Every memory quilt starts with the first cut. In Part 1 of this Memory Quilt Tutorial Series, you'll learn how to sort, evaluate, and rough cut your T-shirts before moving on to stabilization and final trimming. Whether you're working with concert shirts, sports jerseys, military uniforms, graduation shirts, or other treasured memories, this step helps set the foundation for a successful quilt. We'll cover what parts of the shirt to save, what to remove, and how to prepare your materials for the next stage of the project.