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. 

WANTED - MACHINE QUILTERS

Several blanketeers have asked if there are machine quilters that would quilt their Project Linus tops for them???

If you'd like to volunteer, please give me a call at 284-5606.

            Thanks.

BATTING DONATION

I was invited to speak at the breakfast meeting for the Biddeford-Saco Rotary.  What a great group!     Thank you so much.

I submitted a grant to purchase a roll of Warm & Natural batting and was given the funds to purchase.  What a blessing.

If you would like some of our good fortune batting, let me know.

DONATION OF FLEECE FOR QUILT BACKS

WOW!!!!   What a terrific donation we received from Maine Woolens in Freeport.  A friend and I stopped to say hi to owner Jo Milier and she surprised us with an amazing donation of 96 fleece blankets 50" x 60".  We have white and a pretty light blue.

This blankets are being used as backs for quilts rather than batting and a cotton back.  They machine quilt perfectly and are a really nice back.

Blankets are available for your Project Linus quilts.   Please let me know.
You'll love how they work up.

Thanks again to Maine Woolens.      FYI, they're opening a new store in Freeport in the fall.  Check it out. 

GIFT FROM PINE TREE QUILTERS GUILD

With thanks to the Pine Tree Quilters Guild for their generous contribution of a VISA gift card of $200.00 to help defer costs such as shipping, quilt labels and other miscellaneous expenses.

Thanks so very much for the funds and a very, very special thank you for the participation of so many members and the many wonderful blankets that we receive.     Project Linus depends on your efforts and you do amazing work.   Thank you.  The children love your creations.  They help comfort them so much.     Please know that you've help make a child smile. 

WHAT DO WE NEED FOR BLANKETS

There are always questions about sizes and types of blankets.  I'd like to recap for our area.

 

What type of blankets does Project Linus accept?

Project Linus welcomes blankets of all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Blankets must be new, handmade and washable. In addition, they must come from a smoke-free environment and be free of pet hair.  

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

What do you mean by “handmade,” and why?

When we say “handmade” or “homemade” we mean something that is not commercially manufactured or purchased. Of course, home sewing machines, knitting machines, etc. are fine. It has always been the mission of Project Linus to donate only handmade blankets. (Per the National Organization:)   We receive thousands of letters and thank you notes every year from children. Over and over they express how touched they are that a stranger would take the time to make something for them. They really know the difference.

 

 Purchased blankets are nice, but handmade blankets are from the heart.

 

 

SUGGESTED SIZES:       36 x 42 infant/toddler
                                                 40 x 54/60 for older children
                                                           2 yards or 48 x 65 for teens

INFO FOR FLEECE BLANKETS     Fleece blankets are a wonderful and cozy gift.  It's also a terrific way for schools, scouts and many other groups to make a blanket.    The recipients really love them!

Please remember to remove the salvage edge (the machine finished edges) before starting to cut.  Also, there needs to be a square cut out of each corner the width & depth of the ties,  example,  a 5" tie would have a 5" square cut out of each corner.   Then, the fleece will have room to be tied and won't be rounded up on the edges and will lie flat. 

                             Thanks so much.  You're all so wonderful to help!

 

 

Berwick Elementary School

In April, a Berwick Elementary School Special Education teacher, Amy Harris was killed in an auto accident.   Our Project Linus Chapter delivered 30 blankets to be distributed to her students when school reopened.  I hope that those blankets are helping to comfort them.

STUDIO SALE/QUILT SHOW

It's 5 months until our semi-annual Studio Sale/Quilt Show.

Date is Saturday, October 19 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarborough.

This year we'll be having demonstrations, an ongoing Blanket Day for you to bring your sewing machine and project, our studio sale and 3 categories for Project Linus blankets in the quilt show - 1. general blankets, 2. the Mystery Quilts and 3. students.  We'll also have a silent auction of donated items.

Also, bring your blankets to donate and we'll give you 3 fat quarters as a gift - as long as the supply lasts.

I'm going to invite representatives from the organizations that receive our blankets to come and meet with us. 

I'm well into the planning process.  If you have any suggestions, please give me a call at 284-5606.  I'm always looking for great ideas to make the day more interesting.

I'm looking for help with:


 Items for the sale, including fabric, kits, books, wool or maybe a machine or 2


 Items for the silent auction.  We already have several table runners and are expecting a hooked and braided rug.


 Hands to set up, take down and pack up and sales help for the day.  We'll need quite a few.


 Anyone have something that they'd like to demonstrate?


