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Time to Make The Blankets
Those wonderful crisp nights are back, and it feels great to cozy up with a nice, warm blanket....if you are lucky enough to have one.....I've been delivering quilts, afghans and fleece blankets to families in need, and could sure use some help. Our volunteers are running low on supplies such as fabric, batting and yarn. If you are unable to make a blanket, would you be willing to purchase some supplies or a gift card? We would so appreciate your help. Thanks for your consideration. Maureen

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Blanketeers

Coordinator:
Maureen Brown
Webmistress:
MchstrBlanketeer

Links Section

	SEACOAST UNITED WAY
	NATIONAL PROJECT LINUS WEBSITE
	THE STORK PROJECT
	BABY THREADS OF NH
	LISA'S STITCHING POST
	FABRICS GALORE
	THE SEWING TREE
	BOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE
	CROOKED BROOK WHOLESALE FLEECE BABY BLANKETS
	CROOKED BROOK SWEATSHIRT BLANKETS
	CROOKED BROOK WHOLESALE SWEATSHIRT BLANKETS
	FREE PATTERNS WEBSITE
	BEV'S COUNTRY COTTAGE
	GREAT FLEECE IDEAS

What We Do

During 2011, we delivered 1,946 blankets to local hospitals, shelters, children centers and the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). When children are removed from abusive environments, they spend time with the social worker while a foster parent is located. The social worker allows the child to go to the blanket closet to choose their very own blanket. When the child chooses a blanket, they are surrounded with love and security, and it is usually the first time the social worker sees a smile. We also ensure that any child who loses a parent or sibling to the current war is comforted with a blanket.

What You Can Do

How can you help? If you can make a blanket, we will take it!! Please remember, it must be hand made and machine washable. If you are not the crafty type, please consider donating supplies or gift cards. Many times a volunteer is retired, on a fixed income, and has a great desire to craft blankets for children. Yet, they do not have the financial resources to do so. With the yarn and fabric donations, we are able to provide these crafters with all the supplies they need to make a blanket.During the past year, the donations have dwindled, and we were not able to fulfill all of our incoming requests for blankets. While I am sure this is due to the economy, we must remember that in these times, those children in cold houses or living in shelters need us more than ever.

PLEASE SUPPORT FRIENDS OF PROJECT LINUS YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!!

I recently made a plea for a specific fabric, and this company sent me a whole box FREE, in order to support our cause. The fabric was great quality and the customer service is outstanding. Please check this out--wait until you see the bargains! http://www.fabricsgalore.com/catalog.php

Link is also found on the left side of the page under "links".

FabricsGalore.com 2512 Montauk Hwy, PO Box 64 Brookhaven, NY 11719

High School Community Service Project
Campbell High School sophomore Adam L. spent about 30 hours making these beautiful fleece blankets for our chapter! It's a win win when NH's high school students make blankets for Project Linus! Way to go Adam!

Brownie Troop Holiday Service Project
This year our chapter of Project Linus was the recipient of Brownie Troop 20910’s Holiday Service Project. The Brownies, mostly 2nd graders, made 8 fringed fleece blankets which arrived on December 14. The blankets are beautiful and we would like to thank troop 20910 for their contribution!

Blanket recipient Wentworth Douglass Hospital
That is one snuggly quilt!

Blanket Specifications

Project Linus blankets must be new, handmade and washable, as ourmission is to donate only handmade blankets. We receive thank you notes from children who express how touched they are that a stranger would take the time to make something special just for them. They really know the difference. Purchased blankets are nice, but handmade blankets are from the heart, just like a warm hug. Some Blanketeers will use a purchased blanket and then add loving touches such as appliques, crocheted trim around the edges, etc. These are perfectly acceptable, as they are unique and special.

We like to have a variety of sizes on hand. For example, blankets could be as small as 36" X 36". The majority of Project Linus blankets are about 40" X 60", or what is called crib size. Blankets could be as large as 45"X 75" or twin size (64" x 75") for teens. Our chapter is in need of all sizes right now, as we have very few blankets.

Whether they are made of fabric, yarn or fleece, all blankets need to be machine washable.

Please take special care to ensure that blankets are free of smoky smells or any chemicals which could jeopardize the health of the child.

Check blankets carefully for forgotton pins, and please do not use embellishments such as buttons that could come loose and be swallowed.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Does your school require hours of community service? If so, let me know....the children need your help. You don't need any craft knowledge, sewing skill, etc. Maybe you have some ideas? Most of the projects can be done in your own home, so you don't need to worry about travel. Send an email to me: nhseacoastprojectlinus@comcast.net

197 Mitchell Road • Nottingham, NH 03290
phone: 603-659-5613

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