"Nesteldecken" or "twiddle blankets"
11-17-2013, 09:02 AM
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I have seen some of clients with these types of things except worn as an apron. They are well accepted by the residents of memory-care facilities and caregivers both. Great use for old keys, decorative bits and pieces of ribbon or rickrack, etc. One even had a small spatula and spoons attached.
11-17-2013, 10:26 AM
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What a wonderful thing that you are doing for those patients. I have a friend suffering from dementia and I see her struggle with even day to day things we would take for granted, and the things you make should help them cope.
11-17-2013, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sands
my hubby is a rn at nursing home .....This is something I could make for residents if you don't mind, how big are scarves and quilt?The measurements: there are no "hard" prescriptions, I use blocks of size about 8"x8", sometimes I made 4x4 blocks, sometimes 3x4 blocks... Ending measurement about 32 to 35 inches of square blankets. The scarfs are about 8" wide: the left overs when I cut the 8x8 inches blocks, and about 50" long!!
Some importent notices: everything must be fixed very strong, so that it won't go off while someone is twiddling!!! And all stuff should be washable!!!
And I also want to say a big "THANK YOU" to all of you out there for your praise and blessings, you are all so kind!!!
11-17-2013, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Brandi
Great idea. Do you have any patterns for these? Can you post them or a tute? Thanks
And if you are sewing such a blanket for someone you know it would be very nice if you can get stuff this person will remember: an old apron, a pillow case, a shirt..... something with a kind of memo value!!!
11-17-2013, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Quilter 65
Yes, their hands are very restless and this is a perfect answer. Well done and God bless you for using your talents to soothe their troubled souls.
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