bluteddi

contact ur local Nursing home Activity Director or the VFW.
If they are unable to help u. PM me and I'll see what I can do. I am associated with my local VFW, but this project is something I just saw a need and jump into.

While there are some good programs out there for Veterns, I felt that the small town Veterns might not get as much assistance as larger communities.

kriscraft99

I have a very close contact but I'm scared I would over commit - I have a problem with saying no. I will check though and see what is needed the most.

Ann L

very nice

bluteddi

[quote=kriscraft99]I have a very close contact but I'm scared I would over commit - I have a problem with saying no. I will check though and see what is needed the most.

LOL... I have the same problem...... I told them I would not commit to a certain # of items or a dead line.. I will send when I have some made. They will not be on a regular basis..... no schedule, etc......They were just happy to get them.
I think the Veterns Hospital Nursing Unit plans to use them as BINGO prizes and/or special gifts. Their funding has been cut so severely!
Start small... one nursing home... one Activity Director........ The private sector nursing home may not have that many Veterns. Our small town nursing home only has 9 ( 6 men, 3 women) out of about 100 patients. Not a very big precentage.
So many in need , so little time!

littlehud

Those are wonderful. What a great thing you are doing.

didi

Would also like to make these for our VFW. Do you have the pattern or where I could get it. Thanks

ga447

Walker Bags are a huge hit at a nursing home in Florida that World of Charity Stitching make for the group. February is my attempt to make them. I do love your fabric.

bluteddi

Thanks, almost ALL of the fabric was donated via this board members!...... Everyone was so generous! Thanks to everyone..
I got my original pattern offline , free. But as usual, I modifed it. It is a very simple pattern.

I did a tutorial ( but the Admin moved it to the links/resources .. I am assuming because I included the link where I got the original pattern idea)
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-87996-1.htm

But u can find it here..... If u need further clarifications or help just PM me.... I'd be happy to help.

amma

Beautiful Bags!! Good job :D:D:D

bluteddi

I did a tutorial, also showing the link where I got my originial pattern.. then I tweaked it.

I have used a walker and it is so difficult to get around with one and impossible if u have to carry anything.

They are made to carry a FEW things.. take precautions not to over load the bags. Overloading the bags ( why I chose this size and not larger or with more pockets) can cause the walker to tip over.

Thanks for all the compliments..... all the colorful fabrics have been donated by ppl of this board... MANY Thanks to everyone!!