This is a very neat pillow. Could be used for children as well as folks in a nursing home. Great job. May need to make a few of these for our local nursing home. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️
Love this and thank you so much for the inspiration! I am just finishing up a zippered fidget pillow for a woman with dementia. For the top left square, I used a blue fabric that looks like a dark sky with clouds, but used a trim with plastic things that look like large water droplets, for rain. My cloud is puffy and crinkles. I did very similar with the rainbow and a puffy cloud above it. For the 3rd square I used two fabrics, minky with two small prairie points facing inward along the side and bicycle cotton. Added elastic that has two slide buttons. A nice headband elastic with ruffle sides and added a half ring to hang something from and a flower. For the last square, I used purple fabric with a pocket that has a fake fur swatch in side and 2 butterfly decals on the outside. A large prairie point at the top with some bumpy shiny embellishment and a cam snap to close. Then added a ribbon with a small bell. On the back I am putting a pocket that will hold about 5 laminated memorable photos. Again, thank you so much!
You are a great teacher. Presentation is simple and instructive. Easy to follow instructions, creative design and art work.... Thank you and keep on teaching !!!
love this. My father is in a nursing home and he happens to be on the Alzheimers floor even though he doesnt have it but i was wanting to make something or buy something for the people on that floor. I noticed they need something to do and i wanted to give them something so that they can have it to play with. I was also thinking about buying some baby dolls for the patients there too. It makes me sad to see some of them just sitting there with nothing to do. Great idea thanks will be looking into getting some or making something
Love this! I want to make one for my father in law who has Alzheimer’s , he’s starting to become a skin picker so this would keep his hands busy! I noticed he picks a lot more since his cat passed away, she was 20 years old a constantly would just lay on his lap and he would pet her for hours so he misses having something to rub or pet! I’m thinking instead of buckles for him I would do maybe shoe string somehow because he loves tying and untying his shoes & maybe buttons because he likes unbuttoning and re buttoning his button down flannels. Maybe one quadrant I could put like a furry piece on so it feels like a cats fur? Idk there’s so many possibilities! This is so fun! Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing. If this is for alzheimers, under the crinkly piece one could sew a clear vinyl pocket to add a laminated photo/photos attached with ribbon.
This is great! I'm in the process of making a sensory blanket for my new grand daughter and I'm always looking for more ideas to add to it. I love the rainbow zippers! I wonder if you could have incorporated a mirror under the minky instead of the elephant applique? I have recently purchased mirror sheets and am anxious to try them on a project. My only issue with that is the washability of the final project. Thanks! Nice job!
I just started making small fidget mats. We have a several family members w sensory issues. I find that the mats wash well in a lingerie bag. For this pillow cover, maybe turn it inside out and wash in a lingerie or mesh wash bag. It should be fine.
First visit to your channel, and I am intrigued by this fidget pillow you created. Since you mentioned that it was created for a teacher, I am curious about how this is used in a classroom setting? I like the idea that you mentioned that any of the quadrants could be recreated for a quiet book as well. I'm hoping to make a few of those for my grandchildren, and will try to incorporate some of your fun ideas. Do you have any tutorials for quiet book pages?
Linda Beckman Hi there! Thank you for your comment! The teacher who i made it for, has some children in the classroom who feel more calm and focused while playing with something quietly in their laps. Unfortunately i currently don't have any quiet book tutorials at the moment! Perhaps soon! :)
Thanks for your quick response. I'm studying to be a teacher, so this really interested me! I hope you do a quiet book in the future, but in the meantime I'll see if I have any luck on CZcams... I've wanted to make one for years, and now that I have grandchildren I simply must make the time to create one!
Im only coming across this would like to start making them. But i can use a sewing machine. Would say that i learn or is there any good fabric glue i could use instead. Im from the uk
Your pillow has given me some great ideas for sensory mats of my own! I love your rainbow zippers.
I love the rainbow!
This is a very neat pillow. Could be used for children as well as folks in a nursing home. Great job. May need to make a few of these for our local nursing home. Thanks for the inspiration. ❤️
pam bradshaw Thank you! Glad you liked it!
It’s the different textures they like. Also for people with dementia
I was thinking the same thing it would be much easier for senior to handle than a bigger quilt. Such a great idea for all ages.
Love this and thank you so much for the inspiration! I am just finishing up a zippered fidget pillow for a woman with dementia.
For the top left square, I used a blue fabric that looks like a dark sky with clouds, but used a trim with plastic things that look like large water droplets, for rain. My cloud is puffy and crinkles. I did very similar with the rainbow and a puffy cloud above it. For the 3rd square I used two fabrics, minky with two small prairie points facing inward along the side and bicycle cotton. Added elastic that has two slide buttons. A nice headband elastic with ruffle sides and added a half ring to hang something from and a flower. For the last square, I used purple fabric with a pocket that has a fake fur swatch in side and 2 butterfly decals on the outside. A large prairie point at the top with some bumpy shiny embellishment and a cam snap to close. Then added a ribbon with a small bell.
