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Bee’s Blankets in 2023

Introducing Bee’s Blankets

This project has been inspired by not only our friend Bee but by others who have children with autism and also by wonderful people who have either been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s or have had to support loved ones whilst often feeling helpless to know how to support them..
A few times now we have been asked to help families out on a one to one basis with lap sized sensory blankets for wonderful folk who may have dementia, alzheimer’s or autism.These blankets can be a soothing, stimulating  and comforting resource and the feedback we have had from those we have made has been very positive. We’d like to help more fabulous individuals and so are looking to develop this into an ongoing project with your help.

Bee’s Blankets

There are plenty of ideas to be found online, they are called many things – Sensory Mats, busy blankets, fidget blankets etc, but we have come up with some guidelines.

  • Bee’s Blankets MUST be machine washable. Everything MUST be sewn on securely and then securely! They must be safe and sturdy.
  • Blankets to be lap sized only, so from 50cm up to one metre, no bigger or smaller please.
  • Blankets can be made in wool, fabric, fleece and need to have interesting textures. This does not need to be too complicated, a classic granny square by its nature is very tactile.
  • Please do add on extra fiddly bits, but these MUST be securely fastened so as not to put the recipient  at risk.
  • Suggested extras include zips, ribbon, plastic rings, pompom trim, toggles etc. . All must be very secure!

 

 

 

Woolly example of a Bee’s Blanket

 

 

Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 221. Say hello to Luna Lapin!

221. Say hello to Luna Lapin! She’s utterly charming!
Do zoom in to see all the incredible detail. She’s beyond beautifully made. Gorgeous little pyjamas and slippers! Super cute. She has hot air balloon fabric in her ears! We are in love. Luna is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste.😃😍 I need to find my tape measure but think approximately 40cm tall. Happy sigh.
Designed by Sarah Peel.
AUCTION LOT
Thank you so much lovely Julie G!

Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 221. Say hello to Luna Lapin!

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Starting Bid: £8.00

Refresh BidGoing for £23.20 Winning: Tracy M

Auction Closed

Ending On: March 18, 2023 9:00 pm

221. Say hello to Luna Lapin! She’s utterly charming!
Do zoom in to see all the incredible detail. She’s beyond beautifully made. Gorgeous little pyjamas and slippers! Super cute. She has hot air balloon fabric in her ears! We are in love. Luna is a quiet and kind rabbit with impeccable taste.I need to find my tape measure but think approximately 40cm tall. Happy sigh.
Designed by Sarah Peel.

item name : Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 221. Say hello to Luna Lapin!

description : Thank you so much lovely Julie G!

Terms: spring-craft-sale-2023

  1. Tracy M bid £23.20 on March 18, 2023 8:58 pm
  2. Hilary bid £20.75 on March 13, 2023 5:14 pm
  3. Mhairi Roberts bid £20.20 on March 13, 2023 5:11 pm
  4. Hilary bid £15.70 on March 13, 2023 5:11 pm
  5. Angelina Mullins bid £15.20 on March 13, 2023 5:00 pm
  6. Jo bid £12.20 on March 13, 2023 3:07 pm
  7. Angelina Mullins bid £12.00 on March 13, 2023 3:06 pm [auto]
  8. Jo bid £12.00 on March 13, 2023 3:06 pm
  9. Angelina Mullins bid £10.20 on March 13, 2023 3:05 pm [auto]
  10. Jo bid £10.00 on March 13, 2023 3:05 pm
  11. Angelina Mullins bid £8.00 on March 13, 2023 12:20 pm

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Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 214. Stunning porcelain tea light holder, glazed in blue

214. Stunning porcelain tea light holder, glazed in blue. Absolutely gorgeous. This beautiful piece is bigger than 313, stands approximately 8cm tall but wider at approximately 14cm across. It’s just delicious!
AUCTION LOT.
Thank you so much lovely catmint.

Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 214. Stunning porcelain tea light holder, glazed in blue

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Starting Bid: £5.00

Refresh BidGoing for £8.75 Winning: Erika

Auction Closed

Ending On: March 18, 2023 9:00 pm

214. Stunning porcelain tea light holder, glazed in blue. Absolutely gorgeous. This beautiful piece is bigger than 313, stands approximately 8cm tall but wider at approximately 14cm across. It’s just delicious!

item name : Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 214. Stunning porcelain tea light holder, glazed in blue

description : Thank you so much lovely catmint.

Terms: spring-craft-sale-2023

  1. Erika bid £8.75 on March 18, 2023 8:52 pm
  2. Rachel bid £7.75 on March 14, 2023 11:56 am
  3. Sue Farrell bid £7.25 on March 14, 2023 9:56 am
  4. Rachel bid £6.25 on March 13, 2023 10:02 pm
  5. Erika bid £6.00 on March 13, 2023 10:02 pm [auto]
  6. Rachel bid £6.00 on March 13, 2023 10:02 pm
  7. Erika bid £5.00 on March 13, 2023 2:34 pm

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Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 210. Stunning Spring Blanket in glorious pastel shades. This is an absolute corker.

