Quilt Squares

Table setup for signing Guest Book quilt squares at a wedding?

The wedding coordinator told me that she was providing a 6 ft table for the signing of quilt pieces to be made into a quilt after the wedding.
Just wondering how you would set the table up . She said someone could stand there and explain what to do or have a flyer printed up with instructions. I thought about having the other fabric I’m using in the quilt laying out or maybe a picture of a quilt that had been signed . Not sure what to do to make the area look decorative, etc. Help

Make sure the fabric that people are signing is prepared correctly so it will be as easy as possible for them. Iron a piece of freezer paper to the back of the fabric. This will keep it flat and smooth, and will make it MUCH easier to write on. Provide a variety of fabric markers for your guests. Test them before using them. You want to be sure they won’t bleed on the fabric (don’t use Sharpies), they will not wash out later (some need to be heat set before washing), and they are bright and dark enough to show up clearly. I’ve used several different brands of markers, and my favorite is Pigma Micron. It comes in different colors, has a super fine point, is washable once it has been heat set, and it is fairly easy to find in craft or fabric stores. If you want a slightly wider pen, look at FabricMate. They are best if heat set and come in several colors. They’re a little faded compared to the Pigma, but still quite good. DecoFabric pens by Marvy/Uchida are very dark and have a much thicker point. They’re comparable to a Sharpie, but will not bleed as much. They also need to be heat set after drying overnight. Marvy/Uchida also makes a thicker version called the Fabric Brush Marker. Because of the thicker, flexible brush tip they’re better for drawing and coloring than writing text. They also require heat setting.

Place a few completed squares on the table so the guests will have some ideas. Draw pictures, sign names, write little quotes or memories – show people exactly what you want from them. If you don’t, all you’ll get is signatures.

You definitely want someone at the table at all times to answer questions and encourage people to participate. Don’t monopolize one person’s time, though. Young people do well at this – especially girls around 10 – 15 years of age. Recruit pairs to work together, and don’t ask anyone to do it for more than an hour. If possible, try for a couple of half hour shifts. Provide chairs so the guests can sit – it’s difficult to write much while standing in heels, leaning over, trying not to drop a purse.

To get as much participation as possible, have you thought about putting prepared fabric pieces in a basket and making the rounds of the seated guests? Do this early, before the meal and the loud music. You could give the supplies to several people at a table and wait while they decorate their pieces. Don’t leave and pick them up later – you’ll lose pens and probably won’t get many completed pieces.

As for decoration, the prettier you can make the table, the more attention you will attract. Don’t use up so much space that there isn’t room for at least two or three people to sign blocks at the same time, though. If possible, utilize the wall space behind the table. Hang a quilt – it doesn’t have to be a signature quilt, although that would be ideal. Even a regular quilt will draw attention. If you can’t hang it, try draping it over something. You can also make a small table topper, even just a nicely finished block, using the other fabrics from your signature quilt. It will look nicer than just a stack of fabrics, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

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