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    Old 09-15-2012, 06:59 AM
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    These are great for keeping you nice and cozy. My sister made me one and I in turn made a few as gifts for my friends who like me are on the cold side in the winter. They are comfortable and not bulky, look for fleece on sale or use coupons at Joanns and they are super simple & quick to make.
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    Old 09-15-2012, 07:02 AM
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    Another item that helps keep shoulders warm is the shawl that has pockets on the ends. I don't remember the pattern right now. It is a long rectangle with turned up ends to make the pockets. There is also one that can be knitted or crocheted.

    Mother had several triangular and half circle knitted and crocheted shawls we took to church to keep the air conditioner's cold off our necks during service. They were shorter, more like capelets that came across our backs close to our shoulder blades, then closed in the front. ( My girls would always tease about looking like "old" ladies. But were warm and cozy- kept them from wiggling so much. )
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    Old 09-15-2012, 07:56 AM
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    Your simple request has snowballed! Think of all the nh residents that will have a new quilt this Christmas because of your thread topic!
    I must tell you that years ago DH's great aunt was gifted a small lap quilt. DH's parents acquired it when she passed and they used it as a shoulder or lap quilt at the home. When FIL went to nursing home it went with him. Now that he has passed, the quilt (now well worn) is at our house and my GC ask for "Gpa John's blankie" at nap time. Who would've thought the donation of a quilt over 30 years ago would have this kind of journey?
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    Old 09-15-2012, 08:09 AM
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    I would love to help. My mother had Alzhiemer's and was in the nursing home for 3 years. You wouldn't believe the condition some of those folks are in. There are many who have no family and have been forgotten by friends. They have nothing and are so glad for anything. I say let's go for it and when Linda gets enough, we can branch out to other areas!
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    Old 09-15-2012, 08:11 AM
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    I use basic 4-patch & alternate with sq same size. You can make these with theme, 2 colors, or just every patch different or themed fabric scraps. Make sure to use nonslippery material on back. some poly blends for example ok on front. Can be tied or quilted. Have made lots of them. Even from jeans & put flannel on back no batting. make sure everything is washed & can stand HOT water. & don't forget to make guy themes. Depened on fabric I use 4'-6" for 4-patch blocke. I try to fit size to 44" backing or width of fabric. which is wide enough, especiallly if they are wheel chair bound. Have fun!!
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    Old 09-15-2012, 09:14 AM
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    I worked in a nursing home for three years as an Acitivity Assistant and I loved it. Just be warned...many items that belong to the residents end up "missing". It means the quilt you make may find its way out of the building in to someone else's posession.
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    Old 09-15-2012, 09:34 AM
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    Use washed fabrics for these - they will probably be washed often - and if they shrink 'funny' - they don't feel good and are harder to fold nicely.
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    Old 09-15-2012, 09:41 AM
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    Originally Posted by Linda Renfro
    If people would help out that would be awesome!!! I know it's a lot to ask of people because we are all busy with our own lives, but when my niece told me she had to go take clothes from other residents to clothe some of the people that didn't have anything to keep them warm my heart just broke. I thought it's the least I can do to help keep someone warm and comfortable...we never know when it could be us or someone we care about.
    I have several bolts of flannel I bought last year from JoAnn's when they had their sale so I probably have enough for several dozen backings. Any help would be greatly appreciated and if any of you would like the name of the nursing home for their own reference I will certainly provide it to show it's a legit cause. It's just something I thought of doing on my own to help make the life a little better for some people that can't help themselves.
    I would like to make a few squares. How big should they be? Does it matter what the pattern is?
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    Old 09-15-2012, 10:19 AM
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    Also, please give this some thought. Every Christmas most clubs and organizations collect tons of toys for kids. I want to suggest that this year you request items for nursing homes instead. Being a nurse, I have always been aware of this extreme need. Surprisingly, I usually met with resistance because it is usually easier to go out and grab a toy than to give some thought to what a nursing home resident might need. Also, please leave some place where the name of the resident can be put...... these things sometimes acquire legs.
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    Old 09-15-2012, 12:33 PM
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    For the shawls or lap quilts if you don't have the time to quilt them you can get some beautiful fleece at Joann's and it is almost always on sale. They have regular fleece and polar fleece and it is wide so you don't need a large amount for each one.
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