At the time of compiling my list last year I put challenge #8 as a "mystery item" which did indeed turn out to be a mystery for me. I was approached by the sales manager where we live and asked if I would be interested in making some fiddle muffs for dementia patients in a couple of the local nursing homes. Fidget mats I had heard of but not fiddle muffs so after some research ideas were found and I said yes to her request. Collecting suitable fabrics together with bit and bobs was all that I managed to do when joining in with FNwF.
Now to get sewing them up and I hope to have some fiddle muffs to share with you at the end of the month.
Back soon and in the meantime
Happy sewing all
2 comments:
That will be a bit of fun. Someone has been making and donating them to the facility where Mum lives. Unfortunately, they can’t be given to the severe dementia residents as they have attachments that could get swallowed. The activities lady said they need to be more ribbons etc, rather than little bells and charms etc. Apparently, like kids, lots of things go straight in the mouth. Mum, however, doesn’t do that and has really taken a liking to them. I’m surprised at how she is gravitating towards really bright colours now, which wasn’t her usual style.
Like you Karen I have heard of fiddly mats but never muffs..
Look forward to seeing them.
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