Labeling your Quilts
"Your quilt isn't finished until the label is stitched in place."
You can have an elaborate label or a simple label. You can photo transfer a picture and your information by entering your data in the computer and printing it on fabric, or simply put your inked information on a piece of muslin. Please remember to heat set the printed information with a hot iron before attaching to the back left hand side of the quilt. Like any work of art, you should also sign your label. A well made label will also enhance the value of the quilt. There are many ways to make a label, but be sure to answer the 5 W's who, what, where, when and why and some of the following information.
•Name of the Quilt
Name of the Maker
Date the quilt was completed
Where the quilt was made
Inspired by
Quilted by (individual or group)
If being gifted - Name of the recipient
Occasion for the gift
Quilters relationship to the recipient
Ribbons, Awards, or any other pertinent information
Name of owner of the quilt if different from the maker
Contact information of quilt owner
Antique or Vintage Quilt Labelling
Name of maker if known
Date made if known
Where made if known
Title if known
This information is provided by
Judy Lyons
ISAAM, .AQS Certified Quilt Appraiser, PAAQT
1231 Hammond St.
Burlington, On.
L75 2AY
Judy.lyons@sympatico.ca
(Home) 905 639 2441
The Ancaster Quilter's Guild 