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| Neo-Natal Quilt Guide |
| These are the basic
guidelines for making Neo-natal quilts. Please remember that these
quilts are for preemies and very little babies, so they need to be soft
but strong. |
| 1. Size: 18" x 24", 24" x 24", 36" x 36" or 36" x 45" (whatever size you have!!) |
| 2. Materials: Cottons and flannels, printed or plain fabrics or printed panels are fine too. Bright, cheerful prints are always popular. |
| 3. Batting: Polyester or cotton, no wool because of sensitive skin. |
| 4. No embellishments of buttons, pins, beads, etc. as it presents a choking hazard. |
| 5. Design: Any design suitable for a baby. |
| 6. Finishing: Machine or hand quilted or tied. Be sure all ties are secure and all loose threads are clipped. |
| 7. Labels: Please sign your quilt. Your name and West Michigan Quilter's Guild is great, more if desired. |
| Neo-natal quilts can be made anytime. The major collection is in March but you may bring your quilt(s) to any Guild meeting and they will be delivered to the NICU. |
| Who gets a quilt? That is up to the staff at the neo-natal unit. Over 900 babies go through the unit in a year. The ones who have long or difficult stays usually receive a quilt. But wouldn't it be nice if each baby received one? |