 One of the things that From The Heart asks for is wheelchair blankets. The optimal size is 27" x 36" and that makes them really convenient to make in either crochet or quilting. IO made these 3 tops over a year ago and just got around to quilting them this weekend. Yesterday I got the binding done while the workers were banging on the outside of the house. I think I might wash them before donating them so that they will be even softer and more drapey.  The backing is a black-on-white fabric that I overdyed years ago. I even had enough to use for binding. For 2 of the quilts I used the back side of the fabric for the binding. I think these will appeal to some gentlemen and they probably don't have as many manly things donated.
I don't know what I'm going to do today but it might be time to start something new.
4 Comments
2/26/2025 03:33:27 pm
I wondered what size they like for wheelchair quilts. That would be a fun size to make to try out patterns. They better give the men first choice on those because the ladies would like them too. More people have blue as a favorite color than any other it seems.
Gene Black
2/27/2025 07:04:27 am
I love the fabric that you used as backing/binding (overdyed) I noticed it in the first photo. I should take some of the black/white stripe (I have yards of it) and overdye some of it. I do love a striped binding fabric.
Mary Anne R
2/28/2025 11:35:06 am
So pretty (although you're right - they do look a little more manly). Nice donations once again! Leave a Reply. |
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