Ways You Can Help

Q. How can I help?

A. Contact us and become a Blanketeer!  Make a new, handmade, washable blanket and donate it to your local chapter of Project Linus.  It will be give to a deserving child to keep.  If you are not inclined to make a blanket, monetary donations are gratefully accepted.  Project Linus is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization.

Q. What type of blanket does Project Linus accept?

A. Project Linus welcomes blankets of all styles, including quilts, tied comforters, fleece blankets, crocheted and knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child friendly colors.  Blankets must be new (made with new materials), handmade, and washable.  You don't have to be an expert!  Elaborate or simple, they are all beautiful to a child.

Q. What size is preferred?

A. Project Linus accepts blankets of all sizes.  We donate to children ages infant through teen years, so any size is appropriate.  Local chapters' needs may vary depending on the facilities to which they donate.  Contact us for more information.

Blanket Guidelines

Blanket Sizes:

Baby 30" x 30" - 36"
Child 40" x 55" - 60"
Teen 45" x 65" - 72"

These are approximate sizes - kids AND blankets come in all sizes. We donate them to all ages - infants through teens.

Blanket Bucks

 

We have revamped the Blanket Buck system in an effort to make it fair for everyone.  As of April 1, 2009, you will now receive:

• 1 blanket buck for every blanket you turn in - at the end of the month I will put everyone's name in a drawing for an additional 15 blanket bucks to the lucky winner.  You may turn in as many blankets as you wish each month.

  • April Winner: Juldy Wiese!

  • May Winner: Morna Bastian!

  • June Winner: Helen Littrell!

• 5 blanket bucks for every blanket turned in with the theme of the month - for instance: turn in a blanket depicting May flowers, either in pattern or fabric - at the end of the month I will put the names of everyone who participated in the "theme" of the month into a drawing and the winner will receive an additional 20 blanket bucks.  Please turn in ONE theme blanket per month.

  • April Winner: Paula Fletcher!

  • May Winner: Lin Nelson!

  • June Winner: Lynn Webb!

In addition to the blanket bucks, we are increasing the blanket bucks you can earn for attending a sew day - a sew day in your area will get you 5 bucks  and a sew day out of your area will get you 10 bucks.

I think we should all join the Chiloquilters-- the won 3 of the 6 prizes!  You go girls!!!!!

Listed below are the blanket themes for the remainder of 2009:

WISH LIST

• 100% Cotton Fabric
• 100% Cotton Flannel
• Fleece – in 2 yard increments
• Batting – Warm and Natural
• Thread
• Yarn (no wool)
• Safety Pins
• Olfa 45 mm Rotary Blades
• Copy Paper
• Card Stock Paper
• #10 Envelopes
• Printer Ink – Konica Minolta 2300DL
• Printer Ink – HP Photosmart C5180
• Ziploc Bags – XL and XXL

We can also use postage stamps, monetary contributions and/or gift cards from the following businesses:

Goose Tracks
JoAnn’s
Kate’s Quilted Rooster
Office Depot
Quilting Sisters
Sew Unique
Staples
Tater Patch Quilts
Wal Mart