You may sometimes find yourself a chance to make a quilt that is accessible to people on wheels. These easy quilt patterns will be a nice gesture to give to nursing homes or loved ones who are in wheelchairs.
Although there isn’t a set standard for wheelchair quilts, there are some things you keep in mind while peeking a pattern or designing your own. With these wheelchair quilt patterns, it will be guaranteed that your next project for someone is both useful and significant!
Free Wheelchair Quilt Patterns – Top Picks
1. Lap Quilt with Straps
Designed by Gwen Pennings, use your leftover fabric to make a colorful and playful quilt stitch that is simple and enjoyable to do. This design features fenced in squares and has a quilt on strap that is perfect for wheelchairs. The finished quilt has a finished size of 23 inches x 27 inches for small and 30 inches x 32 inches for large.
5. Appliquéd Hearts Wheelchair Quilt
Valentine’s is just around the corner and what better gift can you give your loved ones but this Appliquéd Hearts Wheelchair quilt! With a finished size of 36 inches by 48 inches this quilt design will surely burst the hearts of your loved one with joy. This design by Coastal Quilters Guild is not only a great decoration for Valentine’s, but its also ideal all year round.
6. Wheelchair Lap Quilt
Take care of the special persons in your life with this Wheelchair Lap Quilt designed by the Crosstown Quilters. Don’t worry if it’s too small or long! With its finished size of 27 inches x 36 inches or 27 inches x 45 inches for tall people, this quilt will surely make your loved ones feel special.
Making a wheelchair quilt can be a meaningful and rewarding project for quilters. By using one of the patterns suggested in the roundup or creating your own, you can create a gift that is not only beautiful but also functional and useful for someone in need.
