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Old May 14th 06, 06:57 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.

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Old May 14th 06, 07:10 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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Yesterday I went to a small local quilt show that done with the
historical society in local old homes . Show was kind of disappointing
compared to previous years but was still fun and one sis and I had
a great day.
There were many quilts that appeared to be professionally done but I
never saw any mention of any machine quilter. I asked one white glove
lady and she said she knew some of the quilts had indeed been sent out
but she didn't know about any details of the quilts she was near.
There seem to be no hard and fast rules but there should be some way
to address this.
I'd like to hear too Susan. Good question. Thanks!
Taria

Betsy Ross wrote:
Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.


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Old May 14th 06, 07:38 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I don't know about how it would be in a show, but I do think that anyone
who does substantial work on a quilt should be acknowledged on the
label. See my only (finished) collaborative work:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...30878969HmUcrQ

When the round robins are done, their labels will have all names on too.
Only fair, no?

Anne in CA
annerudolph AT comcast DOT net
Disclaimer: Any errors in spelling, tact, or fact are transmission errors.
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Betsy Ross wrote:
Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.

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Old May 14th 06, 09:51 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I almost always do my own designing, drawing, piecing and quilting.
However, quite often a quilt of mine is inspired by something someone
else has done - either in the quilting field or somewhere else eg a
picture or a poem. So, I do give credit to whomever or whatever
inspired my design.
Any element in a quilt that isn't all mine, I mention specifically.
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Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.


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Old May 14th 06, 10:52 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I will usually put on the label something like "from a pattern by _____"
or "inspired by ________" If it is my own design I say so. (Designed
and made by ___________" Or "An original ________ design.") Something
like that.

I also have started putting on what batting I use, and if I use a
particular fabric line I include that info too. (I fantasize about some
day doing a trunk show, and people want to know that information.) Just
think about what you would want to know about a quilt when you see it.
Put that information on the quilt label. I also, if there is a light
color backing, or space in the backing, just write the information on
the quilt with a pigma pen. Makes sure it stays with the quilt and
cannot be removed. I do this even if I put a separate label on.

Pati, in Phx

Betsy Ross wrote:

Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.

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Old May 14th 06, 11:19 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I usually say "made by" and my name, since I do my own quilting. On the
quilts made from blocks my mom embroidered, I say something like
"embroidery by" with her name and "assembled and quilted by" with my
name. If I use a pattern designed by someone else, I list the name and
designer of the pattern. If I adapt someone else's pattern, I say
something like "adapted from" with the name of the pattern & the
designer. I also write my city & state and the year I finished the
quilt. If the quilt is for a specific person, I may include their name
and the occasion. If someone else did the quilting, I would say
something like "top made by xxx" and "quilted by zzz".

Julia in MN

Betsy Ross wrote:
Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.



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Old May 14th 06, 11:41 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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In article LoK9g.2028$Nw6.489@trnddc03,
Taria wrote:

There were many quilts that appeared to be professionally done but I
never saw any mention of any machine quilter. I asked one white glove
lady and she said she knew some of the quilts had indeed been sent out
but she didn't know about any details of the quilts she was near.
There seem to be no hard and fast rules but there should be some way
to address this.
I'd like to hear too Susan. Good question. Thanks!



I've only sent out two quilts to be quilted; I've done the others
myself. But on both of the ones I sent out, I did put who the quilter
was; it's only right to acknowledge all parties to the project. When
I've made quilts from swaps, that also is listed on the label. Swaps
from here in town have a label that all of the swappers signed. If for
no other reason, it makes a great memento for me! G
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Old May 15th 06, 02:54 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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On Sun, 14 May 2006 17:57:12 GMT, "Betsy Ross"
wrote:

Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqu?s it, sends it to a longarmer, and
then binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate
description for the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.


I've made two quilt labels and both acknowledged the maker of the top
and a different quilter. I have blocks from a swap to piece together
and plan to list the swap on the label.

I am in a quandary on how to make a label for a quilt made using a top
bought at a yard sale as I am unsure about the maker's name even
though I know the name of the lady having the yard sale. She may or
may not have made the top herself.
Debra in VA
See my quilts at
http://community.webshots.com/user/debplayshere
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Old May 15th 06, 07:32 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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I'm looking at the label on one of mine as I type:

Quilt Name for Recipient's Name
with love from Whatever the recipient calls me [Mumma Graham, Grandma,
Auntie Kim, Kim, Mrs. Graham, etc. etc.]

Machine Pieced and Machine Quilted by Kimberley Graham
Nanaimo BC, Canada -- Date completed
Design source: Name of book or pattern or website
or [more often when it's not one of my patterns]
Design adapted from: name of book pattern or website or
Original Design.
I usually add a scripture citation or brief quote.

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Kim Graham
http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
THE WORD IN PATCHWORK

"Betsy Ross" wrote in message
. com...
Names, places, dates are givens. But how do you identify the
contributions of those who worked on a quilt? A person designs an
original quilt, pieces or appliqués it, sends it to a longarmer, and then
binds and labels the quilt. "Quilted by" is an accurate description for
the longarmer, but how do you title the designer/sewer?

Interested to hear how others solve this problem.

--
Susan
aka Betsy Ross



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Old May 15th 06, 09:54 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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For the Red Lake Hug the Seeing Stars group did... for recognition on
the label I put:

Individual Blocks Contributed by:

Anne in CA
Melissa in NJ
Kathryn in MI
etc., etc. so all names were listed

Quilt Construction by:

Melissa B____
Deptford, NJ
Date

Also, since Anne in CA had one of her blocks signed on the front, I
signed all the blocks on the front so it was readily apparent who made
what block.

I am waiting on a reply from Dreamweaver verifying address befpre I
mail it off. No pics uploaded yet.

MElissa in NJ

 




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