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Vicki Welsh

Yesterday, I finished the last 4 fidget mats. I met with some friends Thursday evening, and one of my friends took one for her mother. I was so happy that she wanted one! I have 8 left to donate.

These mats are a lot of fun to make. More fun than I expected, and I have plenty of supplies to make a lot of them! I took these detailed photos to remind myself of some of the things that I used. The placemats were a great start, but I think I could longarm a large piece for a base, cut it to size, and finish it with serged edges.

I will have 9 to deliver in September but will be making lots more.

Now I need to get serious about packing. We leave Thursday!

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4 responses to “4 more fidget mats”

geneblack

07/27/2025

It is wonderful that a friend took one for her Mom. I know that some dementia patients are obsessed with certain types of things – like fasteners. I could see making one with just zippers, buttons and maybe some Velcro or other types of fasteners.

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Carole @ From My Carolina Home

07/27/2025

Longarming a base is a great way to get a bunch done at once. I’ve done that, and bound them by machine. I didn’t even think of using the serger, great idea!

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marmic1954

07/27/2025

I know those will give comfort to patients. It’s somewhat sad to know there’s a need for such things, but they do serve to use up a lot of bits and bobs from our stashes.

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thoroughlya4162d5974

07/29/2025

Those mats look like they are fun to make. Patty

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I’m Vicki

I’m Vicki Welsh and I’ve been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I’m into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here.