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WELCOME TO THE FARGO/EASTERN ND CHAPTER OF PROJECT LINUS
SEWING DAY IS CANCELLED FOR THURSDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2009 DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD
This website will have the latest news and information about the Fargo/Eastern ND chapter.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
SUGGESTED BLANKET SIZES:
Please do not make copies of anything I send to you that has the Linus figure on it.
The policy for the Linus likeness that Project Linus has with United Media does not allow us, or anyone who is a part of our organization, including but not limited to blanketeers, coordinators, or blanket recipients, to copy Linus.
If you need more copies of anything, please contact me and I will be happy to send out more official copies.
Nothing smaller than 36x42 inches, a good general size is 40 inches by 60 inches, .
Blankets can be knit, crocheted, quilted, fleece (single or double layer) or flannel.
There is a word document with fleece suggestions that you can download by clicking on the link to the left
If making a fleece blanket, buy 48 inches of fleece. After you fringe the edges and tie them, or just leave them as fringes, you end up with approx a 40x60 inch blanket.
Blankets must be made from new, washable, child friendly materials.
CURRENT WISH LIST
-Gift cards made out to Project Linus, (from Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Joann Fabrics, Mill End)
-Monetary donations (Project Linus is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization),
-New washable yarn,
-New child friendly washable material,
-stamps
I have provided links to websites with free knitting and crochet instructions, in addition to free patterns. Please let me know if any of the links don't work, or if you have any other sites for me to add.
Pictures can be viewed by clicking the link to the upper left
Blows Sew and Vac (across from West Acres Mall)
JoAnn Fabrics in Fargo and Grand Forks
West Fargo Public Library, 109 3rd St E
Lisbon Senior Center
Quilted Ceiling in Valley City
Wahpeton Senior Center
My house, 4708 McMahon Estates Court, West Fargo ND 58078
or arrange for me to pick them up
LETTERS OF THANKS
"I want to thank you for the blinket we received through Innovis. My 2 mo old daughter was in the hospital for dehydration this last weekend and the blinket was very comforting for her. The hospital blinkets are just so rough. It was nice to wrap her in something soft. I applaud what you are doing and have put a link to your website on my eBay site and personal website also. I intend to contribute to this wonderful cause. Great job to all!!! Hugs from Baby Morgan and her Mommy."
"Our son received one of your blankets today at the Pelican Rapids High School. Words cannot express how much we appreciate your acts of love and kindness. Over the past three days our community has seen such an out pouring of Christian love and it has greatly impacted our lives. I don't know how to tell you how much the simple gift of a blanket has meant to our son. God bless you."
"Hi-
I am a parent of one of the students that was on that bus that flipped coming back from Chicago to Pelican Rapids.
I'm not going into any of the tragedy that occured.
My daughter and I want to thank you so much for the blanket she received. What a remarkable gift. Her blanket happened to have been ruined on that bus so this was extra special to her. She'll be heading off to college next year and I know this blanket will be one of the first items she'll be bringing with.
I also work at the high school and saw the students receiving these very special blankets.
At a time that everyone is hurting these were a day brightener to all.
Thank you very much.
The blankets are very much appreciated."
Helen Miller, St Peter Lutheran chruch in Chaffee, ND, Cora Lennberg, mary Ann Blazek, Edi Knutson, Marianne Williams, Jenine Lennberg, Darlene Jacobs, Fargo Stake Relief Society, Church of Jesus Latter Day Saints, Tabithe Society, Emily Schafer, Nancy Durhein, Harriet Halvorson, Julie Richardson, Carol, Nativity Cub Scouts Pack 222, Moderns Woodsmen of America, Janes River Senior Citizens Group, West Fargo Girl Scout 607, Moorhead Child Care Professtionals, Sandy Critters 4H Club of Ranson County, Joyce Stevenson, CAthy Heiraas, Lorna Collette, Anna Marie Fostes, Ann Bettenhausen, Carol Grindberg, Kate Ulner, Mary Ann Blazek, NDSU National Residence Halls Honorary Society, karla Hoffner, Sandi Goodin, Bobbie McGarvery, Pat Anvik, L>inda Neuman, Elaine, Norene Baeth, Gloria Lutheran, Felton, Laurel Johnson, Hope Lutheran, Donna Frushour, Fae Krueger, WAnda Keller, West Fargo High School National Honor Society, StJulie tollefson, Zion Lutheran in Grand Rapids ND, Alma Westherly, Faith Lutheran Piecemakers, Susan and Joanna Schock, Carol Grindberg, Berta james, Edi Knutson, Dorothy Holter, Peggy Kragnes, Zion