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Wonderful idea! Will try to do this, but I have a big problem in that I want to do everything and there just aren't enough hours in the day.
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In the 1980s, both my Quilt Guild and my Wearable Arts group made quilts as a Community Service project for two different nursing homes. These are very simple to make since there is no need to match points. I spent nearly one hour trying to locate this pattern and think you will enjoy this one. It is a good size for those in wheelchairs. Sorry I don't have a picture, but I think you will understand the directions.
Quick Brick Quilt Each quilt will be 5 1/2 bricks wide and 12 rows long, making top 39" wide x 48" long. Additional borders are not required, unless you want to make it wider and longer. Brick size--7 1/2" x 4 1/2" (cut 60 of these) Half brick size- 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" ( cut 12 of these) 1. Make 12 rows, alternating ends (if you start with a full brick, end row with a half-brick and vice-versa) 2. Sew rows together, making sure ends alternate. 3. You can make this larger or smaller by adjusting number of bricks, or adding borders. 4. Add backing and batting and finish as desired (can be birthed or bound; if bound, do the quilting first. This quilt could also be tied, instead of quilting.) |
this is a wonderful idea.
here's a shawl pattern using a jelly roll { from Moda}: http://www.unitednotions.com/MBS-pure-comfort.pdf |
Originally Posted by molly oldham
It is a lovely idea. In fact I've been thinking of doing the same thing. 2 friends and I visit the local nursing home on Fridays to read to them. I do have a suggestion though and I certainly don't want to sound negative but if you could actually get a name of a person to give the quilt to, you should make a label with their name quilted in it. I've heard from many of our friends that things tend to disappear from the resident"s rooms. Just saying.
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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 |
Do soldiers count, becuase I have a project currently going to a soldier
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Originally Posted by lslaton
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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I don't see why not. It's more of a challenge to make something for someone you don't know who could use a little comfort or hope for the future
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I have four tops ready to be tied and will go the the VA hospital in my area as soon as they are tied.
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Thanks for the great idea! My dad was in hospice, and a number of the people there (including him) found that they felt chilled a lot. I'm going to make some shoulder shawls to take there. Thanks again for the idea.
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You're on...............
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Love the challenge. Our guild makes and gives out about 45-60 "Care Quilts" every fall to groups here in our community. They look forward to these quilts.
We have a challenge for the first night of guild in fall. You get $5.oo off your registration fee if you bring in a completed care quilt. It will be interesting to see how many we get. |
I'm going to do this!!! What a wonderful idea. One time our LQS made lap robes for an entire nursing facility. The patients were happy.........but their families were thrilled!
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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. ...and go visit the lonly ones yourself! |
Love this idea. Count me in!
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Great idea!
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I have been giving a few lap quilts to a nursing home where my aunt is confined with alzheimers. It ia a shame that so many are there without friends or family being a regular visitor. The patients are so appreciative of any small gift.
Your idea is great, maybe more of our quilter friends will do the same. My Church does lap prayer quilts, so making an extra one along isn't a problem and it is rewarding to me to do something for someone else. Doris1334 |
I love this idea! My MIL lives in a small living care facility. They only have 11 beds. The staff prefers to use fleece for 'nap' time. About half of the residents sit in the living room & dose while watching TV during this time. If I buy fleece remnants & make one of these shoulder wraps each payday then I'll enough for Christmas time.
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That is a great challenge...whether it is a quilt for someone at a nursing home...or a child....there certainly is someone that could use a quilt. Last year a group of us adopted a family, and I made a quilt for one of the children...and also bought a fun rug to match....she wanted room decorations.
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This is a wonderful idea for all of us. I began doing this for Orphan Grain Train when Katrina hit. I sent 144 baby and lap quilts through them. I am not saying this for the glory. It has been a great way to use up scraps.
