Want to make a baby clothes quilt I don't want to cut them up any idea's please?
[2008-03-02 05:43:17]

Q: full baby clothes how do I use them on the quilt. do I layer them or put them on seperatley or does a pattern of the clothes look good ( like line up the tea shirts something like that) any ideas would be accepted . many thanks for your input pollygranit

A: Sounds like quite a challenge! I'm thinking you could sew the clothes onto large fabric squares - sew them completely around so each piece is secured to the fabric square. Then, quilt like you would normally with the squares. Seems like that would be

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Baby quilt made of old baby clothes?
[2007-03-22 20:40:19]
a stack of baby presents

I saw once a company that made a quilt out of your babies old clothes. I cannot remember the name of the company. It was like Willow Creek or something. Does anybody know what it is called or someone that does this?


I used to do this, but it takes too long for the money. If you email me, I can give you instructions.

Countdown: Medfield Green Day is Saturday

We have been counting down the days to Medfield Green's fourth annual Green Day to better prepare you for the town's largest recycling day of the year.

And with the event scheduled to be held Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, it is now time to finish gathering your unwanted belongings and load up your car for a trip to the American Legion Hall .

Medfield Green Day, sponsored by the Medfield Employers and Merchants Organization (MEMO) and organized by Medfield Green, is a one-stop community zero waste event. All items collected will be either donated to different charities or recycled for reuse.

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Help with making quilt out of baby clothes?
[2007-05-28 15:25:45]
baby gift-a-palooza

I want to make a quilt out of my daughter's outgrown baby clothes. Everything I've read recommends using interfacing. I haven't been able to find any interfacing online that is sold in small amounts or that isn't double sided. Can anyone recommend


Maybe I just don't understand exactly how you plan to make the quilt, but if you're using woven cotton fabrics in a patchwork quilt, there's no need to use interfacing. Just try to cut the fabric so the outer edges are with the grain, and you should be

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Does anyone have a picture of a baby clothes quilt they can share with me?
[2009-02-26 17:16:51]
Baby clothes quilt

A year or so ago I decided I wanted to make a quilt out of my daughters baby clothes. I thought it was going to be easy but it took a while to get enough fabric. So here it is about a year and a half later. and Im ready to make it but now don'thave any


Here's a couple websites that give amazing examples, and ideas!

http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/wee_won derfuls/2004/12/oscars_baby_clo.html

http://www.quiltcreations.net/clothingql ts.htm

Hope this helps

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