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2009 MABD WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS to Kim Vinal of Austin!

Kim is the grand prize winner of a new 2009 Janome Heart sewing machine donated by Austin Sew & Vac of Round Rock.

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Coordinator:
Diane Whitehouse
Assistant Coordinator:
Jean Bishop
Webmaster:
Genia Klein

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Join us and make a difference in a child's life.

We meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Check out the calendar for dates!
Become a Blanketeer!

Artwork by Grace Lee
www.cutecolors.com

We are a group of caring individuals who are making dark days brighter for children in difficult situations. There is nothing that will tear at one's heartstrings more than seeing the eyes of a child in crisis.

Project Linus is an all volunteer non-profit organization which began in December of 1995 by Karen Loucks in Parker, Colorado. Karen had read an article in Parade Magazine about a little girl who was comforted by a blanket through chemotherapy treatments. Having recently learned to crochet, Karen began supplying blankets to the Rocky Mountain Children's Cancer Center. As she told her friends about her self-appointed task, they offered to help. As a result, Project Linus has become a national organization with more than 400 chapters providing blankets to children in need all across the country.

The Project Linus Mission Statement

Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission statement, which states:

First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

"The best kind of sleep under heaven above, is under a blanket handmade with love"

June 27st is a CRAFT DAY!!!

We're having two special events to help raise money for our chapter. Join us in Round Rock at the McConico Building on the corner of W. Bagdad and N. Brown St. in June (and in September) for some crafting fun! We are getting ready for the Christmas Bazaars and Craft Fairs that are hosted throughout the holiday season by working on craft items that we could sell to help raise money for supplies. Bring any ideas or supplies that you may have and join us as we craft the day away!
 

OUR CHAPTER
...... Serves Williamson and Travis Counties
 

In January 2004 Diane Whitehouse went into Austin Sew and Vac in Round Rock to purchase some quilting thread. There she picked up a brochure from Janome of America promoting the 2004 Project Linus Make A Blanket Day (MABD) scheduled for February. Her immediate reaction was "I'd like to continue helping children year round, not just once a year. What better way to make a difference then to give a child a BLANKET FULL Of Hugs." She went to the Project Linus national website listed in the brochure looking for the nearest chapter. Finding none close, she applied for chapter status and it was approved on April 12, 2004.

Much to Diane's delight, after a year, Jean Bishop offered to become her assistant. Since, Jean's crocheting expertise has helped educate and train others interested in making afghans. Jean has also begun to develop monthly blanket making sessions in south Austin. These meetings are in addition to the monthly blanket sessions in Round Rock that are currently being held.

In 2008, our chapter donated over 1,600 blankets to children in need through various community services. The need continues to grow each year and your help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Blanket Sizes


  • Baby .... 36" x 36"
  • Toddler/Child ... 45" x 54"
  • Pre-Teen/Teen ... 54" x 72" or larger

    These sizes are approximate. Remember that a larger blanket will fit all sizes of children but a small blanket will fit only the smaller ones.

    Please include your name, address or email with your blanket so we will know who to thank.


    Drop Off Locations
    Austin Sew & Vac
    Mike and Robin Smith 1401 S. I-35, Ste #170
    Round Rock, Texas 78664
    Phone: (512)310-7349

    C and C Sew & Vac
    8213 Brodie Lane
    Austin, Texas 78745
    Phone: (512)899-8176

    Poppy Quilt 'N Sew
    Anita Brockell, Owner
    4106 Williams Drive (RM 2338)
    Georgetown, Texas 78628
    Phone: (512)863-6108
    www.poppyquiltnsew@gmail.com

    Glassica, Inc.
    Heide Fowler, Owner
    3051 N. Hwy 183, Bldg 1, Ste 1
    Liberty Hill, TX 78642
    Phone: (512)778-9398
    www.DisplayYourArt.com

    The Knitting Nest
    Stacy Klaus, Owner
    160 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste 200
    Austin, TX 78748
    Phone: (512) 294-8866
    www.theknittingnestaustin.com

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    Blanket Guidelines


  • Blankets must be new, handmade and must be machine washable and dryable.
  • Material can be cotton or cotton blends, fleece, chenile, flannel...no wool, burlap, tapestry, polyester double-knits or drapery fabric.
  • Blankets should contain thin or medium batting, even with flannel.
  • Blankets should be machine or hand quilted or tied every 4-6 inches.
  • Yarn must be washable and all ends securely tied off and woven into the blanket.
  • Pre-wash blankets/afghans if possible to remove excess dyes and sizing.
  • No embellishments such as buttons, glitter...anything that will come off because small children put things in their mouth.

    Learning Express Toys... always the perfect gift.
    Joe & Mary Theriot
    Gateway Market
    9607 Research Blvd. Ste. 110
    Austin, TX 78759
    Phone: 512.795.9770
    Fax: 512.691.7704
    LE39austin@sbcglobal.net


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