12 Step Program

My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie and
the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
lapses.)
I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by the
nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office work.
I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of my
graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the corner
edges of the binding.
Then I washed it.
Oh, woe is me.
It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
think - will not kill me. Ah well.
How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
times? When will I learn to listen? Polly

Well, you did try a test sample....it was on the graduation quilt! Try to
do one on something less valuable next time.
And thanks for the warning...you may have just performed a wonderful public
service by posting this.
We owe you.
KJ

"Polly Esther" wrote in message
ink.net...
My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie and
the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
lapses.)
I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by the
nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office work.
I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of my
graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the corner
edges of the binding.
Then I washed it.
Oh, woe is me.
It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
think - will not kill me. Ah well.
How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
times? When will I learn to listen? Polly

Well, at least I didn't have to confess that I'd never made a log cabin or
was afraid to drop my feed dogs. That takes real courage to admit.
I'm so glad I have about 2 months to remove the offending label. That's
how it long it may take. Polly

"KJ" wrote Well, you did try a test sample....it was on the graduation
quilt! Try to
do one on something less valuable next time.
And thanks for the warning...you may have just performed a wonderful
public service by posting this.
We owe you.
KJ

Listening to oneself is one of the most difficult tasks on the planet
g
I do know this!! Sorry you had the messy experience.
..
In message . net, Polly
Esther writes
My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie and
the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
lapses.)
I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by the
nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office work.
I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of my
graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the corner
edges of the binding.
Then I washed it.
Oh, woe is me.
It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
think - will not kill me. Ah well.
How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
times? When will I learn to listen? Polly



--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Oh, bummer! I feel your pain, but I am so glad you shared this one so the
rest of us. The labels sure look nice on a finished quilt, but I have such
trepidations about how they will wash. Rewarming the label could make the
removal a bit easier. Ask me how I know!

--
Alice in NJ, Royal Cybrarian
http://www.ourcyberfamily.us/
"Just about the time a woman thinks her work is done, she becomes a
grandmother." Edward H. Dreschnack



"Polly Esther" wrote in message
ink.net...
: My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie and
: the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
: lapses.)
: I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by the
: nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office work.
: I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of my
: graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the corner
: edges of the binding.
: Then I washed it.
: Oh, woe is me.
: It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
: Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
: think - will not kill me. Ah well.
: How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
: times? When will I learn to listen? Polly
:
:

Polly Esther wrote:
My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie and
the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
lapses.)
I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by the
nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office work.
I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of my
graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the corner
edges of the binding.
Then I washed it.
Oh, woe is me.
It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
think - will not kill me. Ah well.
How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
times? When will I learn to listen? Polly




Perhaps this would be a way to put wonky test blocks to good use?!?!?
Put test labels on them and give them a wash =8-O.
Polly -- why don't you just cut off the raveled edges of the yucky
store bought label and then cover it with a PollyMade label? Perhaps if
you made a layered label with a dark piece of fabric (that is a bit
larger than the yucky store bought one) and then a piece of lighter
fabric on top with your writing on it? You could cut the larger piece
of fabric in some pretty design like a flower or leaf or GATOR or even a
KITTY CAT and then make the light piece whatever shape you want? That
would have to be much easier than trying to remove an ironed on
*(%(*&#*&^#$ yucky store bought label!!! CiaoMeow ^;;^

Hmmm, Pat, don't know about listening to myself now. I just learned a
really effective word from Tia Mary. Polly

"Patti" wrote Listening to oneself is one of the most difficult tasks on
the planet
g
I do know this!! Sorry you had the messy experience.

No, Alice, we are not going to ask how you know. I don't think the adhesive
is going to be a problem though. It is the miles of tiny tight stitches
that's going to be the time-eater in removal. Polly

Alice wrote Oh, bummer! I feel your pain, but I am so glad you shared
this one so the
rest of us. The labels sure look nice on a finished quilt, but I have
such
trepidations about how they will wash. Rewarming the label could make the
removal a bit easier. Ask me how I know!

Double thank yous, Mary. First for the really fine word for my repertoire.
I'll put it to good use while frog-stitching. And covering the label will
be my Plan B. I think I'll begin by checking out a few movies from the
library and dig in. War and Peace might be a good choice, followed, of
course, by Learning Portuguese for Dummies. That should be helpful for the
'some assembly required' instructions that came with our new phones. Polly

"Tia Mary" wrote Perhaps this would be a way to put wonky test blocks
to good use?!?!?
Put test labels on them and give them a wash =8-O.
Polly -- why don't you just cut off the raveled edges of the yucky
store bought label and then cover it with a PollyMade label? Perhaps if
you made a layered label with a dark piece of fabric (that is a bit larger
than the yucky store bought one) and then a piece of lighter fabric on top
with your writing on it? You could cut the larger piece of fabric in some
pretty design like a flower or leaf or GATOR or even a KITTY CAT and then
make the light piece whatever shape you want? That would have to be much
easier than trying to remove an ironed on *(%(*&#*&^#$ yucky store bought
label!!! CiaoMeow ^;;^

What do you know? For once I read all the posts before writing a duplicate
one. I agree. Just trim off as much of the old label and cover it up with
a new one. You might make an even bigger mess trying to pick out teeny
stitches. Good Luck!
KJ

"Tia Mary" wrote in message
...
Polly Esther wrote:
My name is Polly and I have made a mess. (Joining Alice, Kate, Leslie
and the others who have already cleansed their souls by confessing their
lapses.)
I discovered labels at the office supply store made "for quilts" by
the nice people who make all the really good labels for ordinary office
work.
I printed one carefully by the directions, pressed it on the back of
my graduation gift quilt, and stitched it on - including within the
corner edges of the binding.
Then I washed it.
Oh, woe is me.
It raveled enthusiastically and faded pitifully.
Removing it and getting one that has been recommended - Treasures, I
think - will not kill me. Ah well.
How many times have I told you to try a test sample first? How many
times? When will I learn to listen? Polly


Perhaps this would be a way to put wonky test blocks to good use?!?!?
Put test labels on them and give them a wash =8-O.
Polly -- why don't you just cut off the raveled edges of the yucky
store bought label and then cover it with a PollyMade label? Perhaps if
you made a layered label with a dark piece of fabric (that is a bit larger
than the yucky store bought one) and then a piece of lighter fabric on top
with your writing on it? You could cut the larger piece of fabric in some
pretty design like a flower or leaf or GATOR or even a KITTY CAT and then
make the light piece whatever shape you want? That would have to be much
easier than trying to remove an ironed on *(%(*&#*&^#$ yucky store bought
label!!! CiaoMeow ^;;^