Quilt ideas for people with mental health issues
I work in a local museum and twice a week there is a meeting for people with mental health issues. Many have major anxiety issues. It is a safe place for them to talk, have some lunch (many don't eat properly or know how to cook), participate in art activities or just be with other people in a peaceful environment. Last week one of the group had a bad week and had a major melt-down. Poor chap had the shakes so badly he needed wrapping a blanket.
I want to make a quilt to be used if such an event happens again. Something warm and comforting rather than the scratchy old wool packing blankets we have. Has anyone done a quilt for people with mental health issues? If so, do you have any suggestions on colours/patterns? I imagine that bright colours or busy patterns wouldn't be calming. I was thinking that poly batting might be nice - person could sort of be enveloped by it like a little kid hiding under the covers!
Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
HettyB