Stephanie's good friend and his wife had their 3rd baby almost 4 months ago. Mia. She was born with a severe heart defect and waited for months on the heart transplant list. I used to work as a nurse in a Pediatric Cardiology unit. I helped care for babies like Mia and their families. Each new day and every little change in the baby's condition brings a roller coaster of emotions. The physical and emotional tole it takes on families is overwhelming.
When my own children are sick I feel so helpless and lost when I can't make them feel better. But they do get better. The are healthy kids. I can't even begin to imagine the emotions Mia's family is going through at this time with her heart struggles. My heart aches for her mom. And on top of all this their insurance will not cover all the expensive surgeries and needed health care.
But baby Mia finally got her heart! Here is cute Mia when her mom finally got to hold her after the transplant surgery. Imagine not being able to hold your little baby for so long.
So it's a happy quilt giveaway! But she still has a long road of recovery ahead of her. And the medical bills and medication costs will keep piling up. So if you can we would love you to help her family.
A recent quilt giveaway got 2100 entries. Could you imagine if everyone who entered donated a dollar? It could be such a blessing for little Mia. I don't know that we will be able to get those kind of numbers but anything will help.
So here it is, my quilt to help baby Mia. The quilt measures 38x45 inches. Perfect to cuddle up with as a lap quilt or if you can stand to give it up, use as a crib quilt.
How to enter:
Leave a comment after this post to be entered in the quilt giveaway. Make sure you leave a contact email if your comment does not link to your blog.
Post the baby Mia quilt give away button on your blog or facebook account to get 5 more entries. (html code for button at bottom of post)
Email all your friends and tell them about the giveaway and get 5 more entries.
Donate to the help baby Mia fund and get 15 more entries.
(Don't forget to tell what you have done when you comment so you will get all your entries!)
Click here to go to the Help Baby Mia blog. You can then click on the sidebar at the top right to donate through paypal.
And because we love you and your help in donating and spreading the word we have two more items to give away to a lucky second and third place winner!
Baby Bjorn cover. Made and donated by my friend Melissa. (she sells them here!) Opposite side is brown, shows when top of cover is flipped over to carry forward facing baby.
Crayon roll. (If you need one for a boy I can do that instead)
The give away ends at midnight on December 9th.
One more thing - thanks for hanging in for the long post! I will have the quilt pattern ready to sell after the contest closes. Email me at bwrdavis@telus.net if you are interested in purchasing a pattern.
Code for quilt give away button - copy and paste html code to your sidebar in the layout section of blogger.
2 years ago
192 comments:
OH MY! This is the most beautiful quilt ever Whit, you did an amazing job! I think it would fit right in at my house....! I'm off to blog, email and donate about baby Mia!
missykarren@gmail.com
this is so darling whit!! I also want to know how you make the crayon roll...that is so cute!! I think that quilt woul be a perfect addition to MY house
Such a cool quilt! I heart it! I added your button to Simple Finds & my personal blog, posted on www.simple-finds.com, added it to Twitter & posted about it on Twitter Moms. Let me know if I can do anything else to help out:)
Sorry, I forgot to add I just made a donation:)
not only is this gorgeous and your craftyness never ceases. But you are so sweet and generous.
I have been following this story and I am so glad that she finally got her heart!
This is such a beautiful quilt too. I also posted a button on my sidebar.
heatherlw@gmail.com
Whitney the quilt turned out beautiful!!! I love it! You are so talented!! SO here is my entry and I'm posting the button on my blog and I'm emailing. You are so awesome to do this! ttys
Your quilt is amazing, I am just getting into quilting and hope to one day be that good. Here is my entry I am emailing and posting on my blog.
Okay, I just sent you a new header, please put it up I hate the green one. :)
Ok, your quilt is so cute! Really, I wish I could quilt. Oh well, maybe I'll just win one! I've done it all, the button, the emails, the donation!
wow i love to win this and you know i will take a button and put it on my blog page to help out
gonna email away with the link- I am so glad she got the heart
Oops, I realized I need to post a comment before I tell you that I posted this on my blog!
This is an amazing prize! Thank you! I wish Baby Mia and her family all the best!
