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Not a dumb question! I didn't get much detail ...

2012-02-04T17:58:18.038-07:00

Not a dumb question! I didn't get much detail there. :) So, I would lay out the rows you sewed on the floor. Then, take the top row, and put flip it face down onto the row just below it. If you do that, the seam along the top is the one you want to sew. So, you're going to have one long row facing another long row, and sewing along the longest side. Match up the seams as you go--usually I put in a lot of pins beforehand to make sure everything is working well together. Then, after you sew, open it up, and iron along the long seam you just sewed. Then, pin the next row to the two rows you just sewed together, right sides together, and sew the long seam, and so on until you have all the rows sewn together. Does that make sense? If it doesn't, email me at karah99 @ gmail.com, and I'll try to explain it better.

I posted a question, but i think i lost it :-/ ho...

2012-02-02T17:52:06.112-07:00

I posted a question, but i think i lost it :-/ how did you get from step 6, with the rows, to step 7, with all the rows put together? Thank you! Sorry if it's a dumb question.

Anonymous, I cut the flannel squares first, then a...

2011-10-06T12:27:38.748-06:00

Anonymous, I cut the flannel squares first, then adhered the flannel to the outfits that were already cut at the seams. Then I cut the clothes more closely to the flannel, making sure it still stayed the right size of the square. I used a cheap flannel--I bought it at Walmart. I hope that helps a bit!

Quick question regarding using flannel rather than...

2011-10-01T23:19:38.277-06:00

Quick question regarding using flannel rather than interfacing. (I am completely a novice and am planning my daughter's clothing quilt to give her for her 1st birthday). Do you use spray adhesive to adhere the clothing squares to a piece of flannel, or do you cut the outfit at the seams (like a onesie) and adhere the whole half to the flannel and then cut? What kind of flannel do you recommend. I like the idea of using flannel because it seems like it would be a cheaper alternative to the (rather highly priced) interfacing. And it will save on ironing! (Which I hate!)

Kelly, yes, I always use cotton batting. I didn...

2011-08-27T11:06:29.790-06:00

Kelly, yes, I always use cotton batting. I didn't quilt my borders yet in these photos, but I would recommend quilting it. Batting usually has a recommended quilting distance, usually 2-4" as a maximum distance--it says on the package, so you don't want to leave more than that distance between your quilting (I mean, it doesn't have to be exact, but as a general rule).

So exciting that you are getting close to quilting! That is a huge accomplishment! I bet you are so excited. :)

A few questions: Do you recommend cotton batting f...

2011-08-15T20:22:57.281-06:00

A few questions: Do you recommend cotton batting for this? I am making a twin for my daughter, too. Also, do you not quilt the borders (your pink section)? I'm finished with my top, and getting closer to the actual quilting! Thanks so much for the idea. :)

Maisie, you can do either. I used flannel in my qu...

2011-08-15T13:14:02.552-06:00

Maisie, you can do either. I used flannel in my quilt, but I know a lot of quilters use fusible interfacing, so I wanted to mention that as a possible option.

Thanks - Just a quick question to clarify. You ar...

2011-08-14T12:08:06.544-06:00

Thanks - Just a quick question to clarify. You are backing your cloth squares with a piece of flannel for support or using fusible interface prior to the piecing together?

Thank you so much for posting this! I was just sta...

2011-08-12T10:09:09.569-06:00

Thank you so much for posting this! I was just starting to think about making a quilt out of my daughters old clothes, and this is PERFECT! I love the layout, and the instructions are so clear! Thank you thank you thank you! :D

Thanks for letting me know. I fixed the link--the ...

2011-06-12T12:38:47.115-06:00

Thanks for letting me know. I fixed the link--the site had moved it. :)

the link does not work :(

2011-06-12T12:23:44.969-06:00

the link does not work :(

ur the best...so detailed that even an amateur lik...

2011-05-16T20:37:26.551-06:00

ur the best...so detailed that even an amateur like me can do it...i sent a copy to my mom too to get her psyched so that we can start on it together..this way i get some fun time to spend wit her too...thanks alot kara

I'm actually in the process of making three of...

2010-08-09T14:00:57.230-06:00

I'm actually in the process of making three of these right now for my three daughters. Many of their clothes have been hand-me-downs so a bunch of them have been worn out and headed for the garbage. As I've been sorting through the clothes I made a stack for donation (stuff still in good shape) and a stack for the garbage (stained, torn, etc.). I used the garbage stack for the quilts. I had enough that I got plenty of usable squares even chucking the bad ones. I divided each matching stack into three piles so each quilt will have mostly similar squares. For the border I used some sheets I found on sale that I loved -- a fun striped cotton. Then got a basic color to alternate with the stripes in a larger square for the border. This will help them really know whose is whose. They love looking over the squares since they're old enough to remember a lot of the pieces (ages 8, 6, and 4).

I have been meaning to do this forever! I just don...

2010-08-08T17:03:58.763-06:00

I have been meaning to do this forever! I just don't know if I will ever get around to it.

LOVE THIS! My boys clothes have officially been sa...

2010-08-05T09:53:09.780-06:00

LOVE THIS! My boys clothes have officially been saved from all garage sales!

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i love, love love this! I made a quilt (well, semi...

2010-08-03T19:46:40.905-06:00

i love, love love this! I made a quilt (well, semi quilt) out of my daughter's clothes from her first year, but it was the first real thing I sewed so it's only adequate. I posted it on my blog. But yours is amazing - I love it!

How beautiful! The colors are gorgeous! I am boo...

2010-08-03T14:39:06.500-06:00

How beautiful! The colors are gorgeous! I am bookmarking this project so that when I try my first quilt I can refer to your easy to understand directions.

I love this idea. I have so many cute outfits from...

2010-04-04T02:31:34.306-06:00

I love this idea. I have so many cute outfits from my son that I want to keep but they take up so much room. This is perfect. I wish I was as talented as you. Thanks for linking up on Tot Tuesdays last week. I hope you’ll join me this week for another party. Happy Easter!

Helga Marie, ask away! I'd love to help you th...

2010-03-30T12:58:25.410-06:00

Helga Marie, ask away! I'd love to help you through the process. You ask here or you can email me at karah99 @ gmail.com. :)

I LOVE THIS.... but I might need some additional h...

2010-03-30T12:56:20.333-06:00

I LOVE THIS.... but I might need some additional help- are you up for questions?

This is such a great help. I have been thinking a...

2009-12-03T13:46:55.140-07:00

This is such a great help. I have been thinking about doing this for some time now, but just didn't know how to get started. Can't wait to get started.

All of your details will be a GREAT help.

Thank you for the detailed (yet easy) instructions...

2009-09-11T10:47:51.586-06:00

Thank you for the detailed (yet easy) instructions. I love the idea of using baby clothes for a quilt. My daughter has so many adorable outfits that I just know I won't be able to part with.

I'm getting ready to make (attempt) my first quilt and I will be using your blog as a reference. Thank you!

Wow Kara! This is absolutely stunning.

2009-08-06T07:17:07.151-06:00

Wow Kara! This is absolutely stunning.

Thank you so much for all the helpful tips! I can...

2009-08-03T19:01:07.552-06:00

Thank you so much for all the helpful tips! I can't wait to get started!!