[Makerspace-keymembers] fidget quilts community service project

[Dena Strong]

oooh, I like it too! Maybe we could introduce some new sewers to basic
machine care and feeding and help them learn sewing skills with fidget
quilt making at some sewing nights?

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:02 PM, Emily Knox <emilyknox at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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