Blankets for patients--I need your bright ideas!

CypressCynthia
CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
My goal is to provide the local hospital's infusion center with 50 no-sew fleece blankets for chemo patients by the end of November. I have made 4, but my co-workers are going to help me,so my goal is really doable.

I would like to make a label with a catchy phrase (like "layers of love" but that's taken) and also include a little inspirational message. So, while I am good at finding links for you guys, I am not nearly as creative as most here and I definitely need suggestions!

You can see how I am making them at:


How to Make a No Sew Fleece Blanket
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  • Heatherbelle
    Heatherbelle Member Posts: 1,226 Member
    #2
    That is so sweet of you :)
    That is so sweet of you :) I'm thinking about it for ya over here, if my tired brain comes up with something I'll post it!
    *hugs*
    Heather
  • Different Ballgame
    Different Ballgame Member Posts: 868
    #3
    I received a Prayer Blanket
    A group of women at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park, Illinois, Phone: 630.833-7730 make prayer blankets specifically for an individual.. Call the parish and ask to have Helen Knudtson call you or ask for her number (I don't want to give it to you on this network - or private message me and I will give it to you. If you talk to her, mention my name JANELLE from Park Ridge, IL.

    The blankets are made of fleece. No sewing. It is 2 pieces of fleece that have ends that have been cut. You tie the ends together. Each time it is tied, a prayer is said. They say that as you hold the blanket, YOU ARE COVERED IN PRAYER. With the blanket comes an information sheet, and many printed prayers. One paper saying I Said a Prayer for You Today had all the signatures of the women who tied the knots. Another paper had Footprints, a story that always makes me want to cry. Another paper with flowers ad butterfly around the edges has a statement, Give your troubles to God, He's up all nigh anyway!

    I had a Healing and Keeping Prayer. Another one was Our Lady of the Smile, Pray for Us. Another one, Trust in the Lord. Another one, Jesus, Help Me!. Another one, Salve Regina. Another one, Memorare.

    I was so touched when my girlfriend gave me the blanket and all the prayers. She requested that one be made for me.

    It is wonderful...what you are doing. It is a double whammy. Not only will your good deeds bring you joy and happiness, but it will make the chemo patients feel SO SPECIAL. I know I always get excited when I make someone's day.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle
  • Miss Murphy
    Miss Murphy Member Posts: 302
    #4
    Awesome Project!
    What you are doing is great and I'm sure the blankets will be so appreciated. I'm not creative either so all I can come up with for your label is "Warm Fuzzies" and that's probably either stupid or already taken!

    Good luck with your project. Hugs, Sally
  • amybeth4
    amybeth4 Member Posts: 14
    #5
    How about "Pink Knots of
    How about "Pink Knots of Love"? The story of the Prayer Blankets is beautiful. How wonderful it must feel to be covered in prayer! Or "Fit to be Tied"... Not the most creative, but a start!
  • fauxma
    fauxma Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #6
    Cynthia,
    How about Caring
    Cynthia,
    How about Caring Covers?
  • faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy
    faith_trust_and_a_little_bit_of_chemotherapy Member Posts: 319 Member
    #7
    Heatherbelle said:

    That is so sweet of you :)
    That is so sweet of you :) I'm thinking about it for ya over here, if my tired brain comes up with something I'll post it!
    *hugs*
    Heather

    Comforter...
    if you are inclined to go the religious, yet non-denominational route, there are some Bible verses that use 'Comforter.'

    But, if it's the "Midvale Ladies Lunch Auxillary and Mah Jong Club" or something along those lines and prefer something without a religious bend to it...a good alliteration is ideal. Words like... comforter, comfort, care, cancer...blanket, believe, blessing. I'd stay away from chemo and poison though.

    But hey, any combination, as long as it comes from your heart and the blankets are made with love, will do the trick.

