Chapter News
NEXT BLANKET DAYS - FEB 2 and NATIONAL BLANKET DAY FEB 16, 2008 at Sandys Make It Sew in Livonia. All blankets turned in to ANY SANDYS SEW AND VAC STORE by Feb 21 are eligible for a ticket to win a new Janome sewing machine
DROP OFF SITES SANDYS MAKE IT SEW 28790 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, SANDYS SEW AND VAC 5105 S. Telegraph, Dearborn Heights, SANDYS SEW AND VAC 3929 Dix, Lincoln Park.
LEABUS SEWING CENTER, 1960 Industrial Hwy, Ann Arbor SADIES SEWING SHOP 1816 N. Dixie Hwy , Monroe (next to Sterling State Park entrance) BLANKET DAYS
First Saturday of the Month - Make It Sew 28790 Plymouth Rd. Livonia 10:30 am to 2:30 pm
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Members List:
Coordinator:
Cathy Hodyka
Jane Stephens
Links Section
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Project Linus - Dearborn/Wayne Co, MI |
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WELCOME TO OUR CHAPTER
Project Linus is a 100% volunteer organization with a two- fold mission. First, we want to provide a feeling of security and warmth to ill or traumatized children with the gift of a new blanket, quilt or afghan lovingly handmade just for them by a volunteer blanketeer. Second, we wish to provide a Fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups for the benefit of children.
A LINUS BLANKET IS LIKE A HUG WHEN IT IS MOST NEEDED
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| BLANKET RECIPIENTS
We have given out over 4200 blankets since our chapter was started in May 2003 to the following facilities:
Childrens Hospital od Detroit
Wyandotte Hospital - Pediatrics and Emergency Room<
Annapolis Hospital - Pediatrics and Emergency Room
Heritage Hospital - Emergency Room
Sinai Grace Hospital
Judson Center
Denby Center for Children
Oakwood Hospital Dearborn ER
Mercy Memorial Hospital Pediatrics in Monroe
Sandcastle, Healing hearts and Braveheart Grief Camps for Kids
Williams Syndrome Organization
Private Donations
St. Joseph Mercy Hosp in Ann Arbor
Motts Ghildrens Hospital in Ann Arbor
Fallen Soldiers and Public Safety
Hurricane Victims - Project Linus Nationally gave out over 25,000 blankets to children affected by Katrina
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEER BLANKETEERS. WE COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT YOU. |
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BLANKET SIZES
BABY 36X36
CHILD 40X60
TEEN 45x72 or larger
These sizes are approximate. Please remember that a larger blanket will fit all sizes of children but a small blanket will only fit the smaller children or babies.
Please include your name and address and especially your email with your blanket. We are trying to be sure that everyone is on our email lists as we no longer mailing out newletters except for special requests as we can no longer afford the cost of regular mail.
*** DON'T ***
Make blankets out of tapestry, upholstry fabric, burlap, felt, vinyl, wool, wool yarn or any other scratchy or stiff fabric, yarn or lace. Don't use buttons or a lot of embellishments or paints on blankets. Embroidery or applique is fine. | |
BLANKET GUIDELINES>
*** DO ***
Make blankets from new, clean, washable materials in child friendly colors. Remember, these blankets should be cheery, colorful and cuddly.
Make blankets from cotton fabric, flannel, polar fleece or acrylic yarn.
Secure the batting into outer seams and tie (with crochet cotton or yarn) or quilt it every 4 - 6 inches so the batting won't come apart or disintegrate after washing. Cut the ties to 2 inches or less.When making NO-SEW Fleece blankets, please be sure that your fringe is no longer than 4 inches long and 1 inch wide. Tie fringe with an overhand or balloon knot.
Use small knitting needles or crochet hooks to make preemie or baby afghans. Little fingers and toes can get caught in big stitches.
If you prefer larger needles or hooks, please consider making afghans in larger child or teen sizes.
Weave in all yarn ends on knitted or crocheted afghans
PLEASE CHECK BLANKETS FOR STRAIGHT PINS or switch to safety pins to hold pieces together. It is better that you find the straight pin than the child who receives your blanket.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP
Donate a Blanket
Let us know if you know of a child that needs a blanket
Come to a MAKE A BLANKET DAY and help us make blankets. NO special skills are needed. You don't have to know how to sew ,knit or crochet to help.
DONATIONS OF BLANKETS OR SUPPLIES CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS
Sandys Sew and Vac, 3929 Dix, Lincoln Park
Sandys Sew and Vac 5105 Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights
Sandys Make It Sew 28790 Plymouth Rd., Livonia (between Inkster and Middlebelt)
Sadies Sewing Shoppe, 1816 dixie Hwy, Monroe - Next to Sterling State Park
Leabu Sewing Center 1960 S. Industrial Hwy., Ann Arbor
If you are unable to drop off blankets, please send us an e-mail and we will be happy to make arrangements for them to be picked up.
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OTHER DONATIONS NEEDED
Washable cotton fabric, flannel or polar fleece
Low loft Batting
Acrylic yarn in child friendly colors
gift cards or Gift Certificates to fabric, quilting or office supply stores
Plastic zippered bags from bedspreads or comforters to store finished, washed blankets
New sewing supplies such as scissors, rotary cutters or cutting mats
Postage Stamps, paper, printer ink cartridges
CASH DONATIONS can be made in our Chapters name - Dearborn/Wayne County Chapter - by Check, Credit Card or Pay Pal at www.projectlinus.org |
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BLANKET IDEAS AND LINKS
Crochet Blankets and Afghans - www.citiusa.com
Assorted Knitted Afghans - www.woolworks.org (Look under afghans)
NO SEW Fleece Blanket - www.momandhermoney.com/craft1.html |
