Howell-Livingston County, Michigan Chapter

February 2012

Next Blanket Making Day
NOTE: CHANGE IN DATE The next Blanket Making Day is scheduled for Sunday, November 20, 2011 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. 'Hope to see you there...

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Management

Chapter Coordinator:
Pamela Marie Heggie
Assistant:
Gerry Wiktor

Links Section

	PROJECT LINUS
	PATTERN LINKS FROM PROJECT LINUS SITE
	QUILTMAKER MAGAZINE PATTERNS FOR PROJECT LINUS
	FLEECE BLANKET MAKING INSTRUCTIONS
	EASY FLEECE EDGE IDEAS
	LION BRAND YARNS
	QUILTER'S WAREHOUSE
	JANOME AMERICA
	LIVINGSTON COUNTY UNITED WAY

Howell-Livingston County, Michigan Chapter

Welcome...
Monarch Quilts is now on Facebook - look for Monarch Quilts LLC

If you're looking for an online quilt group to join I'd recommend checking out www.quiltingaroundtheworld.com - tell them Willow48843 sent you!

If you have an in with an owner or manager at a storage garage in Brighton please let me know. I'm looking to move from the garage in Howell so that it's closer to where I now live...thanks!

Dates for Upcoming Blanket Making Days (dates subject to change; please check here before coming out)

ALL MEETINGS AT MY HOUSE IN BRIGHTON UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
NOTE: DECEMBER CANCELLED DUE TO TOO MANY HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON AND SEE YOU IN 2012
Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Blanket sizes (all are approximate suggestions):

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

Patterns for Crochet and Knit Squares with instructions on how to assemble the squares into a blanket

Local Shops Worth Checking Out

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-F 10a-6p
Sa 10a-4p
Su 12p-4p

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
9912 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

Recipient Facilities
Advanced Behavioral Medicine
Brighton Health Center
Connection Youth Services
Howell Sheriff's Department
LACASA
Livingston County Red Cross
National Guard Family Program
Women's Resource Center
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!

HOWELL-LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN CHAPTER
10227 Silver Lake Road • Brighton, MI 48116
phone: (248) 789-7040

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