Community Matters
Sewing and quilting community groups handcraft baby care items for Baby Boutique
Mary K. Grantski (left) and Paula Stanton (right), members.
For eight years, St. Gerald’s Sewing and Quilting groups have handcrafted items for OneWorld’s Baby Boutique. The groups meet once a month at St. Gerald’s Catholic Church to work on their projects together.
“You can only sew so much for yourself.” –Paula Stanton, member
Reusable nursing pads are available for prenatal patients at the Baby Boutique.
From 2013-2020, the sewing groups created and donated:
- 617 fleece crochet blankets
- 456 crochet afghans
- 438 bibs
- 300 baby hats
- 240 washcloths
- 223 reusable nursing pads
- 210 burp cloths
- 150 receiving blankets
- 118 car seat covers
- 83 pacifier clips
- 6 bootie sets
- 2 blanket/sweater sets
Because Compassion Matters.
Thank you to St. Gerald’s, Christ Child Society, Gap at Village Pointe, Starlight Quilting Guild, other 2021 recurring community groups and individuals and all others who donate items to the Baby Boutique.
