Charity Sew Day

Several times a year our guild schedules a day where we sew our little hearts out for a good cause. One thing we like so make are little tiny smocks for babies who are in NICU.  The sad truth is there are far too many babies who end up having to have an extended stay in the hospital after birth.  Seeing such a tiny baby...I cannot imagine.  

The pattern is available on Craftsy ~ NICU Smock 

These smocks will end up at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital NICU in Nashville.  They are so appreciated by both the hospital and the parents and a fantastic way to give back to the community.

There was a quite hum of sewing machines and constant chatter among us all.  A most enjoyable way to spend the afternoon!

I'm not going to say these little smocks are easy to make.  They are time consuming and a little tough when it comes to turning them.  All made a easier when you are surrounded with good company!

Within a few hours we managed to put together from start to finish 96 NICU smocks.  You would think that would last a while, but the sad truth is it is never enough.  

Lindsay Conner (Lindsey Sews Blog) has been instrumental in making this project a success by hosting a Charity Sew through Craftsy.  2nd Annual Craftsy Charity Sew-Along.
Through her, Craftsy and the remarkable kindness of others, there will be over 950 more smocks that will be donated to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital Nashville!  

A big THANK YOU to the ladies of the Music City Modern Quilt Guild, Lindsay, Craftsy and all the other people who made smocks...you will make a family very happy!