Dialysis Patients Quilts
09-26-2011, 10:06 AM
#61
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: North Wales UK
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Went to a meeting today of RSVP, http://www.csv-rsvp.org.uk/site/home.htm of which I am a member and we have decided to make this a new project for us.
I am going to make quillows with a handle like this one: http://acuppaandacatchup.com/2011/05/quillow-tutorial/ as I feel it would make it easier for them to carry and of course they will have a nice warm place for their cold feet. Also quillows are an ideal size from what I have picked up here, will post a pic when I have one finished.
Once I have a tester one done it is going to be circulated throughout RSVP, isn't that great result :thumbup:
I am going to make quillows with a handle like this one: http://acuppaandacatchup.com/2011/05/quillow-tutorial/ as I feel it would make it easier for them to carry and of course they will have a nice warm place for their cold feet. Also quillows are an ideal size from what I have picked up here, will post a pic when I have one finished.
Once I have a tester one done it is going to be circulated throughout RSVP, isn't that great result :thumbup:
09-26-2011, 10:24 AM
#62
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: El Paso Tx
Posts: 1,428
Dialysis centrs are going up everywhere in our area. Diabetes is spreading. I have been told that I will need to go on dialysis. I have opted to do it at night using what they call the cycler. I have thought of doing quilts for the centers but I get so emotional. I will send a letter to the center and see if they need quilts.
09-26-2011, 01:26 PM
#64
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
Posts: 6,003
Doreen, My heart aches for you having to go on dialysis. My brother was on for a long time which is why I love to make quilts for the unit as well as the chemo unit. I will hold you close in my heart that it all goes well for you and gives you a new lease on life!! Huggggggggs and smiless,
09-27-2011, 10:47 AM
#66
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Upstate NY, north of Syracuse Area
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Originally Posted by Doreen
Thank you for your support. I've read so much on this subject. I hope I can hold on for quite awhile. I'm trying to keep my body in good shape. I've seen some patients so delibitated.
10-02-2011, 06:37 AM
#67
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Location: North Wales UK
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Today I have finished my first quillow for the local Dialysis unit. I decided to make a quillow for easy of carrying so I have also put a handle on it, they can cut if off if it gets in the way.
Quillow folded
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Quillow
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10-02-2011, 06:37 AM
#68
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Oops another double posting. I used a panel as I have been given a load of them and I thought the colouring was muted enough to not show any stains if an accident occurs.
This one is a small one, 3' x 4', I will be making larger ones if required but I want to take it to the Renal unit first for their comments.
I tried it on for size, I am 5' 8" and a cuddly size 22 and I could tuck my feet in the pocket and it came up to my bust with a comfortable but not huge overhang on the sides, looked and felt right to me, but I am not the patient.
This one is a small one, 3' x 4', I will be making larger ones if required but I want to take it to the Renal unit first for their comments.
I tried it on for size, I am 5' 8" and a cuddly size 22 and I could tuck my feet in the pocket and it came up to my bust with a comfortable but not huge overhang on the sides, looked and felt right to me, but I am not the patient.
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