Tied lap quilts for VA Hospital done
10-13-2011, 03:06 AM
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A month or two ago, I posted a question about tying a quilt. Here are pictures of the lap quilts I made for the local VA. It started out as one quilt when I took a class to make a scrappy quilt. Then I changed to making 3 lap size. I had a lot of fun with this. Used the scraps from the initial center pieces to make the binding for one - is that a scrappy scrapppy binding? Also the backing for one was not quite wide enough, so I added a strip on each side from the scrappy binding to make it fit. All are a little different, one FMQ, one stright lines and one tied. I got lots of practice trying different things. Hope the pics show up ok.
Back of two of them
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This is the one I tied, Ties on back, but can't find that pic
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The one on the left has the scrappy scrappy binding
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10-13-2011, 03:47 AM
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Scrappy bindings are fun. These quilts are wonderful. I know someone who met a Viet Nam vet in a wheelchair who still treasures the quilt he received. We just don't know what these quilts mean to those who receive them.
10-13-2011, 06:36 AM
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Hi - I'm curious about how the VA will use your quilts. Would you mind sharing?
I know someone who just started working at the VA in the infusion center and I assume that they use blankets or the like to keep the patients comfortable during the procedure.
I was thinking that they might appreciate some quilts to use for this purpose but wonder if 1) they would be welcomed or 2) would create a sanitary or infections situation if they are used among patients. Some of her patients are undergong chemo and have seriously comprised immune systems.
Thanks.
I know someone who just started working at the VA in the infusion center and I assume that they use blankets or the like to keep the patients comfortable during the procedure.
I was thinking that they might appreciate some quilts to use for this purpose but wonder if 1) they would be welcomed or 2) would create a sanitary or infections situation if they are used among patients. Some of her patients are undergong chemo and have seriously comprised immune systems.
Thanks.
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