If you do not have an embroidery machine and would like to personalize your quilts, may I suggest a couple alternatives.  Back in March, I promised you pictures and information on my scripture quilt from which I purchased preprinted panels from Canyon Creek Fabrics (208-937-2631) at Sewing Expo this spring.  Along with the scriptures, they have several other themed panels.

As an alternative to purchasing panels, you can create your own designs on your home computer with fonts, clipart, and pictures.  June Tailor has computer printer fabric, with either white or muslin backgrounds, that you can feed through your inkjet or laser printer. The fabric is adhered to a paper backing, and you can just peel it off after printing.  Complete instructions are included. You may purchase this printer fabric at most any fabric store.

I have also successfully used the HP iron-on transfers.  They work beautifully, and I believe give a better finish, plus you have the added advantage of being able to apply them to any fabric background.  I purchase my transfer paper from Staples – I’m sure other office supply stores carry it as well.

The transfers and computer paper make wonderful quilt projects for students…who are into the computer!  And what fun it is to design the rest of the quilt around the blocks – which can be cut to any shape!  Just take a piece of graph paper and start drawing!  Cut the pieces to size (one square equals 1 inch- or whatever to make it the size you want it to finish) and just remember to add ¼” seam allowance on all the edges of the piece before cutting.

 You can truly create a one of a kind, personalized quilt that will be cherished forever!