Build Your Own Fidget Quilt 

My granddaughter wanted to make 10 fidget quilts for the Memory Care unit where her Great Aunt is a resident. This was her service project for her Confirmation Class at Church. We just wanted to thank you for this Wonderful

Luv, luv your video…good instructions and so many ideas, very inspiring, i will make one for my 97 yrs old sister..❤

I am so excited to find this effective method of building the quilts. This really serves my own ADD approach to crafting and for maximizing the creative flow.

Your fidget quilt is better more fun to make and for them to use then the other video from a sewing man.🌹

Thank you so much for making this tutorial. My 12yo daughter has autism and she's constantly fidgeting with our throw pillows. She opens and closes the zippers non-stop. I was so inspired as you showed all the different blocks. I can't wait to try this and customize the blocks with fidgets she'll enjoy!

Your education background makes this such a gift on many levels. Thank you!!

This is exactly what I have been looking for, an easy to make quick fiddle quilt, thank you for sharing, love watching your videos but must have missed this, can't wait to get started , my sister needs just this, going to rifle through my scraps of fabric and trimmings, some of which I am hoping she will recognise, it is not dementia but mrsa, some symptoms are very similar. again thank you .

I've now made three of these quilts using your tutorial. Thank you so, so much for posting this.

I just finished a sensory quilt for my Dad, he has Alzheimer's. Your method is so much easier. Thank you Laura! I'm making another one using your tutorial! Love it!!

Oh my goodness! I love every tutorial I've ever watched of yours and this one is no exception. I have a coworker with a family friend that has Dementia and the coworker doesn't sew (not even a button). Just yesterday, she asked if I could make one for her friend and I searched for a tutorial because I'd never made one. I found several but none as wonderful as yours. You make this look sew very easy and I can't wait to get started on hers. I've been sewing for over 52 yrs and have a lot of 'scrap trim' that I've saved without a reason, but I just couldn't get rid of it. Now I know what it's meant for. I love your very useful ideas and suggestions with every video and I recommend you to all my sewing sisters. You have the very best teaching methods and I thank you sew much for all you do.

I do like to donate. This is a very easy and attainable project. 👍👍👍

I came across this and have spoken to a couple of ladies at church about it. We have several members who have parents with dementia or Alzheimer’s. We are going to make some to give to patients. Your directions are easy to follow! Thank you for sharing!

I have wanted to make one of these for a while now... Your great video has inspired me! There is a nursing home down the road, and I think a number of the residents would enjoy this!

I live in nursing home and make fidget aprons for men and women. Everyone is different and it keeps my mind creative too.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I had never heard of Fidget Quilts or Blankets before today, and then I found your tutorial! My mother has Alzheimer's and I spend one week out of every month going up to Canada to help my dad with her care. She watches me knit and always says she would like to find something similar to do --- now I understand why! She doesn't remember how to knit or sew anymore, but this would be the perfect tool to keep her hands busy! Thank you again!

Tutorial on Fidget quilts. They were so easy to make, and they turned out so well. We posted pictures on my FB page. They will be a blessing for those using them as well as those on staff. Thank you!!

Excellent job incorporating texture. Love your ideas. Thank you Laura

Perfect timing!!! As a volunteer for my local Downs Syndrome Center, I was recently asked if I could make a sensory quilt for the children. Thank you so much for the wonderful ideas Laura

Laura, I love these ideas and will incorporate them into my next "fidget" quilt. Thank you for all your kind ideas!

Great! It has given me a few ideas for the sensory lap Quilts I make for dementia patients. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this!! I had agreed to make these for the patients at the VA Hospital. I need ideas and you gave me plenty of outstanding ones and what a grand idea to use all the things from my years of stash left from projects. Great idea!!

Beautiful! when my niece was little. She used to ware out tags on stuff animals. So I made a quilt with all kinds of tags. She would have love this too!

Another great tutorial! Thanks again, you always break projects down into achievable steps. Now, I'm off to my favourite store for zips, buttons, lace.....

Love the fidget quilts. Nice texture pieces in some of the squares.

Love your ideas, especially how you connect blocks. Thanks!!

Thank you, Laura. I’ve been wanting to make one for my sister-in-law. I really like your instructions.

Great idea, the sensory quilts. I can see blind people loving them too. For me though, Im using your technique to make an embellished quilt (something I have wanted to do for ages).

This is great but I have only buttons, snaps, and zippers. Thanks to the corona virus I can’t go to the fabric store! I will do the best I can, Mom really needs one of these. You have given me some great ideas, thank you Laura! ♥️SewVeryEasy♥️

Laura, What a Great Idea! Thank you for sharing!

Charming - absolutely Lovely, Laura; and I cannot wait to try your tape dashing technique!

Brilliant thank you so much, I can’t believe just how much I’ve learnt from you in this tutorial.

This is what I was looking for!!! This is so cool!!! Thank you so much Laura!!!

