I have a challenge for you all
07-03-2011, 07:33 AM
#82
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 36
In the 1980s, both my Quilt Guild and my Wearable Arts group made quilts as a Community Service project for two different nursing homes. These are very simple to make since there is no need to match points. I spent nearly one hour trying to locate this pattern and think you will enjoy this one. It is a good size for those in wheelchairs. Sorry I don't have a picture, but I think you will understand the directions.
Quick Brick Quilt
Each quilt will be 5 1/2 bricks wide and 12 rows long, making top 39" wide x 48" long. Additional borders are not required, unless you want to make it wider and longer.
Brick size--7 1/2" x 4 1/2" (cut 60 of these)
Half brick size- 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" ( cut 12 of these)
1. Make 12 rows, alternating ends (if you start with a full brick, end row with a half-brick and vice-versa)
2. Sew rows together, making sure ends alternate.
3. You can make this larger or smaller by adjusting number of bricks, or adding borders.
4. Add backing and batting and finish as desired (can be birthed or bound; if bound, do the quilting first. This quilt could also be tied, instead of quilting.)
Quick Brick Quilt
Each quilt will be 5 1/2 bricks wide and 12 rows long, making top 39" wide x 48" long. Additional borders are not required, unless you want to make it wider and longer.
Brick size--7 1/2" x 4 1/2" (cut 60 of these)
Half brick size- 3 3/4" x 4 1/2" ( cut 12 of these)
1. Make 12 rows, alternating ends (if you start with a full brick, end row with a half-brick and vice-versa)
2. Sew rows together, making sure ends alternate.
3. You can make this larger or smaller by adjusting number of bricks, or adding borders.
4. Add backing and batting and finish as desired (can be birthed or bound; if bound, do the quilting first. This quilt could also be tied, instead of quilting.)
07-03-2011, 07:34 AM
#83
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: greater NorthEast
Posts: 3,004
this is a wonderful idea.
here's a shawl pattern using a jelly roll { from Moda}:
http://www.unitednotions.com/MBS-pure-comfort.pdf
here's a shawl pattern using a jelly roll { from Moda}:
http://www.unitednotions.com/MBS-pure-comfort.pdf
07-03-2011, 07:37 AM
#84
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: D'Iberville,MS
Posts: 243
Originally Posted by molly oldham
It is a lovely idea. In fact I've been thinking of doing the same thing. 2 friends and I visit the local nursing home on Fridays to read to them. I do have a suggestion though and I certainly don't want to sound negative but if you could actually get a name of a person to give the quilt to, you should make a label with their name quilted in it. I've heard from many of our friends that things tend to disappear from the resident"s rooms. Just saying.
I'm in on the shoulder thingie
07-03-2011, 07:42 AM
#85
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Southeast Texas
Posts: 62
Originally Posted by sarahrachel
Originally Posted by mnmgirl
I am new here, but I am game too. I am also making at least two quilts a year to give to hospital patients. I want to give them to kids who are in the hospital alot, and need something to keep them warm. I'm thinking cancer patients. I am planning on going to the hospital to talk to them this week. Good idea, I'm in.
If you have a pattern for the shoulder wraps let us know .
:)
If you have a pattern for the shoulder wraps let us know .
:)
http://www.marcusfabrics.com/makeit/...awl/index.html
07-03-2011, 07:54 AM
#87
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Lansing, MI
Posts: 1,038
Originally Posted by lslaton
I found this website that says shoulder wraps are a yard wide and 6-61/2 feet long here is the link, it article is about half way downhttp://www.squidoo.com/memory-quilt10
07-03-2011, 08:01 AM
#90
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Abbotsford, BC CANADA
Posts: 106
Thanks for the great idea! My dad was in hospice, and a number of the people there (including him) found that they felt chilled a lot. I'm going to make some shoulder shawls to take there. Thanks again for the idea.
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