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News Requirements for the Project Linus Blankets are: New, Handmade blankets at least 36"x36 of "kid friendly" print, crocheted or knitted, made in a smoke-free environment. We accept blankets made for children birth to age 18.
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Welcome to Project Linus
Project Linus is a national, 100% volunteer organization that provides comfort and security to seriously ill and traumatized children, preemie through age 18) through handmade blankets. Project Linus in Southwest Missouri was established in the spring of 2003 and, to date, has delivered over 6,800 handmade blankets and afghans to the 4-state area.
We welcome anyone who can sew, crochet or knit, and anyone who wants to learn how to sew, crochet, knit and has a desire to help children in need.
Our mission also includes providing a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children.
We invite you to come visit during a sewing day.
Currently, this chapter provides blankets to The Children's Center, Children's Haven, Ozark Center's Family Support for families of autistic children, St. John's Hospital, McCune Brooks Regional Hospital, The Department of Family Services in Jasper, Newton and McDonald Counties, LifeChoices, St. John's Home Health and many others.
Blankets and afghans are also given to other groups and individuals as the needs arise.
We continue to reach out to all children who are in need. We invite you to join us.
Weighted blankets for Autism Spectrum disorders.
One of the most exciting projects that we have had the privilege to work with is Weighted Blankets for children with Autism Related Disorders. These blankets weigh 15 to 18 pounds. These blankets, for some reason, help children sleep at night when they have not slept much or well for months to years. They are a wonderful way to help children. The weight of the blanket helps the child go to sleep and stay asleep all night.
We have made and distributed over 250 weighted blankets to families who are dealing with autism related disorders.
General Blanket and afghan FAQ's
No problem! Join a blanket making party and work with others. Contact the coordinator for details.
Great! You may leave your donations at the blanket drop-off points or contact the coordinator.
DROP OFF POINTS:
email: joplinprojectlinus@yahoo.org
Make A Blanket Days
Monthly:
2nd Friday
The Oaks Community Room,330 South Wood
Neosho, MO 9:30 a.m.
3rd Wednesday,
Bethany Presbyterian Church
1930 Virginia,Joplin, Mo, 9:00 a.m.
Each Tuesday 10 AM
Lowell Friends Church, Lowell, Ks
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What children need a blanket? Children with cancer Children who have parents in the military Children who have lost homes due to fire Children who have been traumatized by terrible acts from sexual, drug and alcohol abuse Children who...the list is long! If you are interested in helping, please contact this chapter or go to www.projectlinus.org. Thank you
Each month during a sewing session, a different technique for making blankets will be presented. Learn how to make our Kansas City Quick Quilt, an easy way to Applique or no-sew fleece blankets. All are easy and fun.
Come and watch and learn!
We are always in need of kid friendly fabrics. If you have extra fabric that you would like to donate them, please contact us. Solid fabrics in bright colors and skeins of yarn are also appreciated. THANKS!!
Many patterns are available by going to our National Website link. Crochet patterns as well as quilt/blanket patterns are available. Check out the latest edition of Quiltmaker Magazine. There are always great patterns for every level of your ability. EASY and fun to do.
