"Nesteldecken" or "twiddle blankets"

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11-17-2013, 09:02 AM

#41

AlvaStitcher

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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, 09:08 AM

#42

galvestonangel

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A wonderful idea. I'm going to suggest this to our sewing group. Thanks for sharing.

11-17-2013, 09:16 AM

#43

fangman

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That is a super idea.

11-17-2013, 10:20 AM

#44

sands

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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?

11-17-2013, 10:26 AM

#45

MargeD

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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

#46

1000scraps

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Quote:

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?

I don't mind: it's not my idea, we found articles about these blankets around the internet and as we are sewing so much and have so many left overs we decided to make these and donate them!!!
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, 11:43 AM

#47

riutzelj

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love the hedgehog fabric. wish i had found some when i was there last year/

11-17-2013, 01:41 PM

#48

Brandi

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Great idea. Do you have any patterns for these? Can you post them or a tute? Thanks

11-17-2013, 01:56 PM

#49

1000scraps

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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

Have a look at post #46, but you are really free in making these blankets!!! They should not be too big and there is no batting: they should be soft and cuddly!!! You will only to have the front and back side to turn over!! I hope it's the right word for this making....
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!!!