Fabric for the NICU
A young boy I know is putting together a service project to make isolette covers for babies in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit). This project is one I really want to get behind, my one and only niece was born premature and received care in the NICU. I was in the process of making her an isolette cover when she left this life. Over the years I have donated items to the NICU where she lived as my way of carrying on her memory. I really want to help this boy sew as many covers as he can, I will be donating my time and as much fabric/batting as I can collect for his project.
I’m asking all you crafters out there to search through your fabric collections for large pieces (at least .75 yards) that you are willing to donate. Isolette covers are usually dark on one side the other side can be any print. If you would rather get involved and do some sewing- there is a great pattern here. If you are local and want to help sew the day of the event-just let me know and I’ll provide the details.
All donations need to be received by May 2. If you would like to donate leave me a comment or send me an email (heather-at-heatherhalesdesigns-dot-com) and I will send you a shipping address.
thanks bunches!!
April 15th, 2008 at 6:36 am
What a great project, Heather. I’ve just committed myself to Project Little Lambs - making blankets for victims (children) of domestic violence. It’s really nice when we can use our blogs to do a little good.
April 16th, 2008 at 4:59 am
That’s a great project - I will see what I have that is suitable and mail you - most of my bits are smaller but i will definately have a good look.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:14 am
If you’ll share the address with me I’ll get some fabric sent.
April 17th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Also, I meant to say how sorry I am that you lost your niece. I too lost a niece when she was about 8 days old due to a heart defect.
April 21st, 2008 at 5:21 am
I just printed the isolette cover pattern. . .I’m hoping to make one this week! I don’t remember having anything half so sweet when my younger daughter spent 6 weeks in the NICU! Great idea for helping others.
April 23rd, 2008 at 2:57 pm
My cover is finished and ready to send! Look forward to receiving the shipping info. . .
April 24th, 2008 at 8:35 am
thanks for this Heather!
I’ll be sending you some fabric tomorrow
April 24th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
hello,
my son was premature and spent 8 days in the nicu. we have a isolette cover tha hangs on our bedroom wall.
I am so sorry about your niece. was a terrible loss.
I will look through my fabric and send some, let me know where to ship it.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am
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