Hi All, Thanks for the suggestions. I think the first thing I'll try is the Bubble Jet -- if that works well, it sounds like the best solution. I live far from everything, so I'll have to order it, but I'll let you all know after I've tried it. Happy New Year! Robin

I make a custom label using Word. I use either commercial fabric for printing or I sometimes back a 8.5 x 11 inch piece of fabric with freezer paper and print on that with my ink jet printer. If you iron it on the back first and then use your ruler and rotary cutter (I use a blade that is about ready to be replaced), to cut it to the right size, it comes out well. I usually cut it to size before removing the freezer paper, and then rinse and heat set with my iron after printing and removing the freezer paper--makes it permanent

The commercial fabric for printing is really dense, so if I use that I will fuse it on rather than trying to sew it on.

It's really easy to create a custom label with Word. You can specify the size, get clear words on the label, and add either a photo, or a clip art.

Great suggestions. I looked on the back of an Ellen Ann Eddy quilt I own, and she actually has a miniature picture of the quilt on the label and prints information to the side, then stitches the label on. Now THAT'S a label!!

I use "Printed Treasures" by Milliken They have both Iron On and Sew on Label Products. I'm not sure where I purchased them but I'm sure if you Google Printed Treasures by Milliken you can probably find it. It is also softer than June Taylors product. Nan in slippery rain and sleet Norther NY
I just checked I purchased my "printed Treasures" from Softexpressions.com

I enter the info for my label on the computer, print it out on paper and then cut it out as close to the lettering as possible. I then place the cut out piece on a piece of freezer paper, put the label fabric on top and press. I then use a light box to trace the info with a Pigma pen. Be sure to test whatever pen you use first! Betty in Ohio (Go Bucks!!!)

RGold wrote:
I have heard that the June Taylor fabric sheets are plasticy once you print on them. I would try some of the other inkjet fabric sheets available, EQ makes some that are really good. Or try making your own fabric with Bubble Jet Set.

Diane in Colorado Springs

Hi, I just finished a whole bunch of small quilts for Christmas. The printing on my sewing machine was too large for creating labels, so I printed labels on June Tailor Colorfast Sew-In Inkjet Fabric Sheets. I followed the directions: Allow ink to dry; remove paper backing; press with dry iron, high heat; rinse gently in cold water, lay flat to dry, dab excess water with a paper towel; and finish drying with a dry iron, high heat. It prints okay, and doesn't bleed too much when I rinse it, but then when I do the final pressing it becomes stiff again -- it's like trying to sew through plastic! Sewing these labels on the little quilts was awful. What am I doing wrong? I can't imagine wanting to print photographs and put them in quilts this way, and I know people do that, so I must be doing something wrong. Any advice? Thanks, Robin

Thanks all!

Like Robin, I design a new one for every quilt I make using PrintShop (for Macs). I use either Printed Treasures prepared printer fabric or else use Hewlett Packard Bubble Jet Set and make my own sheets.

I usually applique my label onto the backing before it is sandwiched and quilted. That way, the label is quilted into the quilt, same as the backing. I then cut away the backing behind the label.

To make sure my quilting does not distract from the label, I make sure to use ivisible thread in the bobbin as I go over the label area. I do this by marking the label area on the front by sewing around the label from the back. (Either by hand or by using large machine basting.) It always looks better that way, altho I admit it is kind of a pain depending on the quilting pattern.

But I do like my labels being "one of a kind" and a real addition to the quilt.

I always end the information on the label with washing instructions and "All repairs cheerfully made!"

BethMI

Like Robin, I design a new one for every quilt I make using PrintShop (for Macs). I use either Printed Treasures prepared printer fabric or else use Hewlett Packard Bubble Jet Set and make my own sheets.

I usually applique my label onto the backing before it is sandwiched and quilted. That way, the label is quilted into the quilt, same as the backing. I then cut away the backing behind the label.

To make sure my quilting does not distract from the label, I make sure to use ivisible thread in the bobbin as I go over the label area. I do this by marking the label area on the front by sewing around the label from the back. (Either by hand or by using large machine basting.) It always looks better that way, altho I admit it is kind of a pain depending on the quilting pattern.

But I do like my labels being "one of a kind" and a real addition to the quilt.

I always end the information on the label with washing instructions and "All repairs cheerfully made!"

BethMI

I have begun to design a custom label for each quilt on my computer, printing it out and fusing it to the back of the quilt.
I always include my name, the quilt title, the date it was completed, the reason for the quilt, and any other information that would be important for someone to know.
If I used a photo or other source as inspiration I might print a small version of that on the label as well.

I've only finished 2 quilts, but rather than putting a separate label on the back, I included my monogram and the year in the quilting. This is visible in the close-up of the blue coverlet. My monogram I worked out whilst at the RSN and although I am now married I still use it to mark my embroidery work or where I have to initial papers.

Rosemary

I have just been making up labels in Word or Paint if I add a picture, iron a piece of fabric onto some freezer paper and cut it to 4 x 6 or 5 x 7 photo size and print it as if it were a photo. The ink fixes after an iron I believe but I haven't actually washed any yet to find out as they have been on the back of art quilts so far, so no washing needed.

My quild had a stamp made I don't put them on and I know I should I just don't know what to put on it Happy