I have decided to donate my quilts to the nursing home where DH is staying. I plan on making lap quilts but I'm stuck in a rut.
How do I know what size to make? Just guess? Make one and use DH as my model as to the size I need for the quilt? And how much batting do I need to use? Some of the residents are cold ALL the time/ some are HOT all the time. What type of batting do I use? help |
Hi Stephanie & welcome from southeast PA! I'm sure the nursing home will appreciate any size. Just make sure quilt is completely washable.
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i would ask someone here who is in a wheel chair as to the size..it would be nice to cover up while sitting. i have also heard that cutting off the bottom corners, or rounding them out, would help to keep them for getting caught in the wheels.
but i am sure someone here knows first hand.. what a wonderful thing to do! this info was found at : http://bcquilter.wordpress.com/quilt...n-quilt-sizes/ WHEELCHAIR LAP QUILT 36″ x 36″ to 38″ x 47″ or (91cm x 91cm to 97cm x 119cm ) adding ties is sometimes a good idea, so they dont slip off. LAP between 52″ 68″ or 132cm x 173cm wide and the length can be from about 52″ 78″ or 132cm x 198cm. Although a lap quilt can be any size. A quilt that a child will want to bring along could be as small as 36″x36″ or 91cm x 91cm. A lap quilt that is 42″x 60″ 107cm x 152cm is great for cuddling up on the couch with. |
Originally Posted by CruisingStef
I have decided to donate my quilts to the nursing home where DH is staying. I plan on making lap quilts but I'm stuck in a rut.
How do I know what size to make? Just guess? Make one and use DH as my model as to the size I need for the quilt? And how much batting do I need to use? Some of the residents are cold ALL the time/ some are HOT all the time. What type of batting do I use? help I like to use warm and natural. It's 100% cotton. Because it's cotton it breathes and is warm. It also is soft enough that when quilted it wraps very nicely. It's not stiff! Sometimes older ones don't like heavy things. I found fleece to be warm and light and you wouldn't have to use batting. It's snuggly warm too! Thank you for thinking of those in the home. |
Hello and welcome from Ontario.
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It is so sweet of you to think of others needing a loving quilt. Alot of love goes into a quilt and maybe someone will feel your love through one of the quilts you made. Your a very sweet person :)
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Hello from sunny SW Florida!!!
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I make charity lap robes all the time. I have two finished sizes that seem to work fine so far, 30" x 36" and 36" x 42". These don't get caught in the wheels and seem to cover them just right. I use whatever batting I have on hand, some don't have batting if I use flannel for a backing. Thank you for doing this charity work that the residents will appreciate. From one quilter living in Lakeland to another!!!
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What a great project. I am sure the residents will love them!
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Hello Stephanie and welcome from northern Californiia! I am so happy to get the information about making lap quilts etc. for nursing homes as that is what I plan to do.
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