As a prematurely born baby in the hospital, at all times of the day and night our son wore tiny hand-knit hats made by volunteers. The hats were so important because they helped him to stay warm, which allowed him to grow (every gram counted).We never knew (but often wondered) who knit the hats. I've since wanted to express my thanks and wasn't sure how to do it. I don't know how to knit, so I had the idea to make this quilt and to send it to a non-profit organization for children. That way, a well-deserving child can use it and hopefully stay warm, as our son did thanks to the hats.
Notre fils, né prématurément, portait à l'hôpital des bonnets tricotés par des bénévoles. Ils étaient très importants car ils lui ont permis de rester au chaud et donc de prendre du poids (chaque gramme comptant).
On n'a jamais su (mais on s'est souvent demandé) qui avait tricoté ces bonnets. Alors depuis ce moment, j'ai voulu exprimer ma gratitude. Ne sachant pas tricoter, j'ai eu l'idée de faire ce quilt et de l'envoyer à une association caritative dédiée aux enfants. Ainsi un enfant pourra l'utiliser et je l'espère, rester au chaud comme notre fils avec les bonnets.
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The colours and combination of the fabrics are very beautiful. I love it. And I love the fabric with the cute blue flowers. A lucky baby will be kept warm by your beautiful blanket.
Tes tissus sont superbes et l'association que tu as faite est très douce.
Un bébé sera très heureux de s'y lover. C'est une très belle expérience. Je serai très heureuse que tu me fasses connaître cette association caritative.
Belle soirée à toi et bravo
Bises
To make something for those babies is great, congratulation...
Oh what a sweet thing to do! I love the fabrics that you chose, it's beautiful!!
Eeek! I LOVE that adorable print in the middle -- the girl with the scarves! Very, very cute!
What a beautiful quilt to give to a child in need. The fabric you used is just beautiful.
The quilt is just beautiful :) What a nice gesture.
What a wonderful thought and gift to a a baby in need.
The quilt is very pretty.
Such pretty blues! They look very calming and perfect for snuggling a babe.
I have to say that I love your work, So nice. I love red as it looks like you do as well. Where do you get all of your cute cross stitch patterns?? Sandi
Sandi.olson@shaw.ca
magnifique et charitable! bravo!
Les tons bleus choisis sont superbes!
Superbes gestes d'altruisme. Les tissus bleus du plaid sont magnifiques !
What a beautiful gesture to give something you put some much time in and attention to! And to think that you did this for such a special reason, I simply think that's wonderful.
So nice of you to give back in this way.
What a beautiful quilt, and what a sweet, lovely idea. That is very generous of you. I am sure the baby and parents will be very grateful. We learn such lessons, don't we?
dans mon service aussi les petits sont habillés avec les dons des bénévoles ;o)
Maybe it is the French light, but although I've seen many of those fabrics a million times, they've never looked so lovely!
All babies born here at hospitals get a hand knit hat. And just a few months ago there was an article in the paper about a man who's knit over 10,000 hats to contribute! I still have the hats my girls received.
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