Irishrose2

Cut them 18X11, put a 2 1/2" strip of white on one narrow end. First column; Sew four together end to end. Second column; Cut a block in half crosswise. This is your first block so the blocks will be staggered. Sew the other half to the top end. Repeat from first column. Length will be 80", minus seams and the width will be 55" minus seams. So you'll have 78 1/2 X53, which will cover a hospital bed. 4 vertical blocks and 5 across uses your 20.

Ariannaquilts

Do a search here for JeanneS quilt very easy and as a matter of fact I saw that the fat quarter shop has a new free pattern that's very similar to the one by Jeanne I think she called it the cubed quilt....not sure.

jlt37869

So nice of you. I'm sure your aunt will appreciate whatever you make. Be sure to post a picture!

BrendaK

Good luck on your journey. I am sure that your Aunt will love anything you gift her. BrendaK

illinois

My favorites for quick and easy are the traditional 9 patch and rail fence. Another that is fun is stack and slash (do not confuse with stack and whack). Be aware that nursing home laundry is hard on anything laundered there--or it can totally disappear! When my husband was in a care facility, I was there often enough that I requested they not launder his quilt and I brought it home for that. It depends on how often you or another member of the family visit Auntie if that will work for you, too. Be sure the quilt has her name on it and in such a way that it can't be removed.

cindyb

Love this thread. Perfect for charity quilts.

Jo Anne B.

Quick Strippie, a free pattern at Mary's Quilts. I have made this more than once and always comes out cute.

klswift

I think both a split rail and a churn dash are the fastest and easiest patterns ever. And they work well with fat quarter pieces.

sash

love Yellow Brick Road; one of my favorite quilts to make and I have made several. and it's easy and quick.

Tudey

A lot of Atkinson patterns are FQ friendly and I find their patterns to be fairly quick and easy.