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.
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