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LoveQuiltsUK - Malachy's quilt

Malachy's quilt    (Quilt Closed)

Born:2011
Illness: Spina Bifida meningocele

Theme: Zoo and farm animals

Date opened: 19th Mar 2025
Date closed: 24th Mar 2025
Deadline: 26th Jul 2025

Photo of Malachy

Theme details

Zoo and farm animals - Cute/Realistic style please.

Could we get as many as we can on the quilt without repeats - could have more than one animal on a square to include a few extras :)

A horse on the label.



Child Interests

Malachy loves animals, all animals but horses are his favourite. We go to zoos and farms a lot as he could spend hours watching them.


Biography

Malachy lives with me, his nan and has done for 6 years now. His two brothers also live with my husband and I. He is a cheerful lad who complains about nothing. He loves animals, science and learning about animals. He wants to be a farmer or a vet! He is the kindest and loveliest boy who always thinks of others. He uses an electric wheelchair and is hoisted for all other care into bed or wheelchair. Malachy also has an intellectual disability which affects his ability to ask for help, say no and generally is not vocal when it comes to asking people around him. But he has a go at everything and always tries his best.

He has had numerous operations including shunt revisions and metal rods that go all the way up his spine. This resulted in him having a twisted pelvis which has made his scoliosis even worse! He has just had (in January) a 14 hour op for a stoma. Because of his complex scoliosis this operation took much longer than expected. He is recovering and this week been allowed to return to school! He is very happy.

Malachy and his brothers see their mum weekly and speak to their dad on the phone. His relationship with both his parents is good and he loves them dearly.



Patterns


1.Cross stitch wonders HenStitcher: Miss Debbie Elkington, Boston, Lincs, UK
In Progress

2.Come out to play. DMC kit Bordel Collie with pig on a gateStitcher: Gwen, Kent, UK
Received

3.Stoneycreek Protected babies SlothStitcher: Rosemary Binnie, Macclesfield, UK
In Progress

4.As done for Leoni D Jan 21 Horse's head wearing red bridleStitcher: Ann, Billericay, UK
In Progress

5.The Wild Life by Funk and Weber Designs Collage of 4 animals: snowy owl, moose, grizzly and red foxStitcher: Jeanne, Pennsylvania, USA
In Progress

6.Jungle Animals by Lucie Heaton on Etsy (elephant, monkey, lion and parrot)Stitcher: Val Gilbert, Coningsby , UK
In Progress

7.Cross Stitcher December 2003 Stable scene with donkey, sheep, dog, goat and cock. Stitcher: Sue Torode, Long Buckby, UK
In Progress

8.Https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/726151621/giraffes-cross-stitch-pattern-cute-cross?ref=items-pagination-2&sts=1&logging_key=163449ffb10c832459d0624279008598fb556c75%3A726151621 Mum and baby giraffe, will leave off the wordingStitcher: Lindsay, Northwich, UK
In Progress

9.Monkey hanging from a vine and eating a bananaStitcher: Emma Swift, Aberdeen, UK
In Progress

10.Stoney Creek Barn Babies Black and white calfStitcher: Jill Smith, Taunton, England
In Progress

11.Baby Tiger from Endangered Young Book Baby Tiger from Endangered Young BookStitcher: Diana Lettice, Spalding, UK
In Progress

12.Label Stitcher: Sarah, St. Albans, UK
In Progress


Squares received

Cross stitch square for Malachy's quilt
Stitched by: Gwen
Submitted: Mar 2025



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