A single fidget is much smaller than a fidget quilt and has only one or two activities. Any of the ideas for a fidget quilt could be used to make a single fidget, but marble mazes and taggy blankets are very popular. Single Fidgets do not need a Guild label.
These are about 7” in size and contain elements that the maker knew would be safe for the recipient.
Marble Maze
A marble maze can be made from any fabric, an orphan block or polar fleece. Fleece is easy to work with and doesn’t need a finished edge because it won’t fray. A maze can be 6.5” to 8” and any shape, such as a square, circle or heart. Stitch a few lines in the middle of the shape to make the actual maze, but remember to keep it simple and with enough room between rows to allow a marble or bead to move freely. If you feel that the bead or marble is too small, you can put in more than one.
Please connect a loop of ribbon to the edge of the marble maze so it can be attached to a wheelchair or walker.
Taggy Blanket
This is a smaller item with a noise element and ribbon loops. It can be made scrappy or with flannel or fleece with crinkly plastic and/or batting inside. Stitch the ribbons to one side and then sew the two sides with right sides together and the batting and/or plastic. Leave an opening to turn right sides out. Topstitch around the edge to seal it closed. Use a larger stitch to make a simple quilted pattern, like an X, star or a heart in the center of the taggy to hold the middle in place.