Activity quilts are not just for tables and wheel chair laps. Activity quilts can come in the form of pillows, lap quilts, hand warmers sometimes called twiddle muffs and other forms.
The purpose for the activity quilt is to give idle hands something to do. It is also to challenge the mind and bring familiarity to someone who is either mentally or physically limited. Exercise, learning, occupational therapy and entertainment are all important uses for an activity mat sometimes referred to as a fidget quilt.
These are 18 x 18 inch pillow covers. That means not only do they act as an activity mat that can be laid in their lap or their table, but a pillow can also be inserted to give a different feel and use in a bed to create happiness and alleviate loneliness or idle feelings.
Consider getting many types of activity quilts for loved ones to brighten up every atmosphere and add variety to not only create activity, but also to create conversation and attention, so your loved one in a nursing home half way across the country will be getting more smiles and interaction than they might without one in their space.
Happy Quilting and God bless the patients and the families and the care givers.

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