Neonatal Quilts

Guild members are encouraged to make quilts to give to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Rockford Memorial Hospital. These quilts bring warmth and comfort to the newborns and their families. The manager and staff of the unit are very grateful for all of the baby quilts that we provide. They request, “Do not stop!” Quilts with holiday themes are always welcome. Contact Julie Cuccinelli for questions of kits.

Guidelines for making baby quilts:

• Ideal size is 40″ x 54″. Smaller-sized quilts are good for preemies.
• Fabrics may be 100% cotton, or cotton-like blends, or flannels.
• Avoid long floating strings or threads.
• Some advise prewashing fabric to remove sizing and dyes.
• Whole-cloth or cheater panels are great!
• Colorful.
• Cozy, comfortable, stitched with “love”.