gable428 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I want to make some quilts for the local children's hospital to use in their baby nursery. Does anyone know if there are specific requirements regarding size, binding and etc.? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Hi Gable. You are so good and caring. Bless you! I think the best advice is to contact your local hospital and speak directly to someone there about what they prefer as far as size, fabric used, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 One thing I understand to avoid is metallic fabrics that can flake off. i always use cotton fabrics and cotton batting and wash in hot...as this is what most hospitals do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little House Creations Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I agree with Shana - you should contact the hospital. When my g-son was born very prematurely, I made an incubator cover for his incubator as lights and bells are 24/7 in an NICU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Yes Check with the hospital. The first ones we made, the infants were placed on the tiny quilts. Now the quilts are large enough to cover the incubators like Bev's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmland Quilter Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I would suggest Quilter's Dream Angel batting. Please read the following article on batting safety from IMQA http://www.imqa.org/media/uploads/2011/11/17/files/BattingArticleFall2011_1.pdf "At this time (fall 2011) Quilter's Dream offers the only batting marked as flame retardant. It contains no chemical additives and will remain flame retardant after repeated washings. This batting also meets independent laboratory, international standards and the new Draft CAL 604 law." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Gable, I used to work there back when it was still in Fresno. They are my all-time favorite employer and all the employees had such great attitudes. It's a sad but uplifting place at the same time. I'm sure the parents will appreciate your quilts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 Quilts of Valor also prefer cotton batting due to burns, shots, shrapnel inuries, etc.. which don't hamper healing as well as cotton tops and backs of all cotton, and they should be washed with NO softener, starch etc.. and dried. From what it says on the QoVF site, the adverse reactions to many scents, are not tollerated until they are close to being healed. If they can't use them, they try to donate, and sometimes for lack of anyone to give them to, they throw them out. Sad Many hospitals won't permit the scents for their premies till school age as well as other patient needs. Some hospitals don't want to even bother with them and the hospital won't let clubs or personally hand them out. Insurance risks, so they say. Rather down hearted. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I make quilts for Quilts for Kids, these quilts go to kids in multiple hospitals. They want a thin batt, securely sewn down bindings that won't catch on any equipment and are generally 40x50 inches, give or take an inch or two . You can go on their site for more detailed specific. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Our NICU quilts are 30 inches square with flannel backings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulahenderson Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 My mom used to create quilts for kids in the local hospital; as well.I guess all you need is brightly colored kid-friendly fabric to create patchwork quilts of your own.I wish i had pictures of them so i could show you.They were beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss jacque Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 About two years ago I began using the blocks I make for class demos in quilts. I did not know what to do with them. Then I started pulling over the cops (yip its a thrill) and giving them the quilts to use in domestic calls. They need them for cold nights when they have to take the little ones away. The quilts stay with the kids and so far the police dept has used over 100 quilts i have donated. Size, binding and fabric is less important in this case...Just a thought jacque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Originally posted by miss jacque .....100 quilts i have donated. Size, binding and fabric is less important in this case...Just a thought jacque Wow Jacque that's awesome! So... curious... what's it like to pull over a cop? I've always wanted to do it but they might give me a ticket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Jacque, that is such a nice, special thing to do. I never gave that idea one thought, but how wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb2bie Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I love your idea Jacque!!! Such a nice thing to do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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