Arts Blogger Inspiration for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
September 3, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
With the beginning of September and the youngsters in our household back in school, our thoughts turn to autumn. Often there’s a nip in the air at night which reminds us fall is “around the corner.”
The Arts Bloggers share their weekly inspiration which I thought I’d share with you. My mom, during her Alzheimer’s years, used to like to sit and watch me when I worked at crafts or my writing. Sometimes she’d chat and reminisce. Other times she simply sat contentedly…at least for a short time.
Crocheted baby sweater and cap
Caron Yarns commissioned Noreen to design an adorable baby sweater and cap. Here’s the patttern for it. Congratulations, Noreen!
Photo Talk at Layers Upon Layers
Give your photos a graphic quality that will make them pop!
Make a Very Personal Gift with Scrap Girls Products
What more personal gift could you make for a friend or loved one than one which memorializes a major accomplishment?
Metamorphosis
A fun visual journal prompt in your journal writing.
Stretch the Baking Soda Box to the Freezer
Simple and money-saving reuse for your spice jars.
Yard Sale Quilters
Quilters frequently visit yard sales to find items, at reasonable prices, they can recycle for their art. Mary Emma (from Quilting and Patchwork) enjoys meeting and helping them at her yard sales.
Tip of the day – dealing with small sewing machines
Trying to repair clothing on a small sewing machine can be tricky. Chloe shares some of her tips for making your job easier.
ENJOY!
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(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