210. Stunning Spring Blanket in glorious pastel shades. This is an absolute corker. Beautifully crocheted in Stylecraft Special DK we think. Measures approximately 180cm by 180cm so perfect for adult, teen, child, sofa, bed or even as a large lap blanket for an older person. It has such rich and interesting textures. Gentle machine wash and cool tumble. Whoever ends up with this is seriously lucky!!
AUCTION LOT
Thank you so much lovely Jennifer P!

Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 210. Stunning Spring Blanket in glorious pastel shades. This is an absolute corker.

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Starting Bid: £15.00

Refresh BidGoing for £51.20 Winning: C McDonald

Auction Closed

Ending On: March 18, 2023 9:00 pm

210. Stunning Spring Blanket in glorious pastel shades. This is an absolute corker. Beautifully crocheted in Stylecraft Special DK we think. Measures approximately 180cm by 180cm so perfect for adult, teen, child, sofa, bed or even as a large lap blanket for an older person. It has such rich and interesting textures. Gentle machine wash and cool tumble. Whoever ends up with this is seriously lucky!!

item name : Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 210. Stunning Spring Blanket in glorious pastel shades. This is an absolute corker.

description : Thank you so much lovely Jennifer P!

Terms: spring-craft-sale-2023

  1. C McDonald bid £51.20 on March 18, 2023 12:42 pm
  2. Samantha bid £45.20 on March 18, 2023 12:37 pm [auto]
  3. C McDonald bid £45.00 on March 18, 2023 12:37 pm
  4. Samantha bid £40.20 on March 15, 2023 8:57 pm
  5. Ginny bid £30.80 on March 14, 2023 1:49 pm
  6. Cathy Cantona bid £30.20 on March 13, 2023 9:41 pm [auto]
  7. C McDonald bid £30.00 on March 13, 2023 9:41 pm
  8. Cathy Cantona bid £25.20 on March 13, 2023 7:12 pm
  9. Ginny bid £25.00 on March 13, 2023 7:11 pm [auto]
  10. Cathy Cantona bid £25.00 on March 13, 2023 7:11 pm
  11. Ginny bid £21.96 on March 13, 2023 7:10 pm [auto]
  12. Cathy Cantona bid £21.76 on March 13, 2023 7:10 pm
  13. Ginny bid £15.00 on March 13, 2023 12:10 pm

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Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 205. Tiny Community of Malvern : Hortensia Garden

205. Tiny Community of Malvern : Hortensia Garden
Hortensia is a seriously dedicated gardener. She even has a flowerpot hat. Somehow a rabbit has snuck into her watering can, I hope it doesn’t want to eat her prize cabbages.
Total height is 18cm and she is made on a wire armature, so she can be posed.
She is definitely NOT a toy.
AUCTION LOT
Thank you so much lovely Caroline B!

Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 205. Tiny Community of Malvern : Hortensia Garden

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Starting Bid: £4.00

Refresh BidGoing for £18.20 Winning: Caroline

Auction Closed

Ending On: March 18, 2023 9:00 pm

205. Tiny Community of Malvern : Hortensia Garden
Hortensia is a seriously dedicated gardener. She even has a flowerpot hat. Somehow a rabbit has snuck into her watering can, I hope it doesn’t want to eat her prize cabbages.
Total height is 18cm and she is made on a wire armature, so she can be posed.
She is definitely NOT a toy.

item name : Spring Craft Sale 2023. Item 205. Tiny Community of Malvern : Hortensia Garden

description : Thank you so much lovely Caroline B!

Terms: spring-craft-sale-2023

  1. Caroline bid £18.20 on March 18, 2023 7:45 pm
  2. Fizzy bid £16.20 on March 18, 2023 7:29 pm
  3. Rachel H bid £15.40 on March 18, 2023 6:28 pm
  4. Catherine M bid £15.20 on March 18, 2023 6:20 pm
  5. Julie bid £14.20 on March 18, 2023 1:06 pm
  6. Rachel H bid £13.20 on March 14, 2023 10:19 pm [auto]
  7. Hilary bid £13.00 on March 14, 2023 10:19 pm
  8. Rachel H bid £12.70 on March 14, 2023 8:30 pm
  9. Hilary bid £12.20 on March 14, 2023 1:51 pm
  10. Rachel H bid £11.20 on March 14, 2023 9:58 am [auto]
  11. Sue Farrell bid £11.00 on March 14, 2023 9:58 am
  12. Rachel H bid £10.37 on March 14, 2023 9:02 am
  13. Denise Oakman bid £10.17 on March 14, 2023 9:01 am [auto]
  14. Rachel H bid £10.00 on March 14, 2023 9:01 am
  15. Denise Oakman bid £7.70 on March 13, 2023 6:55 pm
  16. Hilary bid £6.20 on March 13, 2023 5:15 pm
  17. Rachel H bid £5.20 on March 13, 2023 5:09 pm [auto]
  18. Hilary bid £5.00 on March 13, 2023 5:09 pm
  19. Rachel H bid £4.00 on March 13, 2023 12:54 pm

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