Back in QNM's October 04 issue, there's an article titled "The Power of Touch". The writer suggests that touching and rubbing fabric reduces stress and anxiety in Alzheimer's patients. Contrast in touch is recommended for a lap quilt - satin, brocade, silk, seersucker, fake fur, linen - any fairly reasonable, washable fabrics. I've just finished one. I even put in a square of counted thread cross stitch fabric, a Minkee, of course, and a fake fur that looks and feels very much like a black and white spotted kitty. Some of the fabrics needed a backing for stability. some required hearty cussing and some had to have their hair combed out of the seams - but if QNM is right and Alzheimer's patients are less stressed and anxious from touching, I know this quilt will comfort. That's what we quilters hope to do. Polly
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