PREEMIE QUILTS
We make preemie quilts for the NICU units at area hospitals. Since our members live across several counties around the Nashville area, distribution is quite extensive. Kits are made ahead by the committee and distributed at our meetings. They are made of flannel material and vary in sizes but usually a nine patch design and can be finished easily envelope style or add binding to practice your skills. Embroidery is allowed (and encouraged!) which helps to personalize for the families as they care for their newborns.
PREEMIE CROCHET KNIT HATS
PREEMIE HAT PATTERN
Phyl’s Angels
dsamt* Down Syndrome Association of Middle TN
Alecia Tallbot, Phylis Gall’s daughter, became the Executive Director in 2012 and has many opportunities to distribute these quilts as the possibility of surgery is lifelong. Meeting with the family as their babies are born, they introduce the many programs of dsamt* available. Her son, Phylis’ grandson, was born with Down syndrome and we as a guild began our support in making quilts. Each spring we gather in Phyl’s memory, a former member who passed away from cancer, at a sit and sew and make quilts for the Sunshine Program. (Ask any members who knew her to share a memory—there are a few. (Elf at a Christmas party comes to mind, and Yes— there were shoes!)
Brooks House
A Home for the Hopeful
219 Virginia Ave, Lebanon TN
A transitional, non-emergency shelter named in honor of Brooks Franklin who had a dream–the first homeless shelter for women and children in Wilson County. Celebrating 10y of changing lives. After 6 mos. the residents transition to their own residence where warm friendly quilts help in making a home. This is one of our groups where we donate quilts, I assume all sizes. for children as well. Bring to each meeting when completed and they will be presented to Brooks House.