WIP's now done for NICU babies-scrappies too.

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03-19-2013, 04:30 AM

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Diane007

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wow you have been busy

03-19-2013, 05:21 AM

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Really cute. What a sweet thing for you to do.

03-19-2013, 05:46 AM

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You've made a wonderful collection of quilts for the NICU. I'm sure they'll be appreciated.

03-19-2013, 05:58 AM

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Really great job!

03-19-2013, 06:01 AM

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Those are too cute. What a wonderful thing to do, they will be greatly appreciated.

03-19-2013, 06:32 AM

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Congratulations OKSGlad ... a grand assortment!!

I'm sure the parents and families will particularly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Your quilts made with love will surely make a difficult time for them a little easier, with the some cuddly blankets.

03-19-2013, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by justflyingin

Adorable. I think the nurses will fight over them!

actually--how does that work? Does the hospital keep them or give them away?

When DS & DIL went to see GS on the 2nd day or so there was a quilt draped over his isolette. Earlier they had noticed that every "bed" in the unit had a quilt. And yes the child keeps them.

03-19-2013, 06:33 AM

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Very nice quilts!

03-19-2013, 06:34 AM

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They are perfect! Love that you are donating them to the NICU

03-19-2013, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO

They are beautiful. I have made quilts for NICU . One nurse said they wanted quilting closer together because of the puffing when washed. Could I ask how close you did your quilting? I try to do about 1 inch.

These quilts aren't really "used" in the ICU so how close the quilting needs to be is not an issue. As one is draped over the isolette it helps shut out some of the bright lights. Preemies eyes are very sensitive. Red and black have proven to be good colors for the infant to focus on. But in answer to your question the closeness of the quilting depends on how I decide to quilt it. The Looney Tunes quilts have been quilted at about your 1" measure, but the large scrappy is probably 1 1/2 to 2".

Thanks for all the kind words. It has been a way for me to pay back all the wonderful care he was given.