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07-03-2011, 03:36 AM

#41

sueisallaboutquilts

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I love this idea!! You are so sweet to think of it and let us know so we can do it too :)
Don't you just love Edith Bunker? That's one of my all-time very favorite shows :) I bet I've seen each episode a million times and always love it!

07-03-2011, 04:03 AM

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chatonne40

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That's a great idea!! I'm in also

07-03-2011, 04:05 AM

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Bliss

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The pattern looks easy and I'm already humming with ideas.
Some plaid man shirts and flower sheets should piece nicely.
With a little flannel backing.
Gatta go

07-03-2011, 04:13 AM

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19angel52

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..what a lovely idea! Yes - I can do that!!!!

07-03-2011, 04:15 AM

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Scakes

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Great idea. I have a friend that works in a nursing home. I'll ask her about a recipient. :thumbup:

07-03-2011, 04:38 AM

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vickig626

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that's a great idea. I'm going to try to do this too. I also ran across a pattern for a quilted shawl (with pockets). Basically, it's just a regular quilt but the size is approx. 30" x 72" then nice-sized pockets are added to each end. I definitely want to make one for myself on these chilly MI winters.

07-03-2011, 04:38 AM

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cinnya

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Our nursinghomes have angeltrees at christmas.my family always gets the last angels of the trees ,those are usually the ones who have no family.

07-03-2011, 04:39 AM

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vickig626

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadiemae

I am hoping to have a couple more for foster kids before Christmas.

Project Linus is a great group to donate to. We work on quilts once a month and it's amazing how many people donate quilts and fabric.

07-03-2011, 04:43 AM

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Tweety2911

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Wonderful idea.

07-03-2011, 04:45 AM

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mar32428

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahrachel

I'm already thinking Christmas and what everyone's faces will look like when they open their gifts. Then for some reason, my mind strayed to those who don't get gifts at Christmas, or don't get to see their families. And it made me sad, all those frowns and sad people on Christmas.

So I decided I was going to make 1 extra quilt and give it to one of the local nursing homes. I was watching All in the Family last night, and I think this is where the idea came from, and Edith was working at the Sunshine Home and the one lady died and was sort of upset that her daughter hadn't come to visit her in a while, and how she was sad.

So I'm going to make 1 extra quilt, even just a lap quilt, and take it to the nursing home and have it all tied up in a nice simple red bow, and ask the front desk to take it to someone who doesn't receive many visitors.

SO my challenge to you is to make one extra quilt, just one, it can be a patchwork or anything you like, and take it to either a nursing home, a homeless shelter and just donate it to the shelter, or the local children's home because I know every year ours goes around and asks for gifts to give the children so that each child can open at least 1 present.

I'll keep you posted on my quilt and you can post yours as well if you want.

We have a group in our ASG guild that meets once a month in a nursing home to sew for them. They mend clothing, make clothing protectors (bibs), "Dresses" to replace hospital gowns and lap quilts and throws. They do the same thing for Christmas.