Making a gift is always better than buying one. When you craft something, you put time, effort, and love into that precious item, and no matter how well it comes out, your friends and family will feel the love you’ve put into it. Although crafting an item might seem simple at first, figuring out exactly

Sensory Mats or Fidget Blankets provide a soothing and stimulating activity for people living with dementia or recovering from strokes.

Back in September at the Made and Making Charity Sew, I started making a Fidget Quilt for Alzheimer’s or dementia patients. This is my next finished quilt which has a few extra details – like…

Alzheimer's blanket, Quilt, Fidget Blanket, Occupational therapy, Dementia Blanket, Stroke rehab, Toddler fidget blanket, Patrick's Day Blanket is made taking into account those factors that are necessary for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When a grandfather or grandmother develops dexterity of hands, revealing different types of fasteners, moving beads - this involves the work of the brain. This is one of the ways that slows the course of the disease. An important point - on such a blanket all the details are not removable, which prevents the loss of any elements. All parts are sewn firmly. Made of cotton fabric. Only high-quality fasteners are used. This Alzheimer's blanket for Dementia or Fidget Quilt provides: - Sensory development; - tactile sensations; - management of hands and fingers; - improves blood circulation; - calms the restless mind; - develops small motor skill of hands; - develops thinking, memory; - concentration; - develops perseverance. This, a busy blanket helps to take some time to calm down. Size 45x45cm (17,7 inches x 17,7 inches) !!! Attention!!!!! - If you have any questions, or you want a custom order, please contact me and I will help to resolve your question. https://www.etsy.com/shop/educationtoys?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar§ion_id=20768661

EFFICIENT THERAPEUTIC TOOL: Fidget blanket can relieve tension or irritability associated with Alzheimer's and dementia, and rich activities can keep hands busy providing stimulation and reduce anxiety providing satisfaction. SENSORY THERAPY: This is a fidget blanket made in the form of a bib to keep it off the floor. On this bib you will find many interesting and funny sensory elements, which help develop motor skills. IMPROVES HAND DEXTERITY: The buttoning, buckling and zipping activities replicate common dressing skills to help keep fingers, hands and joint mobile and engaged and strengthen them, which is particularly important for the elderly. STIMULATING THE BRAIN WITH BRIGHT COLORS: This fidget bib brings strong visual impact, multi-colored fabric and accessories make it looks great, not tired to watch, to stimulate brain activities. PERFECT GIFT: Fidget apron is an effective way to reduce anxiety, calm nerves, and provide comfort. Perfect for all seniors!

Making a gift is always better than buying one. When you craft something, you put time, effort, and love into that precious item, and no matter how well it comes out, your friends and family will feel the love you’ve put into it. Although crafting an item might seem simple at first, figuring out exactly

Have you ever heard of a Fidget Quilt? They are lap quilts, the size of oversized placemats, with different textures to feel, and things to open and close to keep hands busy. Our local quilt club…

See instructions to make an Alzheimer's Activity Mat by Nancy Zieman. I used that web page to begin my project. I added handles so it can be toted around easily and all the goodies are kept inside. I call my version the Fidget Fun Mat. It was really fun watching the Fidget Fun mat in use!! Yay!! Closed it can be toted around like a purse. Open it and it's time to play. Start with 13x19 fabric for front and back. I used 12x17 fusible fleece centered on both pieces. Handles are cut 4" x 19" each, double fold to measure 1" x 19", topstitch along each edge. Mark center of each side and sew handles pointing in spaced 6" apart. The long zipper pocket can hold a tissue. 9" zipper with tabs attached and a pocket piece cut 4 1/2 x 11 1/4. Tabs cut 2: 1 3/4" x 6" each, fold into a W (first fold is RST and then each end is WST), sew both raw edges with 1/4" seam, clip corners turn right side out to hide seam, slide onto end of zipper and topstitch across end to secure. (These tabs sound confusing but they work GREAT!) Fold pocket piece RST, sew around edge leaving an opening to turn. Turn and topstitch to zipper. Sew to background by topstitching around perimeter. Button flaps hide a surprise. Cut 2: 7" squares, sew perimeter, cut in half, tuck raw edges in, topstitch perimeter of both pieces. Add buttonholes to one side and buttons to the other. Secure to background by sewing one or two lines of stitching on left edge and one on right edge. This unit measures 4" x 6 1/2" when completed. Wonder Under fusible is the easy way to add a surprise inside the doors. This is a little cloth book that has 2 pages inside. Again, use Wonder Under or Heat N Bond to add photos to the book. Snoopy is a familiar face to almost everyone. A button bracelet, easily made with a chain and small jewelry findings. I found these pretty buttons on ebay. Key chain photo fun. Elastic hair ties just for fun!! These are added at the end after the mat is turned right side out. Recycled blue jeans pocket. Edges are trimmed with pinking shears and sewn down. These beautiful flowers are actually an air freshener that lost it's smell months ago. Too pretty to throw away. The petals are soft to touch. Add a ribbon (44" if it ties in a bow like the blue ribbon above OR 13" of rick rack like the brown below). Sew it across the top by sewing it down every 2 or 3 inches. Use it to tie or clip things on. (Tie the bear with a long ribbon so it can come out of the pocket to be played with but not get lost.) I didn't take a photo of it but after sewing all the pieces to the front background, lay it right sides together with the outer fabric. Make sure handles and other goodies are all tucked inside. Pin around the edges and sew but leave a 6" opening at the bottom to turn right side out. Sew 1/4" seam then turn, press edges. tuck raw edge of opening in 1/4". Topstitch 1/8" around perimeter. I added a snap closure in the center of each side. Velcro would be good too but I didn't have any on hand. See other Finish It Friday Fun.

