Originally Posted by quilting cat
Originally Posted by sisLH
I used to make the 'lapghans' (lap sized quilts or afghans) but then the nursing home asked if I could make shoulder wraps instead as the lapghans continually fell to the floor and got caught up in the wheelchair spokes. Most residents stated that their shoulders were always so cold -maybe others could work this into their projects also.
This reminds me of a project (popular c. 1980) that was called a "butterfly jacket". It was made by putting 5 quilt blocks (I think they were 14") together in a cross shape, curving the corners off and cutting up to the center from one edge for a front opening and making a neck slit; then all the edges were bound and ties added to the sides and front.
Sounds like a good one for the nursing home!
can you post a picture or a drawing...my brain just can't get it pictured