Originally Posted by
PaperPrincess
you could also go to a drug store and purchase a sling. I don't think they are too expensive. Carefully take it apart. You can use the fabric portion as a pattern, then use the straps etc. that are on the purchased sling for your quilted one.
this was my first thought as well. i don't even think you would have to take the purchased one apart... you can make a quilted piece the size of the arm covering and just sew it to the purchased sling. i'm sure she'll appreciate your thoughtfulness and that she won't have a drab sling to wear.