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Attaching labels
By hand: fold under top and bottom edges, including copyright, and applique all the way around the label. By machine: same as above but applique to hanging sleeve before assembly and attachment to quilt.
Suitability
These labels are suitable for new quilts with cotton or cotton/polyester blend surfaces and containing batting that is 100% cotton, polyester, washable wool or a polyester/cotton blend.
Soap -- Orvus Paste is recommended.
Testing
1. Cut 2x4" strips of each quilt fabric. 2. Piece strips together, alternating darks with lights. 3. Sandwich strips with batting and backing for quilt. 4. Machine quilt through all strips. 5. Treat sample according to cleaning directions. 6. If bleeding stains light fabrics, consider elimintaing offending fabric.
Gorges Quilt Labels is not responsible for any damage to quilts occurring from following care directions. It is the quiltmaker's responsibility to follow testing procedures, preferably before constructing the quilt.
Gorges Quilt Labels, 3417 Yucca Road, Cheyenne, WY 82001, bgorges4@msn.com
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