Any one add a "foot pocket" to the back of a lap quilt?

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05-26-2011, 01:10 PM

#11

ontheriver

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Never heard of it, but I think this is the best idea I've heard in awhile. I am making myself a quilt, finally, and I going to try this. My feet are always cold.

05-26-2011, 01:45 PM

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TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by thepolyparrot

It's a great idea.

I made a bunch of "Snuggies" - you know those fleece blankets with sleeves? But, I sewed the lower edges together for about a foot at the bottom and across the hems horizontally, so the snuggie actually makes a "bag.

Everyone likes them better with the automatic "tuck in" for the feet. :)

That's a great idea!

05-26-2011, 02:51 PM

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Jan in VA

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Haven't before.
Am now!!

Thanks,
Jan in VA

05-26-2011, 03:01 PM

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babyboomerquilter

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Fantastic idea! Putting it on my TO DO list.

05-26-2011, 03:40 PM

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immemother

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsk

OK so I guess you were NOT part of the "quillows" rage back in the 1980's??? This was a quilt that folded up into its own little pocket to become a pillow on the couch when not in use & the "pocket " was used to put your feet in to keep them warm! pm me & I might be able to send specific directions....just not right this minute, I'm at work!

I still have my quillow, it must be over 20 years old! And i still use it.

:D

05-26-2011, 05:05 PM

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sewmuchmore

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I made a few to give out at our craft shop for church last fall .

05-26-2011, 05:49 PM

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patchsamkim

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Made a quillow for my son many years ago...he always has his feet in the pocket...he had me make one for his girlfriend last year for Christmas...she loves hers too and also uses the pocket as a foot warmer.

05-26-2011, 06:22 PM

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BeckyL

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I'll bet I try this one. I may even have to modify some existing lap quilts.

05-27-2011, 06:31 AM

#19

greencat

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I added a 21" pocket to my flannel quillow - plenty of room to move my feet around and even cross at my ankles.

05-27-2011, 06:43 AM

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Doreen

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I have made them for friends and one for my husband. It is made out of soft fannel and the pocket for his feet is a little bit bigger for comfort. When he's under it, he can fall asleep in a minute! He calls it " my blanket" I just did a blanket stitch around it and machine stitched the foot pocket.