The bassinet was made by Kathryn's Granddad for her Mum (the first born), and used for that generation, but then put away in a corner of a garage for about fifty years. It wasn't used for Kathryn's generation, but was restored to service when Kathryn's elder sister Margaret was expecting Olivia (their first born). At that time the drape with the candlewicking was made by Kathryn's Mum.
When Margaret's family moved to Paraparaumu, they brought it with them, and later used it for Thomas too. When they returned to Christchurch, they left it hidden away at our place, in the expectation that we would be the next to make use of it.
We don't know if there is any meaning to the symbols used. It probably isn't a coded message, imparting a blessing of good sleep for whoever lies within, as Kathryn's Granddad was a Pressy minister at the time. It is probably just a design that he liked.
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