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Cookie Sheet Blanket Contest Not sure what the prize is; but I think it doesn't really matter in this case. At Irisheyes Knitting Blog, Kathy B. is putting out a call for home-made preemie blankets. She originally asked for knitters, but it looks like she'll take crocheted & quilted blankets, too. This small kindness from you, a stranger, means a great deal to these parents struggling through a difficult time. If you crochet, knit, or quilt, please take a few hours out of your busy schedule to contribute to this call for kindness. A blanket 9X13 takes very little time. If you don't knit, crochet, or quilt, pass this information along to someone who does. Thanks. http://irisheyesknitters.blogspot.com/2009/10/cookie-sheet-blanket-contest.htmlAnd, yes, I'll be making at least one blanket. |
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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2009, 05:30:22 PM » |
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 That sure looks like a good cause. That sure is a little blanket. That's about the size I use to make up for my Barbie dolls.
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« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2009, 05:31:54 PM » |
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 Yup. About the size of a cookie sheet.
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« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2009, 05:40:31 PM » |
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 I got to thinking that 9X13 is a pretty small cookie sheet. I went and measured some of mine. Even my smallest one is 14X16. I think she may need to rethink that size.
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« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2009, 05:45:40 PM » |
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Yeah. I think mine are bigger than that too. Preemies are very small, though, so the size of the blanket may be right but the reference is just weird. Not sure. The woman works in a NICU, so should have a fairly good idea of the size needed.
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« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2009, 02:41:39 AM » |
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I crochet and right now I am crocheting a baby blanket for my daughter. I can do this so I'll check it out thanks.
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« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2009, 03:34:34 AM » |
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You're awesome, cin! Thanks! Just as a thought, people can do things like this for their local hospitals. Most Maternity wards are quite willing to accept home made hats & blankets to pass out to new mothers & fathers.
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« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2009, 06:44:36 AM » |
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This is going to be a small blanket. I started it today and I can't imagine this being big enough. I'll post a picture when I'm done.
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« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2009, 09:47:31 AM » |
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Oh wow what a great idea! I quilt, so I'll get busy on a tiny quilt....
can someone tell me...how can I save this particular message, that contains he link, when the quilt is done?
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« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2009, 09:51:41 AM » |
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I need to verify the size...it just doesn't seem big enough....Thanks, Debbie
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« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2009, 10:27:46 AM » |
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Ok you are going to think I'm crazy...I was going to let this lady know I was going to make a quilt....I can't figure it out...I don't have a google account... I need to let her know...where could I find her e-mail address...how do I find the address to mail it to? Thanks, Debbie
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« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2009, 10:38:05 AM » |
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On her blog page, she gives her email address: "Here are the rules: Blanket must be made of yarn which is washable. Sorry, Hospital rules. It cannot be bigger than a cookie sheet. Smaller is welcome also. That's it. Those are the rules. I'll post the prize by next week. Mail a blanket to me Kathy B if you need my snail mail address, email me at Harpnut@gmail.com " |
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« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2009, 11:13:07 AM » |
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Her email address is on the page. I sent her an email and she sent me her address.
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« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2009, 11:15:09 AM » |
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our daughter was a preemie (she turns 20 years old next month). We spent most of her first month of life in the nicu including Christmas. We were lucky in that she was only two months early, there were babies that could fit in your hand in there at the same time so a blanket the size of a cookie sheet would work out well. We appreciated the hats the most because heat loss is such a major problem when the babes are out of the incubator. Bless all of you who contribute!
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 11:52:00 AM » |
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Hats I can do. Do you know the circumference? A range? I can make a regular size baby hat & could adjust the pattern, but don't have a clue to the size. Thanks!
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« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2009, 12:00:24 PM » |
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I can't do hats and I have to start over on my blanket because I'm having to adjust the pattern  I am not that good of a crocheter but I'll get it figured out. |
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« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2009, 06:29:51 AM » |
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Thought those of you who had made a blanket for the babies might like to them all together, in case you haven't seen the pic....so pretty!.... a tapestry of handmade love! I had made a crocheted one and a sewed one. http://irisheyesknitters.blogspot.com/ |
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