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I love this idea!! You are so sweet to think of it and let us know so we can do it too :)
Don't you just love Edith Bunker? That's one of my all-time very favorite shows :) I bet I've seen each episode a million times and always love it! |
That's a great idea!! I'm in also
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The pattern looks easy and I'm already humming with ideas.
Some plaid man shirts and flower sheets should piece nicely. With a little flannel backing. Gatta go |
..what a lovely idea! Yes - I can do that!!!!
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Great idea. I have a friend that works in a nursing home. I'll ask her about a recipient. :thumbup:
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that's a great idea. I'm going to try to do this too. I also ran across a pattern for a quilted shawl (with pockets). Basically, it's just a regular quilt but the size is approx. 30" x 72" then nice-sized pockets are added to each end. I definitely want to make one for myself on these chilly MI winters.
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Our nursinghomes have angeltrees at christmas.my family always gets the last angels of the trees ,those are usually the ones who have no family.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am hoping to have a couple more for foster kids before Christmas.
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Wonderful idea.
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Originally Posted by sarahrachel
I'm already thinking Christmas and what everyone's faces will look like when they open their gifts. Then for some reason, my mind strayed to those who don't get gifts at Christmas, or don't get to see their families. And it made me sad, all those frowns and sad people on Christmas.
So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad. So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors. SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present. I'll keep you posted on my quilt and you can post yours as well if you want. |
Our small guild has decided to make quilts for an orphanage for Christmas. 42 twin size quilts so they can put them on their beds. My friends & their guild is helping us as wer'e a real small group. We have all our tops made & 1 gal is willing to do all the quilting. So we think there will be lots for happy faces when they receive them.
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Originally Posted by sarahrachel
I'm already thinking Christmas and what everyone's faces will look like when they open their gifts. Then for some reason, my mind strayed to those who don't get gifts at Christmas, or don't get to see their families. And it made me sad, all those frowns and sad people on Christmas.
So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad. So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors. SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present. I'll keep you posted on my quilt and you can post yours as well if you want. |
I'm in :-)
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My kids, their families, and hubby and I are fortunate enough these days to not need "things". It has been a challenge buying Christmas to find something for everyone. So we decided to "adopt" a needy family for Christmas. We went to Human Services and asked for a family that was struggling to make ends meet, one that wasn't just sucking off the system. They were very agreeable and gave us a family with 2 kids (no names, just ages and gender). We all went together to try and give them a good Christmas, instead of buying for each other. It was so much more fun. We bought food, basic needs, and toys! We made sure each of the parents got a personal luxury item. We even had some of the local businesses donate some items or services. It was the best Christmas we had in years. Hoping to do it again this year. It helps me to realize, once again, what the holiday is all about.
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WHY take & DROP IT OFF, to a person that is sad & doesn't get vistors?Wouldn't it be better to ask who they would suggest, stop by, and watch them open it?You could then make sure it stays w/that person--name on quilt. Nice things have a way of going home w/ people in those places, or becoming LOST in the laundry.
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When I lived in Australia every year I did this my kids and my mother would go to the nursing home and ask the nurses who could use some cheer over the holidays and we would give the person the nurse suggested a present of a quilt.The nurses were great they kept in touch and would give updates on the person regularly.The home was state run for the less fortuate people and they were treated very well
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i love this idea. My mom lives in an assisted living. I'm going to make her one plus another to give to someone else.
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sisLH I love your idea of the sholder wraps. That will be my challenge. I am going to try to make a few. I worked in a home and I know how cold the residents get.
i have a picture in my mind of them all sitting in the dining room with their wraps on-cute. Thanks for the idea. |
sounds like a wonderful idea that will be represented throughout the world!
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Hi can you explain how you did the shoulder wraps. I agree that the lap quilts fall and get caught up. I am not much of a quilter just do easy things but would like to know.
Thank you, these are all great ideas. |
very nice idea. I have been donating to woman's shelter for years. I have a farm and give all excess veggies to shelter. I have made warm fuzzy quilts for shelter too. My family of 11 brothers and sisters also do the same. It is really nice to know some little child or woman feeling lost alone can cuddle up in our quilts . They give us alot of comfort so we thought they might give others comfort too.
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I think that's a wonderful idea.
