How to Create Your Own Personalized Corner Quilt Label with Photo (Step-by-Step Video Tutorial)


Every handmade quilt tells a story, and a personalized photo quilt label is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re making a memory quilt, a wedding quilt, a baby quilt, or a gift for someone special, adding a custom quilt label with a favorite photo, names, dates, or a heartfelt message makes your quilt even more meaningful.

In this video, I’ll walk you through exactly how to design your own quilt label using the easy personalization tools at Photo Quilt Blocks. You’ll see how to upload a photo, crop it, add text, choose your size, and create a beautiful label that’s ready to sew onto your finished quilt.

If you’ve never designed a quilt label before, don’t worry! The entire process only takes a few minutes, and by the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind keepsake that will be treasured for generations.

Follow along with the video, then scroll down for additional tips and answers to common questions.

What You’ll Learn

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to:

  • Upload your favorite photo
  • Crop and position your image
  • Add names, dates, and special messages
  • Preview your finished design
  • Order a professionally printed quilt label

Why Every Quilt Needs a Quilt Label

Many quilts get passed down through families for generations, but over time, the story behind the quilt is often forgotten.

A personalized quilt label helps preserve:

  • Who made the quilt
  • Who received it
  • Important dates
  • Special occasions
  • Family history
  • A favorite photograph
  • A meaningful quote or message

Years from now, your label may become one of the most treasured parts of the quilt.

Ideas for Photo Quilt Labels

People love using quilt labels for:

  • ❤️ Memorial quilts
  • ❤️ Wedding quilts
  • ❤️ Anniversary quilts
  • ❤️ Baby quilts
  • ❤️ Graduation quilts
  • ❤️ Military quilts
  • ❤️ Retirement gifts
  • ❤️ Family reunion quilts
  • ❤️ Christmas gifts
  • ❤️ Pet memorial quilts

Tips for the Best Quilt Label

For the best results:

  • Use a clear, high-resolution photo.
  • Keep text short and easy to read.
  • Double-check names and dates before ordering.
  • Choose a size that fits your quilt.
  • Include who made the quilt and the year it was finished.

Ready to Make Your Quilt Label?

Creating your own photo quilt label only takes a few minutes, and it’s one of the easiest ways to preserve the story behind your quilt for future generations.

👉 Design Your Personalized Photo Quilt Label Today

Shop Personalized Photo Quilt Labels

Browse our growing collection of personalized photo quilt labels and custom quilt labels. Each design can be personalized with your photos, names, dates, and special messages to create a lasting keepsake. We’re continually adding new quilt label designs, so visit again soon to see what’s new!

See all your choices to order here!

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the corner quilt label?

Most quilts look great with labels between 6×6 and 8×8. This corner quilt label is to be folded in half and tucked in the corner with your binding. If you would like a larger corner label, please just message me!

Can I add multiple photos?

Yes! You can design your label with one or several photos depending on your layout.

Can I add my own wording?

Absolutely. Add names, dates, poems, Bible verses, or a personal message.

Is the label washable?

Yes! Our quilt labels are printed using permanent dye sublimation, making them soft, vibrant, and washable with proper quilt care.

LORI

Lori McCroskey is the principal creator of PhotoQuiltBlocksBlog.com, a website dedicated to quilts, projects, and gifts created with photos printed on fabric. She also has a business PhotoQuiltBlocks.com where you can have her print your photos on fabric for you! Inspired by her love for sewing, scrapbooking, and family, Lori has a passion for capturing memories in useable gifts, quilts, and crafts that get your photos off your phone, out of the album, freed from a frame, and into memorable keepsakes that your friends and family will treasure. Learn more about Lori here!

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