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KenmoreGal2 02-08-2016 08:39 AM

Latest fidget quilt and advice pls
 
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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.

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MFord 02-08-2016 09:29 AM

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!

Mariposa 02-08-2016 10:19 AM

Looks good to me. Nice of you to do these for them. Surely much appreciated. :)

ManiacQuilter2 02-08-2016 11:37 AM

I have never done these quilts but it is terrific for you to try to help these residents.

Chester the bunny 02-08-2016 11:45 AM

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.

KenmoreGal2 02-08-2016 12:03 PM


Originally Posted by Chester the bunny (Post 7460037)
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.

Chester the bunny 02-08-2016 12:16 PM

Yes that's what I was thinking, like shutters.....

Originally Posted by KenmoreGal2 (Post 7460054)
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.


KenmoreGal2 02-08-2016 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by Chester the bunny (Post 7460063)
Yes that's what I was thinking, like shutters.....

Thanks!! That's a good idea.

NatalieF 02-08-2016 02:14 PM

that is awesome!

yonnikka 02-08-2016 02:43 PM

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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