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How about sewing some long, skinny pockets into the borders of the quilt? You could fasten them shut with velcro or zippers. You could then put weights in the pockets to give adequate weight but they could be removed when the quilt needs to be washed. Sort of like the weighted vests that some autistic kids use. Hope I explained that ok. Check with your occupational therapist at the school to get a look at how the weights in a weighted vest are constructed for a visual.
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I have a copy of the pattern shown here (with the larger puzzle pieces). If you would like it, contact me by email and I will make arrangements to send it to you.
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Originally Posted by Quilter672
I have a copy of the pattern shown here (with the larger puzzle pieces). If you would like it, contact me by email and I will make arrangements to send it to you.
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Originally Posted by barbsbus
It sounds like an interesting project. What do you call a puzzle quilt?
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I was raised by my Grandma in the hills of WV during the depression.
My Grandma used Grandpa's old wool pants as lining for her lovely feed sack quilts, and they were warm, heavy and comfy on a snowy night. By that time they had been washed many, many times and had shrunk to the very limit, so there was no shrinkage when washing the quilt..which I'll admit in hind sight must have been quite a chore, since it was done by hand in a big pot outdoors!! I had one of them for many years till I lost it in moving..still mourn the loss of my dear Grandma's hand made quilt. |
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Originally Posted by magnolia
I am going to school to become a special education teacher and hope to work with kids who have autism. For the last year and a half I have had the privilege to volunteer in a classroom at an elementary school. The teacher has been great and is always excited to teach me something new or to have me teach lessons to the class (there are 10 kids all together in the class). I would like to make a small (lap size) puzzle quilt for the kids to use in the class. I would also like to make it weighted but am unsure how to do this. Does anyone have any suggestions, thank you. Oh, I also don't plan on using the typical autism awareness puzzle colors. The boys really like Thomas The Train so I was thinking of doing different boy themed fabrics. They are kindergarten-3rd grade. Thank you for your help! :-D :-D
Jig Saw Puzzle Quilt Pattern [ATTACH=CONFIG]60061[/ATTACH] |
I see you have the pattern for a puzzle quilt. Would you mind sharing itwith me also. I teach in an after-school program and the sewing group is always wanting to make things. I would really appreciate it...let me know if I owe you something.
Cindy Snook 1600 Alder Dr. Montrose CO 81401 Many thanks. |
There is a free pattern from Jukebox Quilts.
here is the web address. It is really cute. <http://www.jukeboxquilts.com/freePatterns.html> Hope this helps! :-D |
This answers my question about the weight. Hmmm? Is there a reason that I need weight to cover my legs when I sleep?
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Magnolia -Just to let you know, I've put a copy in the mail today. Have fun!
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