Originally Posted by MissSandra
I think a lap quilt would be nice, if shes up in a wheelchair it would cover her legs, also sometimes in nursing homes things disapear. use what you have add an extra border.
I agree with the lap quilt. Any quilt pattern can generally be sized for the lap. For one thing, it won't take you as long and not a lot of time will be invested. Two, even if she is confined to a bed, the smaller quilt is still a warm comfort. Many seem to want the quilts/blankets closer to their faces to be 'closer' to family. Less to pull up and wrap around or cuddle with. (Caretaker for 4 years, had plenty of experience in nursing homes). If you are the one sewing and purchasing, convince MIL of what you can do to make sure the quilt is finished in short time. It really is meaningful for family to have the quilt there for comfort, even if she doesn't know who you are. Sew the label on so it cannot be removed from the quilt. Put her name in the sewing/quilting pattern-perhaps there would be less chance for theft. Talk to the administrator about the quilt when you take it over to her. Helps to have witnesses. Been through this, precious item taken from MIL before she passed. And now we are going through this with my mother. Bless you for doing this for her. Something to think about-Will the quilt go with her when she passes, or will a family member inherit it?