Learn how to make a fidget quilt with our free video and photo tutorial. A fidget quilt is a lap quilt which helps provide stimulation for the fidgeting hands.

See instructions to make an Alzheimer's Activity Mat by Nancy Zieman . I used that web page to begin my project. I added handles so it ca...

Looking for a useful and beautiful gift for a loved one who suffers from Dementia, Alzheimers, or Parkinson disease? This fidget blanket is the ideal solution. It's very comfortable: big enough to cover the knees, warm, soft and has variety of twiddle items to keep hands busy. Never worry about losing a piece, as ALL ITEMS ARE SECURELY ATTACHED to each other. This Alzheimer's blanket includes such activities: ✔ Display pocket ►you can send me your CUSTOM PICTURE that I'll print and put in ✔ Spy game ✔ Plastic buckle ✔ Big button ✔ Ribbons ✔ Felt decor and plastic flowers ✔ Different textures of ribbons and fabrics ✔ Pouch with beads and pearl, a spy game made of beads, and various interesting little things ✔ Rubber band - spring ▶Dimensions 18" x 18" (45x45 cm) ▶Weight about 0.7 lb. (about 220 gr) This sensory quilt has many fiddle elements to keep your loved one's curious mind and fidgety hands busy for hours. Please keep in mind, that each activity mat is handcrafted and may little vary from image examples ~●~ Shipping, customs, and import taxes ~●~ Timely delivery is GUARANTEED! If your dementia fidget mat is not delivered on time, I will refund your money. Please use the priority shipping option if possible (regular postal services are overloaded and may have delays). Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs. ▶▶ SAFETY ◀◀ We made every effort to make this activity quilt safe. We use only eco-friendly and new materials and tools. It can be washed by hand. Never worry about losing a piece, as all items are securely attached to each other. Hand-made fidget toy suitable for Alzheimer's, Occupational therapy activity, Dementia, and Autism. It is excellent for fine motor and keeping hands busy. ~♥~ Gift wrapping ~♥~ The fidget blanket is packed with love with gift paper and ribbons. So it's ready to become a wonderful gift. If your purchase is intended to be sent as a gift, you can also leave a delivery address and desired message, and we will help you to make a pleasant surprise for somebody you love.

Finished! "Ribbon Pull" or fidget quilt #5. The little yoyo and button anchors one end of a piece of sparkly gold elastic. Another butterfly and a "snippet roll" made from scrap pieces of fidget quilts adds more texture. I got the idea of the ribbon pull from Next Comes L's page from a quiet book. She got the idea from The Imagination Tree. I was excited to find such great ideas! The next one (#6) is almost finished. It is a completely scrappy quilt. I'm working on ideas and small items for embellishments for the next quilt (#7).

