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That is the sweetest story. And for someone like me, very motivating--I need to start donating quilts!

I should also tell you our own family story. My DD lost a baby in utero, and carried her for a week without going into labor. When they finally induced her, she and her husband got to spend two hours holding their little angel. Some sweet soul had donated a baby quilt. And my little granddaughter was wrapped in that quilt. It meant so much to my daughter that someone they didn't even know had gifted them with something so comforting.

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That is the sweetest story. And for someone like me, very motivating--I need to start donating quilts!

I should also tell you our own family story. My DD lost a baby in utero, and carried her for a week without going into labor. When they finally induced her, she and her husband got to spend two hours holding their little angel. Some sweet soul had donated a baby quilt. And my little granddaughter was wrapped in that quilt. It meant so much to my daughter that someone they didn't even know had gifted them with something so comforting.

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that is what it is all about. I know there are lots of stories with the quilts I make, and maybe they are just stories that the families keep to themselves. just knowing the comfort a simple quilt can give is priceless.
Sorry about your DD's loss, and glad someone cared enough to donate that quilt.

So sweet :)

What a wonderful story!! Your quilt made that little boy's day!! It's wonderful to hear how something that might seem simple or insignificant to some could mean so much to someone else!!

Once I get thru my Christmas gifts, I think I'm going to start making some to donate. My sister is a nurse and I'm sure she can find me somewhere in her hospital to donate them too.... Even if they're not children, but older patients who have extended stays. My grandma just spent 3 weeks in the hospital my sister works in and I'm sure she would have been floored of someone gave her a quilt to brighten her day. :-). Random acts of kindness are the BEST!

Oh my goodness what a beautiful story. The eyes are watering!! My mom is knitting some lap warmers for seniors near here. I'm with Rosie, after the holiday "orders" I'll be working on some too.
Too bad everyone's so far away!!

Bless your heart for doing this!

Very nice story :) I am also very happy you do what you do :)

Wow, that was touching, my GD and her Mom, had volunteer a couple times making dinner for the families at the Ronald McDonald house here in Ft Myers, it went towards school credit. I think after The Holidays, I too will make a couple nappies, that's what we called our blankies. You know a couple of 36x36 flannel prints. humm, I'm thinking

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Wow, that was touching, my GD and her Mom, had volunteer a couple times making dinner for the families at the Ronald McDonald house here in Ft Myers, it went towards school credit. I think after The Holidays, I too will make a couple nappies, that's what we called our blankies. You know a couple of 36x36 flannel prints. humm, I'm thinking

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I make most of mine from the self binding baby blanket pattern. I use fleece and flannel. They are very soft and cozy

This is such a lovely story Dolores. You are such a kind, giving person this must be why you are led so many great estate sale deals. It helps you to give more back to your community.