Open Line Friday-Quilt Labels and “Breaking Up” with a Quilt

February 14, 2014

Valentine's Day004

Happy Valentine’s Day!   I’m pretty sure all quilters began their careers back in the First Grade on Valentine’s Day…We were sooo happy cutting doilies, arranging heart shape stickers, creating our “Mailboxes” and our Valentines…Flash forward a few years…we’re just doing it all with fabric!

Applique Hearts, Valentine's DayON QUILT LABELS

Last week we had a lively discussion on labeling quilts.  (Read more HERE).  The consensus seems to be not only is it important to label our quilts, it is necessary to secure the labels so they can’t be removed.  In addition, it seems wise (especially if you enter quilts shows) to add your name and address in permanent marker under the label or under the binding for additional proof in case a label is removed.

Two other questions came to light:

  • Is it necessary to acknowledge a long arm quilter on the label?
  • Is it necessary to credit a pattern designer?

I don’t have an official answer, but I would say that you do not have to acknowledge others on the back of your quilt.  If you are entering a competition, there are specific rules and categories for the above scenarios, but I still don’t think it needs to be included on your label.  Any thoughts?

Applique Hearts, Valentine's Day“BREAKING UP” WITH A QUILT

Laura in PA  asks a question I think we all ponder sometimes:  “When is it okay to say…’This is never going to work for me.'”  My guess is that once we ask that question,  we already know the answer…right now.  Some quilts just don’t work!

Set the quilt aside for several weeks or months.  It might be that you just need a break from the quilt.  (Read The Quilt I  Threw Away)–about a quilt  I was so frustrated with that I threw it away and one of my daughters saved from the garbage–and now I love like it a lot!)

Once the quilt has had a good “Time Out”,  re-think it with fresh eyes.  If you still don’t like it…it’s okay to say: This is never going to work for me”.   If it contains workmanship or materials that are no longer your standard, let it go.   One reader, Delaine, points out that there are many quilt groups that are happy to accept abandoned projects to use as charity quilts, so send it to a good home and move on.

From Rebecca Grace from The Cheeky Cognoscenti:   Remember too that an abandoned UFO is never wasted time, money, or fabric if you learned something from it that makes you a better quilter for the next project.

Applique Hearts, Valentine's DayOur two questions on the docket:

  • Who should be acknowledged on your quilt labels?
  • How do you know when it’s time to give up on a quilt?

What do YOU think?  I’d LOVE to hear!

Be mine,

Lori

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