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Hello, my name is Dionne and I have been crafting for a very long time. As a very young child my mother tried to teach me to knit, it was a disaster. However, it must have sparked an interest in making things and, partly to prove that I was not totally useless and partly because I really wanted to make things, I taught myself to crochet. Over the years I have developed a love of cross stitch and all types of paper craft ..... I eventually even taught myself to knit.


I am married to a very understanding man, thank goodness, because I spend all my time either crafting, thinking about crafting or talking about crafting. I am hopeless at housework and dinner is often late!


Thank you for visiting my blog.


Dionne

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Premature Babies

I have been keeping a secret from you because I cannot work out how to break the news to you.  Over the past twenty/twenty one months I have been making A LOT of premature baby clothes, which means a lot of posts.  

I lost my sister in 2021 and one of the last things she asked me to do was to make some premature baby clothes for premature and born sleeping babies.  How could I refuse.  However, during the COVID pandemic the charity she wanted me to send them to has closed.  If any of my many visitors knows of another charity in the UK that I can send them to, I would be most grateful if they could leave me a message with their address.

This is the first of my premature baby clothes post, this pretty pattern is one I found on the Dolliebabies website.  It is Knitting Pattern 015.

I know that most of you are not big knitting fans.  I will try not to make all of my posts about premature baby clothes - or even the doll's clothes I have been making, which I have not told you about yet.  Sorry, I thought I would rip both plasters off quickly!  

Have a good week.


Dionne

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  1. crafty-stamper24 May 2023 at 21:42

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your Sister Dionne and you have certainly fullfilled her wish.The cardigan is sooo beautiful and love the soft pink-I don't know of any charities but am sure they would be delighted with your knitting-you could ask on FB someone is sure to know or if any of the local hospitals know any.Can't wait to see your dolls clothes too.
    Carol x

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    1. Dee's Craft Room25 May 2023 at 00:00

      Many thanks Carol. Up until now, I have not been able to talk on here about my sister, and only did so now, so people would know how important it is for me to find somewhere to send these hats and cardigans. I really hope someone leaves me a contact.

      Dionne xx

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    2. crafty-stamper26 May 2023 at 20:50

      Someone posted a pic on Fb of some baby knitting they did for a local hospital so might be worth enquiring
      Carol x

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    3. Dee's Craft Room27 May 2023 at 02:07

      Thank you Carol. I have checked out our local maternity unit (at least I got my niece to do it whilst she was there) and they do not accept clothes or toys.

      Dionne xx

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  2. Faith A at Daffodil Cards28 May 2023 at 16:24

    Such beautiful work Dee, and a wonderful memorial for your loved Sister. I'm sure she's looking down, singing your praises.

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    1. Dee's Craft Room17 June 2023 at 20:14

      Thank you Faith.

      I just wish she would 'send' me the address of somewhere I could post this box of clothes. My niece has another box of all the clothes her mum made so we really need that address!

      Dionne x

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  3. Mrs Beez17 June 2023 at 19:19

    A beautiful cardigan, such a pretty colour. Your sister would be proud. I hope you've found somewhere to give all your beautiful knits to. xxx

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    1. Dee's Craft Room17 June 2023 at 20:17

      Thank you Lisette. I have not managed to photograph the rest of the premmie clothes yet, it is going to be quite a marathon.

      Still not managed to find an address of a charity, I even asked at the local hospital when I was there but no luck.

      Dionne xxx

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