fidget quilts help soothe
Dementia quilts - "A dementia quilt is a small lap quilt that includes things that might trigger something from a dementia patient's senses. Sometimes they are called "Fidget Quilts" because they inspire the patient to interact and fidget with the quilt." (excerpt from post)
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Above is one I haven't posted here, although it is on my other blog.
I do have one more in progress, but my attention has been elsewhere lately. Everything goes in cycles, and this cycle has run its course for a while. I will finish the one I'm working on knowing the compulsion to make these little lap quilts will return later.
Right now, however, I'm feeling the urge to work on my Eccentrics--the strange little figures that have their own cycle of compulsion.
About 10 of the Eccentrics have made their ways to new homes in the last month. That leaves room for more to take their places. Also, this is the time of year that Halloween figures begin haunting me. Some of my favorites little figures to make are ghosts, goblins, black cats, pumpkin folk, and witches, and I'm jotting down ideas for these October babies.
At the moment, I want to complete a few stick figures. Yard debris and trimmings are fodder for my twig and branch collection. Below is my first completed Twiggy:
Deer Diva
Practices Her Arabesque
I used the eco dyed fabrics
from a few years ago to dress her.
(raw silk, muslin, and cheese cloth--
all eco dyed and embroidered)
Deer Diva isn't camera shy.
In fact, she was so busy practicing,
she hardly noticed me.
The quilt is wonderful, Jenclair. I love the detail you've put into it. I'm sure whoever receives the blanket will get much comfort out of it. I love the deer diva. LOL So cute.
ReplyDeleteThanks you Wendy, I have enjoyed making the fidget quilts. Deer Diva is back inside now; her photo shoot is over. :)
DeleteThe fidget quilts and deer diva are lovely! I bet the patients enjoy the warm colors of the quilts as well as the textures and accessories.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Irene! I hope the little quilts help in some way. If I'd known about them a few years ago, I would certainly have made one for my father whose hands were restless and agitated much of the time.
DeleteSomeone will get much pleasure from your quilts. I love the Twiggy Diva Deer. I sent your pictures of her to my sister who was just ranting this afternoon that deer are no longer cute to her after they ate just about every blossom in her yard--tomatoes, dahlias, roses.
ReplyDelete:) Deer are fine when they aren't eating your garden. My pet peeve used to be the rabbits that would eat my baby plants almost as soon as they were set out. I guess the Triad, who are mostly indoor cats, are out enough to keep away rabbits, but the squirrels are still a problem with tomatoes!
DeleteThe quilts are beautiful, as always! I'm sure the recipients will be so happy to receive them! And I like Deer Diva. So cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Melody! I'm working on some other twig ideas right now. Keeps me busy--"idle hands," you know! :)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of dementia quilts. It is a great idea, and I love the colors on this one. It feels very summery to me.
ReplyDeleteFun Deer Diva! :)
Thanks, Carl! The quilts are good for any one who need sensory stimulation and are good for calming AD and dementia patients. I love making them. Deer Diva is always practicing. :)
DeleteIt's a great idea - and beautifully carried out. Very envious of your skills (I'm barely able to sew a button on without the help of superglue...)
ReplyDelete:) My skills are limited, but my intentions are good! I can sew on a button, but can't operate the TV remote or do anything on my cell other than make a phone call or send a text (and even that is fairly recent).
ReplyDeleteDeer Diva is delightful! Love the creativity of these figures. I can't wait to see what you come up with for the Halloween season. And, of course the quilts have been so fun to see. I'm sure they will brighten the lives of the recipients!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Iliana! My play-time keeps me busy. :)
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