Downy Quilts for Kids - Need Advice!!!!

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04-22-2010, 04:51 AM

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nursie76

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Originally Posted by Edie

What I like the most about the Downy quilt and the QFK (Quilts for Kids) project is that it is so exciting to see what you get in the mail, the fabric, the pattern and then you just take some quiet time and put it together. It gives you such warm fuzzies while you are working on it knowing that it will help a small child or a baby (I am working on NICU quilts now). It gives you time to pray for a child who is not healthy like your child or may never grow up like your child did but you are giving this child/baby the warm fuzzies too. Each one of these little children are mine while I am making the quilt. I am hoping and praying that they will be all right and grow and flourish and maybe my quilt kept them safe and warm for a little time. I take a picture of each quilt and remember. Edie

Edie, Thank you for sharing. I think that is what I expect to feel too. Since I work with first time mums and babes, I understand all too well what an illness or premature birth can mean. One of my mums had her little one at 23 weeks 4 days gestation...waaaaayy too early. Miraculously after 145 days in the NICU, he came home. Yes, he has some developmental delays and will have to work hard to overcome some issues, but he is 18 mos old and the happiest little one. He got a special Blankie while he was in the NICU and I know it was a comfort to him. This is why I so much, want to participate in this wonderful cause. Eventually, I would like to participate in Quilts of Valor also, but the little ones will always have a special place in my quilters heart.

04-22-2010, 08:22 AM

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CRicart

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Forgot to add, I use the spray basting for the pillowcase mthod. It really helps!

04-22-2010, 08:27 AM

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CRicart

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Originally Posted by nursie76

Do any of you use the "pillowcase" method of finishing? or machine sew the binding or hand sew?

I do the pillowcase, then stitch close to the edge all the way around when it's right side out. That finishes it for me much quicker than binding. I am on my fourth or fifth Downy quilt. It is fun to work on a project that's already matched up and pre-cut!

Do you do any quilting on the quilt it's self? I have puckers on mine.

I use basting spray, and a few pins, I have few puckers if any when I turn it . Directions say to use a lot of quilting to hold it together thru many washings. I do diagonal across the squares and stitch in the ditch, as well as some extra in the border area. My puckers are usually hidden by the time I quilt and wash!

04-22-2010, 09:54 AM

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MsSewer

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I also am in the process of making a Downy quilt. For the second on I am doing a rubber ducky fleece and backing it with a solid color, sewing it together inside out and turning it. Then I can do some simple quilting like X's. Hope this helps.

04-22-2010, 10:32 AM

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granniebj

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I wanted to make one, but they have too many restrictions (good reasons of course)....my hubby smokes, and I have dogs!

04-22-2010, 11:27 AM

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adriansmom

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Originally Posted by granniebj

I wanted to make one, but they have too many restrictions (good reasons of course)....my hubby smokes, and I have dogs!

You can still do this! They ask that the quilts be washed before you send them, so any smoke/pet hair would be taken care of in the wash. As soon as it is done in the dryer..stuff that quilt immediately into a trash bag and close it up. Quilts should really be put in a plastic bag of some kind to help prevent damage during shipping. Same goes with fabric too. If this is something you want to do..then go for it. We have cats and my mom has dogs and we both have done a few of these. Just go for it!!

04-22-2010, 01:20 PM

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ProudGranny5

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I have a quick question? Just how big are these little quilts...in size?

04-23-2010, 07:30 AM

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zz-pd

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wow I guess they should make that clear to people, that's really not fare if you don't have fabric to do an extra quilt. call them and ask them. God bless you for doing that. Penny

05-03-2010, 08:46 PM

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donfel

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I did one but had to take an unexpected trip between getting the pattern and sending it. Just after I had mailed the finished quilt I got a gentle reminder from them by e-mail. I enjoyed doing this project and also prayed for the child and the family as I worked on the quilt. I haven't done a second one yet but will definitely do another as time permits. It was an easy project.