This year I have sent 85 through them so far for Haiti. Going through this agency makes sure they used. If they don't need them for a global tragedy, them use them here in the USA like for miners in KY. Check and see if there is a local agency in your area that dose this too. They say they are all over the USA. They do not use ang funds that are given to them for any administerative (sp?) costs. My local hospital was going to dispose of a lot of sheets and pillow cases. Rather than have them burn or just put in dumptster. I get them. They are all clean. I use the sheets as the backs of the quilts. This helps reuse. Then for centers I hunt up old blankets that are begging to be used rather than burned, I give them life as the center. Old electric ones can be used if you cut them at the one end and then pull the wires out . I just tie the quilts insted if trying to hand or machine quilt. I hope this gives you all some ideas. Weslynn |
I can hardly wait to get started. I have a nursing home
chosen. My friend passed away there and I will make one for the person that will occupy the room at Christmas. So many , such as myself , donate to children and I have seen so many elderly people that don't even get a visit. So your idea is good, but go visit the person that will receive it and that will mean so much to them. Make them feel special and it may continue into a great friendship. I miss the friend that passed but there are many more who would like company. If you find one that doesn't want your friendship, just go on to another. Good luck and this will be fun. |
Great idea. :thumbup:
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What an awesome idea. I am a new quilter but already know that I want to give most of what I make away - I can't hang them all on the walls.
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Wonderful to hear so many people agreeing to do this! I've been doing it for years and it is such a good feeling to brighten a day for someone less fortunate!
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Count me in on this one.....I think this is a great idea!!! I know just what pattern I'm going to use and I'll post a picture when I get it finished.
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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 Guild does alot of this type of thing but there is always room to do more... maybe I need to find out how many are in with my Mom & see if I can get shawls done for them.. great ideas, and a great idea.... try to visit if you can, they do appreciate it, even if they don't always remember who you are!!!........ kid appreciate these also as we did for an orphanage one year, each child gave us an idea of what they liked, we split it up & for Christmas that is what they got... loved them!!!... this site is so full of great ideas, comments, etc... I look forward to reading each day....
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Thanks for the challenge.....I'm gonna face it head on! Love the idea. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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I have been praying how to use the talents God has given me and this is a neat idea. My daughter works for the "Life Choices" and I plan on crocheting some small blankets (afgans) for the layettes for her.
I like the idea of this shoulder wrap; Will give it a try. This would be good for the ladies I visit at Nursing Homes and the shut-ins I see...thank you for the wonderful idea. |
I donate 15 crocheted laprobes to the VA each year at Christmas time. I love to crochet and have been doing so for about 25 years.
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Wonderful idea. I do belong to groups that do charity quilts, but nothing specific for Christmas. I will add that to my list.
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love it I will try to do it also
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Thank you for posting this challange, and it's great to see so many folks are going to do it, and many already involved! I work as an aid at a local care facility, and these gifts would be greatly treasured by any of our residents. All the ideas already posted are wonderful, on that I had been kicking around was to use some of my UFO's in this manner. The shawl idea is good, I've also seen a short knit or crochet cape on some of the residents, I've looked for a pattern, but so far no luck. The short capes are not too bulky, and are great for folks with cold shoulders, but may be unable to put on extra layers of clothing. :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by sisLH
I used to make the 'lapghans' (lap sized quilts or afghans) but then the nursing home asked if I could make shoulder wraps instead as the lapghans continually fell to the floor and got caught up in the wheelchair spokes. Most residents stated that their shoulders were always so cold -maybe others could work this into their projects also.
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It is a lovely thought and will be much appreciated I am sure.
I make quilts and donate them, 6 have been made this year already with another 4 more being in the works at the moment. Go for it! Maybe1day |
Pleaase be careful when giving quilts to people in Nursing Homes. i made a beautiful quilt for my Mom and it disappeared very mysterously. Never able to find out where it went.
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Thanks for the great link on shawls. I have high hopes of making lap quilts for the nursing home this winter. Great idea to wrap it with a pretty bow. The shawls would be a great idea too. Just got to find the time to do it all!
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Most of my quilts are for others now. At my age I don't need any more. LOL! Quilt guild makes kids quilts and lap robes for rest homes; try to do at least one a year for each. My favorite charity is for citizensam.org, for critically wounded troops being transported in cargo planes to hospitals. Then they get to keep the quilt. If you look this up, there is a link to donating quilts. Great idea for us to give one more to some favorite charity at Christmas, and happy to see so many willing to take the challenge.
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Originally Posted by Daryl
Pleaase be careful when giving quilts to people in Nursing Homes. i made a beautiful quilt for my Mom and it disappeared very mysterously. Never able to find out where it went.
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If you use flannel or fleece on the back, it is less likely to fall off the lap or the shoulders.
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