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
NOW I am posting that I put this on my blog!
http://carolsbloggys.blogspot.com/
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
I donated. It wasn't much, but like you said, if everyone donated even a small amount, it would make a big difference!
digicat{AT}sbcglobal{DOT}net
Wow beautiful. My thoughts and prayers are with baby Mia. I just went in and kissed my little one after reading about her.
I added the code to my sidebar. I just started my blog today- don't laugh.
http://wishingpenny.blogspot.com/
Emailed my whole address book. :)
Fabulous and wonderful print.I am a subscriber.
Thanks for the giveaway.
stacie_vaughan@hotmail.com
Hey Whit, yer amazing! I put the button on my blog and will email my friends! I do want the pattern though, but I'll see you at Christmas!
It is a wonderful miracle about any child that is able to have the gift of life.
What an adorable baby.
Beautiful quilt.!!!
What a beautiful gift, a new heart in time for the holidays.
Mia is in my prayers.
I would love to win this beautiful
quilt, thank you.
tuesdayef (at) aol dot com
hooray for baby Mia!
This quilt is so cute! What a miracle it has been for baby Mia and her family...I wish them all the best. I'm off to blog and email about her!
I could not be happier for this family. Makes the things I didn't want to do today a lot less of a pain.
Congrats Mia! and be well soon!
I have your button,
I am emailing friends,
posting on twitter,
donating and praying! thanks so much for the chance but thanks also for keeping us informed!
karissag at gmail.com
so neat! i am going to blog and e-mail about baby mia.
the quilt is beautiful!
beccaz79(at)hotmial(dot)com
Love the quilt!!
amy_b_hall@yahoo.com
This is a gorgeous quilt--what a great cause. Thanks for the chance. I made a donation also :)
Susan
murphys(at)rowan(dot)edu
The quilt is amazing and gorgeous but not as amazing and gorgeous as that little girl.
oreo89 [at] gmail [dot] com
Beautiful pattern and colors. Tristan would enjoy snuggling under this great quilt.
traymona[at]aol.com
I am glad there are so many talented people in this world...and that they share them with others.
Thanks. The quilt is beautiful and I'm so glad to hear that she got her heart.
lawlorlawlor@gmail.com
Love your guts, Whit. I love your quilt and really am hoping that luck will bring it to me. I want to buy the pattern from you! I emailed my friends about it. Let's pray that people will be generous in their donations to Mia's family.
Oh wow this is such a pretty quilt!! This would go anywhere in our place, as the colors are perfect. You're such a dear for doing your part to help this little one!! I am going to add a button to both my blogs as well!!
I posted the button on my blog too.
zellmerfud(dot)blogspot(dot)com
I am always impressed by crafty talent. Thank you for hosting this giveaway. I will send a blessing this holiday season for baby Mia.
Wonderful Quilt! What a worthy cause as well. So happy that precious baby got her heart.
cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would love to win this beautiful quilt.
rebbi511 at peoplepc.com
Your the best Whit. I love you lots! And, your quilt, Okay I did all requirements, enter me in!
the quilt is beautiful
I've been following Mia's story and would love love love to win this quilt!!
No No whitney not mocking you...I was wishing I could be you. Seriously a pbj is all i've got! I miss you and seriously I stare at your blog all the time wishing I had every single thing that you make. I am going to attempt the Black Apple doll. I saw it on Martha like a year ago and I printed off the pattern but I never made it but now you have inspired me. Wish me luck!
Please enter my name for this giveaway. The quilt is really beautiful; thank you for taking such an interest and doing something about it!
I have emailed my friends about this blog and giveaway.
What a beautiful quilt. You are very talented. I made two memory quilts and one rag quilt, but they are not as beautifully made as yours. Thank you for the chance to win it.
I am doing it all! John and Mimi are good friends of my brother and sister and we are so happy that baby Mia got her heart. We continue to pray for her and her family. Thank you for doing this giveaway! I'm headed over to blog, email, and donate right now!
I love quilts and this one is so gorgeous.
amanda.stauffer81@gmail.com
I was so sure I had already commented here. But my computer crashed.
It's a lovely quilt!
Beautiful quilt and what a beautiful story about Baby Mia.
All the best is wished for baby Mia! The quilt is lovely and would be used for a baby shower gift.
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
I love quilts, and admire anyone who can make one. Quilts are truly works of art that you can use. Thanks for the contest.
