NEW BLANKET DAY LOCATION IN KENNEBUNKPORT - SATURDAY MARCH 1, 2014

wow!  Another location for a Blanket Day.   Thank you Beccy!  This is a perfect location for York County Blanketeers  to get together.

Saturday March 1, from 9:30 to 2:30.  Lunch provided.

Beccy's going to be making easy quilt kits for us to use.     How great is that!

Please contact me at 284-5606 so we'll know how many to expect. 

UPCOMING BLANKET DAY, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15 IN CAPE ELIZABETH

Our annual Blanket Day at the Church of Later Day Saints is coming this Saturday, the 15th.  Hours are 9:30 to 2:30.  There will be salad and rolls for lunch but feel free to bring something else, if you wish.

Give me a call at 284-5606 and we'll talk about what else you'll need.

These ladies are always gracious.  Come and join us 

PICTURES CHICKADEE QUILTERS BLANKET DAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014

It's always wonderful to go the Bridgton for the Chickadee Quilters Blanket Day.  And what a beautiful day it was.        Thanks to Beth Brown and all the ladies. 

Sorry I didn't get more shots head - on but everyone was busy working.

A MASTERPIECE IN THE MAKING

PICTURES SOUTH PORTLAND BLANKET DAY JANUARY 18, 2014

We had a great time working on our projects.  Thanks to Cassie Moon who set it up for us.  Great day!  Thanks to everyone. 

 

A NEW PATTERN DESIGNED BY NANCY JOHNSON.   TO BE AVAILABLE SOON..  THANKS Nancy.

One of 3 special guests from Barbara Bush Children's Hospital.   Mike is an honorary Blanketeer.
 He delivers the blankets to his hospital for me.

A very special thank you for the lunch provided.  Nice job.  Thanks. 

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WONDERFUL THANK YOU NOTES FROM BARBARA BUSH STAFF - EVEN A DOCTOR.

Congratulations to Congregation Bet Ha'am in South Portland!   

 

Mrs. Harriman's 2nd grade class.  They were studying a lesson on Mitzvot (an act of kindness)

 

I was invited to receive the blankets. 

 

The children who will receive these blankets thank you,too.

 

 

Thanks so very, very much for the 10 fleece blankets you made for Project Linus. 
                                                       Yeah! Troop 699
                                                  Eliot, Kittery and South Berwick.

GREAT JOB!!

SPECIAL GUEST FROM BARBARA BUSH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

 

Mike Payne, Unit Based Educator at the Barbara  Bush Children's Hospital Inpatient Unit will be joining us on January 18 to meet our Blanketeers and to "thank you" in person.

Come meet Mike - he will have stories about the children and their blankets.

UPCOMING BLANKET DAYS

 

We have several Blanket Days scheduled.  For those of you who have not attended before, it's a fun day making blankets and enjoying each other's company. So bring your sewing machine or knitting or fleece to tie.
Please contact me to reserve a spot for the next one. . .or all of them!
 

Saturday January 18th from 9:30 to 2:30 at South Portland Community Center.  Let me know if you need a project to work on or will bring your own.

Saturday February 8 from 9:30 to 4 at Bridgton Community Center invited by Chickadee Quilters.

Saturday February 15 from 9:30 to 2:30 at the Cape Elizabeth Church of Later Day Saints invited by their ladies'  group.

Saturday March 15 from 9:30 at South Portland Community Center.

Monday April 7 at Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop in Freeport by invitation of Calico Quilters. 

Please call me at 284-5606 to sign up and we can discuss what your plans are.

 

VINTAGE FABRIC

I have 2 large bags of vintage fabrics in plain fabrics and some great 50's prints.  Great opportunity if you like working with those great period fabrics.     Pieces and yardage. 

Please contact me to take a look and make an offer for a donation to Project Linus. 

Call me at 284-5606.  Thanks

NOTE FROM VISITOR TO OUR BLANKET SHOW

 

 I just wanted to let you and your volunteers know again, how wonderful your quilits make the peds. patients here feel. I am so glad we finally met.

 

The project linus cook-books will make great gifts this year for me. I must say i did not realize how far you and the volunteers reached out to others.What a wonderful project you have going. I have your info, and will share it with others to help donate for project linus. 

 

Take care, and many thanks again!....Alice Burrowes/Child-life asst.

OUR THANKS TO MARDEN'S SANFORD FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION

At the recent Project Linus collection day, I wasn't able to attend the local events due to the Studio Sale.  I'm sure I missed lots of fun.

However, the Sanford store did something different for us.  They provided a lunch for patrons and had a donations jar.  How wonderful - they collected over $300.00 for us!  Wow!  Then they converted the money to fleece panels.  How great is that?

Thank you everyone who was involved.  Your work, devotion and heart are much appreciated by the children we provide for. 

Hopefully there will be no conflicts next year. 

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM MMC BARBARA BUSH

This is a very special card from the staff at Barbara Bush.  A warm thank you for all your hard work.  You all are truly amazing.

Thanks for every blanket and every stitch. 

 

FROM THE STAFF AT NICU (NEO-NATAL)

Once again, you have a wonderful group of folks making the beautiful quilts/blankets for the "wee little ones".

"Some people give hugs.  Some people give help.  You give it your all."

Please thank all of your "team" a huge thank you from the staff.  We appreciate all that they do.

                          The Staff on the NICU Unit


p.s.   FYI, we give blankets roughly 36" x 36" to the preemies.  As the little ones are light and sound sensitive, the blankets are sometimes used to cover their incubators. 

UPCOMING BLANKET DAYS

I'm trying to schedule Blanket Days in advance.  My plan is also to have a theme and projects to work on, if you'd like.  If not, feel free to work on your own projects.

     Saturday November 16, South Portland Community Center

     Saturday January 18,   location tbd  (probably South Portland)

     Saturday February 8, Bridgton with the Chickadees Quilt Group

     Thursday, April 7, Freeport with Calico Quilters

I'll send out a reminder prior.    If you've thought about attending, please join us.  It's always a fun time. 

Also, if you have suggestions for days and venues, please give me a call.

VIP DISCOUNT CARD FOR JO-ANN FABRIC

VIP Discount Card

 

 

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Offers VIP Discount Card to PL Volunteers   Project Linus blanketeers are eligible for  10% discount at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores when making Project Linus blankets! Following are the enrollment details. Remember, you must also have a Project Linus ID Card, which you can get from your Chapter Coordinator.   1.  Visit the  Jo-Ann VIP Discount Card Page 2.  Click the green "Enroll Now" button 3.  Enter "Project Linus" in the Organization Name box 4.  Enter your information (Name, Address, Email...) 5.  Click the green "Enroll Now" button      - Your Non-Profit Discount Card will arrive in the mail within 3-4 weeks 6.  Take your Non-Profit Discount Card, Photo ID and Project Linus Volunteer Card to your nearest Jo-Ann Store for validation 7.  Save 10% on every* purchase! *exclusions apply.

Become a Jo-Ann VIP & save 10% on every purchase!

If you are a reseller, member of a professional sewing or crafting organization, or an interior design professional, you can become a Jo-Ann VIP! As a Jo-Ann VIP, you'll save 10% on every total purchase*, including regular- and sale-priced items, at any Jo-Ann store or at Joann.com®.
*Some exclusions apply. See card for details.



Contact me for your Project Linus Volunteer Card.  Melodie