NICU quilts
06-11-2010, 07:18 AM
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I am making quilts for the isolets for the NICU. Since they can't be too heavy, I am using a flanned sheet for the batting. Martha (NICU RN) says they are the perfect weight and wraps around the babies nicely.
06-11-2010, 07:20 AM
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cool, I was just thinking if you could do a tutorial on here so we can make some to donate to the NICU in our areas
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am making quilts for the isolets for the NICU. Since they can't be too heavy, I am using a flanned sheet for the batting. Martha (NICU RN) says they are the perfect weight and wraps around the babies nicely.
06-11-2010, 07:57 AM
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I don't use the flannel as the backing as it does lint, and the babies need only cotton cloth.
The sizes is 20x24, and I have been using a very simple pattern. 2-1/2 inch strips (2 colors) pressed open and cut 2-1/2 wide. Make a 4 patch. Then one different color 4-1/2" square. Alternate the blocks. No borders or sashings. Sew the binding on the back side and machine stitch to the front. I usually do FMQ as the quilts are laundered daily for the infection protection. Think of this like the Quilts for Kids that many of us are doing.
The sizes is 20x24, and I have been using a very simple pattern. 2-1/2 inch strips (2 colors) pressed open and cut 2-1/2 wide. Make a 4 patch. Then one different color 4-1/2" square. Alternate the blocks. No borders or sashings. Sew the binding on the back side and machine stitch to the front. I usually do FMQ as the quilts are laundered daily for the infection protection. Think of this like the Quilts for Kids that many of us are doing.
06-11-2010, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Maride
Flannel receiving blankets are the perfect backing too.
06-11-2010, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by craftybear
cool, I was just thinking if you could do a tutorial on here so we can make some to donate to the NICU in our areas
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am making quilts for the isolets for the NICU. Since they can't be too heavy, I am using a flanned sheet for the batting. Martha (NICU RN) says they are the perfect weight and wraps around the babies nicely.
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