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My grandmother is going to be 90 soon and lives in an old folks apartment building. There is a lady there with alittle door hanging that is about 14in square and has seasonal "quilt blocks" that button on (about 8-10in square). Has anyone ever seen a pattern for these. My grandma would really like one but I cannot find anything like it.
Thanks,
stacey

Sadiemae

What a neat idea! I have never seen one, but I don't think it would be hard to make your own. There are so many sites now to choose block patterns from. I think this would be awesome! I don't really decorate my house anymore, but this would something fun, easy, and wouldn't take up too much storage space. I am not much help, but thanks for the great idea.

marymm

try this---cute




http://www.joinedatthehip.com/buttonups.html

There's also a book called MOTIF by Jeri Kelly that has really cute mini wall hangings and you can get it with a special hanger at Nancy's Notions, probably other places too. Really cute but not cheap. I also agree with Sadie Mae that you could design one very easily ---maybe even use a pre-quilted back that you just bind and make it a bit bigger than your other quilt blocks. You could even put on snaps if-- like me --you're challenged by buttonholes. That way her's wouldn't be just like the neighbors. I'll bet you could find an assortment of free patterns to applique or piece --a Christmas tree, a Valentine Heart, an Easter basket or bunny, May flowers, something patriotic, fall leaves or pumpkin, a birthday cake, etc, etc......Maybe I should make one for my granddaughter's room!

janRN

Are they wooden doors or metal doors? My front door is metal and all the trim came off so it's plain dark red. I make a hanging for every month. I make them table runner size and hang them with clips that have a magnet on the back. If the door is wooden, you could still use a table runner pattern and use loops at the top and a dowel rod.

This is so nice of you to do for her.

overallquilter

Hi Stacey, I have 18"x21" wall hangings of flowers that would be beautiful for her. They are raw edge applique. There are 16 different flowers to choose from:

http://store.overallquilter.com/

stormatsea45

Nancy Halvorson has a couple of books out that are seasonal, quick fusing, and are finished either single or all together for a quilt. A friend of mine has made several of these for friends and are so cute. Might try her web site or your LQS for these books.

doowopddbop

I made something similar, using free patterns from the internet. The base quilt is 16" x 25". The block for each month is a quilted and bound 8" square. I attach the calendar below by sewing buttons through the paper. Right now I just pin the blocks on when I rotate each month, but I want to get some velcro so I can switch them out easier.

zennia

How about this posted by cmosey. Her blog has one for each month,
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-63145-1.htm