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    Old 09-01-2012, 04:59 PM
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    My MIL is in a wheel chair and she was a sewer. Her lap quilts (yes -- more than one since they do walk inspite of having her name embroidered in large letters) measure 36-w x 28 (she dictated the size by holding her hands where she wanted it) - with very rounded corners on the bottom (I also angled in the bottom about 1" on either side. I do a lightweight fleece, double thickness, no batting -- 1/2" seam envelop finish. She is in California.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 05:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by GagaSmith
    I make shawls for people in nursing homes using two layers of flannel, no batting. I also put pockets in them because older people often have cold hands.
    What size do you make the shawls?
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    I appreciate all of the info you have provided and look forward to any other input you may have.
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    Old 09-01-2012, 05:45 PM
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    My mom was given a prayer shall at the hospital when she passed it was crochet but about 30x40. But then that was after the fact
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    flannel for the backing will not slip of laps+shoulders
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    Old 09-02-2012, 04:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by jemma
    flannel for the backing will not slip of laps+shoulders
    Very good point!
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