Ten members of the North County Super Sewers neighborhood group of the American Sewing Guild met in February at Bakers Sewing Center in Escondido to make layettes for Diana's' Angels.

 

Diana's  Angels began in 1997 in Iowa, when Diana sadly miscarried triplets. At the time, the only garments small enough yet suitable for burial, were those in the doll department of the toy store. The ladies in her church vowed to fill this need for other grieving mothers by sewing, knitting and crocheting layettes and delivering to hospitals and mortuaries.

 

Each layette box contains a hand knit or crocheted receiving blanket, a kimono and either a boy's sleeper and cap or a girl's dress and bonnet. The layettes are offered gratis to the mothers regardless of economic status or religious affiliation.

The San Diego group was founded in 2000 by men and women who like to sew, knit and crochet. While some people meet monthly to make the layettes, the items can be made at home with the provided materials. To find out how you can help or for more information call Rosemary Haraldsson at 760-741-1090.

 

The American Sewing Guild is a non profit organization advancing sewing as an Art and Life Skill. For more information contact sdasgpres06@aol.com  or call 858-566-9699.