 Need help with the lunch café.  I have someone but she'll need assistance.  Looks like
 corn chowder and American chop suey and hot dogs this year.


 Someone to take photographs of what's happening.

 AND QUILTS, BLANKETS AND MORE. . .   


To be continued. . .
 

Manchester Elementary School - Windham

I was privileged to visit Donna Morton's fourth grade class to accept their blankets.  Each child drew a picture of something that they felt would make another child smile.  Then the quilts were assembled. 

They've done an amazing job and they had fun doing it.    Many thanks, everyone!

You'll have to come see your entries in our October 19 quilt show. 



Many Thanks to Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop for...

 

Check this out!  Who would have thought that I would be long arm machine quilting?

Joanne and Meredith graciously offered me a day to quilt for Project Linus.  Wow!  That was the best.

It's so much easier than I ever expected.  Of course, I'm at the beginning of the learning curve but like most quilting, it takes practice.  However, I had impressive results with my first try.   I can't wait until I can go up again. 

A very, very special thank you to Karen McPherson, shown in the picture.  She's a terrific machine quilter, great teacher and probably the most patient person I've ever met. Karen, you made it so easy for me.


Everyone, if you haven't tried this yet, you should give Cotton Weeds a call.  They rent the long arm machine and once you try it, you'll be excited for the next time. 

OUR 2013 MYSTERY QUILT

I'm curious how folks are doing with the Mystery Quilt that comes emailed to you each month. 

There are quite a few of you who are working on this for our Studio Sale/Quilt Show in October. 

It's not too late to catch up if you'd like to start.  Just email me and I'll get you signed up.

Can't wait until we see them all at the show.   It will be great fun.

Thank you from a family

We received a lovely card from the Bennett Family of Veazie, ME and a sweet picture of their son.


To whom it may concern,

At 7 1/2 weeks old our son had to go to the Barbara Bush children's Hospital to have surgery on the pyloric muscle in his stomach.  While we were there, we were given a quilt that was made by some one and donated to the hospital. 

We are writing to say thank you.  Someone special took their time to make that quilt and many others and we want to let you know how much that is appreciated. 

We will enjoy that quilt for a long time and so will our son when it keeps him warm and comforts him at night.

To whom ever and all the ladies that make these quilts, thank you very much  Your thoughtful kindness is very appreciated.

Thanks again, The Bennetts

THANK YOU NOTE FROM A CHILD AT BARBARA BUSH

What more can I say? 

THANK YOU TO MARDEN'S IN SANFORD

Thank you to Bonnie and the "girls" for a wonderful collection day at Marden's in Sanford on March 3.  They're always so gracious and enthusiastic.  A special hello to all who came to visit and those who dropped off blankets. 

A very special "thank you" to Ann Hall who demonstrated a terrific wonky square.  It's an easy block to do and sooooo cute.  So much easier when you see it in progressl 





 

 



OCTOBER 19, 2013 - STUDIO SALE

Everyone, please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19, 2013.  We'll be having our Studio Sale and quilt show at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Scarboro. 

This year we'll be adding classes, demonstrations, an ongoing Blanket Day along with our Project Linus quilt show and a separate section for our online Mystery Quilts to be displayed.    I'm hoping that we can add a separate section for kids.  Some schools already make blankets - it would be wonderful to add more schools. 

Please remember our Studio Sale as you sort through things this year.  This will be our only fundraising effort this year so we appreciate your support.    We'll do our best to make it a great day! 

NOTE FROM BARBARA BUSH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

I just wanted to thank you again for the gorgeous Christmas quilts.  The Linus Project quilts have brought so much joy and comfort to the patients here at Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital.  Seeing one of your quilts on their beds lifts their spirits and knowing they can take their cozy quilt home is a hugh plus for them, too.

Project Linus is like a big hug from you all!   Blessings to you and yours for making the quilts cozy and possible for the kids to have here at BBCH.

Gratefully.

IN MEMORY OF PHYLLIS McDONOUGH

Recently, Phyllis McDonough of Portland passed away.  Phyllis was a very prolific Blanketeer for our Chapter.  She did wonderful crochet blankets for us - always perfect.  I had the priviledge of meeting her and thanking her in person.     Peace.

I wanted to let all of you know that we have received a cash contribution in her name from one of her many friends.    Thank you.

A NOTE FROM MMC NEO-NATAL & CCN

To all:

Thank you so much for the many blankets and quilts you have made for the babies here on NICU and CCN.  They are beautiful, and will last for many years to come.

Thank you all - The Staff at MMC