Lily's Quilt ~ for a sweet Down's Syndrome baby
06-06-2013, 07:06 AM
#33
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mississippi
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Being a mother of a "downs child" I agree with Oh Munner, why do people need to point out the this quilt or anything is for a child with downs syndrome? Would they do it if the child was blonde, chubby, blind, black or white? My son is now 46 years old, and all his life I have found people who label him..and it makes my blood boil...he is not "downs", he is a gift from God and God didn't put a label on him...people did.
06-06-2013, 08:11 AM
#36
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Louisville, KY
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AMEN, sewbizgirl! I did not take it as "oh no" how awful. I took it a explaining the bright beautiful colors and textures, that Lily could feel and learn from. I have made several texture quilts for both blind and sighted babies. and when I have posted them, I usually point out the ones for blind childtren, just to explain why they have so many different fabrics and not very much color.
06-06-2013, 08:46 AM
#38
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Canadian in Minnesota
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I love to hear the stories about recipients! For me it provides context and a way to picture the person who will receive the quilt. And if the recipient is gray-haired and chubby I want to hear that too. It's a beautiful quilt - love the color combinations and the large letters. I've always had trouble making applique letters for quilts, so congratulations!
Last edited by ArtsyOne; 06-06-2013 at 08:48 AM.
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