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!!

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.

THANK YOU NOTE FROM THE TIP PROGRAM (Trauma Intervention Program)

We thank you, too, for your efforts and hardwork. 

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. 



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 





 

 



DROP-OFF LOCATION IN BATH

For those of you in the Bath/Brunswick area.  You can now deliver your blankets to the Mariner's Quilt Shop on 190 Front Street in Bath.  

We now deliver blankets to Mid-Coast Hospital and Brunswick Human Services.  If you know of an agency that works with children in crisis that could benefit from our program, please send me their information 

Also, please feel free to contact Carole Heaphy at 833-7733 in Harpswell.  She's handling deliveries in that area and needs your support.

My information is 284-5606 or mprovost@maine.rr.com.

Thanks for being a volunteer. 

BLANKETS FROM RAINBOW GIRLS

A very special thank you to Debbie Redmon, Kelsey Redmon and all the Rainbow Girls that participated in making 278 blankets that I recently received.    This is absolutely wonderful and will help so much in making difficult life changes easier for so many children.  A job well done!

Calico Quilters Mystery Project Linus quilts

Mim and I attended the last meeting of the season for the Calico Quilters in Freeport/Yarmouth.  Thanks everyone for inviting us for your potluck supper.

We received the most amazing mystery quilts for Project Linus.  Heather Harden and her committee made up fabric kits for 10 quilts.  Each month, the participants received an instruction about completing.  WOW!  I wish you could see how wonderful these quilts are.  Sadly, I have a picture but I can't figure out how to attach it, so. . .   Sorry.  They're beautiful - and a nice large size, too. 

The quilts will be loved.  Thank you, many times.

A "thank you" story and new volunteers

Hi!  First of all, I have to thank you.  My daughter, Charlotte, was born prematurely in February.  She received a Project Linus blanket in the NICU, and it meant so much to us that a stranger would make such a beautiful blanket for her.  It somehow gave me hope that she was going to be okay (which she is, a happy, healthy, almost-four-month-old girl!)

  I am trying to put a group together where I work to make a blanket for Project Linus and I wanted to check what sizes you particularly have a need for.  I know the blankets need to be machine washable and from smoke-free environments, but do you have any other restrictions? 

Glad to provide information.  

EXPANDING TO BRUNSWICK/BATH AREA

I'm pleased to announce that we have expanded to the Bath and Brunswick area.  Last year we started to deliver to Mid-Coast Hospital but have now identified other service agencies in that area.  I'm still pursuing others but return calls seem to be slow in being coming.

However, Carole Heaphy at 833-7733 will be coordinating the efforts for me in that area.  Feel free to call her.

MARINERS COMPASS QUILT SHOP, BATH is a new drop-off location.  These will become part of our inventory for Cumberland and York Counties, especially MMC Barbara Bush, which is our largest recipient. 

Thanks everyone. 

PHIPPSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

I was very pleased to have recently visited with fourth and fifth grade students of the Phippsburg Elementary School that make up their Leadership Team.  Eight members of this industrious group gave up their recess to make blankets for Project Linus.     Wow!  They truly are leaders!!  Thanks so much.

MANCHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WINDHAM

A very special "thank you" to Donna Morton's fourth grade class at Manchester Elementary School in Windham.  This has been my third year there to pick up 2 amazing quilts that are designed, drawn and assembled by her students.    It's always such a treat for me to visit and explain what Project Linus is all about and visit.

You're the best!!!

COMBINED CHAPTERS - CUMBERLAND & YORK

Effective immediately, we are expanding the Cumberland County Chapter to include the York County responsibilities.  Our combined name will be PROJECT LINUS CUMBERLAND & YORK COUNTY, ME CHAPTER. 

 York County drop-off locations are Tony’s Sewing Machine in Biddeford and Marden’s in Sanford.  York County additions are Sweester-Family Focus, SMMC, Waban Projects, York County Domestic Violence and Goodall Hospital, at present. 

The address for our site has been changed to:  http://projectlinuscumberland-yorkchapters.blogspot.com.  Be sure to add this to your Favorites.  This is your go-to site for suggested sizes, recipients and up to date information.  

 

We also are now on Facebook as Project Linus Cumberland & York County.  There have been a few growing pains and I apologize for any inconvenience.  I understand that many of you have received 3 requests to join Facebook.  Sorry, I thought I had sent 588 requests but somehow only 206 got sent.  I’ve got to figure this out.   However, sign up on Facebook as I’ll be posting frequently and you’ll be able to see pictures of events, thank you notes, and other info.  So, please bear with me as I’m learning. 

 

I’ll continue to do a short newsletter and will mail to those without computer access.  However, if you have questions, please contact me at 284-5606.

With sincere thanks to Julie Baker for her dedication and hard work as the York County Coordinator.  You’ve put a smile on the face of many children.  A job well done.

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY - MARDEN'S

What a terrific day it was!  Collected 60 blankets (a bonus as I didn't expect any) and generally had a wonderfull time.

Many thanks for Craig and Crystal and their staff for everything!  It was truly lovely.  And a special thanks to Cassie Moon for doing the Disappearing 4 patch demonstrations, Charlene Gerrish as "Lucky" and Mim Pepper for her help.

Joann Fabric VIP Non-Profit Volunteer Discount Cards

Joann Fabric is offering a 10% discount for volunteers of non-profit organizations and Project Linus is pleased to be able to take advantage of this great discount. 

To order your card, sign up at www.joann.com/discountform or call 1-877-604-2280.  You'll also need to have a Project Linus Volunteer card which you can get from me. 

An opportunity you shouldn't miss.

CHICKADEE BLANKET DAY IN BRIDGTON, SATURDAY JANUARY 14

Many thanks to the Chickadee Quilters for their wonderful Blanket Day on Saturday.  There were a total of 30 individuals there, including some not affliated with the group.  With just a heart for the Project Linus program.  Thanks to everyone.     When I left, I had 26 blankets and there are many more being finished. 

Thanks so much.  You will have made many children a little happier.

2011 Raffle Quilt Winner

I'm very pleased to announce that we raised $682.00 with our raffle quilt.  A very "warm" thanks to all who sold or bought tickets.  As you know, we use this money for office expenses and bags and paper and computer ink and postage can get expensive. 

The winner was Collette Fortin of Portland, a member of Cobblestone who bought a ticket at her Chapter's meeting.

Thanks everyone for spreading the word!

2011 Memories

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Memories from September, 2009 thru May 2011. I hope you enjoy.

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