Lap quilts for elderly

Keep nursing home residents warm with a handmade lap quilt.

I designed the “Lap quilt with Pockets “in 2006 for Mum. She asked me to make her a quilt with pockets. I have sewn the pockets into the seams to give them more stability, and to make them look interfused into the design.I have used all cotton fabrics, a Warm and Natural batting with a flannel

Another holiday gift for someone who loves red. I cut 10 x 5 rectangles from various red fabrics, created blocks using two different red panels, and then did a fence row-esque pattern, alternating vertical and horizontal placement. Simple straightline quilting and used strips of reds for my binding. Used a bedsheet for the backing in a nice grey.

In addition to the organizations provided, you can always research where to donate quilts locally. Depending on your area, you may be able to donate quilts to senior centers, homeless shelters, churches, animal shelters, and hospitals! So get quilting and start spreading the love.

Learn how to make a wheelchair quilt with this free tutorial and pattern from Hearts Creations. It is not difficult to make and would be the perfect gift for a loved one. I wish I had s…

Everyone once thought that quilting projects do not need specific sizes. Oh, that is so wrong. In this post, you will learn about lap quilt sizes and a tutorial on how to make one for your next quilting craft.

I"ve had several email me wanting the easy brick quilt pattern. It is super easy. I was inspired by some quilts I saw on Pinterest and made up

Every day is a good day to sew a perfect throw quilt! These quilts range in size from approximately 40" x 60" all the way to 60" x 80".

my mom had a saying that went "that's six and one half dozen of the other." it took me a few years to figure out that what she was say...

Sensory Blanket (Fidget/Busy Blanket) for Alzheimer's/Dementia Patient Care. Quilted from fabric and adorned with items I found around the house

Lap Quilt With Pockets To Hug Your Quilt Lap Quilt with pockets are so handy, and especially keeping hands warm. It feels so snug being able to ‘hug’ a quilt. The pocket is also conveni…

Lap quilts are petite versions of traditional quilts. A lap quilt should be large enough to comfortably cover an adult in a seated position. Quilters make lap quilts in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they can be customized to suit different purposes.

One of my favorite quilts to make is a lap quilt. Perfect for chilly nights in front of the TV, they are a quick and easy project. Especially for beginner quilters. But, how big should

This pretty lap quilt has birds and butterfly's on it, and is made from all cotton materials, with a Warm and White batting and a flannel backing for extra warmth.The lap quilt has been machine pieced, and machine quilted, with a variety of free motion quilting designs.The colours are blue, brown,

This will be my first time ever making a fidget blanket- I was so happy to have the opportunity today to gift my Oma a fidget blanket. I lo...

Busy Hands Quilts quilt patterns for modern and traditional quilters in all sizes, precuts, fat quarters FQs, layer cakes, jelly rolls, & charm packs.

Quilting for Beginners - This is by far the easiest quilt you will ever make When you're making your very first quilt it can be a little overwhelming. Those quilt blocks can look quite complicated and knowing which tools are needed can be kind of confusing. Plus, the fancy free motion stitching on the top of the quilt, requires quite a bit of practice to get the hang of. And finally, there’s the binding...now that can be quite tricky when you are just starting out. But what if there was a…

This is a guide about making fleece lap blankets. Making a fleece blanket will help keep you or a loved one warm and makes a great gift.