Fabric Scrap Solution with a Bonus

Neonatal Quilts

I love it when a plan comes together.

At a recent gathering of family and friends the topic of scraps, stash and charity quilts came up.  One of the attendees was a neonatal nurse at a local hospital and the subject of what and how they use the quilts donated intrigued me.  The size most desirable for preemies was a simple 24” square.  They use them to lay across the babies, and in the bassinette, that is the size that works best.  Now a 24” square is a simple project with a lot of possibilities.  You can whip one up in a hurry and without a lot of expense.  Actually, I found that I had everything I needed right in my sewing room.  Lots of fun fabrics in small amounts, leftover batting and of course my computer and QE program for fast and easy designs. 

I found that four simple 10” blocks and a 2” border make cute quilts without a lot of time invested or fabrics.  Everything I needed I already had. 

QE drawings of possible 24" neonatal quilts.

 

So on a weekend, on a rainy day, I managed to whip up a total of four quilts for the neonatal unit in Indianapolis, IN.

My finished quilts made from fat quarters and scraps. All made in one rainy day.

Ready to ship to the hospital.

If you would also like to make a few and send them in, here is the address.

St. Francis Hospital/NICU
8111 S. Emerson Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46237
Attn: Kathy Anderson

They need to be freshly laundered before sent to the hospital and the best size for the neonatal unit is a 24” square.

It’s a great way to use up some of the stash and fat quarters you have laying around and feel good about it.  You’ll be totally amazed at all you can accomplish from your scraps. 

I'd love to hear if you choose to try this and your success story.  It's truly is a feel good experience I hope all of you try. 
Carolyn