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Make a Twiddle Muff for a Loved One Living with Dementia

Tutor: Kate Nisbet, crafter and designer, What Kate Made

Join craft tutor and designer Kate Nisbet as she shows us how to make a twiddle muff from scraps of fabric, buttons, beads and ribbons. Twiddle muffs are hand muffs, designed to provide sensory stimulation for people living with dementia or Alzheimer's.

About Kate:

Kate is a lifelong crafter who runs craft workshops from her base at What Kate Made in Lancashire.

Video time

40 minutes

How to Make a Twiddle Muff for a Loved One Living with Dementia | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

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  • Felt and fabric scraps
  • Buttons and buckles
  • Zips and fastenings
  • Ribbons
  • Embroidery thread
  • Needles, scissors and glue

Scrapbooking a Memory Page: Dementia-Friendly Craft

If you enjoyed this session with Kate, why not try her previous session, where she shows how to make a memory page using scrapbooking techniques.

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