Thank you for watching our video on the fidget quilt. You may want to visit our fidget quilt page at Needlepointers.com for more ideas. Here is the link: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
Just found your video, what a blessing, as both my mama, & 2 of my aunts have memory loss. I am wanting to make some for them, and the place they are staying at.
I just watched your video. I currently make lap blankets for my local care center. My sister just recently has been admitted to a care center as she has memory loss. I am excited to make a fidget quilt for her and donate some to care center. Thank you for sharing your video. Can't wait to begin.
Thank you for watching our fidget quilt video. For more information on how to make the fidget quilt blocks and more examples of fidget quilts, go to Needlepointers.com fidget quilt page: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
omg these are addictive to make! I just made 2 and can't wait to make more. The hospice that my quilt guild donates quilts too requested fidget quilts for their Alzheimer and dementia residents. We will be getting together and bring 'stuff' to make fidget quilts soon.
Wonderful! They can get addictive and you can be really creative making the blocks. Our quilt guild did the same thing, exchanging supplies. It's a great way to use up leftover supplies, blocks, etc. Thanks for your contributions to the hospice!
Thank you! For ours, we just used a pillowcase binding for the backs. Here is a tutorial for that type of binding: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=123 Happy Sewing!
I live in nursing home and make forget aprons some for men or women. This week I'm making a man one with zipper where it normally is lol. Hammer hold but toy hammer,coin pocket, and keys I will add some more things for men. On women's I sew church dolls with lots of ruffles and lace,zippers and pockets too.
A suggestion is to make these into aprons by sewing ties on each side. These small quilts will fall off the patients’l laps quickly and will require staff to retrieve them. I also use empty thread spools as embellishments They side back and forth on a string and add texture.
I have made several quilts..I took a course and they told us not to use any hard objects i.e wood or hard plastic. The patients sometimes throw the quilts and someone could get hurt. .Just a suggestion. I like the apron idea
You are so welcome! Besides the video, we have a written photo tutorial page on making the fidget quilt. You can find it here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
I don’t get it. I always thought quilting and sewing folks had underlying goals of fulfilling a master purpose like clothing or coverings for people or objects in the name of protection, beauty, or cost savings. This seems like a whole lot of effort for amusement only. Kinda like the fidget spinner craze of the recent past. Your time and skills seem wasted here. You could be making something so much more useful. Are you bored? What am I missing?
A lot of nursing facilities with Alzheimer's and dementia patients find these quilt very helpful to sooths the fidgeting hands of their patients by entertaining them, busying their hands, stimulating their senses and giving them something to do. Many quilt guilds and 4-H members are involved in making fidget quilts as their community service project. They do take time to make but the reward of making and giving cannot be measured in time but in the pleasure you give to others.
Rob Nordstrom - You are missing the pleasure of giving to others less fortunate than yourself. Most of these 'residents' are partially sighted, agitated, excitable, stressed; and these fidget quilts helps them to be calm. I also make knitted fidget muffs and they have accessories inside and out. It's certainly not out of boredom that I do them, I'm a very busy person but when relaxing of an evening I knit while watching TV. Nothing would BORE me more than just staring at the TV and the drivel that is put out. Why don't you try it.
I'm a psychologist and work with veterans with dementia. I've used this video as a model for volunteers to make these quilts for my patients. I can personally attest that while they may seem like "amusement," that for people with dementia, they reduce boredom, aggression, and psycho-motor agitation. It can also help reduce fear and anxiety while staff are providing cares to them. Furthermore, the literature supports my observations, which is why I tried them in the first place. Thank you Needlepointers for your video--it has been immensely helpful.
What a harsh rude comment. What do you make and contribute????? I thought so. These ladies are donating their time, effort and Love to make something for others. Shame shame
I am about to make one for my mother in law who now has late stage dementia… great ideas . 😊
Thank you for watching our video on the fidget quilt. You may want to visit our fidget quilt page at Needlepointers.com for more ideas. Here is the link:
www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
Just found your video, what a blessing, as both my mama, & 2 of my aunts have memory loss. I am wanting to make some for them, and the place they are staying at.
This is a great project! Have fun making them and just be creative!
I just watched your video. I currently make lap blankets for my local care center. My sister just recently has been admitted to a care center as she has memory loss. I am excited to make a fidget quilt for her and donate some to care center. Thank you for sharing your video. Can't wait to begin.
