FREE QuiltCon Name Tag Holder Tutorial
QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting event in the world, with the annual convention attracting over 25,000 visitors! I look forward to going every year, and it's made extra fun when I can show off my handmade projects. This free QuiltCon name tag tutorial will let you personalize your name tag lanyard in an extra fun way!
So today, we're bringing you a QuiltCon name tag holder tutorial so you can say, "Thank you, I made it," when you get compliments from other quilters 🙂
Be sure to let us know in the comments if you're heading to QuiltCon 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina! Suzy will be there, and we'll share her meet and greet schedule in early 2026. I'll be there too, and I'd love to see your handmade name tag holders!
Keep reading to make your own QuiltCon name tag holder and show off your favorite fabrics in style!
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Make your own in just one day!
QuiltCon Name Tag Holder Materials
- Fabric (see cutting instructions below)
- Pellon SF101 fusible interfacing
- ByAnnie's Soft and Stable
- Clear vinyl
- 1" D-Rings (optional)
- 50wt thread
- Binding clips
QuiltCon Name Tag Cutting Instructions
- Front fabric: (1) 5" x 8"
- Back fabric: (1) 5" x 8"
- Fusible interfacing: (2) 4 1/2" x 7 1/2"
- Soft and Stable: (1) 5" x 8" (If you do not have Soft and Stable, replace with fusible fleece or even some lofty wool or polyester batting. Soft and Stable makes the tag less floppy.)
- Clear vinyl: (1) 5" x 7"
- Vinyl top binding: (1) 2 1/2" x 5"
- Binding: (1) 2 1/4" x 26 1/2"
- Neck strap: (1) 3" x width of fabric (WOF)
Note: The name tag shown being made in this tutorial uses fabric from Suzy's Duval fabric line, and the other finished example uses Evolve.
Step 1: Prepare Name Tag Holder Base
To prepare the name tag base, use the front fabric, back fabric, fusible interfacing pieces, and Soft and Stable.
Following manufacturer instructions, begin by ironing one piece of fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the front and back fabric pieces.
Layer the base pieces as follows: back fabric wrong side up, Soft and Stable, and front fabric right side up. Clip or pin around all sides.
Quilt as desired. I did a simple cross-hatch that suited Suzy's Duval print well.
Step 2: Prepare the Vinyl
Make a small piece of fabric to sew to the top of the vinyl. To do this, fold both long sides to the center of the fabric and press. Fold the fabric in half along the long side (between the raw edges) and press.
Tuck the clear vinyl into the middle of the vinyl top binding piece and clip in place (note that using pins with vinyl will create small holes). Top stitch 1/8" from the bottom of the vinyl top binding.
Clip the vinyl piece to the front of the name tag base. Sew the vinyl to the base using a 1/8" seam allowance, backstitching at the beginning and end. Set aside.
Step 3: Make the Neck Strap
Using the neck strap piece, make a long, thin strip by folding each long end towards the center of the fabric, then press. Next, fold the fabric in half down the center of the long sides, just like you did when making the vinyl top binding. Top stitch using a 1/8" seam allowance from the folded edge of the neck strap.
Optional: If you'd prefer to have D-Rings on your QuiltCon name tag holder instead of a fabric strap, cut two pieces of fabric that are 3" x 5". Follow the folding and top stitching instructions above, and set aside.
Step 4: Make the Binding
Using the binding piece, fold the fabric in half along the long side and press. Do not make additional folds as you did in the previous steps — this is just like regular quilt binding.
Here’s where this differs from binding a regular quilt, so pay particular attention! Before attaching it to the name tag base, connect the short ends of the binding, right sides together, using a vertical 1/4" seam as shown below. Press the seam to one side. Be extra sure there are no twists in the binding.
Step 5: Finish the Name Tag Holder
The pictures below show both the finishing with a fabric neck strap and D-Rings.
Clip the neck strap to the back of the name tag base, on the top, 1/2" in from each edge. Match up the raw edges of the name tag base and neck strap as shown below, and double-check to be sure that the neck strap is not twisted.
Right now, the neck strap will be about 42" since it is a WOF strip. This is a great time to test out the name tag holder. The binding clips will mimic the amount of the strap that will be under the binding. Try it on for size and cut the neck strap down to a length that you like.
If you're using D-Rings, thread them through the D-Rings and clip them to the back of the name tag holder, as shown below.
Clip the binding to the BACK of the name tag base, with the neck strap still clipped between the binding and the name tag base. Begin sewing the binding on one of the long edges, using a 1/4" seam allowance. When you near the first corner, stop 1/4" before the end and sew off the corner diagonally as shown below.
Fold the binding to start the next side, and continue until the binding is completely attached.
Fold the binding to the FRONT of the name tag holder and clip into place. Machine stitch the front of the binding using a 1/8" seam allowance, mitering the corners. When sewing the binding to the top of the name tag holder, move the straps out of the way to avoid sewing over them.
And your name tag holder is done! It would be so cool to see some of these at QuiltCon, so be sure to find my pretty blue name tag holder and say hi if you make one!
Wear Your Handmade Name Tag Holder to QuiltCon!
We can't wait to see you at QuiltCon! Don't forget to leave a comment below letting us know if you'll be there, and stay tuned for updates about Suzy's QuiltCon schedule. If you make your own QuiltCon name tag holder, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag @suzyquilts and use #SuzyQuiltsBlog so we can share your wonderful work!
