such as HP Bubble Jet Set. Follow package directions to ensure that the ink will be absorbed and set on the fabric. Adhere fabric to freezer paper sheets or contact paper cut to a standard size for your printer. Ink Jet printers work just fine! Purchase a commercial quilt label program and use it to design your label. Cut a shape that fits with the theme of your quilt and write the details on it using fabric pens. Applique by hand or satin stitch to backing fabric before you quilt. Use any method you choose, BUT DO MAKE A LABEL!	View Previous Tips: Applique Binding-Mitered Corners Bindings-Joining Ends Bindings-Scalloped Complimentary Colors  Design Wall Ergonomic Quilting Flying Geese Hanging Sleeves HST & QST Cutting tips HST- Sharon's method Labels for Quilts Marking Quilts Miniatures Nine Patch Blocks No Loose Ends On Point Setting-Corners Pins & Needles Quick Quilt Sizes Quilter's Knot Real Life Quilting Scraps Snuggle Seams Storing Your Quilts
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