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I'd like to know how to do them as well. The shoulder wraps are great ideas. Thanks!
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I had over a dozen afgans that my grandmother and her friends had made - since today's generation doesn't utilize an afgan, I donated them to the local nursing home and asked that they be given to someone in need. shoulder wraps and walker bags make a lot of sense.
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Count me in! What a great idea!
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I am in a reading group that meets monthly and we kick in $2 each per meeting to donate to the local Abused Women's Shelter. That is where my donated quilt(s) will go as there are always children there,too, who probably need some extra hugs.
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Thanks for the wonderful suggestion.
My mom often remarked her back would be cold so I'll make some shoulder wraps in her memory. There are a lot of flannel prints out now for men and women. The idea for a personal visit is a great one. While visiting I can place the patient's name on the quilt label or hand embroider it. Note: There may be some residents with IVs. www.QuiltsForKids.com says to stitch in the ditch and to cut all loose threads. You can go over it with a strong magnet to make sure all pins have been removed. |
What a great idea. I have trouble getting around at times, but I will do what I can. Thank you for your message, as I have been thinking about doing something similar myself, now I have to JUST DO IT!!!
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I am involved with this and this really give you a good feeling and same time make some child s life more comfortable. Check this link out www.quiltsforkids.com. Also check the local chapters listed on that website.
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I make lap robes all year to donate to the Local Veterans Hospital at Christmas.
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I gave a lap quilt to a lady in the nursing home and she was so excited to get and smiled and smiled. She passed away a few months later and her family told me that the lady really loved her quilt.
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Originally Posted by Justlucy
Hi can you explain how you did the shoulder wraps. I agree that the lap quilts fall and get caught up. I am not much of a quilter just do easy things but would like to know.
Thank you, these are all great ideas. |
I am new here, but I am game too. I am also making at least two quilts a year to give to hospital patients. I want to give them to kids who are in the hospital alot, and need something to keep them warm. I'm thinking cancer patients. I am planning on going to the hospital to talk to them this week. Good idea, I'm in.
If you have a pattern for the shoulder wraps let us know . :) |
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
I'm already thinking Christmas and what everyone's faces will look like when they open their gifts. Then for some reason, my mind strayed to those who don't get gifts at Christmas, or don't get to see their families. And it made me sad, all those frowns and sad people on Christmas.
So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad. So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors. SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present. I already make 10-15 quilts a year thru either my church quilting group or one of the 2 guilds I belong to. They are donated to a variety of causes: the Neonatal department at a local hospital, patriotic quilts for veterans at Walter Reed Hospital, Kids With Cancer, homeless shelters, Battered Women shelters, a new baby or an ill member of the church, etc. Every County Sheriff's vehicle carries a quilt in the trunk to comfort a child if they come across an accident. Your local guild should have some sort of program for quilters to help others. It is a fabulous way to build your skills while removing most of the stress from trying new techniques. If its not perfect, the quilt will still be warm and loved! One of my guilds is heavy into philanthropy, we create about 650 quilts a year for charity |
Originally Posted by mnmgirl
I am new here, but I am game too. I am also making at least two quilts a year to give to hospital patients. I want to give them to kids who are in the hospital alot, and need something to keep them warm. I'm thinking cancer patients. I am planning on going to the hospital to talk to them this week. Good idea, I'm in.
If you have a pattern for the shoulder wraps let us know . :) http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/...awl/index.html |
This pattern looks to be a great start. Looking at it though I think I would be tempted to lengthen the front pieces if I were going to add pockets at the end to put your hands into.
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Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Originally Posted by mnmgirl
I am new here, but I am game too. I am also making at least two quilts a year to give to hospital patients. I want to give them to kids who are in the hospital alot, and need something to keep them warm. I'm thinking cancer patients. I am planning on going to the hospital to talk to them this week. Good idea, I'm in.
If you have a pattern for the shoulder wraps let us know . :) http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/...awl/index.html |
When making the shoulder wraps, remember there are gentlemen there as well so, maybe some should be in designs more appropriate for men. They get cold as well.
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what a wonderful idea!
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I found this website that says shoulder wraps are a yard wide and 6-61/2 feet long here is the link, it article is about half way downhttp://www.squidoo.com/memory-quilt10
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