stefanib123

Over the weekend my 17 year old son was in a car accident and broke his shoulder and his hip. He will be in a wheelchair several months.

It seems like I remember someone posting a free pattern for wheelchair pillow quilt? Since he's a teenager I'd love to spruce up his chair plus a bag to put things would be great!

Ive found some already made ones but would rather make it myself with some peace sign material. Maybe I could adapt a tote pattern?

Any ideas or pics would be appreciated.

Jazzmyn

Oh No....So sorry about your son's accident.....I do hope he is better soon.

I don't have any idea's for you, I am sure several people will help you out soon.

barri1

Sorry to hear about your son.. I Guess we should be grateful that he survived, and will eventually be okay.. Someone was watching out for him..
Since you are a quilter, and on this board, you should be able to wing it.. Be creative, and enjoy making what is needed..

tesspug

http://tolentreasures.blogspot.com/2...-tutorial.html scroll way down for this one http://apronvalleyroad.blogspot.com/...1_archive.html

AuntieD

My prayers to you and your family that your son heals quickly.

bearisgray

I'm sorry your son was in a car accident and badly hurt.

Wishing him a complete and speedy recovery.

barny

I made some a few years ago. Draw a big circle for front and back. Come off one piece of circle with a continuous piece of fabric that goes over the handle on one side. Put velcro or a button. This is pretty crude way to discribe it. It's kind of like a round purse.Mother kept salt, pepper, candy. kleenex, you name it in there, remote etc.

CraftyCarolyn

My daughter is in a wheelchair... for her tote bag, I have adapted a 'vera' bag by cutting the straps and attaching parachute clips/buckles to them and turning the straps so they can hook onto the wheelchair push handles.
(! hope this makes sense!!)
You might want to do a google search for wheelchair bags - there are some cool ones out there, for under the seat, and for the side. that kind may be easier for him to reach.
You mentioned a pillow quilt... if he needs a cushion for his back, maybe sewing some loops onto the short end of a pillow to keep it from falling.
I would suggest a gel seat cushion with a lambswool seatcover. His butt is going to be sore from sitting!!
Hope his recovery is speedy!!!

stefanib123

Found some! Thanks everyone for your kind words. Its every parents nightmare to get that late night call that your baby is hurt!