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    Old 02-08-2016, 08:39 AM
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    Pics of my latest fidget quilt. It's 18 x 24. I donate them to an assisted living place nearby that has a dementia unit. All seams are either double or triple sewn. They tell my my quilts do well in the laundry.

    They thought the residents may enjoy a "door" with a surprise behind it. I made one but I'm not 100% happy with it. I put a piece of interfacing inside to give the "door" some body. I'm concerned that the "door" may come off with repeated use. I think I sewed in on 3 different ways. Any suggestions of how to do this differently?

    Thanks.

    [ATTACH=CONFIG]542235[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]542237[/ATTACH]
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    Old 02-08-2016, 09:29 AM
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    I think it will stay on as well as the other objects. What a great idea - I wonder if fidget quilts would help kids with ADHD to calm themselves. I like the "surprise " under the door!
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    Old 02-08-2016, 10:19 AM
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    Looks good to me. Nice of you to do these for them. Surely much appreciated.
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    Old 02-08-2016, 11:37 AM
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    I have never done these quilts but it is terrific for you to try to help these residents.
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    What if you made it into a window instead, that way there would be 2 smaller pieces and not so much "weight" or "tension" on the larger door.
    These little quilts are a wonderful idea.
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    Originally Posted by Chester the bunny
    What if you made it into a window instead, that way there would be 2 smaller pieces and not so much "weight" or "tension" on the larger door.
    These little quilts are a wonderful idea.
    I'm not sure I understand what you mean by window? Like 2 shutters on a window and they open from the middle? That would work.
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    Yes that's what I was thinking, like shutters.....
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    I'm not sure I understand what you mean by window? Like 2 shutters on a window and they open from the middle? That would work.
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    Originally Posted by Chester the bunny
    Yes that's what I was thinking, like shutters.....
    Thanks!! That's a good idea.
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    that is awesome!
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    A real door has hinges. Give your cloth door some hinges, using a heavy material, even corduroy or sailcloth, or a polyester shiny fabric. Imagine an old wrought iron Celtic door, with bars that stretch across the width of the door. Fear not, you can do something sturdy and creative.
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