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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:25 PM
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    a little over 2 years ago I was healthy and active. Now I use a wheelchair around the house and a walker when I go out, needless to say I hate them both.
    I was not having much luck tying my Patriots quilt in my lap, moving around and having a hard time trying to get the heavy needle through. I can't afford a frame right now
    I don't know what made me do it but I rolled it up to the row I was tying, put it over the walker handles. I can roll my wheelchair so my legs are between the walker legs I put my arms on the quilt over the handles and with my duct taped fingers pop the needle and yarn right through!
    Old dogs CAN learn!
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:27 PM
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    Very creative!
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:29 PM
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    wow! Clever and Inventive!
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:31 PM
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    That is awesome! What a great idea. Way to make it work for you! :)
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:31 PM
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    wonder how many people you will inspire with your 'invention' - thanks for sharing.
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by sewTinker
    wow! Clever and Inventive!
    I agree. Good for you David! Be sure to post a picture of the quilt you're tying, OK?
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:33 PM
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    Where there's a will, there's a way! Way to go, David :thumbup:
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:35 PM
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    Good for you. Keep up the good work.
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:35 PM
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    that's great...keep on...
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    Old 01-17-2011, 02:50 PM
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    Way to go, :P you may have been given lemons but you made lemonade out of it. There is hope for the rest of us. :thumbup: :XD:
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