Charlotte
charlottewinters@cox.net
Such a gorgeous quilt. I posted the button on my blog. Mia's family are good friends of ours and so want to say THANK YOU for doing this for them.
Please count me in, and best wishes to Mia and her family.
I would like to win this quilt for my grandchil that will be born this month.
Great quilt and a great cause! I hope I win!
What a beautiful quilt! And for such a beautiful family! I donated
And I am putting this on my sidebar. Thanks so much.
Nicole
jndrysdaleatgmaildotcom
I love quilts... I really, really, really love quilts. Big ones, little ones, huge ones, heavy ones, moderate ones... I LOVE QUILTS.
Beautiful workmanship. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Fantastic cause! Please sign me up for your contest.
I love the quilt for my little baby boy!
jennifer.lleras@gmail.com
The quilt is beautiful!
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
The Quilt is beautiful!!
i love quilts.
LOVE THE QUILT! I've never owned a quilt before but the colors are perfect for my bedroom! I added your button to my blog, I emailed my friends, and I donated to Baby Mia, And i left a comment! I'm glad baby Mia is doing better and can't wait until she goes home on Friday! My email is hayleyannthompson@gmail.com
Beautiful quilt. I, too, just love quilts. They are a wonderful piece to keep forever. My friend made a wedding quilt for us and it is one of our most precious items...one of the gotta get it in a fire items...
tskrush (at) cox (dot) net
Really cool stuff! Thanks for letting me know about it on my blog. I know what it's like to have babies in the hospital...the worst roller coaster ride ever. I will keep Mia and her family in my prayers.
love quilts I want to win this
the quilt is wonderful
Hi, very cute stuff. i met all the requirements so please enter me! thanks so much for your willingness to help the McDonald family and baby Mia!
analisa
nali_12@hotmail.com
Love the quilt.
Beautiful Quilt. What an exciting talent to have. Wish I had that talent.
dawns_horizen@yahoo.com
Bless you for doing this for this family. My 7 month old son died from a coronary thrombosis and the pain of burying a child is not something I would wish on anyone. I am so glad she got her heart transplant and hope she has MANY years of health and happiness.
I just donated a few dollars I had in my balance, hope it helps (came from Michael Lo***** since my husbands name is on the paypal account). I remember well dealing with the bills after my son died, they just kept coming and coming - enough to bind and make a book :(
I love this quilt, it looks warm and beautiful. It's great that Mia got her heart!
What a beautiful quilt!
Amazing story, that little girl is a true miracle! Thanks for the giveaway
wow, great giveaway
simply beautiful...i know who i'd give it to
Nice giveaway
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
I LOVE this!!! I have followed baby Mia for a while...
I am planning to do a giveaway on my blog as well after Christmas! I am linking to your site on facebook as well as posting on my blog -
I will be donating as well!
Beautiful quilt! Great for my new grandson.
The quilt is lovely. It would be great to win!
cjnedrow@gmail.com
What a beautiful quilt. And the carry cover!? I'm impressed. I'm so happy that little baby got her heart she needed. We have a little guy in town here who is in trouble with a freak infection. Things are going to take awhile and he needs new kidneys and many other fixes. I'm counting my blessings tonight.
please count me in for your wonderful giveaway
I've emailed my friends about it! They're be coming shortly i hope...
H.S.
tan.huishan(at)gmail.com
Thanks for the chance ya!
H.S.
tan.huishan(at)gmail.com
YAY for giveaways!
Thanks for the giveaway. The quilt is really lovely!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
i did a bit of emailing. I hope that helps!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
Crosses my fingers!
dancerinthemaking@gmail(dot)com
Count me in please.
Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)
I've done the emailing!
dancerinthemaking@gmail(dot)com
I really love to win it so i've emailed my friends so maybe one of us would win your fantastic quilt!
Crystal(manhattandolls[at]gmail[dot]com)
with warm thoughts as you journey through each day.
Such a generous gesture...as a new mom myself my heart ached hearing about baby Mia and her family, but I am so happy she is doing better and has a new HEART! That's awesome...she and her family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
jodym7@yahoo.com
That is very beautiful and so heartwarming that you are doing this for that family and that little girl. I will blog about it and link it back as soon as the Dec 3 giveaway is over (which I extended on my blog till Sunday) I will also use the code and put it up on there tonight....Thanks! mtandg at yahoo.com
Absolutely love your color choices.
