Quilt Finishing

After I create the label for the back of the quilt, (I make a label for every quilt I make).  I sew the label to a used dryer sheet.  I sew it fronts together and sew all the way around the label.  I then slit the dryer sheet about 1 " in the center of the sheet, just enough room to turn it right-side out.  I then press it, so I have a nice crisp edge to hand-sew or applique to the back of the quilt.  The used dryer sheet also smells real good everytime you wash and dry the quilt.

I take a pair of surgical gloves [you can buy them by the box] and cut the ends of the fingers off, I put one on my first finger when doing hand quilting and the needle is so much easier to pull through, no slipping.

Use Glad Press and Seal for easy quilt marking. Trace your pattern onto the non-sticky side, It's transparent so you can see where to place it on your quilt sandwich. It sticks firmly to the fabric and after stitching, it removes easily with no residue. No pencil or other marks to remove either.