What to do with that ol' box of baby clothes.

If you're like me and you still have a couple boxes of memorable baby clothes that you can't bear to part with because you still remember the moment they wore it, here is what I suggest. To save on room I first remind myself that it is the memory not the item that I love and usually I have pictures of that day or time that I can look back on. I suggest that you cut out the most valuable part of the item, some part of it that will evoke that memory for you still, and store it in a box to make a quilt out of later. The rest of the garment can be thrown out. I was originally going to make one for each of my kids for graduation but then I thought I will make it for myself.

When they are out in the world and away from me I can wrap myself in their baby clothes and all my memories. There are thousands of "how to make a quilt out of baby clothes" videos and even if you are not a sewer this project might be worth exploring. There are also hundreds of experienced quilters who will take your precious pieces and make the quilt for you. Worth it, I think. And when downsizing I always say to myself that I "can't take it with me" but I am not entirely sure I wouldn't want to be buried with my babies clothes. Is that morbid? It is atlas the one sentimental item I think is worth holding on to for now. I donate most things but these lil' squares don't take much space, except for in my heart ;)