What a beautiful and thoughtful way to help Mia. I enjoyed reading your post.
Thanks for sharing Mia's story... I just made a donation.
What an awesome story. God Bless you. The quilt is beautiful!
Amazing job on the Quilt!! I wish baby Mia and her family all the best! Merry Christmas!
Wow! I can't imagine having a child with such serious health problems. I'm just praying that my baby is healthy when he/she comes! My heart definitely goes out to this family.
If I win this, as a mom of 2 teens-it would go straight to the childrens' ward of our local hospital...who need everything that they can get...being a local hospital, now facing cuts...
thanks for entry!
have your button on my sidebar
THANKS again!!!
Lovely--just lovely. And I'll keep Mia in my prayers.
The quilt is beautiful! I would love if you could post where you got the pattern for it at and how much fabric you used.
What a wonderful gesture. Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Wow, what an amazing quilt.
Oh I'd love to win this. Thanks.
what a great idea to help out Mia -- and your generosity in giveaways!!! The quilt is beautiful, your crayon roll sweet, and I can't even remember all the rest you are handing out to some lucky commenter :) Happy Holidays!
what a beautiful quilt. Thanks so very much for the contest.
We will keep baby Mia and her family in our prayers. We posted the button on our blog! Love the quilt!!
Such a cool quilt! I'll get the word out!
The quilt is gorgeous and so is little Mia! I'll be heading over to her blog in a minute after I go donate some dough. Merry Christmas!
This quilt is beautiful! Our Prayers are with Mia.atboop2@yahoo.com
wow, amazing story. i can't imagine not being able to hold my baby and having to wait for a heart. so glad she has one now, and so glad there are people like you helping raise money for the expenses. nice work!
Mia will certainly be in my prayers. Thank you so much for sharing this story!
What a beautiful quilt! Wishing good things for Baby Mia and her family. (markusandemily@hotmail.com)
What a beautiful quilt! You have a great talent!
I added the button to my blog.
I just donated. I feel for Mia and her family. I am glad she got a new heart =)
The quilt is just beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win!
What a wonderful cause...and a beautiful quilt.
hansen.laurel@gmail.com
What an absolutely beautiful quilt!!
kohndr@gmail.com
What a touching story! Best of luck to baby Mia. I made a small donation (under different e-mail account - let me know if you need to verify).
Beautiful quilt too!
This is a beautiful quilt. How talented!
ardy22 at earthlink.net
I would love to win this quilt for my baby due in March!
thanks! Brittney toomuchrock@comcast.net
We are so happy for baby Mia! Thanks for your generosity, the quilt is amazing!
heatherangel76@hotmail.com
Great quilt, great idea for helping someone out!
How lovely of you to do this for your friend. I just cried when I saw the picture of her holding her baby. I have a new baby myself and I couldn't imagine. You'll be blessed for helping them. I added the link to my blog and have emailed everyone in my inbox! Smiles and Love, Jen Holyoak
jjpaholyoak@netzero.com
my blog : asewingfoolnamedjen.blogspot.com
I will keep Mia in my thoughts and what beautiful things you make. Thanks for the chance, justicecw@hotmail.com
What a gorgeous quilt! I added the "Giveaway" button on my blog: http://smithfamilyjourney.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Jesse
Gorgeous Quilt!!
I posted the giveaway button on my blog. I also have donated several times to the Mia fund for different fundraisers and just because. As much as I would love this quilt, If I win, It will be sent straight to Mia!!! I love that girl!! Also, do you sell the crayon rolls? I want a few for my kids those are so cute :)
Thanks - Shelley
eggetts@gmail.com
I absolutely love this quilt it is so B-E-A-U-tiful. I would love to win any of these giveaways. They are so cute. Thank you for telling the story. Happy holidays!
Oh yeah...I will post this on my blog.
Beautiful quilt. A family we know is going through something similar. Their 6 month old daughter will be having her 3rd open heart surgery on Friday.
This is so sweet of you to do and your quilt is lovely! What a worthy cause, I have been following sweet Mia's story and hope this generates more help for her!! We'd love to win! Fingers crossed!!
