Chemo quilt size?
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Chemo quilt size?
Three members of my church have been diagnosed with cancer this past week and will be undergoing chemo. I head up a prayer quilt group. What is the best size for chemo quilts? I figure maybe narrow but long?
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Check with the facilities first ... they may have "rules" that should be considered.
Yes, you are giving this to your friends, but considerations need to be made to the staff at the facilities, as it does impact their working day.
40x50 or 60 is generally a good sizing.
Another suggestion ... it would be good to make a carrying bag to go with the quilts, to make it easier for your friends to take them with them. Add in some zippered pockets for take alongs. Zippers will make it easier so that no one has to watch for things that may fall out ...... or the need to retrieve them!
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This is timely information as we just discovered today that my DSIL has cancer and will begin chemo treatments immediately. I'm in the process of pulling together fabric tonight to make a chemo quilt. I never realized the facilities would have 'rules' that might limit the size of a personal quilt. I guess I better check with them in the morning before I start cutting. I agree a carrying bag would be a good idea too.
Prayers to all who are fighting this fight <3
Christine
Prayers to all who are fighting this fight <3
Christine
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Agree!!
Check with the facilities first ... they may have "rules" that should be considered.
Yes, you are giving this to your friends, but considerations need to be made to the staff at the facilities, as it does impact their working day.
40x50 or 60 is generally a good sizing.
Another suggestion ... it would be good to make a carrying bag to go with the quilts, to make it easier for your friends to take them with them. Add in some zippered pockets for take alongs. Zippers will make it easier so that no one has to watch for things that may fall out ...... or the need to retrieve them!
Check with the facilities first ... they may have "rules" that should be considered.
Yes, you are giving this to your friends, but considerations need to be made to the staff at the facilities, as it does impact their working day.
40x50 or 60 is generally a good sizing.
Another suggestion ... it would be good to make a carrying bag to go with the quilts, to make it easier for your friends to take them with them. Add in some zippered pockets for take alongs. Zippers will make it easier so that no one has to watch for things that may fall out ...... or the need to retrieve them!
She appreciates them all.
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I don't think any facility has a limit on a personal quilt. I do know how cold you are when receiving chemotherapy and a quilt would certainly help and you are wrapped in love too. You just need something wide enough to cover you and long enough to go at least to ankles. My humble opinion.
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FYI - just spoke to the director of volunteer services at the infusion center who said they will take donations whatever you wish to make.. In their case, they see hundreds daily so there's plenty of need/demand and it's in Pennsylvania so it's burrrrrrrrr cold in the winter.
She did say they prefer a range of quilt sizes - as small as one to cover an adult from waist-to-ankle (i.e. just lap) to a longer length that would cover neck-to-ankle. She said the patients also enjoy small pillows, chemo caps, shawls, anything that provides warmth and cover. Sewn, crocheted, knitted - all are welcome. Now I'm on a quest to research chemo cap sewing patterns.
I plan to accommodate my DSIL and then keep making more to donate
She did say they prefer a range of quilt sizes - as small as one to cover an adult from waist-to-ankle (i.e. just lap) to a longer length that would cover neck-to-ankle. She said the patients also enjoy small pillows, chemo caps, shawls, anything that provides warmth and cover. Sewn, crocheted, knitted - all are welcome. Now I'm on a quest to research chemo cap sewing patterns.
I plan to accommodate my DSIL and then keep making more to donate
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Sometimes for the manageability of their staff to work with ... too big and awkward that it can get in the way. Or that it may be problems with the equipment, beds, chairs etc.
For the donor quilts ... if they are being kept at a facility and maintained/laundered by them, there often are requirements regarding the types of fabric/batting, and again sizing.
Great that you have now checked for the specific location yours will be used, and now know pretty much anything will be greatly received. Though it is still important to keep in mind that other places, same locale or far away, there may be different requirements, yes rules!
Enjoy making yours, for your DSIL and best wishes to her.
#9
A year ago today I started chemo. A group of friends made me a quilt to use. How wonderful that quilt was to keep me warm as each infusion time was at least 3 hours long. It also warmed the cockles of my heart to know that people cared enough to do this for me.
I can't imagine that any center would have restrictions about what size of a personal quilt or blanket someone could bring in. Comfort is the name of the game and not size restrictions. One that would cover shoulders to toes is good and since mine was wider I just used it doubled over. The infusion chairs are generally recliner type chairs and you don't want to get things caught in the gears etc. when reclining the chair or getting up to move around.
The idea of a bag is excellent. I had a bag that I took where my quilt, a beverage, book and some other goodies fit.
For those of you who are planning on making these quilts remember that a gift such as this not only warms the body but the soul as well. Both are important when it comes to chemo.
I can't imagine that any center would have restrictions about what size of a personal quilt or blanket someone could bring in. Comfort is the name of the game and not size restrictions. One that would cover shoulders to toes is good and since mine was wider I just used it doubled over. The infusion chairs are generally recliner type chairs and you don't want to get things caught in the gears etc. when reclining the chair or getting up to move around.
The idea of a bag is excellent. I had a bag that I took where my quilt, a beverage, book and some other goodies fit.
For those of you who are planning on making these quilts remember that a gift such as this not only warms the body but the soul as well. Both are important when it comes to chemo.
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As an alternative to an "extra" with the bag, consider putting ties on the quilt in such a way that the quilt can be rolled and the tie pulled around either by conventional tying, with a velcro strip, or an elastic loop. Isn't this a way that some sleeping bags are contained? I have done this when traveling and want a small cover-up. It tucks into the overhead nicely when not in use or can become a pillow.
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