Wheelchair quilt help
 

I am making on making yo yo wheelchair quilts to donate. Does anyone have an idea on hand pockets.....what size is best. Also, I may add ties but not sure exactly where they should be placed. Can anyone give me a few hints? Thank you.

Sharon

Several people have made wheelchair/lap quilts on this board & will be here to give you more information. I like this site with the pocket in the front. Actually, it's 2 pockets....one for your hands & a small one on top for special items. The conversation about ties was brought up recently but not sure how to find it again. It's a very nice thing that you are doing to donate to those in need.

https://www.homesewnbycarolyn.com/lovie-lap-quilts.html

I would be worried about the durability of a yoyo quilt used on a wheelchair. There are so many opportunities for it to catch on things. This past summer I put a backing on an existing yoyo quilt with hand stitches in many, many places. Nothing will catch on the back, but there is still a small opportunity to get behind a yoyo from the front.

Hmmm, teeny tiny restraints! I too would back the yo-yo. and what ever you decide on pockets, pin some fabric on to that size and try it out yourself to see how comfortable it would be. Good luck.

I helped some kids make wheelchair quilts last year. If I remember correctly, we made the pocket about 16" wide and about 8" tall before sewing. We slanted the pockets like Carolyn (link in 1st reply) does. We lined the pocket with flannel, but didn't add the second pocket on the front. Carolyn also adds flannel to the quilt, so that the user has flannel on both sides of the pocket. We just used the "birthing" method for the pocket and sewed it on the front.

If you'll line the quilt with flannel, it won't slide off the user's lap and you won't need to tie it on. We also clipped the corners of the bottom, so that the corners do not get caught in the wheels of the chair.

bkay

Oh, something to think about. Thank you.

Yes, I am definitely going to back it and line it with batting. Thank you

Yes, I will definitely line the quilt with flannel. And good point about the ties. with flannel no slippage. Thank you.

What is the "birthing" method? I've never heard of that, I am more or less self taught. Thanks!