What you need
- 2-10 Inch square pieces of Preshrunk 100 % cotton flannel or 100 % cotton fabric. Some of our hospitals do not allow flannel to be used in the NICU.
- 2-10 Inch square pieces of plain satin.
- Thread, scissors, (optional: quilting rotary mat, rotary cutter and quilting ruler. These make the cutting out faster but are not required)
- Love for Lily sew-in label. (these will be provided) (Must be sew in Iron on style cannot be used in the NICU because of the chemicals in the adhesive.)
- Sewing Machine.
Lovie/Scent cloths are made in pairs that match. This is so the parents can leave one scent cloth with baby in NICU and one can be taken home. It is easier if the cloths match for the parents and for the NICU staff.
- Sew the Love for Lily label on the right side of the satin fabric about 1 inch by 1 inch from borders.
- Sew the cotton or flannel fabric wrong side together with the satin piece. Leaving a 2-3 inch opening so the lovie can be turned right side out.
- The lovie can be sewn with straight edges and corners or can be slightly rounded on the corner for ease of sewing and turning.
- Turn right side out and top stitch the opening close and continue around entire piece topstitching the entire lovey.
- Examine piece carefully to be sure all loose threads are cut off neatly and piece is cleanly finished.
(Thank you JoAnn for designing and making these for the first 5 years. Thank you to David, Patti, Rebekah and so many others who have kept this important work going. We are forever grateful.)
