Creating a custom quilt label with Spoonflower is a unique way to enhance a handmade gift so the recipient always knows who created it! You can choose to have your design printed on any of our fabric options. You can also learn more about our quilting fabrics specifically, here.
You can create a design sized to print for our Test Swatch (8in x 8in or 20cm x 20cm) fabric size or have the design repeated to order multiple copies of your quilt label on a Fat Quarter or an entire Yard/Meter. The possibilities are endless!
To get started, you can work with any of our blank templates sized for use in the design program of your choice or use some of the free design program options below. Then, log into your Spoonflower account to upload your design. Using an account will let you keep all your designs together and easily reorder any past purchases.
Create Your Label Design
Upload Your Label Design
Purchase Your Labels
Blank Templates
Create Your Label Design
In this example, we’ll prepare our file with Canva, but we have even more design programs explored in our Design A Recipe Tea Towel article as well! Canva has hundreds of graphics and text options already available with a free or professional account. You can even upload your own designs to make the perfect custom quilt label! We also have blank templates you can download at the bottom of this article.
1. Create an account on Canva and start your design.
With an account on Canva, you'll be able to save all of your designs and continue to edit them in the future should you need to make any changes to your quilt label. Once you're logged into your account, click on the option in the upper left-hand corner to + Create a Design. Then, select the option for Custom Size.
2. Set up your custom Quilt Label.
Once the Custom Size menu loads, enter in the dimensions you would like to work with. This example shows a 4in x 2in design, but you can make your design any size you’d like! Once you're ready to begin, click on the Create new design button.
Note: Make sure you set up your file with the size best for your project! It is not possible to resize your design on Canva without a professional account
3. Time to design!
You will see a few options available on the left-hand side of the page to create your own unique design, such as adding text or other elements. With Canva's many free backgrounds and elements, anything is possible! You can also upload your own photos or images directly to Canva with your device. You can learn more about what images you can print with Spoonflower, here.
4. Download your design.
Once you have finished your design, you will need to download it to your computer. Click on the Share button in the upper right-hand corner and then you can view the Download options. Since this design is rather small, it is possible to use Canva's PNG (suggested) option to download your design at 300 DPI.
Upload Your Label Design
Now that your design is ready, it's time to proceed with uploading to Spoonflower. If you already have an account, be sure to log in first. Once you have uploaded your design, you will see the Design Edit Page where you can click the fabric Edit button to adjust the layout.
You will then be able to make any necessary adjustments on the Design Layout page. It’s helpful to adjust the preview cut size found at the bottom of the page to the amount of fabric you intend to purchase first. This will allow you to see how many labels you will be getting! Next, adjust the repeat and scale on the right-hand side. Keep in mind that this design was saved via Canva at 300 DPI, but Spoonflower will display a design at 150 DPI at 100%. Therefore, we would need to adjust the scale to 50% so that it returns to the original sizing we intended, as shown in the image below. Once the layout is set to the correct scale and repeat, save all of your selections using the Save button.
Purchase Your Labels
After you have created your design, uploaded your design, and adjusted the layout, you will be ready to purchase your labels. Return to the Design Edit Page and click the Fabric Buy button.
Next, you will see the product preview page where you can choose the type of fabric, amount, and quantity before adding the item to your cart! In this example, we’re ordering a single swatch of Petal Signature Cotton®. From there, you can check out and your labels will be custom printed just for you!
Blank Templates
Below are various blank templates available for you to create your own custom quilt labels. We give you permission to use these templates!