Help Charity quilts for use with Wheelchairs
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Help Charity quilts for use with Wheelchairs
Our church group of quilters have been requested to make some lap quilt for men that are to be used with a wheelchair. Does anybody have experience with what size to make?? My friend found this post on the internet
"Depends on the size of the wheelchair and the size of the wheelchair user. Both come in all shapes and sizes. The quilts should ideally be appropriate for the individual. 36x48 sounds like a good average" http://www.thequiltshow.com/bb3/view...&t=3836#p48692
I appreciate any help or suggestion you might have. THANKS
"Depends on the size of the wheelchair and the size of the wheelchair user. Both come in all shapes and sizes. The quilts should ideally be appropriate for the individual. 36x48 sounds like a good average" http://www.thequiltshow.com/bb3/view...&t=3836#p48692
I appreciate any help or suggestion you might have. THANKS
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 09-30-2014 at 01:49 PM. Reason: to give credit to the quote and the source
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I made mine 42" x 50-52". They shouldn't be too long as they will drag the ground and get tangled in the wheels. Basically crib size, which make them really easy to make! Good for you, they will be much appreciated!
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Our guild make wheelchair quillows and used this pattern which worked really well and was especially appreciated in our Canadian winters as the fitted bottom kept the user's feet warm. It wouldn't work well for anyone wanting to put their feet down to push their chair along.
www.orgsites.com/ok/kiamichiquiltguild/<wbr>WheelchairQuillow.pdf
Wheelchair Quillow Designed, printed and distributed by the Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild. All proceeds are dedicated to community projects.
www.orgsites.com/ok/kiamichiquiltguild/<wbr>WheelchairQuillow.pdf
Wheelchair Quillow Designed, printed and distributed by the Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild. All proceeds are dedicated to community projects.
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