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06-22-2011, 04:53 AM

#21

Roberta

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Boy could I have used one of those after my hip replacment. Great job, I love it.

06-22-2011, 05:31 AM

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pmintpat

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Nice. Wish I had thought of it when my husband was using a walker. Thanks for the post.

06-22-2011, 05:31 AM

#23

elm

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What a nice thing you did! I'd like to know how to make one. I think it would be a great thing to give to the senior center for a raffle.

06-22-2011, 05:37 AM

#24

Drew

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Betty, your "carriers" are great! The only thing I did different was that I put it on with the pockets facing the person. Would love to see your tute!

06-22-2011, 05:43 AM

#25

gmcsewer

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How thoughtful. And what a conversation piece for the other people where he lives. One friend makes Holday Theme ones for her mother and it cheers up the whole place.

06-22-2011, 05:58 AM

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Rose Bagwell

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What a great idea. Nice.

06-22-2011, 06:50 AM

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BettyGee

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SandyinZ4

Oh Betty, that is so nice. I too, would love to have a tut. Would be nice for our Qguild to to make these for the nursing home here.

Okey Dokey, I will do my very first tutorial. You have to promise not to laugh, nah its okay you can laugh. It will be fun to do as I want to make more for the cancer center also.

06-22-2011, 08:29 AM

#28

thrums

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyGee

I made these for my BIL who has Parkinson's, but with exercises and therapy he can now get around using his walker. These were fun to make and he can use the three pockets in the train one or the two larger pockets in the sailboat one. He is a big train lover and a fan of the beautiful state of Maine.

I did very basic quilting, but am tickled with how they turned out.

I've consider making these but didn't know if they would swing and get in the way while in use.

Comments anyone?

Thanks ahead of time for the tutorial.

06-22-2011, 08:31 AM

#29

mizunogirl

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As someone who just recently stopped walking with crutches, I almost cried when I saw these. If you have not had to walk with something like this, you have no idea how frustrating it is just to go from one place to another and not be able to also carry your book, your phone, or what not. I think I'll make some of these, once I finish off these two projects.

06-22-2011, 08:32 AM

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mizunogirl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thrums

Quote:

Originally Posted by BettyGee

I've consider making these but didn't know if they would swing and get in the way while in use.

As to that, I think it is possible to make the pocket a little less deep as well, but usually the walker is placed in front of the pt before they step forwards, so the caddy would not be in the way. (I also am a Nurse so spend a lot of time with people and walkers.)

Comments anyone?

Thanks ahead of time for the tutorial.