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Next Blanket Making Day The next Blanket Making Day is scheduled for Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 'Hope to see you there... |
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Chapter Coordinator:
Pamela Marie Heggie
Assistant:
Gerry Wiktor
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Welcome...
to the website for the Howell/Livingston County, Michigan chapter of Project Linus.
I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH to the community and, especially, the Motor City Viper Owners chapter of the Viper Club of America and the fabulous people at Monarch Quilts for all they have done for this chapter of Project Linus. The generosity I have witnessed is something to behold.
We are always in need of blankets for older children - approx. size of 40"x60". Suggested blanket sizes can be found below.
Anyone wanting to drop off completed blankets or supplies for making blankets can contact me below or drop them off at Monarch Quilts (see address below) during their normal business hours.
Last updated 2/2/10
Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Monarch Quilts
Preemie - 24" to 30" square
Newborn - 36" to 45" square
Toddler - 36" x 45" to 45" square
Elementary - 40" x 50"
Preteen - 40" x 60" to 50" x 60"
Teen - 45" x 72" to 60" x 72"
A few blanket-making guidelines to consider:
*Blankets can be quilted, knitted, crocheted, patchwork, tied, embroidered or no-sew fringed fleece. As long as it is handmade and washable we can most likely use it for a child in need.
*Remove selvage edges from fleece fabric.
*Fringe on fleece blankets should be tied with an overhand/tassel knot.
*Please do not add embellishments such as buttons, tassels or sequins to the blankets. These could be chewed off and cause choking.
*Blankets with strong odors of smoke, chemicals or pets cannot be used.
*Please check blankets carefully to remove ALL straight pins before donation.
Wish List:
Fabric - NEW kid friendly colors, 100% cotton, cotton/poly blends, flannel, fleece
Batting - NEW cotton, polyester, cotton/poly blends - low loft
Yarn - NEW washable, kid friendly colors, soft yarns (no wools please)
Thread - cotton, polyester, all purpose dual duty for hand or machine sewing - preferably white, cream/off-white or light to medium gray
Rotary cutter replacement blades - size 45mm
Copying/printing supplies - 8.5" x 11" printer paper, etc.
Gift certificates to JoAnn's, Walmart, Meijer, Michael's, Monarch Quilts, The Stitchery, Jennifer's Quilt Shop, Lake Street Mercantile, Ewe-Nique Yarns, Noisy Needles, A Stitch in Time, etc.
Volunteers! - individuals, youth and church groups, sewing or quilt guilds, civic organizations, businesses.
Cash/Check donations made out to Project Linus are always welcome!
More Patterns - Feel Free to Use:
Fleece Blanket Making Instructions
Sideways Shell Baby Afghan (aka Newbie Shell Afghan) Pattern-Crochet
Three different "Mile a Minute" Afghan patterns (with pictures)
Basic Granny Square Pattern-Crochet
Quilting/Fabric:
Monarch Quilts
(DESIGNATED DROP OFF LOCATION
FOR SUPPLIES AND/OR COMPLETED BLANKETS)
2100 Grand River Annex
Brighton, MI 48114
810-225-7005
www.monarchquilts.com
M,Tu,W,F 10a-6p
Th 10a-8p
Sa 10a-5p
The Stitchery
1129 East Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
517-548-1731
www.stitcheryonline.com
Jennifer's Quilt Shop
147 North Howell
Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-6188
Lake Street Mercantile
115 East Lake Street
South Lyon, MI 48178
248-486-4410
www.lakestmercantile.com
Joann's ETC in Brighton
8449 Grand River Avenue
Brighton, MI 48116
810-227-2277
www.joann.com
Wal-Mart (fabric and yarn)
3850 East Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
517-548-9500
www.walmart.com
Yarn:
Ewe-Nique Yarns
9864 East Grand River Avenue
Brighton, MI 48116
810-229-5579
A Stitch in Time
722 East Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
517-546-0769
The Knitty Hipster
4176 East Grand River Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
517-548-0480
www.knittyhipster.com
Michael's Arts & Crafts
8151 Movie Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
810-844-0601
www.michaels.com
Meijer in both Brighton and Howell
Advanced Behavioral Medicine
Brighton Health Center
Connection Youth Services
Howell Sheriff's Department
LACASA
Women's Resource Center
National Guard Family Program
More to be added soon...
Special thanks go to the following local companies and people
for their contributions to our chapter of Project Linus
Motor City Viper Owners chapter of the Viper Club of America
Monarch Quilts (Jane Clark) of Brighton (www.monarchquilts.com)
Sharon Miner for her quilting services
Gannett Foundation
Jennifer's Quilt Shop of Pinckney
My dear, sweet family (Scott, Marissa, Jessica and Kevin) for their love, support and understanding!