On the back I am putting a pocket that will hold about 5 laminated memorable photos.
Again, thank you so much!
That all sounds wonderful!! Love the idea of the fake fur, that would be so fun! Great ideas!
I just adore these figit squares! The rainbow zippers and cloud is delightful. Instantly subbed! Will be making this for an Alzhiemer's patient. TFS
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much :)
You are a great teacher. Presentation is simple and instructive. Easy to follow instructions, creative design and art work.... Thank you and keep on teaching !!!
I love the rainbow zippers! So cute!
Very precious !
Hello, this is another great idea! 😁 Thank you 💕 Erica x
Hey Tiffany....thanks for the inspiration. I used your ideas to get started on a fidget quilt for an Alzheimers patient.
That's wonderful! So glad this was helpful for you :)
Very cute idea!
What a fun idea! I love it! I will have to make a few of these for our OT 😊!
So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
You gave me awesome ideas, thank you so much for sharing your creative gifts!!
Well done Tiffany I love your creativity, keep on sewing 🦄👍
love this. My father is in a nursing home and he happens to be on the Alzheimers floor even though he doesnt have it but i was wanting to make something or buy something for the people on that floor. I noticed they need something to do and i wanted to give them something so that they can have it to play with. I was also thinking about buying some baby dolls for the patients there too. It makes me sad to see some of them just sitting there with nothing to do. Great idea thanks will be looking into getting some or making something
I'm so glad this provided you with some inspiration! Thank you for sharing!
Love this! I want to make one for my father in law who has Alzheimer’s , he’s starting to become a skin picker so this would keep his hands busy! I noticed he picks a lot more since his cat passed away, she was 20 years old a constantly would just lay on his lap and he would pet her for hours so he misses having something to rub or pet! I’m thinking instead of buckles for him I would do maybe shoe string somehow because he loves tying and untying his shoes & maybe buttons because he likes unbuttoning and re buttoning his button down flannels. Maybe one quadrant I could put like a furry piece on so it feels like a cats fur? Idk there’s so many possibilities! This is so fun! Thank you 😊
Thank you for such super ideas. Im going to try one for my grand daughter.
This is amazing! I'm going to try something like this for my daughter😊
Too cute!!
Great video, will be sharing it with my fb friends at The Fidget Quilt Guild group.
Thank you for sharing. If this is for alzheimers, under the crinkly piece one could sew a clear vinyl pocket to add a laminated photo/photos attached with ribbon.
Love it❤
Thank you love them good job!
This is great! I'm in the process of making a sensory blanket for my new grand daughter and I'm always looking for more ideas to add to it. I love the rainbow zippers! I wonder if you could have incorporated a mirror under the minky instead of the elephant applique? I have recently purchased mirror sheets and am anxious to try them on a project. My only issue with that is the washability of the final project. Thanks! Nice job!
What is inside the quadrant that makes the crackling noise? What did you use inside to make the crackling?
So cute
Your amazing I really want one xx
I just started making small fidget mats. We have a several family members w sensory issues. I find that the mats wash well in a lingerie bag. For this pillow cover, maybe turn it inside out and wash in a lingerie or mesh wash bag. It should be fine.
To wash, turn it inside out on the gentle setting.
Awsome!!
You should be able to wash it in the washer in a washer bag without any problem.
First visit to your channel, and I am intrigued by this fidget pillow you created. Since you mentioned that it was created for a teacher, I am curious about how this is used in a classroom setting? I like the idea that you mentioned that any of the quadrants could be recreated for a quiet book as well. I'm hoping to make a few of those for my grandchildren, and will try to incorporate some of your fun ideas. Do you have any tutorials for quiet book pages?
Linda Beckman Hi there! Thank you for your comment! The teacher who i made it for, has some children in the classroom who feel more calm and focused while playing with something quietly in their laps. Unfortunately i currently don't have any quiet book tutorials at the moment! Perhaps soon! :)
Thanks for your quick response. I'm studying to be a teacher, so this really interested me! I hope you do a quiet book in the future, but in the meantime I'll see if I have any luck on CZcams... I've wanted to make one for years, and now that I have grandchildren I simply must make the time to create one!
So Cutest
Im only coming across this would like to start making them. But i can use a sewing machine. Would say that i learn or is there any good fabric glue i could use instead. Im from the uk
What do you put in for the crinkle?
Can you make a sencory pillow for a toddler?
What material did you use for the crinkley stuff in the minkey?
Karen Bruns yes, I missed this as well. So curious!
I found the answer in this QuiltersWorkshop video czcams.com/video/05F_EZUqWxA/video.html
Hi how much are the fight cautions I’d love one Xx
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Maybe this could be washed in a lingerie bag? It is mesh, and would keep the buckles and zippers from snagging on things.