dialisis quilt
#1
im making this quilt for my uncle who has cancer and is on dialisis. what would you recomend for the batting is wool a good idea or would cotton or poly be better. im going to back it with flannel.
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
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When I went through chemo most of the blankets were too short. (I'm 5'9".) And the blankets were light weight which I appreciated, but I live in Southern California and it doesn't get that cold here. The flannel is really nice, he will really appreciate it.
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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Hi Lindy - pretty quilt - how nice of you to make this.
I recently made a lap (comfort) quilt for a dear friend going thru chemo/radiation trmts. I just backed it w/flannel (no batting), as they usually don't like A LOT of weight on them. She likes the 'softness' of the flannel & says is just right to keep the 'chill' off.
Prayers to your uncle & family.
I recently made a lap (comfort) quilt for a dear friend going thru chemo/radiation trmts. I just backed it w/flannel (no batting), as they usually don't like A LOT of weight on them. She likes the 'softness' of the flannel & says is just right to keep the 'chill' off.
Prayers to your uncle & family.
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Originally Posted by lindy-2
im making this quilt for my uncle who has cancer and is on dialisis. what would you recomend for the batting is wool a good idea or would cotton or poly be better. im going to back it with flannel.
So sweet of you. I hope he get well soon.
#10
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Elmira, NY
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It's a beautiful quilt! And so thoughtful of you to do this for him! I, too, would go with cotton, for washing reasons. I wouldn't think they would want it to be too heavy, either, but the flannel will be comforting.