March 2019 - Fiddle Quilts

This month we thought we would explore making Fiddle Quilts for people with dementia. These can be made for a specific person, using their interests and experiences as inspiration, or made containing bits and pieces to occupy restless fingers and attract their attention. This was an example made by a group member to demonstrate the process. Size approx 12 by 24 inches.

Another member brought along some samples of furnishing fabric she had been given. These fabrics add texture and pattern to these small quilts.

Selecting fabric for Fiddle quilt

Some useful links for making Fiddle quilts

Fiddle Fingers Quilts

WI Fidget Quilt

Have Fun with Fidget Quilts

You will also find lots of images and ideas on the web.

We also had some of the QWAD workshop pieces in progress. They all seem to be coming along nicely.

QWAD WIP's

And one completed cushion.

Completed QWAD cushion

The hexagon quilt is coming along with the border nearly completed.

Other works in progress included

Canvas work

Hexagon paper piecing

Half square triangles

Gloves/puppets for the Christmas Shoe Box appeal

Red work samples destined for a quilt

Table runner and mats from a workshop

Fabric left over from grand daughters quilt, to be made up into matching cushions

Transfer printing workshop, WIP will be made into a bag

Folded squares, UFO being finished