Please need advice for Baby donations
07-23-2014, 09:32 AM
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All the "baby" quilts I have ever made have been made from bright "adult" fabrics. Babies are attracted to bright colors especially colors with lots of contrast. I spy quilts will be great intros for conversations with the baby, even as newborns. Use whatever you have and make it interesting and with contrast. No embellishments or even ties (as these may get wound around baby fingers and toes.) Thank you for your kindness to others.
07-23-2014, 09:32 AM
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What a very kind thing for you to do. Baby quilts do not necessarily have to be made with baby fabric, in fact they grow up so fast, any pretty, bright or fun fabric would do and I'm sure they would be greatly appreciated.
07-23-2014, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by bigsister63
Here is a link for making small quilts for stillborn babies. I have never made any but what a great idea.
http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/...-blankets.html
http://www.with-heart-and-hands.com/...-blankets.html
07-23-2014, 01:57 PM
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Sheffile village is between Cleveland and Sandusky.
Originally Posted by oneteappot
Debbieoh,
I agree, there are so many needy right here. Thanks for what you are doing.
Where is Sheffield Village? I know I should know where it is but right at the moment, I am blank.
I agree, there are so many needy right here. Thanks for what you are doing.
Where is Sheffield Village? I know I should know where it is but right at the moment, I am blank.
07-24-2014, 01:28 AM
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Here is a link for a project I was doing when I was not able to quilt. If you would PM me your e-mail address, I will send you the pattern if you are interested in doing any of these. GOD Bless
http://www.quiltingboard.com/general...t-t198494.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/general...t-t198494.html
07-24-2014, 12:23 PM
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a 24" square for Premies, and a 36" square for Newbies should be good. What a wonderful thing you are doing. I am sure that they will be appreciated. The premie size is great because Mommy always feels like the baby gets lost in a bigger size. I am doing quilts for the families of Hospice patients because so many of us have sat at a bedside night and day, and most folks think of the patient, but the caregivers need a hug too
07-24-2014, 03:05 PM
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You are so right about the families of hospice patients. I have been a PCA Volunteer at our hospice for 5 years. I have made capes, and neck pillows for family members as well as the patients. I also made over 20 lapsize quilts for the veterans who are in our hospice program. All really appreciate it. What a wonderful thing you are doing
Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
a 24" square for Premies, and a 36" square for Newbies should be good. What a wonderful thing you are doing. I am sure that they will be appreciated. The premie size is great because Mommy always feels like the baby gets lost in a bigger size. I am doing quilts for the families of Hospice patients because so many of us have sat at a bedside night and day, and most folks think of the patient, but the caregivers need a hug too
08-03-2014, 03:37 PM
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Just reaad and watched a video to makae these. Looks confusing but easy. THANKS so much. Will be making them and alot if I don't mess it up LOL!!
Originally Posted by lclang
You might want to try the Self Binding Baby blanket from Missouri Star Quilt Co. It is two layers of flannel, sewn so that there is a border around it. All machine done, no batting. Sort of a nice heavy receiving blanket. They go really fast and are useful for nursing covers as well. I like to make baby quilts from bright colors, don't worry about whether they are juvenile prints or not. Use what you have.
08-03-2014, 03:42 PM
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That is where i use to make and donate like crazy as well as thr Ronald McDonald House. I would make the dolls they used and gowns to fit the. I was also asked to make memory quilts thats what started me in quilting.They were lapquilts just made with plain fabric blocks. some had to be a solid light color block, Than the nurses would help the patient write messages to their families. , draw pictures , put hand prints and misc on the solid blocks. Than when the patient passed the quilt was given to the family. When they told me that how could I not do it. Did it for many years. But now I'm just not able to drive into Cleveland 30 minute ride is just too much.
Originally Posted by Jean in Ohio13452
The Church I used to go to sent crocheted and knitted hats for Preemies and 22 inch Square incubator Covers to Rainbow Babies Hospital in Cleveland because of a young mom at the church who had a preemie.. Don't know if they still do it or not.. Clothing items we sent were The little undershirts ( the ones who couldn't crochet or knit and could buy ) , basic nightgowns ( They fit until the baby is about 10 lbs) and little blankets/Quilts Width of Fabric x 1 yard.
Just basic 4 to 6 inch blocks bright colors of what ever fabrics they had.and she tied it with Embroidery Floss. another lady had a Serger and she made the Serged Flannel receiving Blankets... .
What ever is made is given in Love and Received with an open heart... and Appreciated... Hello from the other side of OHIO.
Just basic 4 to 6 inch blocks bright colors of what ever fabrics they had.and she tied it with Embroidery Floss. another lady had a Serger and she made the Serged Flannel receiving Blankets... .
What ever is made is given in Love and Received with an open heart... and Appreciated... Hello from the other side of OHIO.
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