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12-22-2010, 03:42 PM

blzzrdqueen

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After the holidays I plan on making a lap size quilt for an aunt who is in a wheelchair. Right now I have a brain freeze and can't think of a design or pattern I'd like to do for her, so I ask you, my fellow quilters for inspiration...

12-22-2010, 03:44 PM

crt

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How about Yellow Brick Road? I think that's a really nice pattern, and it's fun to make.

12-22-2010, 03:46 PM

cherylynne

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I do a small quilt called Crazy Eights.

12-22-2010, 03:48 PM

blzzrdqueen

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Originally Posted by crt

How about Yellow Brick Road? I think that's a really nice pattern, and it's fun to make.

That's so funny, I just looked that pattern up, and the designer has my maiden name :)

12-22-2010, 03:49 PM

blzzrdqueen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cherylynne

I do a small quilt called Crazy Eights.

I have that pattern and have considered it...maybe it will strike me when it comes time to start...

12-22-2010, 03:53 PM

crt

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Quote:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by crt

How about Yellow Brick Road? I think that's a really nice pattern, and it's fun to make.

That's so funny, I just looked that pattern up, and the designer has my maiden name :)

There ya go! I think it's a sign! :D

12-22-2010, 03:59 PM

maryb119

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Yellow Brick Road in flannel is nice.

12-22-2010, 03:59 PM

carolaug

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How about using fabric designs - all kinds of stuff...in her favorite year - you can do all kinds of cool things...like TV shows or movies...I love lucy, appliances, cars of her teens, dresses she wore as a teen. furniture of her era. what was her favorite hobby?

12-22-2010, 04:02 PM

carolaug

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http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/07/...le-topper.html
here is how to do the crazy eight....really cool

12-22-2010, 04:05 PM

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scowlkat

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Don't know what your aunt's mental state is but for my mother-in-law when she was in the nursing home and had dementia including a few pictures of the family (her childhood) on her quilt seemed to please her.