Take our *word* for it—you’re gonna love today’s new video!
Text It! author Sherri Noel is a whiz when it comes to adding words to quilts. In her fun book, she shares a variety of ways to add letters to projects, from baby, lap, and bed quilts to cute pillows. With her simple techniques, you can say anything, from “Happy Birthday!” to “I Love You” and any sentiment in between. The message is up to you—and with seven different alphabets to choose from, the sky’s the limit!
We recently sat down with Sherri to learn one technique she shares in Text It!—Bias-Strip Letter Appliqué. We thought the steps sounded easy enough, but when we saw how to do lettering on quilts using the technique, we realized that even a beginner could get great results. Take a look at Sherri’s method and see for yourself!
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As you can see, it’s easier than ever to express yourself in fabric!
In addition to the bias-strip method, Text It! includes fusible appliqué, needle-turn appliqué, and English-paper-piecing techniques. You can mix and match lettering styles—choose from print and cursive. Make any of the 10 projects in the book with sayings as shown, or personalize your projects with one-of-a-kind wordplay.
Examples of the seven fun fonts in Text It!
Make a Text It! project for Baby:
Counting Sheep
For the bride and groom:
Infinity
For someone you love:
Loving You
Or create a message just for fun!
Life is Short
What saying would you share on a Text It! quilt? Tell us in the comments!
I’d share "Be kind", this is always a good rule to live by.
—Stephanie Woodward on August 9, 2019I would use it for baby quilts also, names and birthdates along borders would work for me!
—Angela Little on August 9, 2019I bought this book about 6 months ago and use it almost with every quilt I make!
—Bonny L Schmid on August 9, 2019Her letters are so pretty! I will trace my letters together so when I cut them out, I have the whole word,
then I don’t have to line them up on the quilt. Love her products!
We love hearing that, Bonny, thank you! –Jenny
I would make a small wall quilt for my studio that says "BREATHE"!
—B. J. Berlo on August 9, 2019Thanks for sharing. This book is on my to purchase list.
—Elizabeth on August 9, 2019Sometimes I stitch haiku on quilts. Here’s one I wrote:
—Molly S. on August 9, 2019shallow roots spread wide
slim tentacles reach outward
capture summer rain
Oh my goodness. These are fabulous! I would put my grandkids name on a quilt.
—Jocelyn on August 9, 2019Be nice
—Kathy in FL on August 9, 2019or go away.
Love seeing these inspiration quilts with awesome lettering. My two granddaughters have short names so I would start with their names as my first attempt. I have never attempted lettering.
—carol on August 9, 2019I would quilt "be happy" on quilts made for my family.
—Ann West on August 9, 2019A new door has opened! Thanks.
—Sherbie on August 9, 2019I want a pretty hanging that says "This is my HAPPY place" ….next up will be "God Bless America".
—Peggi on August 9, 2019Giggles, joy, happiness, smiles, love, BIG hugs, snuggles, cuddles, puddles, be mindful, You are wonderful, friends, and lots of other sentiments.
Love text on quilts.
—Carolyn Hall on August 9, 2019My mantra, This too shall pass.
—Billie Fellers on August 9, 2019My phrase – Slow Deep Breaths
—SandyMay on August 9, 2019This is great!! She mentioned a marking that wouldn’t iron off… suggestions?
—Jacque on August 9, 2019I would do encouraging sayings: Praise; Joy; Look Up.
—Karen B on August 9, 2019I love to personalize baby quilts, with the baby’s name. This book is what I’ve been waiting for. It’s now on my wish list. Thank you!
—Toni Anne Potter on August 9, 2019Cut, Sew, Quilt, Repeat!!!
—Patty F. on August 9, 2019I would make a little wall hanging that says QUILT THERAPY.
—Cathy Slabaugh on August 9, 2019Probably for my sewing room.
I also love names! I have only tried this once.
“It is what it is!”
—Gina on August 9, 2019I would say "Benny is Four" which is something I have wanted to quilt since Benny really was four! I would like Benny to finally have a quilt of his own.
—Carole Holmberg on August 9, 2019Definately NAMES to personalise a quilt, or Cuddle Time for donation Baby quilts
—Carolyn on August 9, 2019The words would definitely depend on whom it was made for; but would do names and/or sayings depending. Very nice book and anyone would be pleased to have it in their crafting library.
—Nancy D on August 9, 2019I would write "You make my Heart Sing".
—Marilyn on August 10, 2019Ths
Wow, it is hard to decide what to say … I think "peace" would be my first word! What a great book!
—Donna on August 10, 2019Something for babies, since I mostly make comfort quilts for Project Linus.
—Anita Allen on August 10, 2019The next quilt I make is going to say, "Bark Less, Wag More!"
—Beth T. on August 10, 2019Mmm I’m not sure what words I would use – I guess it would depend on the quilt I was making at the time and who it was for.
—Carla Toppass on August 10, 2019I think this is a marvelous way to make a quilt label.
—KateinIowa on August 13, 2019SMILE! would be the text I would like on pillows especially.
—Kathy O. on August 14, 2019