Fidget/Touch Quilts

A Fidget, Touch Quilt or Sensory Activity Blanket is a small lap quilt, mat or
blanket that provides sensory and tactile stimulation for the restless or “fidgety” hands of
someone with Alzheimer’s disease, or related dementia, autism, and developmental
challenges.

The Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild has created a document and instructions for making these quilts and has kindly given Bluewater Quilters’ Guild permission to post on our website for information and ideas. See the links below, for more information.

Introduction to Touch Quilts
How to Make Touch Quilts
Fabric Enhancements
Block Enhancements
Fancy Blocks
Other Senses
Reminders