Lutheran in Grand Rapids ND, High Prairie Lutheran in LaMoure ND, Betty Fischer, Marilyn Tanner, Bobbie McGarvey, Vernette Maus, Hope Lutheran confirmation groups, Mark Hood, Barb Olson, Helen Miller, Lorna Collette, Mitchell Dockter, Dorothy Holter, Bobbie McGarvey, Mary Ann Blazek, Judy Neidlinger, Berta James, Ann Bettenhausen, Delores Horn, Health Careers Class at James Valley CTC, Margaret Gabrielson, Doris Brandt, Norene Baeth, Mary Macziewski, Julie Richardson, Law Women’s Caucus at UND, Angel Circle at Milnor UMC, Bobbie McGArvey, Ann Bettenhausen, Theresa Rick, Jan Adkins, Verlee Sullivan, Carol Grindberg, Joan Akers, Diane Glander, Longfellow Elementary kindergarten classes, Mona LaBonte, Dorothy Holter, Holy Rosary CYO in LaMoure, Cathy Heiraas, Trinity Lutheran Confirmation class from Napoleon, Pat Andik, Dee Moeller, Elaine Pearson, Noreen Baeth, Betty Fischer, Standing Rock WELCA, Lois Dillon, Dilworth Lutheran Church, Fae Krueger, Kate Ulmer, Gladys Hauck, Lorna Collette, Lynda Neuman, Ashley Greenland
and in memory of Lois Bergan from Candy Kvislen, Roger and Kathy Monson, Elton and Helen Lovro*
Mary Ann Blazek, Joyce Stevenson, Girl Scout Troop 516 in Moorhead, Helen Miller, Youth Education Services in Moorhead, the No Name 4H Club in Clay County, Quilted Ceiling, Gran Church Quilters – Hawley, Zion Lutheran Church – Grand Rapids ND, Loraine Kummer, Betty Fischer, Julie Bopp, Bobbie McGarvey, High Prairie Lutheran – LaMoure ND, Heather Sand, Stordahl Lutheran Church – Galesburg, Edi Knutson and Barb Grover, Janice Braton, National Association of Women in Construction, Carrie Bertsch Vetter, Mary Macziewski, West Fargo VFW. Karla Hoffner, ND Quilters Guild, Trudy Nelson, Dorothy Holter, Lois Bergan, Peggy Kragnes, Town and Country Quilters in Climax, Fae Krueger, Lori Ericksons class in Bottineau, Helen Miller, St Johns School in Wahpeton, Olivet Lutheran Quilters, Michelle Lang, Norma Berseid, Kari Arneson, Jeannie Okre, Evie Weis, Linda Mandsager, Lorna Collette, Lynda Neuman, Sandi Nelson, Pam Satris, Pam Larson, Kathie Silky, Sarah Klinkhammer, Jack and Edie Kritzberger, in honor of St Joseph Catholic School, in honor of HERO program, in honor of Eventide Lutheran Homes, in the name of Soren and Brenda Leiseth, in the name of Marlan and Teresa Warne, in the name of Jeff and Laura Bolgrean, in honor of Moorhead Police, in honor of Children’s Program of Northern Ireland, in honor of International Youth Exchange Program, in honor of RSVP, in honor of Ronald McDonald house, in the name of Lee and Margaret Follingstad, in honor of St Joseph/St Francis Catholic school children, in the name of Frank and Milissa Boone, in honor of Lost and Found Ministry, in honor of Innovis Health, in honor of Meritcare NICU, in honor of Hope IN, in honor of Churches United, in honor of MN DOAT, in honor of Campfire, in honor of St Francis Nursing Home, in honor of Habitat for Humanity, in honor of Moorhead Parks and Rec, in honor of BirthRight, in honor of Moorhead Knights of Columbus, Integrity Windows
DONATIONS STARTING JANUARY 1, 2007:
FM Ambulance - 10
Lidgerwood Ambulance - 10
Tragedy Assistance Program (for soldiers kids) - 85
Local fallen soldiers children - 3
Innovis - 30
Sisters Path - 30
Grand Forks Fire Dept - 10
Rolla Ambulance - 5
Safe Alternatives for Abused Families - 20
Red River Childrens Advocacy - 12
Altru - 25
Stepping Stones - 12
Prairie Pysch - 51
Innovis - 54
PATH - 24
Moorhead PD - 4
Rape and Abuse Crisis Center - 10
Wyndmere Barney Ambulance - 5
St Andrews - 24
Sheridan County Sheriff - 10
Carrington PD - 4
Ellendale PD - 2
St Francis Hospital - 16
Red River Childrens Advocacy Center - 20
Safe Alternative for Abused Families - 8
Spirit Lake Ambulance - 6
Towner County Ambulance - 3
Spirit Lake Victim Assistance - 10
Presentation Medical Center - 12
Larimore Police and Ambulance - 7
Langdon Amublance - 4
PATH - 27
Cass County Social Services - 27
Prairie Psych - 37
Innovis - 24
Valley City/Barnes County 9-1-1 - 10
Cooperstown Medical Center - 14
Grand Forks Rescue Mission - 22
PATH - 20
Innovis NICU and Peds - 27
Innovis ER - 4
FM Ambulance - 4
Breckenridge Hospital - 10
Heart of America Medical Center - 10
Breckenridge Police Dept - 5
Innovis Hospital - 46
Prairie Psych Child and Adolescent Unit - 31
Over 4,800 blankets donated since Jan 2006
This is a partial list of organizations where the Fargo area chapter currently donates blankets.
A few of their websites can be accessed in the "links" section to the left
MY CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lynne Olien
4708 McMahon Estates Court
West Fargo ND 58078
701-261-1152 701-277-5790
Lynne-PL@hotmail.com
If you know of a child who needs a blanket hug,
or an organization that serves children in need. please let me know.
If your club or service organization would like to help Project Linus either by making blankets or by holding a fundraiser, contact me for more information.
