Here is one that I made as a souvenir from a cruise our family took. It was way simple as I did not do any sashing or quilting. This was my first attempt, but it would give you some ideas. I plan to make one for my daughter out of her school shirts when she graduates.
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I agree in keeping the mom in the loop through out the whole process, then there are no surprises at the end. Your vision may be different from her vision.