Fabric Shopping

I was finally able to find a time to go and look for some fabric for our project. We have been overwhelmed at the donations and help we have received from both people we know and some that we don't. We have figured that with the money we have received, we will be able to make over 300 blanket sets! We are so excited to get going so that we can go and deliver these to the hospital.

My mom and Chace's mom both came with me to look for fabric. We had been waiting until there was a sale, and we also received a coupon. We want to be able to get as much fabric as we can. We were able to get a cute print ordered for boy and girl baby blankets. And we also bought some gender neutral fabric as well.

When Chace spoke with IMC about how many blankets they could use, he also asked which prints and fabrics were the most popular. She said that the softer, less busy patterns were always chosen because they help to heal. I had never thought of that before. We were able to find some simple and soft patterns and I can't wait to see how they turn out!

Chace found a warehouse where we ordered the fleece fabric for the big blankets. He found a great deal, and we now have over 450 POUNDS of fleece being delivered to our house next week.

A blanket for Aubrey and her family

Chace and I received this email from a recipient of one of our blanket sets. Jamie's family used to be in Chace's home ward. Although we hate to hear that someone has had to use one of our blankets, we like to hear that it gives families just a little bit of comfort in a difficult time. We want to share how your help and donation really does make a difference in peoples' lives.

"I think I was the last Mom to receive one of your blankets. I actually saw the one I was given in your picture with your campaign. It makes me happy to know that there is a connection to who gave that to me. I have had it with me at night since I received it, and it has given me comfort. It actually has made me feel closer to my daughter. My husband and I actually live in Las Vegas, I had been here to be with my family for my Dad's funeral, and then we lost our little girl a few days before I was meant to go home. I am so grateful for the support that I was given at the hospital. It helped us to validate our daughter's life and bond with her in a special way. I hope it helps to see how much your little's boy's life has affected at least one family with the same heartache. I miss my daughter so badly already, and I will cherish anything I have to hold onto her. Thank you to you and your family for what you gave us."

Thank you for sharing with us the story of your sweet baby Aubrey. We hope that the blankets continue to give comfort to your family, and that they will always be a reminder of your precious girl.