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    Old 11-10-2012, 08:25 AM
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    Here are the measurement Center panel 41" x 20 1/2" Strips around panel, side is 3 1/2" top and bottom around panel is 5 1/2" then around that would be 6" = 40 x 62 to make the size you want just add more strips.

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    Old 11-10-2012, 10:41 AM
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    I have a strippieced snowball in all reds/whites with black/white borders, batting and backing to send to you. Sorry I can't quilt it for you but my apparatus is malfunctioning big-time. Send me your snail addy in a private email and I will get this off to you doublequick! BertieD
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    Old 11-10-2012, 11:24 AM
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    such wonderful giving quilters out there. Thanks ladies for all you do to help others (me including with my dolls for sick kids) Because of you children got dolls that otherwise would not have.) 123 so far.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 11:29 AM
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    I would love to help but 2 weeks is just not anything i can do. I am so sorry. I hope maybe some other people have tops ready to go. I definitely think you will need more time.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 11:52 AM
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    Originally Posted by eyes
    If a new Christmas 2013 project could be planned with details in full after the new year I think many of us would be able to make quilt blocks and send them in, maybe by June, without any pressure giving you plenty of time to finish the quilts for the service people. '.
    Yes, yes!!!!! That would be fantastic! I'd love to help out..esp. if I could send a quilt to a place in Germany to an APO and they could mail it for free. I wonder if the American Embassy would do that. Does anyone know?

    I think it is a great idea and I understand about the color thing. That is the reason I started wanting to give the Polish ladies quilts--I felt like everyone needs something pretty in their homes!
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    Old 11-10-2012, 02:06 PM
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    I've been thinking about this thread since I first read it. Why would anyone make a blanket 65" long for an adult male? I'm 5'4" and it would be too short for me. I want a bit under my feet and enough to pull up around my shoulders.

    Who comes up with these measurements"? Even 6' would be short for most men.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 03:24 PM
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    I read this with tears running down my face. You ladies (men) on this board are the best. Unfortunately I can't helpnthis time, but will be more than willing in the future to help. God bless you all.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 04:45 PM
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    Originally Posted by GrannieAnnie
    I've been thinking about this thread since I first read it. Why would anyone make a blanket 65" long for an adult male? I'm 5'4" and it would be too short for me. I want a bit under my feet and enough to pull up around my shoulders.

    Who comes up with these measurements"? Even 6' would be short for most men.

    For many of us, 45 x 65 is a lap size or crib size quilt.

    For what I call couch quilts - some people in my household tend to fall asleep on the couch - I like at least 65 x 85 - actually 70 x 90 works out quite well. I'm short - 5'3" - and I like to be covered from end to end - and when it's chilly, I even like to have it almost all the way over my head.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 04:53 PM
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    Sounds like you have this covered. I just finished up 19 baby Christmas quilts that I started 3 weeks ago. Fortunately I had a couple friends help me get the bindings on this weekend. I am washing them to turn in Tuesday morning. I probably could have help you out.
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    Old 11-10-2012, 06:24 PM
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    God love her, her heart was/is in the right place. And bless you and all your helpers in your quest.
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