13/06/2026
💛 Calling All Knitters, Crocheters & Quilters 💛
Help Bring Comfort to Scotland’s Smallest & Most Vulnerable Babies
ScotSTAR is a division of the Scottish Ambulance Service specialising in the transfer of critically ill patients across Scotland.
Carol Robertson, one of the specialist Neonatal Nurses, recently visited us to ask whether our wonderful crafting community could help support babies and families during these incredibly difficult journeys.
Currently, during infant retrievals, ScotSTAR are able to provide donated quilts and clothing to help keep babies warm and comforted during transport. These precious handmade items are then gifted to parents afterwards — something that can mean so much, especially in times of loss.
As the service prepares to move base, they may no longer have access to these donated supplies and are now respectfully asking for help.
If you are near the shop I have lots of lovely Free wool or fabrics available to be used for the items if youre short of supplies x
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✨ Items Needed
Suitable for babies weighing 300 grams to 4.5 kilos, no holes for little fingers and toes.
🧵 Quilted comforters
Approx. 16” square (sizes do not need to be exact)
🧶 Plain knitted or crocheted blankets
Approx. 16” square
(These are laid over baby during transport, so slightly larger or smaller is absolutely fine)
👶 Plain knitted hats, mittens & bootees
In very small baby sizes
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💛 Donation Guidelines
* All items should be newly made
* Please ensure items are washed and ready to use
* If possible, place items in a clear sealed bag
* Crafters are warmly invited to include a small note or card for parents if they wish
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📍 Donations Can Be Dropped Off or Posted To
Just Sew Simple
Unit 6, Carmondean Business Units
Livingston
EH548PT
Or send to:
SN Jen Marshall
Special Care Baby Unit
St John’s Hospital
Livingston
FAO: Carol Robertson, ScotSTAR
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Thank you so much in anticipation for any help you may be able to give.
Your handmade gift could bring warmth, comfort and compassion to families during some of the hardest moments of their lives.
Michaela
I cried just writing this💔
