The inspiration was a captured moment in the garden as a butterfly winged its way past me. The sunlight danced on his wings as he headed to the blooming lilies dripping with nectar.
One Moment finished at 16'' by 32''.
But I promised something new......
At least, it is a new style for me. I wanted to use a corner label that is attached along with the binding. I usually write "a whole book" on my quilt labels, but on simple/small projects the corner label is a great idea.
I spent forever trying to figure out how to position the label for printing so I could get the needed square. My brain was not working that day. More senior moments occurred until I realized I was making this so much harder than it was. LOL....... I printed a regular label.
Then scraps and strips were added to each side to make it large enough....I added a big chunk of muslin as the top piece (since it would be hidden anyway). At last, I could cut the label as a square on point . The square was then folded in half on the diagonal and top stitched on the fold. It was ready to add to the corner and bind.
Yep, I was exhausted after re-inventing the wheel. It was time for a cup of coffee before I tried to learn another new trick. Happy stitching.
12 comments:
I wonder how much time I've used trying to get my quilt labels to print on point - it never occurred to me to print and add the triangular sides and bottom. THANKS! Love your watercolor quilt - it is gorgeous. ~Jeanne
What a good idea, so much better than some of the other's I've seen. Thanks for doing the work for us, LOL.
You shared the in progress, but not the finish. I do corner lables, but this is something different and thank you for sharing.
Maybe I would label more pieces if I follow your lead and do a corner label. Sometimes just hand writing the label with permanent pen works best for me.
Oh My ! I love this banner ,Table top or wall hanging with the butterfly! It is so beautiful! and most of all I love your corner Label, I hope this will modivate me to do more labels ! Seems I am always in a hurry to get them done, I forget to make labels until I am done,I like the idea of sewing them into the quilt like this .
Beautiful quilt! I bought a book of watercolor quilts a couple of years ago, but I haven't braved starting one yet. I don't think I have any appropriate fabrics, and I'm not quite sure how to start. One day . . . . .
One Moment is gorgeous, Debbie. And you created a lovely butterfly!
Isn't it funny how we make things more difficult for ourselves sometimes?
Your corner label is much prettier than mine. I just do a plain square and fold it. : )
Your banner is beautiful. The border really sets the whole piece off. I love your label. I "sort of" copied that idea from you for one of my doll quilts except it's not on point. You will see it soon when I send my last 2 little quilts to you. Thanks for showing us a new way to do things.
Genius!
Love your quilt and the way you made the label!
I don't recall seeing the butterfly watercolor banner before, but it is gorgeous. Tried making a triangular corner label awhile back but just hand wrote the info with pigma pen. I do like the way they lend a professional look to the finish.
I LOVE corner labels! So nice to see another way to do it. Thanks!
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