FInished Quilt for Dad

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12-20-2010, 03:34 PM

cat-on-a-mac

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My father is wheel-chair bound in a nursing home up in Ohio (I'm in NC). His passion was fishing when he was younger and abler. So, I made this quilt for him for Christmas. It's flannel front and back, so he can throw it over his legs to keep warm while he watches his movies (LOVES movies!).

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Detail of quilting on border

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Back

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12-20-2010, 03:35 PM

BizzieLizzie

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Love your quilt! Beautiful!

12-20-2010, 03:37 PM

CoriAmD

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If you haven't sent it to him yet, might I suggest you sew his name on the quilt somewhere. I have heard things have a way of "growing legs and walking off" at some nursing homes.
Beautiful quilt!

12-20-2010, 03:37 PM

annyroony2

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Great quilt! I'm sure your dad will love it.

12-20-2010, 03:37 PM

lisalovesquilting

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Your dad will love it. Very nice quilting.

12-20-2010, 03:39 PM

bjnicholson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CoriAmD

If you haven't sent it to him yet, might I suggest you sew his name on the quilt somewhere. I have heard things have a way of "growing legs and walking off" at some nursing homes.
Beautiful quilt!

And how! I've had some real experiences with that problem.

12-20-2010, 03:39 PM

Susy

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That is a great quilt and your quilting just suits it so well!, he is going to love it, I bet!

12-20-2010, 03:39 PM

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Your quilt is really fun, and I'm sure your DD will enjoy snuggling in it.

12-20-2010, 03:43 PM

cat-on-a-mac

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CoriAmD

If you haven't sent it to him yet, might I suggest you sew his name on the quilt somewhere. I have heard things have a way of "growing legs and walking off" at some nursing homes.
Beautiful quilt!

I did put a nice label on the back. It doesn't have his name in it, but it does have my "fully-qualified" name, including maiden name to match his. I thought I had a picture of the label, but I guess I didn't take one (it's already been sent off to him.)

But, he's been in this place for 3 or 4 years now, and my mom was there also before she passed last May, and we don't think there has ever been any theft. (Knock on wood!)