Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Blind Baby quilt

I met a blind baby today. It broke my heart to see him & realize all the things he'll never see. He was only about 11 months old. The age of my little granddaughter Carys. I went home & made this little woobie-quilt for him. It's not pretty to look at, but it's all soft textures, & shapes for him to learn by feel. I hope he likes it.


9 comments:

Anonymous said...

You have too many halos to count.You bring so much love and happiness to others. Reminds me of a Saint I know.;-)

Kathy -MIQuilter said...

Your too good, I'm sure he'll love it!

Rian said...

How sad. And what a wonderful thing for you to do. I feel bad for his mommy and daddy.

Lindah said...

What a thoughtful and sweet thing to do! Bless you!

allie aller said...

This is quilting at its best, in the service of others...
That child may be blind...but his hearing is going to be so rich...and it will paint his world for him.
I've read that deaf people like rain, because the sounds of all the little raindrops define space so well for them. Socially the child may have difficulties, but I have to believe that his inner reality will be complex and wonderful....

Lise said...

I'm sure he'll love the quilt. And he will love life as well. The most important thing is that his parents encourage him to explore the world in his own way. He won't miss the sight of things he has never seen!!

Michelle Auer said...

Awww.. that is so sweet of you. I'm sure the baby will love it!

Granny Fran said...

What a wonderful quiltmaker's gift. The thought of a blind baby is heart breaking.

elancook said...

I am a mother of a blind infant 9 mo old and i know that he loves all the textures of all the things that are made for him. GOOD JOB!