Thursday, May 27, 2010

Tiny quilts for tiny babies

My husband and I know a couple whose twins were recently delivered prematurely at 28 weeks gestation.  These amazing, tiny babies are fighters and they're growing stronger every day!

Since these babies will be staying in the NICU for a while, I decided they might need some colorful quilts to brighten their surroundings.

This one's for the baby boy, Tuller -

Front 
and back-

Tuller's quilt is made mostly with Moda's Make Life fabric.  I added Michael Miller's Groovy Guitars to the back because Tuller's daddy is a musician.


And this quilt is for Ada, the baby girl -

Front
and back

Ada's quilt is made with Tula Pink's Plume fabric, and a tiny piece of Groovy Guitars on the back for fun.

Both quilts measure approximately 28" x 31".  My hope is that they will bring a bit of cheer to this new family of four!

Please lift up a prayer for these tiny babies, that they will grow big and strong, and for their parents, that they will have strength and peace and hope during this trying time.  If you would like to follow their story, they're blogging about their journey here.


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22 comments:

  1. Amy FriendMay 27, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    What adorable little quilts. I hope they bring them comfort in the NICU!

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  2. KelliMay 27, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    They are gorgeous quilts and What strong little babies!The quilts are nicely quilted so they will be super squishy! Well done.

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  3. AlisaMay 27, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    These quilts are just darling and I'm sure they will be treasured. I will be praying for Ada and Tuller to get stronger each day.
    Blessings!
    Alisa

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  4. Vanessa HewellMay 27, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Those are both beautiful quilts and very thoughtful gifts! My daughter was premature, though not quite as early as these babies, but I remember just how unprepared I was at the hospital. I didn't have a single thing packed and had to actually borrow a phone charger to charge my cell to be able to call everyone and let them know I was having a baby that day. I'm sure these quilts will be very loved by these sweet babies.

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  5. AnnaMay 27, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Mary those are so sweet! you are so thoughtful. :))

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  6. JeannieMay 27, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Those are so cute and that is such a welcome gift! You'll probably make them cry :)

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  7. ericaMay 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

    These are all so sweet! Great job and thanks for sharing :)

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  8. Jeni BakerMay 27, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    These are beautiful! You are such a sweetheart to make these quilt for those little ones! Sending happy thoughts and tiny hugs to them!

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  9. LydiaMay 28, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Wow!!! Gorgeous and such a nice gesture. Praying for the babies!

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  10. Angela NashMay 28, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    Prayers for those tiny babies. Your little quilts will wrap them in love - beautiful!

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  11. UnknownMay 28, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    Beautiful!!!! The guitars are so perfect!!!! I hope Justin and Angela love them!

    PS... I made the mistake of reading their blog from work last week and I ended up crying at my desk and a co-worker walked in and didn't seem to know what to do... of course a construction guy doesn't want to deal with a hormonal, crying, pregnant lady ;)

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  12. PunkiePie (Jen)May 28, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    Beautiful quilts! I'll be praying for these sweet babies.

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  13. KatieMay 29, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    What a great gift! I'm sure the parents loved them!! :)

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  14. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsMay 29, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    such beautiful quilts for two very special babies!!

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  15. angelinaMay 31, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    love the michael miller life and guitars!xx

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  16. sewtakeahikeJune 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    how sweet Mary! I definitely will say a prayer for them! Your quilts are lovely!

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  17. KristieJune 3, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Mary!

    I just found you via Flickr- you signed me up as a contact, and I am now your "follower" :-) Thanks for your comments on my quilts! Had to come browse some of yours- beautiful work! I am currently donating a few quilts to a charity in my city called Quilting for Babes, which are for wee ones in the NICU to brighten their days there. I am sure these quilts will do the same for Ada and Tuller! If you want to see my blog about QFB, I am at www.ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com Have a great day!

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  18. sewfunbymoniqueJune 4, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Love those quilts!!!

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  19. The BeansJune 4, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    As a mother to a micro-preemie (24 weeks) I know miracles happen and they will. These two babies will grow up strong and health. Great quilts, they will love them!!

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  20. Tracey JacobsenJune 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Oh sweet babies! Godspeed to your healing... be filled with light and peace, even now.

    (very cute quilts). :)

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  21. QuiltstoryJune 13, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Those are amazingly sweet and adorable. I love the groovy guitars. And handmade labels just add so much extra charm! Prayers and blessings for those sweet babies!

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  22. theluckiestJune 13, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    Hi Mary! Someone pointed me to your blog today after we made almost matching quilts! :) Great southern minds must think alike- I'm in SC as well (and was actually just in Holden Beach right above you last week!) Just wanted to pop in and say hi- I'm following you now!
    BTW, here's the quilt that I made that someone said reminded me of yours:
    http://theabsoluteluckiest.blogspot.com/2010/06/bradys-make-life-quilt-at-beach.html

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