As a group we are pleased to create and donate quilts to our local hospitals.   The premature baby and children wards require a variety of different types of quilts including baby and jungle ward quilts and also incubator covers. And they need a lot of them !!!. Each year we donate nearly two hundred quilts for this very worthy cause.

Our members create these quilts to a rough template using brightly coloured and patterned fabrics, usually from their prized material stash. Everyone contributes at least a couple every year, however we have some prolific contributors such as Rosemary Stevenson pictured here (and yes, this is all hers for only one month !).

At the moment we donate our work to St George's, Tooting and West Middlesex Hospitals. Special care needs to be taken in the maiing of these quilts so that there are no loose threads or embellishments to harm the small patients.

All rights reserved, please do not copy these works without permission.

Incubator Quilts

These quilts should measure 16" x 20".  It is important that they have no loose ends, embellishments or use invisible thread.

Premature babies receive these quilts during their stay in the special unit. When the are well enough to go home, they take the quilt with them as a memento.

Incubator Covers

These quilts should measure 36” x 36” with subdued coloured backs.

These quilts help to brighten up the incubators and also help the babies get some sleep. Although the bottom of the quilt should be subdued the top doesn't have to be. Note that these quilts remain at the hospital so they should be able to withstand frequent laundering.

Jungle Ward Quilts

These quilts can be any size as they go to children from the age of 9 months up to 15 years old.  These quilts are used for children who are either long stay patients or frequent visitors.

Please ensure that each quilt is clearly labelled. We have ready-made labels available at the meetings (4 for £1) or you can easily make your own.

The label doesn't have to be elaborate - a piece of calico written with a fine permanent marker works well. Jel pens can also be used proving you heat set them on the reverse. A simple message is best.