Wish I made one of these quilts for my mother. She would have loved it.

Beautiful project...one of the nicest...thanks for sharing

What a cool idea and it uses all those little things one collects over the years...and boy do I have a lot! Thank you once again. 8-)

Love it.... Thank you for many many useful projects...

Thank you so much for your tutorial! Thankfully, I came across it just as I'm beginning my journey into fidget quilts! Such an easy way to make them and I can work on lots of "small" project blocks before starting in on the quilt and mix and match. I will be combining your way with your other video on the self binding blanket for an even easier project! P.S. I am so envious of your hair!! Beautiful!

Another AWESOME IDEA THANK YOU FOR SHARING LOVE LOVE

Thank you Laura - just what I'm looking for to make a fidget quilt for a friend 🧵🪡😍❤

Thanks for those great ideas!

Thank you Laura for such a wonderful video.

Thanks Laura what a good idea some people make then for the residents as in nursing homes.

Love these quilts. Made one for the grandson. He loves it!

I am truly impressed!

You always have such great ideas and easy techniques. Thank you

Thanks so much for this tutorial as I would love to start making these ! You put in a wealth of info on things to use on these. I love how well you explain the process in all your videos !! Bless you and have a great day..

Love your ideas!

that is wonderful. Love the tutorial

That's a Super Crazy quilt!

Thank you for some really great ideas.

This is great thank you for sharing your ideas, it really helps.😀

what a wonderful idea. Until I saw your video Laura, I hadn't even thought about a fidget quilt for people with dementia....wish I had known while my mum was still with us xx

Terrific idea! I make these in a book form for Mai Well here in Australia. These are called Sensory Books. Thank you for your idea.

Yes!! I love it! I had made one, last year for my BFF's son, because he has ADD/ADHD and he loves it. This is so cool.

I really like this. neat idea.

high quality - very nice!

I wish I had known about these when my dad was ill... great tutorial- thank you!

Thanks for some new ideas to add to my list of squares :)

Thanks Laura, great ideas👍🏼

Another great video!

So creative!

Great idea! I have just been asked by one of our local organisations that supports foster kids in care, if I can make fidget quilts for kids with anxiety issues and I'm going to follow your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing. Greetings from Aotearoa New Zealand!

Hello, thank you for some Great Ideas for these Fidget Quilts 😁 My Dad has Huntingtons Disease, so I am going to make him one of these 💙 Erica x

Super! Great illustration and fun ideas. Jeepers, I don't think I've ever thrown any leftovers of trims away, so I have gobs of odds & ends for a project(s) ... I'd better get busy, huh?

What a great idea.

Yes always remember for the elderly dementia people don’t give them anything you wouldn’t give to a toddler. They are “unlearning” and reverting back to children as they progress. Don’t treat them like children just make them as safe.

I plan to make one for my sister's husband. He has Alzheimer's. Maybe one for my MIL as well, who also has it.

Wonderful idea

Brilliant 💕

That is wonderful

That is pretty cool! I’ve always wanted to make one.....guess there’s no time like the present!

Brilliant!!!!

wonderful for sewing group at church to do for our care center here

sensational, thank you

You look like a teacher at my school which is cool 😊☺️

I like it.

Olá, adoro seus vídeos, aí Também tem essas plantas, jibóia?! no vaso atrás de vc! é, ela está em todos os lugares RS RS, bjs, amei o vídeo de hoje

Awesome

Очень красиво!

I like the adult version of a sensory blanket however, I was wondering with such a variety of materials,how would you launder it once it gets dirty? Love your assembly & creative texture choices!

Cute

Thanks😊

I’m wondering where you purchase all your Fairfield products from?

Do these wash well in the machine or better to hand wash?

Nice ideas! May I ask where did you get your pressing mat ? Thank you!

Thank you for this tutorial , i like this one better than any i have seen , I have made all of my blocks and sashing pieces, I'am having a little trouble keeping them in place as I sew them down can you please give me a little help. Thanks you Susan

Hi, Laura. I love your videos. I see that you have a “Magic Pressing Matt” (wool). Do you believe that it’s worth purchasing? Perhaps you could do a video on its benefits. 😊

I really like your videos and but I cannot find the Quilter Select Fusible Web that is 1 inch. I'd also like to know the cost.

I will make it as a bib, and just large enough to fit her wheelchair

What is the thing hanging from your yardstick behind your right shoulder? Just curious 😀

Hi Laura, So sorry I hit the thumbs down by mistake...this quilt is a lovely idea. Thankyou Gail

Could you fuse your backing and then cut your squares?

This project is great to make for Alzheimer patients!

You kept talking about "them" and "they." To whom are you referring?

where is thepattern for the quilt in the background

with metal accessories would not wash well.... would rust

I've heard that when you make these you should use items as if you are making it for a child. Dementia and alzheimer people can be very strong.

To much talking. Boarding