The Quilt

I think I mentioned that a lady was coming over to talk to me about making me a quilt using Chloe's (and the others too) baby clothes.  Well, she came.  We have an agreement.  Actually, she was fabulous.  She was super sensitive and wants me to have a big part in making the keepsake.  She wants to teach me to do it all, and if I choose, she will help (like sewing and cutting and stuff).  If not, she will just show me what to do and guide me.  She really is a blessing to me!  However, she gave me my first assignment.  She told me to cut all the trims and seams off/out of the clothing.  She said to save it all because we may be able to use the trimmings, and she also said to sort all the clothes into color related piles.  I have put it off for a week now.  This morning, however, I got my box out and started to go through the clothes.  I don't know how to cut them!  I am assaulted by memories, both good and bad, and I am just completely overwhelmed by emotion.  How do I cut them?!  Will I remember the memories when the clothes are no longer whole?  Will I know what it is when it is a snippet of its former piece?  I am just really struggling...