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.

BLANKET DAY TIME AT COTTON WEEDS IN FREEPORT

I was just talking with Joanne at Cotton Weeds Quilt Shop and she graciously offered us sewing room time; especially during the week the facility is available to us for a Project Linus gathering.  We can always schedule a Saturday as well, but that's subject to availability.  And it's really wonderful space - light, bright and lots of room.

If anyone has a thought of putting together a Blanket Day, please let me know.  For those of you have joined us, they're always a fun day.

Let's get together. 

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!

 

 

THANK YOU FROM MMC NEO-NATAL UNIT

                              " A very special thank you. . . for being so very thoughtful!

Thank you again for your wonderful donation of beautiful quilts.  You and your team are doing an amazing job and we and the babies on NICU, love getting them.    Thank you!

                The Staff in the NICU Unit