A simple and beautiful quilt label is like a signature on a piece of art, and I truly believe quilts are art! Learn my techniques for creating labels that preserve the important details of your creations.
SIGN YOUR QUILTED CREATIONS FOR POSTERITY, WITH STYLE!
I combine computer-printed custom labels with a woven logo label on my quilts to give them a professional finish, and to record important details for posterity (or for the recipient). Quilts are a wonderful art form, and you should sign your work with a distinctive label. It’s a great opportunity for you to consistently brand your quilts, especially those you gift to others at holidays or other special occasions.
It’s also an opportunity to weave in the story of your quilt, so the story doesn’t get lost. Was the quilt made for a special occasion? Was it made from a pattern, based on tradition, or is it a unique design? Who were the makers, and where was it made? Are there special fabrics used that require particular care? Imagine someone seeing your creation in the future: what would you want them to know?
I will walk participants through the steps to create these beautiful labels and will share alternate labeling methods that draw from my graphic design background.
Download the template here!
If you have heard me give this lecture, you are welcome to download my Microsoft Word template here. Simply download the file and open the template in Microsoft Word. There are a number of tips and notes on the first page of this multi-page document. If you don’t have Microsoft Word, this file can be opened using a number of other free programs, including Google Docs, Pages (Mac), NotePad (Windows), or any simple text editor:
“Thank you for all the ways you are teaching us… I heard from many people about how good you were, how they appreciated that you showed us how to make the label, and even the fact that you put my name in there showed them that you had it personalized to us. I realized that they had never had a live zoom presentation before. So not only was it a successful meeting, but you were a wonderful first speaker for us to have. You are so poised, professional, and helpful that everyone was thrilled with the outcome. I can’t thank you enough for making our first zoom lecture a great one.”
Mary
Quilt Labels to Love lectureLecture Details
This lecture is available virtually using Zoom technology, as well as for in person events. It is 1 hour long with up to 30 minutes for Q&A. Lecture participants can download the above template to create simple and stylish labels for quilts. The template includes links to the materials and suppliers I recommend, as well as my top tips for producing beautiful quilt labels.
Contact David to book this lecture for your guild.