Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



Active Topics || Favorites || Member List || Search || About Us || Help || Register || Login
Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry
 4Real Forums : Our Lady's Loom, Larder, and Laundry
Subject Topic: Sewing for the stillborn Post ReplyPost New Topic
Author
Message << Prev Topic | Next Topic >>
Elena
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: Aug 13 2006
Location: Ohio
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 592
Posted: Feb 18 2007 at 1:39pm | IP Logged Quote Elena
If you are looking for a simple sewing project, especially for Lent, perhaps consider making some of these little burial pouches for hospitals and funeral homes. Sometimes these little babies are born so small, they won't even fit into preemie clothes. These little pouches so bless these moms and dads. Plus they're very easy to make and you can make them as ornate or as simple as you wish!Burial pouches

__________________
Elena
Wife to Peter, mom of many!
My Domestic Church
One Day at a Time

Back to Top View Elena's Profile Search for other posts by Elena Visit Elena's Homepage
 
nissag
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star
Avatar

Joined: Nov 23 2006
Location: Massachusetts
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1511
Posted: Feb 18 2007 at 1:46pm | IP Logged Quote nissag
Elena,

Such a wonderful idea! My daughter Catherine (14) runs a ministry for NICU babies here in Massachusetts. I can tell you that even the nurses are blessed by these and other items. It's so hard for them. They are the ones who comfort the parents and it helps them so much to be able to offer them something.

We have all of our items blessed by our parish priests and tie a little removable tag on each with a blessing and information about the ministry. It's really appreciated. What a wonderful Lenten project!

__________________
Nissa
Deacon's wife, mother of eleven, farmer, teacher, creator, cook.

At Home With the Gadbois Family

Back to Top View nissag's Profile Search for other posts by nissag Visit nissag's Homepage
 
Erica Sanchez
Forum All-Star
Forum All-Star


Joined: March 05 2005
Location: California
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 1538
Posted: Feb 19 2007 at 11:31pm | IP Logged Quote Erica Sanchez
Nissa, would you mind sharing the blessing you include on the tag?

And, thank you Elena. I think my daughters will really like this. I may use it for a future Little Flower project.

__________________
Have a beautiful and fun day!
Erica in San Diego
(dh)Cash, Emily, Grace, Nicholas, Isabella, Annie, Luke, Max, Peter, 2 little souls ++, and sweet Rose who is legally ours!
Back to Top View Erica Sanchez's Profile Search for other posts by Erica Sanchez
 
Mrs.K
Forum Pro
Forum Pro
Avatar

Joined: Aug 13 2006
Location: N/A
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 298
Posted: Feb 20 2007 at 10:52pm | IP Logged Quote Mrs.K
Burial pouches can also be crocheted - here is a pattern. I haven't gotten to my sewing machine in years, but I can crochet while nursing! I just posted on my blog about crafting for charity diring Lent.
I would think it would also be nice to donate these pouches to ob offices to have on hand to share with mothers with impending losses. It would be such a blessing to be prepared to handle the loss in such a dignified way.

__________________
Blessings,
Mrs.K
My rosariesBeads of Mercy
My blogPondered in My Heart
Jesus,I trust in You!
Back to Top View Mrs.K's Profile Search for other posts by Mrs.K
 
marcie
Forum Pro
Forum Pro


Joined: March 02 2006
Location: Louisiana
Online Status: Offline
Posts: 135
Posted: March 09 2007 at 8:06am | IP Logged Quote marcie
There is another website www.newbornsinneed.org
sorry, i dont know how to link it.
There is also www.threadsoflove.org
www.touchinglittlelives.org

I have many patterns for preemies and stillborns that I have made over the years.
Hope you find these helpful.

__________________
Marcie Melancon
New Iberia, LA
Back to Top View marcie's Profile Search for other posts by marcie
 

If you wish to post a reply to this topic you must first login
If you are not already registered you must first register

  [Add this topic to My Favorites] Post ReplyPost New Topic
Printable version Printable version

Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot create polls in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Hosting and Support provided by theNetSmith.com