    Nobody gave me no stickin' blanket during my chemo days...I feel gipped.
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #8
    fauxma said:

    Cynthia,
    How about Caring
    Cynthia,
    How about Caring Covers?

    layers of love ... C.C. you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    awesome ..!

    warm hearts and love
    from the heart

    Wish I had a few creative genes or thoughts in my mind, right now.


    Vicki
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #9
    Cuddle Covers, Warms the
    Cuddle Covers, Warms the ♥, Wraps of Love, Undercover, Sew Very Soft, Blanket Statements,Chemo Covers, Caring Comfort....

    I love you soooo much for doing this! You are a kind generous soul who obviously leads with your heart! Bless you for that!
  • chenheart
    chenheart Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #10
    Miss Murphy said:

    Awesome Project!
    What you are doing is great and I'm sure the blankets will be so appreciated. I'm not creative either so all I can come up with for your label is "Warm Fuzzies" and that's probably either stupid or already taken!

    Good luck with your project. Hugs, Sally

    I LOVE the name Warm
    I LOVE the name Warm Fuzzies! I think that's perfect!
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #11
    CC you are soo sweet to
    CC you are soo sweet to think of other cancer patients...i only wish i was in that group getting one...cuz i didnt get anything like that when i went thru chemo ...only a boot out the door...LOL!
  • phoenixrising
    phoenixrising Member Posts: 1,508
    #12
    What a beautiful idea! All
    What a beautiful idea! All I can think of is "Blanket of Love" and the only quote I can think of is "I can do this". Signed by all the lovely ladies that made it. I would be more than happy to be surrounded by it's warmth during chemo.
    jan
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #13
    Ok, I made 2 more tonight,
    Ok, I made 2 more tonight, but now I'm pooped. All of the suggestions are so awesome (you ladies really are incredible), but I think "Warm Fuzzies" may have to be it as that just cracked me up. I love it!

    Can I iron on labels because I just can't sew? Ideas again?

    Thank you all soooo much!
  • Marsha Mulvey
    Marsha Mulvey Member Posts: 597 Member
    #14
    CypressCynthia said:

    Ok, I made 2 more tonight,
    Ok, I made 2 more tonight, but now I'm pooped. All of the suggestions are so awesome (you ladies really are incredible), but I think "Warm Fuzzies" may have to be it as that just cracked me up. I love it!

    Can I iron on labels because I just can't sew? Ideas again?

    Thank you all soooo much!

    cc
    Thanks to you and the other ladies for caring, and sharing the warmth. So many will enjoy your efforts.
    Marsha
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #15
    Different Ballgame said:

    I received a Prayer Blanket
    A group of women at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park, Illinois, Phone: 630.833-7730 make prayer blankets specifically for an individual.. Call the parish and ask to have Helen Knudtson call you or ask for her number (I don't want to give it to you on this network - or private message me and I will give it to you. If you talk to her, mention my name JANELLE from Park Ridge, IL.

    The blankets are made of fleece. No sewing. It is 2 pieces of fleece that have ends that have been cut. You tie the ends together. Each time it is tied, a prayer is said. They say that as you hold the blanket, YOU ARE COVERED IN PRAYER. With the blanket comes an information sheet, and many printed prayers. One paper saying I Said a Prayer for You Today had all the signatures of the women who tied the knots. Another paper had Footprints, a story that always makes me want to cry. Another paper with flowers ad butterfly around the edges has a statement, Give your troubles to God, He's up all nigh anyway!

    I had a Healing and Keeping Prayer. Another one was Our Lady of the Smile, Pray for Us. Another one, Trust in the Lord. Another one, Jesus, Help Me!. Another one, Salve Regina. Another one, Memorare.

    I was so touched when my girlfriend gave me the blanket and all the prayers. She requested that one be made for me.

    It is wonderful...what you are doing. It is a double whammy. Not only will your good deeds bring you joy and happiness, but it will make the chemo patients feel SO SPECIAL. I know I always get excited when I make someone's day.

    Lots of Hugs,
    Janelle

    That is so sweet that they
    That is so sweet that they do that!