See instructions to make an Alzheimer's Activity Mat by Nancy Zieman. I used that web page to begin my project. I added handles so it can be toted around easily and all the goodies are kept inside. I call my version the Fidget Fun Mat. It was really fun watching the Fidget Fun mat in use!! Yay!! Closed it can be toted around like a purse. Open it and it's time to play. Start with 13x19 fabric for front and back. I used 12x17 fusible fleece centered on both pieces. Handles are cut 4" x 19" each, double fold to measure 1" x 19", topstitch along each edge. Mark center of each side and sew handles pointing in spaced 6" apart. The long zipper pocket can hold a tissue. 9" zipper with tabs attached and a pocket piece cut 4 1/2 x 11 1/4. Tabs cut 2: 1 3/4" x 6" each, fold into a W (first fold is RST and then each end is WST), sew both raw edges with 1/4" seam, clip corners turn right side out to hide seam, slide onto end of zipper and topstitch across end to secure. (These tabs sound confusing but they work GREAT!) Fold pocket piece RST, sew around edge leaving an opening to turn. Turn and topstitch to zipper. Sew to background by topstitching around perimeter. Button flaps hide a surprise. Cut 2: 7" squares, sew perimeter, cut in half, tuck raw edges in, topstitch perimeter of both pieces. Add buttonholes to one side and buttons to the other. Secure to background by sewing one or two lines of stitching on left edge and one on right edge. This unit measures 4" x 6 1/2" when completed. Wonder Under fusible is the easy way to add a surprise inside the doors. This is a little cloth book that has 2 pages inside. Again, use Wonder Under or Heat N Bond to add photos to the book. Snoopy is a familiar face to almost everyone. A button bracelet, easily made with a chain and small jewelry findings. I found these pretty buttons on ebay. Key chain photo fun. Elastic hair ties just for fun!! These are added at the end after the mat is turned right side out. Recycled blue jeans pocket. Edges are trimmed with pinking shears and sewn down. These beautiful flowers are actually an air freshener that lost it's smell months ago. Too pretty to throw away. The petals are soft to touch. Add a ribbon (44" if it ties in a bow like the blue ribbon above OR 13" of rick rack like the brown below). Sew it across the top by sewing it down every 2 or 3 inches. Use it to tie or clip things on. (Tie the bear with a long ribbon so it can come out of the pocket to be played with but not get lost.) I didn't take a photo of it but after sewing all the pieces to the front background, lay it right sides together with the outer fabric. Make sure handles and other goodies are all tucked inside. Pin around the edges and sew but leave a 6" opening at the bottom to turn right side out. Sew 1/4" seam then turn, press edges. tuck raw edge of opening in 1/4". Topstitch 1/8" around perimeter. I added a snap closure in the center of each side. Velcro would be good too but I didn't have any on hand. See other Finish It Friday Fun.

Fidget quilts are used for Alzheimer, dementia, and even little kids who need something to do with their hands. This fidget quilt tutorial will get you started.

Have you ever heard of a Fidget Quilt? They are lap quilts, the size of oversized placemats, with different textures to feel, and things to open and close to keep hands busy. Our local quilt club…

Ещё одна мальчишеская книжка, но уже не транспортная. Больше пока я на них не соглашаюсь. Хочется реализовать новые идеи, освятить новые темы, которых такое множество. В книжку постаралась включить всякие мальчиковые и нейтральные темы. Надеюсь, малышу будет интересно и весело копошится в этой книжке. Размер 23Х23 Одна сторона бейки пришита на машинке, другая вручную потайными стежками. Есть ручка, за которую малыш может таскать книжку с собой. Дальше книжка во всех подробностях. Разворот 1 1. Страница-загадка. Кто спрятался за дверцами ? Добраться до цели можно, преодолев два уровня открывашек. Они шуршат. За дверцами прячется добрый монстрик. Разворот 2. 2. Машинки. На этой странице есть 6 карманов-гаражей, в каждом из которых "стоит" машина. Гаражи закрыты на "замки". На этой странице можно изучать цвета, тренировать навык застёгивания и расстёгивания пуговиц, счёт до шести. Края петель-резинок спрятаны под репсовыми ленточкам разных цветов. Дополнительный интерес для ребёнка - заглянуть посмотреть какая там ленточка. 3. Робот. По этой странице изучаются геометрические фигуры, понятия большой, средний, маленький, счёт до пяти. Ноги двигаются, руки перетягиваются, шестерёнки крутятся. Танцует. ))) Может и в такую фигушку сгруппироваться. ))) Игра в "ку-ку". Разворот 3. 4. Постройка дома. Здесь ребёнок может ощутить себя строителем. БОльшая часть кирпичей, дверь и окно отлепляются. На крыше за дверцей живёт сова. 5. Пират. По этой странице изучаются части лица, а так же эмоции весёлый и грустный. Можно играть с пиратом в "привет" и "пока". Мой Мирон, когда увидел готовую страничку, сразу умилительно произнёс "привет" и заулыбался. А ведь ему уже 3,5г. )))) Бандана, зубастый рот отлепляются. Рука двигается, можно считать пальцы. Один глаз вращается, можно придавать смешные выражения лицу. Горошки на бандане приклеены на текстильный клей и для верности закреплены строчками по центру. Солнце шуршит. Разворот 4. 5. Таинственная страница. Здесь переплетено множество весёлых ленточек. Само это уже не оставит равнодушным малыша. Но это ещё не всё. Если хорошенько приглядеться, то можно заметить любопытные глазки, выглядывающие тут и там. Если раздвинуть ленты, увидишь яблоко, помидор, грушу и апельсин. Ленточки с лёгкостью принимают начальное положение. По этой странице можно тренировать память ( где кто спрятан ), изучать счёт до четырёх. 7. Трактор с прицепом. Крутой чувак -водила в тёмных очках. ))) Колёса крутятся. Трактор везёт огромный мешок с шариками разных размеров. Если ослабить резинку с фиксатором, можно вытянуть шнур с бусинами, потянув за кольцо. Бусины можжевеловые, невероятно ароматные. Огромное спасибо за них Маше MarLysse ( блог "Паутинка" ). Разворот 5. 8. Футбол. Это футбольное поле - небольшой лабиринт. По нему можно гонять мячик-пуговицу и забивать голы то в одни, то в другие ворота. В идеале было бы заиметь где-то пуговицу в виде футбольного мяча. Я даже слепила плоский мяч из пластики, но потом решила не рисковать. Мало ли что, вдруг ребёнок её умудрится бы раскусить. На внутренней стороне обложки имеется карман. В него при надобности можно прятать съёмные детали. Весь переплёт пришит вручную потайными стежками. Только обложка пришита на машинке.

