For our next (second) meeting our challenge is to make name tags. And, since the meeting date is getting closer, I thought I'd better start. I took out tons of fabric, and got to work. This is what I came up with.
Nothing too complicated, just some scraps of fabric, a little bit of quilting, and embroidered name. But, it's probably too cutsey, right? My daughter announced it would make a great name tag for a kindergartener!!! ouch!
Naturally, I started working on a second name tag. Here's try #2.
I did a lot more patchwork and appliqued my name over it. Now my kids claim this name tag looks like a mug rug. Ouch!! second time.
So, now I have two name tags, one good enough for a kindergartener and one mini mug rug. And I can't decide which one to use for our meeting. Can you help? Or, should I just work on the third one? Any suggestions? I had no idea that working on a 3.5" x 5" name tag will take up so much of my time and energy. Really, it's just a name tag! I seem to have too much extra time on my hands to be obsessing like that.
Well, anyway, if you live somewhere near Naperville, IL and would love to be part of Modern Quilt Guild, our next meeting is on August 23rd, you can check out the quid's blog to get more info.
Hope you have an awesome day. Svetlana
I love the first one. It's so cute! Being young at heart is a gift!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Courtneysews. I love the first one. It is super CUTE.
ReplyDeleteI think they're both cute. In fact I'd probably choose the kindergarten one. hehe :) Your post is timely because our local MQG is having its second meeting at the start of September and I will also need to make a name tag. Feeling a bit at a loss so far!
ReplyDeleteI agree. The first one is very cute :)
ReplyDeleteI really like the first one the best, very playful and creative. I would proudly use the second one as a mug rug, it's really fantastic too! Wish I was closer to Chicago, I am about 3 hrs south :(
ReplyDeleteI love the first one! They're both great, but I'd definitely choose the first one given the chance. Maybe I have the style sensibilities of a kindergartener... ;)
ReplyDeleteAnother vote for the first one :)
ReplyDeleteI like the first one too! I think you just inspired me to make a mini nametag necklace - I have some jewelry making supplies and I think some applique sort of project is now on the books for this week!
ReplyDeleteI found working on my nametag totally challenging as well (for sewing summit). I like the first one best. It's totally cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI think they are both great but I'd say use the first - it is adorably perfect!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you for a funny post - I was laughing with your 2 ouch - great kids! Looking again and again, I would take the first one with the cute girl! It seems to be that we all voted the 'kindergarten' name tag! I would love to join your guild; there is none here. Perhaps I still should challenge myself and make a name tag. Have fun in your quilt guild! x Teje
ReplyDelete... I just got one good idea! If I do it, I'll show you later! Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteI think they're both great! What do kids know anyway :)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone. I like the first nametag the best. It's whimsical and joyful.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the first one..gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwww, I loved the first one, take that one!
ReplyDeleteI like them both!
ReplyDeleteI think they are both great, but the top one is my fave :)
ReplyDeleteNumber one!! But both adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love them both. I'd choose the first one, because that's me. But I was thinking that the second one would be just what we need for our Happy Scrappers Quilting Bee. I'm going to make one to show them. Both of your name tags are adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love them both! I don't think you could go wrong with either one!
ReplyDeleteI like the first one, it's really cute :)
ReplyDeleteI like them both! The first one is so cute and I like the text fabric in the second one. You should wear both;)
ReplyDeleteBoth are adorable, but I'm loving #1!!
ReplyDeleteThey are both beautiful but if it were me, I would choose the first one!
ReplyDeleteLove them! Soooo great! I think I'd wear the first one - love the girl figure!
ReplyDeletethey're both pretty cute -- even if you're not a 5 year old. ;)
ReplyDeletearen't kids great!? ;-)
ReplyDeleteGo with #1 - your first idea is just fine! (though I really like #2 too)
Another vote for the first one!
ReplyDeletelove them both but the first one is divine! I'd love it....unfortunately my name is not Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteWear it with pride x
both are so lovley! but the first is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing your name tag last night! It was super cute - don't forget to wear it to your kid's swim lessons! LOL
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