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10-23-2010, 08:43 AM

mollymct

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This is the quilt that brought me to this board (seeking help) and I have just finished it! Finally!

This is a quilt made from baby clothes. 95% knits!! All salvaged from play clothes of a my best friend's dear little daughter. And these were clothes that were deemed unfit to hand-down. I cut out the useful stuff from the stained. I wouldn't touch "nice" clothing. I had lots of cute colors and patterns to choose from!

I started collecting the clothes about 2 years ago, cut out pieces for the squares last summer (no regard for seams or anything really). Got serious about putting it together this summer. I had no intention to ever do another quilt, just finish this one. Now I am hooked!!! Can't wait for the next one! I can tell you it won't involve knits or interfacing! Straight 100% cotton sounds divine.

Anyway. I am just beside myself! Here it is. Thanks so much to all who gave advice through the process!

Outside in the bright sun. Colors a little brighter in person.

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10-23-2010, 08:45 AM

pennijanine

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That is adorable.

10-23-2010, 08:45 AM

leiladylei54

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How lovely!!! Good job!!!

10-23-2010, 08:47 AM

laceybritt

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You did a wonderful job!!! No one woukd ever guess it was from cast offs!
I love to recycle too.

10-23-2010, 08:48 AM

wolfkitty

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Wow, that's a great job done! Especially with knits! Any others will seem easy!

10-23-2010, 08:50 AM

dellareya

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Super great job. Using cottons will seem so easy to you now.
Love the reuse of fabric.

10-23-2010, 09:00 AM

amma

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Congratulations! You did a wonderful job on this, she is going to love this quilt :D:D:D

10-23-2010, 09:05 AM

LoisN

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That is adorable. You did a great job.

10-23-2010, 09:13 AM

mhunt1717

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Very nice! Can't imagine working with knit... Looks great!

10-23-2010, 09:15 AM

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Lady Shivesa

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Oh my goodness, it's so adorable! :) I really admire you for working with all those knits! I made a little quilt for my cat out of some old knits and it about drove me insane. This is a real treasure. Can't wait to see what you do next. :)