Tutorial - Make a Fidget Quilt for Alzheimer Patients

Check with the facility for their rules before beginning this project

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"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 is doing them for a couple of local facilities. These are really easy, I made both of these in an afternoon. All you need are some items that can withstand hot water washing and drying in a dryer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Port Softies for Chemotherapy

Soft, padded covers to cushion chemotherapy ports from rubbing.

Tutorial at From My Carolina Home Blog

"This project was a collaboration of several people in my local quilt club.  It was inspired by my friend and fellow quilter, Nancy Fish, and her need for a cushion to cover her port from the seat belt while riding in a car.  She found a quilted cover online, and the group began to make them for our local cancer care center.  The design was modified by our club members over time to the one I’ll show you today.  These go together in a flash, and they are a wonderful way to use up scraps of fabric and batting.   Any hospital or chemotherapy center would love to have them.  Maybe your local group can make some for your local chemo center".... Read more