Reversible Fidget Blanket for Children with Developmental Disabilities and Seniors Struggling with Alzheimer's, Rehabilitation Therapy and Restless Hands Busyboard for kids "Rainbow". Size 25cm*25cm(9.8"x9.8"). What are we doing with the child? ✅ Learn the colors of the rainbow. ✅ Count up to 7 ✅ We train fingers with lacing ✅ We study fasteners: button, button, Velcro, zipper, fastex. ✅ We look at our reflection with the help of a mirror. ✅ We develop tactile sensations: smooth, soft. ✅ We train fine motor skills. ✅ We study geometric shapes. THIS FIDGET FORM IS ALSO SUITABLE FOR ADULTS! This blanket is also suitable for adults! This mini-rehabilitation tool is an excellent rehabilitation tool for people who have suffered a serious injury or stroke: they help restore motor skills in adults, improve concentration and relieve stress. Alzheimer's disease and/or dementia can improve and/or help retain memory skills with pleasure and action. If you need, we will be happy to customize the work you need to use. !!!!If you have any questions, then write to me!!! !!! All my items are handmade, so there may be slight difference between actual picture and photo due to actual and perceived color, fabric placement and/or thread colors. (!) The colors of the materials may differ slightly from the example in the photo in accordance with our different raw material recipes. It does not change the appearance of the book page.

This has been one of my favourite crafty projects- making a busy book (also called 'quiet books') for my children. On this page are the i...

Alzheimer's quilt. Fidget Mat. Fidget blanket. Children's activity mat. Great activity quilt for stroke, autism nursing home gift or having a learning disability made by Sylvia's Quilting. Dementia quilt. Alzheimer's quilt. activity quilt. Fidget quilt. Assisted living gift. This sunshine activity mat is a fidget quilt. This activity quilt is designed for loved ones who need to have something for their fingers to do. Lots of learning and relearning can happen with this mat as it has a zipper pocket, a button tab, textural items, a photo pocket and many comfort feeling items to keep someone happy and entertained and their fingers active. This Alzheimer's fidget mat is great for anyone with autism, strokes or learning disabilities as well as babies to learn different activities and enjoy pretty color and feely things. Fully washable. Washing in a garment bag is recommended to keep the beads, buttons & nuts & washers from knocking on the side of the washer or dryer. Size is approximately 15 inches high by 20 inches wide. Please mail one to your loved one in a nursing home today with a photo from their past or of you or your family. Made by Sylvia's Quilting & Crafts. Please like us on Facebook and follow us and like our store on Etsy.

My nephew’s first birthday is coming up, so I decided to make him a cloth quiet book. The first book I made was a PAIN IN THE REAR, but I was able to streamline the process this time around. I’ve also learned

Alzheimer's blanket with dog, Fidget quilt, Fidget blanket, Occupational therapy, Toddler fidget blanket Blanket is made taking into account those factors that are necessary for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. When a grandfather or grandmother develops dexterity of hands, revealing different types of fasteners, moving beads - this involves the work of the brain. This is one of the ways that slows the course of the disease. An important point - on such a blanket all the details are not removable, which prevents the loss of any elements. All parts are sewn firmly. Made of cotton fabric. Only high-quality fasteners are used. This Alzheimer's blanket for Dementia or Fidget Quilt provides: - Sensory development; - tactile sensations; - management of hands and fingers; - improves blood circulation; - calms the restless mind; - develops small motor skill of hands; - develops thinking, memory; - concentration; - develops perseverance. This, a busy blanket helps to take some time to calm down. Size 45x45cm (17,7 inches x 17,7 inches) !!! Attention!!!!! - If you have any questions, or you want a custom order, please contact me and I will help to resolve your question. https://www.etsy.com/shop/educationtoys?section_id=21028533