Questions about wheelchair quilts

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01-27-2013, 05:43 AM

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patchsamkim

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Location: Fox Valley Wisconsin

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I like the foot pocket idea! Would have to be for patients that no longer walk. I made a quilt for my dad for his wheelchair...it was about 42x50.

01-27-2013, 06:35 AM

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Maggiem

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Thank you, thank you, everyone! I am overcome that so many people here have good ideas to help me, and like the idea. I am pretty much of a "lone quilter" here where I live, and so your help is priceless.

I love the idea of a foot-pocket and once more, would love ideas or plans as to how to make the most useful one.

Thank you once more!

01-28-2013, 03:50 AM

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Sandygirl

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: Midwest

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Originally Posted by Plumtree

I say this as a person who has never made one but I would want mine a little longer so that I could cover my toes. My feet are always cold and a quilt that only comes down to my ankles while sitting wouldn't get used very much. I want enough to tuck my toes under. Some people only have socks on when sitting in wheel chairs and I always think their toes must be chilly. I would say it would be more of a rectangle than square and I think flannel would be perfect--again I am always on cold side so I think everyone is cold :-)

Can't wait to see your projects

Tammy

I think the nursing home wants them this size. 36. X. 36.
Keeps the quilts from getting caught in wheelchair wheels. Better verify with the facility.

Sandy