In the past 2 months I've finished 2 quilts but neither was truly finished until this week when they got their labels. Sometimes I annoy myself with the pressures I put on myself and the perfect example is the Zentangle labels. I used to do really simple printed labels but then I got the "great" idea to Zentangle labels. Every time I need to make a new quilt label I consider just taking the easy route but I love the labels so much when I'm done so I keep going. This time I needed to make new labels for Parasol and The Maine Quilt. I start these by printing the label text on paper and I do all of the drawing on paper. That gives me the opportunity to start over if needed. After the label is done I print it on fabric. I also don't plan them. I start with the first idea and just add things as I go along. Here are the steps that I went through for the label for the Maine Quilt. The only idea I had to start with is that I wanted a state outline on the label. The star on the label marks an area near Sebec Lake where I sun printed all of the fabrics in the quilt. Did you know that the state tree is the pine and the state flower is the pine cone? So a pine motif.... My version of blueberries. Not quite right. Needs some fill in. One down, one to go! A small label for a small quilt with an obvious motif! A simple foundation. Done!
And, yes, I'm still glad I do the Zentangle labels. Once I get started on them I find it very relaxing to do.
Mary L. Bolton
3/2/2018 04:02:08 pm
Well done! Inspiring labels, thank you for sharing 3/2/2018 10:38:26 pm
Your labels are beautiful and it is part of the legacy you will leave for your friends and family and I'm sure there will be many more for us followers to enjoy too.
Gene Black
3/3/2018 08:03:24 am
Your Zentangle labels look wonderful.
Becky in VA
3/3/2018 11:18:07 am
Love your Zentangle labels - an extra piece of art on each of your quilts!
Laceflower
3/3/2018 06:26:39 pm
I know, the temptation to just slap on a label and be done with it already is so alluring but your labels are wonders and worth the one more step.
Gretchen Adams
3/4/2018 10:02:27 am
What a great idea for labels! These are lovely.
patty
3/5/2018 07:29:19 am
Your labels are little pieces of art!
Mary Anne
3/5/2018 05:49:25 pm
I always like your zentangle labels! The map was an inspired choice, definitely. Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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