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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 10:31:21 GMT
Just wanted to share something I made for my friend's mom. She has lung cancer and dementia. She recently fell in the bathroom of her care home and broke her coccyx. While she was in hospital after surgery, she was trying to get out of bed and it was difficult for the nurses to keep her still as she can no longer read or watch tv. I did a bit of googling and I discovered 'fidget' quilts which are very similar to busy blankets for babies with different textures and colors to keep their hands and minds occupied. My friend and her mom are Japanese. She loves bright colors and used to work at a sushi restaurant. so I included sushi fabric to jog her memory. The quilt is quite small to fit on her lap and includes a fabric teddy and furry tail (removable for washing), plastic springs, wooden beads on elastic, satin ribbons, buttons, a zippered pocket, a buckle, fluffy bow, etc. Apparently she loves it and the nurses are able to keep her in bed or wheelchair for longer periods until she recovers:) I posted the photo on FB and my friend wants one for her senile mom too! Great for using scraps and only took a couple of hours:) BTW, the edges are straight, it just looks wonky as I didn't lay it flat on the table!!  |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 8, 2016 10:40:22 GMT
That is awesome!
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Post by wellway on Apr 8, 2016 10:58:18 GMT
What a lovely idea.  |
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Post by mama2three on Apr 8, 2016 11:04:00 GMT
What a great idea!!! These for babies but never adults and it's a fabulous idea. I like a personalized it
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Post by baslp on Apr 8, 2016 11:17:59 GMT
This is a great quilt! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Apr 8, 2016 11:33:49 GMT
That was such a thoughtful gift! Best part of all, it was made with so much love.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 8, 2016 12:08:44 GMT
How incredibly kind and thoughtful! You saw a need and filled it. I am sure your friend will cherish it as well as her mom#
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Post by Scrappyhappy on Apr 8, 2016 12:11:24 GMT
Wonderful!!!
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Post by lisaknits on Apr 8, 2016 12:14:13 GMT
What a wonderful and thoughtful gift for your friend's mom. I've never thought about using this type of quilt for an adult. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by maurchclt on Apr 8, 2016 12:44:50 GMT
What a thoughtful gift!
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Post by JoP on Apr 8, 2016 12:50:22 GMT
Wow that's wonderful
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Post by princess consuela on Apr 8, 2016 12:50:43 GMT
That's awesome!! You know, you truly could sell those on etsy. I work with geriatric and often demented/confused patients, and if I had a source, I would totally recommend them (to you)! We have something similar for inpatients. We call them "busy aprons". They have a variety of things, buttons, snaps, zippers. I like yours better though . That was so sweet of you to make for her! |
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Post by Nink on Apr 8, 2016 14:09:05 GMT
My sister made one for our mom. They are a fantastic idea. Great job.
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Post by lbp on Apr 8, 2016 14:11:45 GMT
These are a great idea. My MIL is in a memory care unit at a nursing home and I see so many of the patients playing with the snaps and buttons on their clothing or rubbing the ends of their sleeves. I think it was give them some measure of comfort. Your quilt is beautiful!
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Post by calgal08 on Apr 8, 2016 14:20:01 GMT
One of the most thoughtful gifts I've seen in a long time. What a wonderful idea.
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Post by nylene on Apr 8, 2016 14:40:17 GMT
What a thoughtful thing for you to have done. You deserve stars in your crown!!
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Post by anniebeth24 on Apr 8, 2016 14:59:29 GMT
Lovely thought and beautiful results!
I've sent this picture to my aunt and mom. They are always looking for new sewing projects. Thank you for sharing!
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Post by Linda on Apr 8, 2016 15:54:34 GMT
love it!
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Post by refugeepea on Apr 8, 2016 16:13:21 GMT
That is awesome! When I read your thread title, I thought I don't see how that will work. I was picturing a dementia patient trying to quilt.  I should check out Etsy. I wonder if my 7 year old with Autism might like these. |
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Post by heartland on Apr 8, 2016 16:16:34 GMT
What an awesome idea...and how lovely of you to make it for your friend!!!
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Post by nlwilkins on Apr 8, 2016 16:23:56 GMT
This is awesome! I have been looking for projects like this. I Googled Busy Aprons and found a multitude of resources. I am going to present this to my quilt group and maybe we just might make some of these.
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I should check out Etsy. I wonder if my 7 year old with Autism might like these.
