Poor old dusty crib! I will do something about it! The crib was my Mom's dolly crib when she was a child, the doll is mine that I showered with love when I was a child. I really really loved this dolly (actually I still do)! She doesn't really have a name. I think she might have been Rosie or Victoria...whichever floated my boat at the time. She is a 'Teeny Tiny Tears'. She has survived the years. She spent a long time in the loft and I was overjoyed to see her again so she now lives in my wardrobe! She used to have lots and lots of clothes and blankets, bonnets and booties, lacy dresses and winter woollies. I also had a lovely dolls pram and she would go for walks. My Grandmother kept her supplied with pretty knitted outfits. My favourite outfit was the 'Rompa Suit' she is wearing. It is very practical for a busy baby doll. She still has her original dummy and somewhere I have her bottle. The best thing about her is you can give her a bottle of water then she cries real tears if you lift her arm and she does real 'wees' if you squeeze her tummy. Tonight she has come into her own again and she is very happy to be making her debut in Blogland! She is modelling my first 'Premature Baby Hat'. I read all your lovely comments about yesterdays post (it seems a lot of us had 'tiny babies' some were not so tiny). Thank you for all of your comments. Euan is still coughing his head off but has gone to bed exhausted after having a lovely birthday. He has had a great day. Henry has been the best big brother and played with him all day. Strangely today Euan did not want his photograph taken. Not to worry.
Today is a rest day in 'The Tour De Fleece' so I decided to put thought into action and as a tribute to the birth of my 'early bird' make my first item for premature babies. Oh yes, what with baby doll and pretty little hats this broody hen is starting to cluck! I just have to keep reminding myself that babies = hard work and less crafting time! I would also need to find a 'new man' as my existing one would have a fit if we ever found out we were expecting again!
Teresa Kasner (my lovely Blog Buddy) left a comment suggesting an 'In the sky' style call to arms and an 'Idea was born'. I would be truly delighted if you would join me in this idea. If you would make and share photographs of items to donate to your local hospital for premature babies, or I would be 'over the moon happy' to receive any items and deliver them on your behalf to 'The Worcester Royal Hospital' where Euan was born and I will dedicate a page for the 'Gallery' and it would be fantastic to review this on July 10th next year. I wonder how much we could achieve together in twelve months? I appreciate many of you are prolific 'Charity Crafters already, if you don't have time to join me, just keep up your good work! xxx
I will build a Blog Page with links to patterns too. There seem to be far more knitting patterns for premature babies than crochet patterns. If you have any favourite, tried and tested crochet/knitting patterns please share.
This tiny hat took no time at all. It is a prototype so I will work on it and get the pattern written up. I pinched the idea for the 'Daisy' from
Chalky's World where Linda has written a really easy to follow tutorial for this pretty little flower. I know hospitals prefer not to have cotton or wool garments for premature babies and have a preference for acrylic. It is warm and washable.
I have one more favour to ask of you on this fine July 10th. This 'project' could do with a name. All suggestions would be gratefully received.
Thank you. xxx
