Spare a little love?

Was there a cold snap or a power blackout in the area in August ?

Dee in Oz

I don't know but I highly recommend that all of you of child-bearing age avoid the area. Polly

Polly -- what size do you do the blankies? regular crib size -- or a smaller size?

Polly, I checked the website but really didn't see quidelines for quilts. I am in the middle of making baby quilts for my niece, and I anticipate having a TON of leftover material, batting, etc.

What size/construction/etc do they need?

They will welcome anything. This chapter is NOT a neonatal group that must abide by hospital guidelines. I generally make the newborn blankets and quilts about a yard square. Bigger or smaller will be fine though. It's an easy size that lets you play with a block pattern you've wanted to try without being committed to a 'real' quilt. And don't worry about perfect points or a whirlygig that whirls the wrong way. Babies don't care; they only notice soft and bright. Polly

"Kate in MI" Polly -- what size do you do the blankies? regular crib size -- or a

Polly,

Thanks so much for posting this! I have been wanting to help locally since my little man was in the NICU, and had no idea where to turn. Our local NIN group supports the hospital he was born in! I think I will slowly start making some little quilts to send. I have a ton of receiving blankets that I saved for backing small quilts, and now I have a place to use them!

Danielle, if you're planning to help at a NICU unit, you'll want to see what their guidelines are. Some of them are, of course, very limited as to what's acceptable. The Mississippi group under a stork attack simply needs help. Polly

Thanks so much for posting this! I have been wanting to help locally since my little man was in the NICU, and had no idea where to turn. Our local NIN group supports the hospital he was born in! I think I will slowly start making some little quilts to send. I have a ton of receiving blankets that I saved for backing small quilts, and now I have a place to use them!

Yep! I got it!

Thanks! Dannielle

I'll get one or two quilts in the mail before the month is over! Bonnie NJ

Well, she did say 'in May' which ought to give us plenty of time for a baby quilt or blanket and time to practice hiding our own Easter eggs. Polly

I'll get one or two quilts in the mail before the month is over! Bonnie NJ

I just thought I'd bring this request back on to the list in the light of Bonnie's request following her devastating loss, quoted below: