I only heard about them today.
In case you have not, these blankets are for people with brain injuries, dementia, Alzheimer's, and Autism.
SewnbyMurrays96
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PiddlinAround
Here are just a few of them with the link underneath. You can certainly look it up on pinterest or etsy. I didn't realize there were so many out there and to be honest.....didn't have the slightest clue as to what they are.
My mother was diagnosed with Dementia at the beginning of the year, although, I don't think she has progressed to this point yet. I did noticed that when I took her to the Dr. today she was twiddling her thumbs for the hour drive there and back.
So a wonderful idea and a great idea to make and give to hospitals.
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On another note....I got my embroidery machine back yesterday. I did make a hand towel...to lazy to take a picture...busy day today...but I did walk out with both legs but had a slight hobble (didn't have to give an arm and a leg away when I went to pay for the repairs)
I've not yet made a fidget blanket, but have been wanting to for some time. I've heard good feedback from caregivers of people that have benefited. Interesting when you think of it, that we are all so much more content when our hands are busy doing something.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your ME machine back and didn't lose an arm or leg. Happy stitching.
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Glad you were able to walk out!! ;-) Machines are always so expensive for repairs.
ReplyDeleteThe fidget blankets are such a great idea. I have seen them when my mom was in rehab. Those are super cute.
Those are a great idea even for nursing homes with patients needing something to "fiddle" with.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your machine back without losing any limbs.
These are fun to make. Our guild same some several years ago, using items we found in our sewing rooms....beads, zippers, button etc. I used a lot of different trims on mine. What is nice is that the size does not have to be large. Look for items that might mean something to your Mom.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of Fidget Blankets either, Barb. Your story about your Mother twiddling her thumbs made me think of my Dad. He has been gone now for 3 years, and he twiddled his thumbs all of his adult life. He had many physical and mental issues when he passed, but he lived to be 96!
ReplyDeleteMichelle Bilyeu at with-heart-and-hands.com has made quite a few of these fidget quilts.
ReplyDeleteThey are wonderful. I've seen some clever beauties, some without beads and bangles that can come off and be harmful. Glad you got your machine back! XO
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