Custom Quilt Labels Made to Tell Your Story

A quilt label is a small fabric label. They’re typically sewn onto the back of a finished quilt and they record important details about the maker, the quilt’s story, and how it should be cared for. Quilt labels are both decorative and practical, helping preserve the quilt’s history for generations.

Custom quilt labels are commonly used to include:

• The name of the quilter
• The name or title of the quilt
• A personalized message or dedication
• The year the quilt was completed
• The location where it was made
• Care instructions
• The occasion (wedding, birth, graduation, memorial, anniversary)
• Recipient’s name

A quilt label is the perfect canvas for showcasing essential details about the quilt, its maker, and any other relevant information related to its heritage or care. With a custom woven label from Dutch Label Shop, you have the freedom to include any details you deem significant.

Quilt labels serve many creative and practical purposes:

• Preserving heritage: record who made the quilt and why
• Personalized gifts: add meaning to quilts for birthdays, weddings, and babies
• Show entries: provide maker information for quilt shows and exhibitions
• Branding: great for commercial quilts or Etsy sellers
• Care instructions: help ensure longevity for frequently used quilts
• Documentation: ideal for memory quilts or projects made in collaboration

Quilters often include heartfelt messages, poems, scriptures, or quotes that make the quilt even more meaningful.

The most common placement for quilt labels is on the back of the quilt in the bottom-left corner. This is a classic, discreet, and easy-to-read place for the label. Other creative placement options include:

• Folded diagonal corner label: fold a square label into a triangle and stitch it into the corner binding
• Center back panel: ideal for heirloom or showcase quilts
• Front-facing decorative label: used for artistic labels that contribute to the design

Most quilters prefer labels large enough to include several lines of text while remaining visually balanced. Popular sizes include:

• 2.70" × 0.90": ideal for multiple lines (name, year, message)
• 2.40" × 0.80": compact but still readable for 1–3 lines

For more intricate designs, we support labels up to 7.85" × 7.85", perfect for decorative or commemorative quilt labels. Because our quilt labels are woven, designs with up to 12 colors produce the sharpest detail and longest-lasting clarity.

Our quilt labels are crafted using premium damask woven thread, providing:

• Soft yet durable texture
• Crisp text and logo clarity
• Excellent wash resistance
• Smooth, non-scratch finish

Each label is woven on a Jacquard loom for exceptional detail and long-term durability, perfect for quilts that will be used and treasured for decades. Available customization options are:

• Custom shapes (rectangles, squares, free-form)
• Laser-cut edges for clean, precise lines
• Folded or flat finishes
• Sizes from 0.30" × 0.30" up to 7.87" × 7.87"

1. Upload Your Design. Have artwork or a layout ready? Upload it directly and select your size, fold type, and options.
2. Or Design Online. Don’t have a design yet? Use our intuitive Online Designer to create a quilt label from scratch—add your name, message, dedication, or brand logo.
3. Review & Approve. Optionally, before production, we send a photo proof so you can verify the layout and details.
4. Receive & Sew On. Enjoy fast delivery; most orders arrive within 10–14 days, ready to sew onto your quilt.

What material works best for quilt labels?

Woven damask labels are ideal because they are soft, durable, and retain their clarity through years of washing and use.

How do I attach a quilt label?

You can hand-stitch or machine-sew the label onto the quilt backing before or after binding. For a secure hold, stitch through multiple layers.

Can I add long messages to a quilt label?

Our larger sizes allow for multi-line text, dedications, and meaningful messages.

Are quilt labels washable?

Our woven quilt labels are designed to withstand repeated washing while maintaining clear detail.

Can I order small quantities?

You can order in low quantities starting from 5 woven quilt labels. This is perfect for one-of-a-kind or limited-edition quilts.

Can quilt labels include logos or artwork?

With up to 12 thread colors, you can include simple logos, icons, or decorative design elements.