Well, I am showing my ignorance again, but would someone point me to a definition of "Figit Quilts" and "Nesteldecken," please? These are really colorful and look like fun, but for whom?
These little blankets are for patients suffering from dementia: they are mostly very uneasy and their fingers are always seeking for something to "twiddle" or as we say to "Nestel" with, that can be the curtains or any plants standing around or their own clothes! These blankets are made from different fabrics as flannell, cotton, wool, plush.... so that there are many different feelings! Little pockets to hide something, ribbons and so on...
Best example: a lady sitting in a wheelchair scratched their legs till blodd came, after her was given a fidget blanket her legs healed up!
bearland53
02-09-2017 07:27 AM
Great job - hope you don't mind me copying your idea - have lots of scraps - small pillow panels. I'm sure the local nursing home would love some.
1000scraps
02-09-2017 11:53 AM
Originally Posted by bearland53
(Post 7760548)
Great job - hope you don't mind me copying your idea - have lots of scraps - small pillow panels. I'm sure the local nursing home would love some.
Surely it is allowed to copy this, it's for the best for the patients! And I'll send you a link per PM because I don't know whether it is allowed to bring links up here! There are more examples what these blankets may look like!
kaylfordsollimo
02-13-2017 10:18 AM
I'll bet they do the needed trick for the lucky patients who gets them. Good on you!
Tweety2911
02-13-2017 01:18 PM
You certainly will make the receivers very happy and comforted with your fidget quilts. Great Job!
