Originally Posted by
grammyjo
I want to make wheelchair quilts (30 x 40) for care facilities in my community here in FL. I am wondering about the possibility of not using batting, just pre-washed flannel for the back and quilting it. I do know that it's not technically a quilt if it's only 2 layers, but I have a lot of beautiful fabric I want to use and I have a lot of flannel. My goal here is to make many small quilts that will be used and will make people smile, at the same time, decreasing my large stash. Has anyone done this, and how has it come out. I would do a good amount of quilting on them since they will be subject to "heavy-duty" laundering. Opinions, please.
The idea is grand but Please be aware of the corners. I sit in a chair and am alwaye having to grab everything up away from the wheels. The snowball corners will help with the the wheel problem but may not completely prevent it. Just because a quilt has snowball corners does not mean it cannot be used on a bed. Most of the people receiving the quilts will be much warmer as the facilities normally keep then on the colder side to help keep down infections.
Momma would have loved your warm but simple quilts.