dnice Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I am making a baby quilt for my friend Sarah from all of her mother's quilt stash. I was lucky to be the friend that Sarah gave her mother's quilt stash too. The opportunity is that the quilt is for Sarah's daughter who is having the 1st grandchild. How would you write a label? Sarah would like a label put on it. She suggested something like: In memory for Great-Grandma Lepp. Made by a friend. DMO 5/2009. All the other quilts that I have made were labeled for Sarah from her mother's stash. Pieced & Quilted by DMO. What do you think??? I am a stumped . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I see nothing wrong with the label suggestion that she mentioned. Is it the fact that she isn't spelling out your name (or did you just do that for the forum) or are you just not comfortable with the wording? I'm not sure I understand the question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi Denise, Here is a different perspective. I would write the label less "factual" and more personal. What I mean is, write it how the person recieving it would appreciate it most. Perhaps something like this: Great-Grandma Lepp's fabrics were carefully chosen to make this quilt specially for (INSERT BABY's NAME HERE). Pieced and quilted with love by family friend, Denise Osborne (DATE, LOCATION) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Bonnie, My friend was the one that suggested the initials I use my initials when requested. Why I am asking is because I was not comfortable with my friend's suggestion. I like the personal touch that you suggest Shana. I need to see if they have decided on a baby's name yet. Last I heard was it is to be a girl. The parents had 3 different names. As Sarah said it changes with the time of day. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBQLTN2 Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hey Bonnie Love your new picture. that is from the MQX banquet, Right? Looking good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 I too like the suggestion from Shana.... As far as your friends request....that's actually an honor to be asked to do that. We need to stop taking the back seat to things and this she understands and wants you to be there beside her. ;) So bow softly, say thank you and make the label shine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Instead of using the baby's name, I would use the term "made for the 'mom's and dad's name' first baby" especially since the name could change by the minute until even after the baby is born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Originally posted by Neher-in-law5 Instead of using the baby's name, I would use the term "made for the 'mom's and dad's name' first baby" especially since the name could change by the minute until even after the baby is born. I like that...that's a great idea....I think I will use that one myself... Thanks for that tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Thanks everyone. I will be posting photos later today. I am at work and the photos are on the home computer. Wild hours this week with start times of 3 am. I love the tips and ideas for the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizziesgirl Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I wouldn't put a name even if they are set on a certain one. I had two techs tell me I was having a girl and I have a definite boy. I did find that out 10 days before he was born but all the little girl stuff had been bought. He wore some pink pj's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have just posted the pictures of the baby quilt and the label on . http://community.webshots.com/album/572690179OHPEOJ I made a slight modification to the label. Please accept my sincere thanks for the help on this quilt label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnice Posted May 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sorry about losing the signature. I will be working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 31, 2009 Report Share Posted May 31, 2009 The label is perfect. It says just what is needed without a lot of additional stuff. Thanks for sharing , the quilt looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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