Today I was able to deliver some "angel blankets" to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, CA. They were made by volunteers from Stitches from the Heart participants and others with a caring heart.
We were asked by some nurses to supply tiny blankets for still-born babies. While this will make some people sad to even think about it, there really is a need for these precious little gifts. (This is why we chose to rename it "Angel Blankets") You should have seen the reaction of the nurses when they unwrapped the blankets! Some were close to tears as they admired them.
The tiny blankets and little hats are used to wrap the tiny babies when the mother gets a chance to say good-bye before burial. We have been told that if the mother desires a picture, one is taken with the baby in these blankets and given to the mother for her to keep as a remembrance. One can just imagine what a gift that is to any mother who has just lost her new born baby.
If you would like to participate with making more of these wonderful gifts, the patterns are available on our website at http://www.yarnlady.com/charity/charity.htm or you can knit or crochet any 12" square (any pattern, stitch, gauge, etc) and attach another piece to form a pocket on each square. Stitches From the Heart (a charity group that meets at our store once a month) is also making these wonderful "angel blankets" and presenting the finished ones to us to deliver to any hospital in need on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Please scroll down to my blog from Thursday, May 3rd to see pictures of these "Angel Blankets" that have been donated thus far. ~Gaby
