This is a sensory quilt (AKA Fiddle quilt) for a dementia sufferer. I played around with some simple ITH blocks, adding bits and pieces as I went along. Those not visible include a crumpled crisp packet, a string of beads and a squeaker. I've used a variety of fabrics, but they should all be washable.

Very nice job! Very Creative!!

Great. You have given me some Ideas for the old folks home here. I have just finished 30 lap rugs and was wandering what to do next

Inserting ttriangles and ribbons in the seams is a great idea, useful for baby quilts s well and it could be used on any block. The variety of textures from the flat stipple to the chenille makes this a very interesting fiddle quilt. And I love the colours.
I thought I left a comment much earlier, I know I typed it, but must have forgotten to hit Submit! OSM (short for oh silly me).

wonderful job Sue

That is so nice and best thing is it would suit a man or woman not at all sissy looking.
Such a lovely idea you had.

Very unique fidget quilt. Love all the interesting textures you incorporated and that there isn't anything that can be pulled off. Nicely created!

Brilliant idea and I'm sure it would go down really well with a lot of other sufferers too. Love it, love Chris

Love what you have done here./Lillian

Great idea, I have been collecting bits and pieces to make one for a friend. G

What a great fiddle quilt. I know when they feel this , somewhere in side they will know someone cares

Awesome fabric used...Beautiful!!!!

A wonderful idea. It will be a treasure for someone.

Never would have thought of this for an adult. Great really for a child also. My granddaughter who is 25 now has fiddled with her blankets since she was a baby. She said it is comforting. She fiddles with the cotton thermal until they end up as strings and just won't throw them away.

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by spendlove 23 Jun 2016

Mine was the same, but she grew out of it!

LOOKING GOOD!!!hugs

Brilliant!

So thoughtful of you. Love the beautiful colors and design. You are so talented.
Kathy

This is a beautiful and thoughtful quilt. Blessings to you for making this awesome gift.

These fiddle quilts are a wonderful gift for anyone suffering from dementia or Alzheimer. It helps to keep those hands busy and out of trouble. For anyone making them, Sue's quilt is wonderful. it has lots of different fabrics, noises and bits and pieces to handle. Kudos to you, Sue, for a beautiful fiddle quilt.

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by spendlove 23 Jun 2016

I think it could be easily adapted to make a baby play quilt as well.

Sue, this is phoenominal.....

very pretty. Where can I purchase your ITH blocks, Sue?

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by spendlove 23 Jun 2016

I've sent you a PM

Very pretty and you can play with it. Great job.

It looks great and must be fun to fiddle with.

A terrific idea Sue, well done. Love the choice of fabrics, and colours. Sandra.

Beautiful and elegant, well done

great, how big is it, love the choice and colors of the fabrics

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by spendlove 23 Jun 2016

Approximately 65cm square.