[Makerspace-keymembers] fidget quilts community service project

[Emily Knox]

I like the idea of an ongoing project.

We should also finish Carleen's ninjas.

Emily

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:58 PM, Amy Williams <miss.awilliams at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> I was introduced to the concept of a "fidget quilt" this weekend and it
> struck me as a good fit for Makerspace. Fidget quilts are small blankets
> with tactile elements for elderly patients with dementia or alzheimers. It
> gives them something to keep their hands busy- particularly useful for
> people who experience sundowning.
>
> Maybe we could partner with a local elder care center or caregiver support
> group and make some of these blankets? Either as a workshop or an ongoing
> project. I would be happy to reach out to potential partners and manage
> logistics, but would definitely need help from the more experienced sewing
> folks to create patterns and run the workshop.
>
> This doesn't need to be an immediate project, since we are all busy with
> other community service projects right now, but I wanted to get it on
> people's radar. Can we put this on the agenda for the next membership
> meeting?
>
> More information here:
>
> http://www.free-alzheimers-support.com/wordpress/alzheimers-fidget-quilts-for-sale-online/
>
> http://www.yumasun.com/features/fidget-quilts-help-soothe-nerves-of-alzheimer-s-patients/article_659b66c6-921d-11e4-a564-93a72ab9c95b.html
>
> Best,
>
> Amy Williams
>
>
>
>
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