Welcome from Michigan.

that is so generous of you ..

Welcome aboard. Thanks for thinking of those in the nursing home, since so many times the people there are forgotten.

Welcome Stephanie, looks like you are going to be very busy with all these quilts. So nice of you to do this, everyone will love them.

Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
You are awesome to make these (((HUGS)))
Maybe make some with a cotton batting and some without for those who aren't as cold, but like to cover up a little?

Hello and welcome from England!

Hello from WV and welcome to the group

What a lovely and generous idea. Wrapping those people in a hug!! Someone else mentioned fleece so I will tell you that I have made around 50 of these and just backed them with fleece, no batting. They are soft, cuddly and hugable. Another whole subject is long arm quilting with fleece.

So the big question would be, how do you plan to quilt these? That answer would depend on what batting and backing to use.

I agree with the size suggestions above. For quilting, I would suggest not tieing them because some the the folks at mom's nursing home "pick" at things. If there is anything loose they will pick at it until it comes apart. Also, don't use invisable thread. Remember that these quilts will probably be washed a lot.

How nice of you. I suggest using flannel on the backs. It keeps the throw from sliding off and feels soft.