Anyway, on to scraps, which are far more cheery to talk about and make me happy. We have 2 wonderful op shops (thrift stores) in town run by volunteers, and all proceeds go to the local Wedgetail Retreat Palliative Care Hospice. They're not out to make huge profits, so the shops are treasure troves of minutely- priced bargains. I've made a couple of quilts I've donated as fundraisers, and so Edna, who manages the shops, often puts odds and ends away for me that she thinks I might be able to use.
So when I went in last week looking for a sleeping bag for an old man I found sleeping cold in the unused railways station, Edna had a surprise for me tucked under the counter.....
....a lovely handful of fabric bundles, little scraps and left-overs from other people's sewing, all lovely soft cottons in dainty prints and so perfect for a project I've had in mind.....making tiny gowns for prem babies. I have the patterns for 3 sizes - 10 com (4") 14cm (5.5" and 20com (8")
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| So tiny they don't take long to sew up |
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| Finished size 10cm (4") |
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| A few of the tiny ones ready for sewing |
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| and a pile of my own small freshly washed and ironed pieces ready for cutting. |
These will be going off to Adelaide, to Walk with Wings, an organisation that offers not only support to parents during their journey through NICU (neo-natal intensive care unit) but also distributes premmie support packs to hospitals around South Australia, to present to families suddenly faced with a premature baby. It's an exciting time for parents when they're told they can dress their baby, who, being so small and delicate, need simple gowns in fabrics that are soft and gentle, and styles that are ok to to use with these little ones, who usually have tubes and monitors attached.
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| A support package for the parents of a tiny premmie baby - credit Walk with Wings website |
Joining with Kate and Gun who kindly host ScrapHappy Day every month, where we can show off our scrappy projects....whether fabric, yarn, wood, paper...whatever can be turned into something useful or decorative. There's some interesting posts this month, go check them out....
they weren't late!
It's been raining steadily here for a couple of days, the ground's damp and soft and it's cool(er) out, so a perfect time to head out and do some much-needed weeding.
So, till next time...............
I'm so sorry that you were upset Nanette. I hope everything will be alright very soon. Sending you lots of positive energy.
ReplyDeleteThose tiny gowns are so cute. It was very nice of the thrift store lady to keep fabric remnants for you.
Thanks for your good wishes Nil. Edna's so nice, always tucking things away that she knows I'll use.
DeleteNanette what a lovely idea to make those tiny clothes. Sorry you have been a bit upset. Edna would have cheered you up somewhat with your gift.
ReplyDeleteI love making these little gowns, and playing around matching up fabrics and linings that go together. Edna certainly does make my day when she produces little odds and ends she's saved for me.
DeleteGosh they're tiny and cute! How do they close at the shoulder, is it a button, or a snap fastener. Such a wonderful scrappy project, for a really important cause. I hope you find a sleeping bag for the homeless man. If not, let me know, I'm sure we can spare one of ourse.
ReplyDeleteI know, so cute, right? They have either a little velcro dot or snap.....the Walk with Wings people add them. I did find a sleeping bag.....and a couple of spares, people sleeping rough will be starting to need them now. Thanks for offering though, Kate, that's so kind.
ReplyDeleteThose little dresses are adorable and such a brilliant use of scraps. I can imagine how pleased the parents of those tiny babies would be to see them in such pretty outfits.
ReplyDeleteAs for you - I hope things don't turn out as badly as you fear.
I have such fun making these tiny gowns. Thanks for your good wishes, yep, hoping for a good outcome.
Deletewhat a fabulous use of scrap. Those are so lovely.
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