I am posting the sidebar on my blog, emailed my friends and donated to baby Mia via the website!
Thank you for generosity sharing your talents!!
~Christy
what a beautiful quilt! i'm going to go blog about it right now!
I love this quilt! I have no crafty talent and I'm impressed.
I love that you are including donations as part of your giveaway
Very cute quilt - and your little guy is not so bad either!
The quit you made was amazing! You are talented.
ashlomb at yahoo dot com
Our prayers are with Mia.
Teresa
msruskowski@hotmail.com
Congrats to Baby Mia and her new heart! Hope she has a fast recovery!!!
Beautiful gifts!
I love the quilt, it is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Nice! I quilt so I apperciate it.
I love the colors in this quilt. Beautiful
cdrury@gmail.com
thanks for the opportunity and the lovely story!
This is such a lovely quilt and a great opportunity to help Baby Mia. I found you (I think) from Sew, Mama, Sew, so this is the first I've learned about Mia.
In addition to commenting, I've added the badge to my blog sidebar and added a note and the badge on my Facebook account. I've also made a small donation on the Help Baby Mia blog.
Thanks for doing this! I posted the button on my blog and emailed, Mia's family are some of our dearest friends and so all my friends and family have heard of her cause and donated...and they'll hear of this effort too!
I would so love to win this prize. Thanks.
The quilt is beautiful! You have such a wonderful talent.
What a gorgeous quilt. Great compassion.
well, i wanted to leave it to the last minute, you know me! i'll be donating tonight (when i have access to derek's credit card!) and i joined the facebook group, and i expect to win very soon now. i'm so so in love with that quit! see ya soon!
The quilt is amazing, please enter me.
congrats to baby Mia and family! trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
i love the quilt.
mckenziesmother@hotmail.com
What a beautiful quilt and a wonderful cause.
I put the button
on my blog.
I emailed my non-internet based friends and family to spread the word beyond the usual crew.
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
those are beautiful prizes you are offering
I'm so excited for the quilt contest to come to an end. And how the heck do you make a quilt pattern? Your amazing!
Beautiful quilt... and the est of luck to Mia and family.
What a beautiful quilt, I have always wanted to learn to make one, but have never taken the time yet. Thanks for your wonderful giveaway.
Please enter me in the quilt contest. If I win I don't know exactly how I will use it but it will be a good thing.
awesome quilt..great cause...thanks
Great prize and I'm glad Mia got the heart she needed. I will pray for her and the family who donated the heart, they are both special families.
You have made a beautiful quilt. Thanks for your wonderful giveaway.
This is a beautiful quilt, thanks so much for such an awesome giveaway.
Julie,
luvnsweeps(at)gmail(dot)com
please enter me!
delorezb@yahoo.com
would love to be entered.
roro219708@yahoo.com
I have always wanted a handmade quilt. I have one on my christmas wish list this year. Thank you for your kindness.
jssslider@hotmail.com
very nice
luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net
nice quilt thank you
What a beautiful quilt to celebrate a momentous occasion. Thanks for sharing the good news in such a tangible way!
kellifrobinson2 AT gmail DOT com
I will add Mia to my prayers. Very nice quilt.
Nice gift! Thank you!
This is an amazing prize! Thank you! I wish Baby Mia and her family all the best! It's such a heart warming story.
What a nice quilt!
awww
please enter me thank you
Please enetr me, ty.
skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
Your quilt is amazing, I am just getting into quilting
Congrats to you on my child's new heart!Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
This is such a wonderful story. Thank you for helping this family. This is also a beautiful quilt.
Your story made me cry.
My prayers go out to all.
Such a beautiful quilt.
Thanks for the giveaway & My GOD BLESS you & yours!
Please enter me thanks for the contest
Beautiful quilt and baby!:)
The quilts were as beautiful as they were functional. Quilts have a history as a means to secretly communicate; there have been messages in the blocks or patterns of codes. The people of the underground railroad used quilts to signal each other.
Such amazaing artwork and craft work.
candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com
My thoughts and prayers are with Mia and her family.
very nice
What a beautiful quilt.
acptuser(at)hotmail(dot)com
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
Please enter me
What a lovely gift you have. I've always wished that was something I knew how to do.
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