Placemats for a Lap Robe

By

melody_yesterday

I am going through some of my old posts.Your old posts can be found by clicking on the <b> "Bookmarks" </b> button at the top.
They are in alphabetical order.

I find really nice placemats at dollar trees for $1. I'm not sure right now how many would be needed to make the right size for a wheelchair person. It seems to me that maybe 6 would be a nice size but I really do not know!
If someone has that figured out could you please & especially a pic if you can!

It's the season now to be getting these lap robes out for use again here & I don't think that $6 is a bad price to make these - but end of season sales or clearance sales would cut the cost too!

If you could also get matching potholders a glasses case could be made to match by stitching the potholder closed, folded in 1/2. This is also a scissors holder Stitched closed diagonally!
With another 2 place mats (or 1 & coordinating fabric) to match & sewing machine - sew in divider pockets to make a wheelchair caddy with bias tape or ribbons (or other) in the top corners to hang it on the chair!

Roll a place mat either direction to form a tube & stich closed with a bottom & attach fasteners & a strap! voila! Quick easy tote! Or 2 to make a book bag! A lot more accessories could be made with quilted or other place mats fairly inexpensively ! Especially if you watch the sales or end of season closeouts!

There was another post I read (forgot where) that mentioned using the place mats to make a nice little rug to match your decor! I thought that was a really cool idea !

Place mats & potholders are more useful than just for use on the dining table! They are a wonderful addition to the craft supply stash! I would love to see more posts using those 2 items!

By

melody_yesterday

GirlNumber5
My post is in review - I got so excited that I forgot to log in ! It will be up soon

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GirlNumber5
Sorry it took me so long to reply I just now saw your post! A lap robe is a small coverlet that people in wheelchairs sometimes use. I really didn't mean to leave you dangling.

By Lynda (Guest Post)

Just now reading this email. Your idea is sweet. They are prequilted, lightweight, warm, all-season, colorful, and easy to connect. I hope my mother will not have to use a wheelchair, but I'll keep this in mind should she need one. Or, if I find a lot of the cotton/poly mats on a drastic sale when I have a few extra dollars, I will consider this for a nice gift. I'll also consider cutting them into "quilt squares/shapes" and connecting with ribbon I already have, sewing with a fancy stitch. Good idea!

God bless you. : )

By

GirlNumber5

Hi, Veronica. What is a "lap robe"? Thanks :-)
Trish in CT