The womb girls arts and crafts

Thanks GBear took few hours but sat in front of tv don't really notice. Yes it's glass then my machine cut out the saying in vinyl and I stuck it on.  I'm doing another one with more colourful flowers. X 

this is beautiful. It must have taken you ages to do but well worth the effort.xx

Daloni your blanket is beautiful. Can I ask is it from a pattern available to buy or from your clever mind? I hope you're not feeling too sick on your new trail. Thank you xx

Two little knits, both for friends' babies due soon

They are really cute Fairycake , I am sure your friends will be incredibly greatful of your personal gift.

They are lovely, Fairycake.

I miss knitting now I have no little ones to knit for.

NannyAnny and anyone else who'd like to knit but has no one to knit for - If you'd like to knit something, your local prem baby / neonatal unit may be glad of donations (check first) as the new mums often have nothing ready for their little ones because they've arrived so early. Also there are lots of charity groups who would welcome jumpers, hats etc for children - have a look at a group called Wooly Hugs (they're on Facebook too) who accept knitted garments for a refugee project , knitted and crocheted squares for blankets for seriously ill patients (adults and children, some with cancer) and "angel hugs" for families whose baby has passed away. Your local Macmillan centre may have a knitting group and local churches often have Knit & Natter groups that knit in support of local charities xx

Another idea for those (like me) who have no-one to knit for is "twiddle muffs" for those living with dementia.  Some info here so worth checking with your local hospital trust: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/documents/twiddle-muffs.pdf

I haven't done one yet but they look fairly simple for those of us who are not very creative!

Sometimes prem baby units can be  nervous about knitted items because of risk of infection.  I have knitted hats scarves and mittens for  Mission to Seafarers in Scotland who welcome these.  I heard a radio programme about how difficult life can be for crews on container ships  if their ship gets held up in harbour in a northern port. It made a big impression on me. Many crew are from hot countries and have had little opportunity to go ashore to  conbuy warm clothes as container ships have a fast turn around. These ships are tough places to work, often in total darkness on the decks. The Mission to Seafarers does invaluable work with crews and welcomes knitted gifts. The American website for seafarers even  has knitting patterns for watch caps etc.

I have knitted for charity before now. I had a spell of making cushion covers and hot water bottle covers, but I haven't the same enthusiasm for it.

However as it happens, I had just posted on here when I heard I am going to be a Great Aunt, so I am in business again!! After my experiences with pregnancies I won't celebrate until its here in one piece around August time.