[Makerspace-keymembers] fidget quilts community service project

[Gergana Slavova]

I'll add it to the agenda for our February meeting.  Thanks for bringing
this up!

~Gergana

On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 4:04 PM, Dena Strong <dena.strong at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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