Mystery Medallion Continues

STEP FOUR       Completed
This step placed a Tumbler Row (wedge pieces) on the left and right sides of the medallion and the baskets.  The  tumbler pieces are 4.5" tall and 3" wide at the bottom edge.  " Choose a variety dark and medium colored fabrics."
Then add a 2.5" border around the entire piece.  This quilt is growing rapidly!

Here are the results of Step Four.  I chose a purple (there is purple in the other blocks) for the 2.5" border.  

STEP FIVE

Step Five is half square triangles.  Lots of them...  80!!

The triangles are made and squared up to 2.5".  Now to attach them to the quilt body. Stay tuned for the results!

Next Step is Star Blocks!

Fidget Quilt or Twiddle Muff

A “Fidget, Fiddle, or Busy” Quilt Activity Blanket or Twiddle Muff (either knit or crocheted) is a small lap quilt, mat, blanket or muff that provides sensory and tactile stimulation for the restless or “fidgety “ hands of someone with Alzheimer’s or related Dementias.  Fidget Quilts provide sensory or tactile stimulation through the use of fabric choice, colors, value of colors next to one another, textures and the use of accent or simple accessories such as pockets, laces, trims, appliqués, buttons, beads, ribbons, braids, zippers, etc.

Here are the four we completed during Friendship Quilters last meeting.

Mine is the one in the upper right hand corner with white background. I used some orphan squares to make the background.

  

Knitting the Twiddle Muffs have been great practice for my knitting skills.  I enjoy changing the textures and adding color to the muff.

I love the green sparkle yarn, but it left green sparkles all over the floor.  I'm still finding treasures. Giving to others brings great happiness.