    But I have bought the fabric and am planning a blanket party to rope some friends into helping. I wanted to get pretty good at making them before the party so I can feel confident demonstrating. My blankets are just single fleece though as I thought they would be lighter weight to carry around and not too hot (I'm in Louisiana).

    But thank you so much! I will keep you ladies in mind Janelle for the future and maybe someone else will be inspired to use them now.

    I am already having fun just picking out different fabrics--there are so many cute designs. I got the idea from a sweet elderly lady who has leukemia--one of my infusion "roomates." She comes to the center with a fleece blanket, a travel pillow and a portable DVD player with headphones. She is so adorable! Anyway, I wanted to steal her fleece last infusion because it is always cold in there and they will bring you a blanket if you ask, but they are always busy as can be and I hate to bother them. So now I'll have my own fleece and my other infusees (is that a word?) will too!
  • kya911
    kya911 Member Posts: 157
    #16
    Marsha Mulvey said:

    cc
    Thanks to you and the other ladies for caring, and sharing the warmth. So many will enjoy your efforts.
    Marsha

    I was given one from
    I was given one from Memorial Hospital in South Bend Indiana.
    It is called
    "Healing Prayer Shawl"
  • elm3544
    elm3544 Member Posts: 748
    #17
    can't sew...
    What about using a thin colored Sharpie and handwriting it in the corner of the blanket? Or would it bleed through? Or maybe hand sew just two sides of the label?
    A friend made me one of these blankets last year when I was going through chemo and I love it so much! What a wonderful thing you are doing! Blankets are great for the chemo room, it is cold in there (when you're not having a hot flash)
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #18
    elm3544 said:

    can't sew...
    What about using a thin colored Sharpie and handwriting it in the corner of the blanket? Or would it bleed through? Or maybe hand sew just two sides of the label?
    A friend made me one of these blankets last year when I was going through chemo and I love it so much! What a wonderful thing you are doing! Blankets are great for the chemo room, it is cold in there (when you're not having a hot flash)

    What a wonderful thing to
    What a wonderful thing to do. Thanks Cynthia. How about blanket4u, love4u, just4u, or just the symbol of a heart, or the symbol for breast cancer, love blanket, or snuggle? I will try and think of some more. My brain isn't awake yet.


    Thank again,

    Sue :)
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #19
    Ritzy said:

    What a wonderful thing to
    What a wonderful thing to do. Thanks Cynthia. How about blanket4u, love4u, just4u, or just the symbol of a heart, or the symbol for breast cancer, love blanket, or snuggle? I will try and think of some more. My brain isn't awake yet.


    Thank again,

    Sue :)

    Sewing bond/glue available .. I am not very Crafty -
    yet somehow end up making -- Soccer Flags -- each and every soccer season, and I've used that glue .. it is wonderful, and soccer flags for my kids teams last .. Imagine that!LOL


    •☆.•*´¨`*••♥ Vicki Sam ♥••*´¨`*•.☆•
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #20
    What a wonderful project!!
    What a wonderful project!! Even with the warmed blankets I'm usually cold as soon as the "warm" wears off.

    I use Mighty Mend It for many of my "sewing" needs.

    Linda
  • QuiltingMama123
    QuiltingMama123 Member Posts: 124
    #21
    CypressCynthia said:

    Ok, I made 2 more tonight,
    Ok, I made 2 more tonight, but now I'm pooped. All of the suggestions are so awesome (you ladies really are incredible), but I think "Warm Fuzzies" may have to be it as that just cracked me up. I love it!

    Can I iron on labels because I just can't sew? Ideas again?

    Thank you all soooo much!

    How neat!
    I have been using-up old yarn by knitting/crocheting blankets for the Children's Hospital, but this is a great idea!! I love the "warm fuzzies" name. Would you mind if I "steal" your idea?

    Iron-on or glue labels won't stretch and move with the fleece. I would use a fabric pen - you can find them at most craft/sewing stores. The color wears like iron.

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