Fidget blanket
08-25-2011, 06:22 AM
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i agree..... i've been fortunate enough to NOT have experience with this as of now.... but living in a retirement comm.,,,, some of my dear friends will be touched by this... it's valuable information that i will pass along to my quilting friends and groups... thanks for opening my eyes to yet another idea to bring comfort...
08-25-2011, 06:57 AM
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After seeing the response with the pictures, I'm sure you've gotten a lot of ideas. Before I saw the pictures, I was thinking of the things they put in a child's book for small muscle training.
I think Velcro could be good, but you might have to sew both piece in place at one end. How about a mini bean bag? It could be stuffed with small navy beans or even split peas. What about sewing on a baby's toy of some sort? I'm thinking of a ring with other rings on it that could move. Maybe even a small gel teething ring would work.
I think Velcro could be good, but you might have to sew both piece in place at one end. How about a mini bean bag? It could be stuffed with small navy beans or even split peas. What about sewing on a baby's toy of some sort? I'm thinking of a ring with other rings on it that could move. Maybe even a small gel teething ring would work.
08-25-2011, 07:00 AM
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what a great idea! my mother died before i was a quilter. i would give her puzzles, clothespins, and anything to keep her hands busy. I would make some of these if someone knows where we can donate them.
08-25-2011, 07:23 AM
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Thank you so much for opening this subject. I have learned a lot and want to make some of these to donate. Our guild makes nursing home and Linus quilts, this may be something we want to look into as a group.
08-25-2011, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Paula Fullager
Here's one that has photos and sensory items.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/picturesbyann/4207842423/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/picturesbyann/4207842423/
08-25-2011, 08:26 AM
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I'll try and take a picture of mine when I get home. A WONDERFUL quilter on this board sent one to me for my grandmother. She ended up passing away before she needed it. There are small stuffed animals like what you'd find on a mobile and little keychains and other things that are sewed on. It's an odd looking lap piece, but I've seen many patients that really love them.
08-25-2011, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by quilt1950
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