The advice I got was to cut the pieces as big as possible, put pelon on the back and then cut down. I used sashing as I was doing a baby quilt. I didn't want to quilt through the clothes. It turned out rather big though. I also used a thin cotton batting, and it is heavy. Good luck. I am glad I am done with this one, although I know it will make my dear daughters freind very happy, so that was worth it!!!