Thank you for watching our fidget quilt video. For more information on how to make the fidget quilt blocks and more examples of fidget quilts, go to Needlepointers.com fidget quilt page: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
omg these are addictive to make! I just made 2 and can't wait to make more. The hospice that my quilt guild donates quilts too requested fidget quilts for their Alzheimer and dementia residents. We will be getting together and bring 'stuff' to make fidget quilts soon.
Wonderful! They can get addictive and you can be really creative making the blocks. Our quilt guild did the same thing, exchanging supplies. It's a great way to use up leftover supplies, blocks, etc. Thanks for your contributions to the hospice!
Some great ideas and very nice finished products. However, I'd like to see how you did the back - how you brought it all together.
Thank you! For ours, we just used a pillowcase binding for the backs.
Here is a tutorial for that type of binding: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=123 Happy Sewing!
Very nice!!! Thank you for these wonderful examples!
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I live in nursing home and make forget aprons some for men or women. This week I'm making a man one with zipper where it normally is lol. Hammer hold but toy hammer,coin pocket, and keys I will add some more things for men. On women's I sew church dolls with lots of ruffles and lace,zippers and pockets too.
What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing ideas. I am going to make some of these.
You are so welcome!
Really cool
Glad you like it!
Looks great. Ty for the ideas
You are so welcome!
Thanks for the great ideas! Been making them today
You are so welcome! Check out our other quilting tutorials: www.needlepointers.com/main/showarticles.aspx?navid=2864
A suggestion is to make these into aprons by sewing ties on each side. These small quilts will fall off the patients’l laps quickly and will require staff to retrieve them. I also use empty thread spools as embellishments They side back and forth on a string and add texture.
What wonderful suggestions.
that is a valid point about sliding off laps. We hope that having flannel or fleece on the backs will help keep them from sliding.
I make aprons in my nursing home. I though too maybe the patient would try to pick it up and fall.
I have made several quilts..I took a course and they told us not to use any hard objects i.e wood or hard plastic. The patients sometimes throw the quilts and someone could get hurt. .Just a suggestion. I like the apron idea
Thanks I make aprons at my nursing home. I have fun making them
Thank you for this video. I'm going to try to make one for my mom and your ideas will be very helpful. PS: Sewing isn't my best skill. lololol
You are so welcome! Besides the video, we have a written photo tutorial page on making the fidget quilt. You can find it here: www.needlepointers.com/main/youtubecontent.aspx?youtubepageid=255
Awsome!
Glad you think so!
Great
I don’t get it. I always thought quilting and sewing folks had underlying goals of fulfilling a master purpose like clothing or coverings for people or objects in the name of protection, beauty, or cost savings. This seems like a whole lot of effort for amusement only. Kinda like the fidget spinner craze of the recent past. Your time and skills seem wasted here. You could be making something so much more useful. Are you bored? What am I missing?
A lot of nursing facilities with Alzheimer's and dementia patients find these quilt very helpful to sooths the fidgeting hands of their patients by entertaining them, busying their hands, stimulating their senses and giving them something to do. Many quilt guilds and 4-H members are involved in making fidget quilts as their community service project. They do take time to make but the reward of making and giving cannot be measured in time but in the pleasure you give to others.
Quilter like to donate needed items to o hospitals; baby items, fidget squares. It’s called giving back!
Rob Nordstrom - You are missing the pleasure of giving to others less fortunate than yourself. Most of these 'residents' are partially sighted, agitated, excitable, stressed; and these fidget quilts helps them to be calm. I also make knitted fidget muffs and they have accessories inside and out. It's certainly not out of boredom that I do them, I'm a very busy person but when relaxing of an evening I knit while watching TV. Nothing would BORE me more than just staring at the TV and the drivel that is put out. Why don't you try it.
I'm a psychologist and work with veterans with dementia. I've used this video as a model for volunteers to make these quilts for my patients. I can personally attest that while they may seem like "amusement," that for people with dementia, they reduce boredom, aggression, and psycho-motor agitation. It can also help reduce fear and anxiety while staff are providing cares to them. Furthermore, the literature supports my observations, which is why I tried them in the first place. Thank you Needlepointers for your video--it has been immensely helpful.
What a harsh rude comment. What do you make and contribute????? I thought so. These ladies are donating their time, effort and Love to make something for others. Shame shame