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Project Linus will have a demonstration day at the Lewis & Clark County Last Chance Stampede in July!

The Great Falls Chapter of Project Linus was established in March 2006. We serve Great Falls, Helena and portions of north central, central and southwest Montana.

Chapter Coordinator - Gina

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Project Linus welcomes blankets of all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets. The only requirements are the blankets must be new, handmade, washable and in childfriendly colors.

You don't have to be an expert to create a blanket that is beautiful to a child!

There are many ways to create a Project Linus blanket...
  • Quilts and Tied Comforters
A quilt is defined as a blanket which has three layers—a top (which may be pieced or simply a single piece of fabric), batting in the center, and backing (which is usually a single piece of fabric). In order to keep the batting from shifting, the three layers of the quilt must be secured together. This is accomplished by sewing the three layers together by hand (hand quilting), machine (machine quilting), or tying (using yarn or thread to tie the three layers together at various points on the blanket). If yarn is used to tie a blanket, make sure the ends are trimmed to approximately 1” and the knots are secure.
  • Fleece blankets
Pieces of polar fleece take very little work to create a blanket. Serging or hemming, or cutting a fringed edge—which takes no sewing at all, may finish off the edge.
  • Afghans
Afghans are made of yarn that is crocheted or knitted into a blanket.
  • Receiving blankets
A piece of flannel fabric can be stitched into a receiving blanket by hemming the edge.


What type of blankets does Project Linus NOT accept?
Project Linus chapter coordinators are instructed to NOT accept blankets that are not of excellent quality, and free from contaminants. Special care should be taken to insure that blankets are free of smoky smells or any chemicals which could cause problems for a child. Hospitals and other agencies will not accept these blankets, and they will most likely be discarded.

Recent studies show that laundering these blankets does not remove contamination, and in some cases can even make it worse. Again, if unusually strong smells due to chemicals used in detergents, fabric softeners and dryer sheets, mold and mildew or smoking products are apparent, most hospitals will discard the blanket rather than jeopardize the health of a patient.

Always check blankets carefully for pins, and remove any embellishments such as buttons that could be swallowed. Thank you for helping to make sure that Project Linus blankets are safe and healthy, and will bring only comfort and security to a child in need.

 
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