gifts for nursing home residents
09-17-2010, 10:06 PM
#21
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I searched and found this cool free pattern for a guy with a tie
http://www.outonthetownbibs.com/Free...b-Pattern.html
also other free patterns there with photos,
http://www.outonthetownbibs.com/Free...b-Pattern.html
also other free patterns there with photos,
Originally Posted by SewinSue
This will take some sewing ability but oh so cute! My Dad had Parkinson so that last Christmas he was alive I made some 'shirt savers' (AKA adult bibs). One was white and put a 'button down' collar and "dress tie" on it. This was his favorite and he called it his "Sunday go to church bib". One I used an old sweatshirt and cut off the back. The front I machine embroidered a Kansas State PowerCat for the university my daugter (& other grandkids of his) graduated from. Another I went to the local thrift shop and found an old pair of striped overalls and made the front look like a plaid shirt under a pair of striped overalls. They were all very cute and he loved them. It took away the stigma that he needed to wear a bib at meals. For women one could make them to look like a frilly blouse, etc. FUN! Sue
09-17-2010, 10:33 PM
#23
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What about covers for the individual packages of tissue women carry in their purses? Not all NH residents are bed bound...
http://www.sewthankful.com/media/Tra...sueHolder1.pdf
Or tote bags that have been decorated with a quilt block over the "store" logo to take to the grocery store. Imagine how confusing it gets on "store day" when all the bags are lined up in the back of the van, all looking the same.
http://www.sewthankful.com/media/Tra...sueHolder1.pdf
Or tote bags that have been decorated with a quilt block over the "store" logo to take to the grocery store. Imagine how confusing it gets on "store day" when all the bags are lined up in the back of the van, all looking the same.
09-17-2010, 10:38 PM
#24
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fabric wallets or coin purses with zippers.
cushions for the wheelchair (they are very uncomfortable) fleece is good, sports themes for the guys? fishing? etc.
embroidered caps (if you have the ability)
decoupage a tray with flowers for the women for their bedside tray.
small grapevine wreaths for the doors/thinking Dollar Tree here/with silk flowers appropriate for the season
cushions for the wheelchair (they are very uncomfortable) fleece is good, sports themes for the guys? fishing? etc.
embroidered caps (if you have the ability)
decoupage a tray with flowers for the women for their bedside tray.
small grapevine wreaths for the doors/thinking Dollar Tree here/with silk flowers appropriate for the season
09-18-2010, 06:46 AM
#26
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You could make the no sew lap blankets My DSIL make them for all the kids in the family and they loves them she cut along the sides and tied them No worry about raffling as fleece doesn't raffle. Lot of sales on fleece right now and it wouldn't have to be very big for a lap blanket.
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