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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Printed Quilt Label Tutorial



Fabric ironed to freezer paper and printed onto the fabric
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Did you know that you can make quilt labels using the My Memories program? I chose the "design my own" option and plugged in photos from a trip we took several years ago. The fabric from the quilt (which is actually not made yet!) was bought from the shop in the photo. I added a few I can always remember where the fabric came from.

It's really easy to transfer your design to fabric. Start out by ironing your fabric to the shiny side of freezer paper. Cut it the size of a sheet of paper for your printer. I am careful to iron it down well around the edges.

Trim the label, leaving a seam allowance around the edges. I finger pressed along the edge of each side of the printed label. Peel off the freezer paper. Press your seam allowances under and you're all set!
This is so much fun! I can imagine putting photos of myself on labels "From Nana" and photos and journaling on memory quilts. This program makes it so easy! I am not very "techno-savvy" so if I can do it, anyone can!

Have you left your comments yet for the giveaway? You have 2 chances to win! Just be sure you leave your comments on this posto win the My Memories Suite software program. I'll be choosing the winner by random generator on Monday, May 21.

I still don't have an internet connection and the storms continue to come. We welcome them because we were heading into drought conditions again, so I'm not complaining, but hopefully I will be able to respond to all of your comments and visit your blogs very soon. They promise tomorrow, so please bear with me! I will have a lot of catching up to do!
Until then....     Bee Blessed! (Now I've lost my signature! Oh, my!)

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 15, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    that sounds amazing Linda,thankyou.xx

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  2. hueiseiMay 15, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Wow! I never thought this software able to do that! Thanks for the tips!

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  3. Oops-LahMay 15, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Great label! I've done similar labels but was dismayed that the colous faded after washing the quilt. I then read somewhere that it is imperative to iron the printed fabric on a very hot setting, apparently that helps to set the dyes. Just thought I'd mention it. I must go and and check out that "My Memory Suits", it sounds great!

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  4. LarissaMay 15, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Wow Linda, that's a fantastic idea!!! Did you use cotton quilting fabric for this?

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  5. Frances ArnoldMay 16, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    I have used Power Point to design labels for many years. It is fun to include the inspiration photo and other information that I simply wouldn't take the time to write by hand. The "My Memories" program sounds great too.

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  6. LindaMay 17, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Looks great! I love your label. This software is certainly something I would make good use of. Thanks!

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  7. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsMay 18, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    How fun! Makes such a wonderful and personal label. Sending hugs that you weather the storms safely.

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  8. Donna JoyMay 21, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    This software sounds like alot of fun. Can you print with any printer? Does the ink bleed?
    Yes I would love to win and make quilt blocks, labels and cards.

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