Sweet baby Kirrah was born WAY to early.  It’s beyond me how a baby can survive at 1lb, 6oz at birth.  Well, she has and she’s doing wonderfully.  The staff at Kapio’lani Medical Center are among the best and what a blessing to have them just an island hop away.

Kapio'lani Name Tag

Kirrah Holding Mommy's Hand

Kirrah is the daughter of Lehani & Warren.  They are young newlyweds just starting their lives together {their wedding gift is blogged here}.  Lehani is the daughter of my hubby’s cousin Lilia, who we LOVE!  Their family has been so encouraging and supportive to our family and you WILL be laughing continuously while you’re around them.  Their tenacity for life and their love for God have really been their rock.  Along with so many friends and family who have been supporting them in prayer and contributions.

Today, Kirrah is 2 months old and weighs 3lbs, 3ozs.  She’s a miracle.

Kirrah at 2 Months Old {3lbs, 3ozs}

Recently, I was perusing the blogging land of quilting and ran across a charity group quilting for premature baby units at hospitals.  Of course I thought about Kirrah and knew I was going to make her one too.  A quilt is probably the last thing she needs.  I’m guessing she’s gotten a few blankets and such, but it’s what I do.  They’ve requested a pink Hello Kitty theme.  I’m not the most trendy person, but I think I can manage.

A few of my fabric choices:

Hello Kitty

I’ll be making a preemie quilt.  They typically measure 18″ X 20-24″, which is ridiculously small.  She has strict orders to keep growing so it’ll be more like 30″ X 36″ or maybe 30″ square.  I’m either going to do a wonky star quilt or simple patch work inserting  frames of  Robert Kaufman’s Appleville Screen Print by Suzy Ultman {which is WAY better than “hello kitty”…shhhh!}.  I snagged a little over 1/4″ yard at our local discount fabric warehouse.  WHO NEVER HAS AWESOME FABRICS!  I literally FREAKED out yesterday when I walked in a found 3 tables piled full of modern fabrics.  They were end of the bolts sent from some WAY COOL shop elsewhere.  The sizes ranged from 1/4″ yard – 1/2″ yard for $1.50 each.  Do you realize I order these fabrics online for double and pay shipping?  I was in heaven.  My favorite finds will be up to view very soon…

In the meantime, sweet Kirrah keep on getting stronger and bigger by the minute.  We are all so amazed by your strength and perseverance.

Tons of love,

Aunty Robin

{if you have projects in the works, head over to freshly pieced and share them.  you’ll get more traffic & find lots of inspiration!}