4 Charity Lap Quilts Done For Adult Senior Center
 

I just finished 4 lap quilts for our local Adult Senior Services Day Center. I did two in pink florals for ladies, and two in earth tones for men. They like to have them for the seniors while they are sitting in chairs or wheelchairs during the day. I don't know the name of this pattern, but it is the easiest one I have, and is my 'go to' pattern for charity quilts.

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Very nice. I'm sure whom ever gets them will be thrilled and warm too!!

Jeanne! How sweet of you! I am sure they will be so well received at the home.

Very nice lap quilts! What size do you make them? What do you put on the back? I was told that flannel was best as it did not "slip" off of their laps so easily.

nicely done

great quilts!!!!!

They're beautiful! It's amazing how the change in fabrics gives a whole new look. I'm going to give this pattern a try.
Thanks for sharing.

Awesome quilts. Someone will be nice and cozy.

Really nice. Bless your heart for you kindness and generosity.

I made these 42x50--they cover the lap and down to the feet--not too big or bulky to be used by someone sitting in a wheelchair. I used a muslin backing, but think the flannel idea is a great one!

Great job on these lap quilts. Someday when I am in a rest home, I hope somebody as generous as you comes along with wonderful lap quilts. God Bless You.

Unbelievable what a color change does!

those will warm someone this winter, for sure.

what an awesome thing to do. makes a heart tick a little faster

Those are great and I am sure will be much appreciated.

How nice of you, they willmake a few people very cozy

Four wonderful quilts!

Nicely done...love the step down look of the mens.

Kool lap quilts. Name of the pattern, please? So kind of you to do this. Spurs me on to do the same. BrendaK

Brenda, I don't have a name for this pattern but it is the easiest pattern I know to make because all of the pieces are the same size--2 1/2" x 6 1/2", so all the cutting is 2 1/2" WOF strips. 4 strips of fabric 'A' and 1 strip of fabric 'B' will make six blocks. I sew one WOF strip set together: A-B-A, then crosscut this 3-row set into 6 pieces 6 1/2" inches long. Then crosscut the remaining two A strips into twelve 6 1/2" pieces, sewing one to the top and bottom of each 3-row piece and you have a completed rectangle block that is finished size of 6"x10". Let me know if this doesn't make sense. I sew in vertical rows as I like to stagger the blocks so there are no seams to match!

Great job. What size do you make them? I was wondering because I would like to make some for Euless, TX.

Susan

Very nice!! You did good. I'm sure the "seniors" will love them!

Nice! Thanks for posting the instructions. I'm going to have to do this with the gazillion of fat quarters I've collected.

Nicely done! They will surely be a welcome gift.

Really nice quilts.

This is so generous of you. All the quilts are very lovely and all look so comfy.

What a wonderful thing you are doing. Very pretty quilts.

Amazing what colors do to a pattern,I like these, good job for a good cause.

Very nice and wonderful of you to make them for the seniors in need !

very nice, they will be really appreciated.

Thank you for posting how you make them. I make charity quilts and will give it a try. They are very pretty. I am sure they will be greatly appreciated.

What a great and generous thing to do. They are fantastic, and I really love the darker quilts for the men. Having spent 5 months in rehab 2 years ago, I can attest that when you are sitting in a wheelchair, a nice lap quilt comes in handy.

Very nice!

i made them approx 42"x 50". About crib size. If they are tru sit-down lap quilts they shouldn't be much longer as they don't want them dragging on the ground and getting tangled up in wheels and others feet.

Thanks for sharing the instructions. I know what I will be doing with some scraps this weekend. Nice quilts.

Great looking quilts! They will be well appreciated!

Very nice and I know they will be appreciated.

Great looking quilts!