LoveQuiltsUK - Matthew W's quilt

Matthew W's quilt (Quilt Completed)

Born:	2002
Illness:	cerebral palsy, epilepsy, registered blind
Theme: Animals that begin with S, especially Snakes Quilt delivered: 2nd Oct 2012

Thank you

Big big thank you to everyone involved. Matthew will love all the sssssquares when he comes home!

Finished photos

Quilted by: Jenny

Individual squares

Stitched by: Anne (+) Submitted: May 2012	Stitched by: Carla Richardson (+) Submitted: Jun 2012
Stitched by: Carol Ayling (+) Submitted: Aug 2012	Stitched by: Ginny Pledger (+) Submitted: Apr 2012
Stitched by: Heather (+) Submitted: May 2012	Stitched by: Kate (+) Submitted: Jul 2012
Stitched by: Mariann (+) Submitted: Apr 2012	Stitched by: Mariann (+) Submitted: May 2012
Stitched by: Philippa (+) Submitted: Jun 2012	Stitched by: Rachel J (+) Submitted: Sep 2012
Stitched by: Sid (+) Submitted: Apr 2012	Stitched by: Sid (+) Submitted: May 2012

Fabric

Donated by: Karen, Corby Glen

Biography

Matthew and his twin brother, Jack, were born at 27 weeks. Matthew was the heavy one at 1 lb 13oz! They spent a total of 4 months in 3 different hospitals. We knew from the very early days that Matthew had had a severe bleed into his brain which was likely to mean he would be severely disabled.

The first year or so was tough with Matthew screaming all night and us being rushed ragged between him and his brother (who had his own problems)

Once Matthew's epilepsy was diagnosed and controlled we began to see a happy little boy who has the biggest grin and whose whole body vibrates with laughter - especially when his brother blows raspberries or anyone says whoops or ssssssnakes (his favourite word!)

He loves being in the midst of things and going over speed bumps in the car! He also likes Big Cook Little Cook and In the Night Garden on TV and being read to. In fact as long as he has your attention he is a happy chap!