July 2015
Good Morning
Blanketeers,
Last month I mentioned
that during the summer months our inventory of blankets is often lower. The “
Linus Angel’s “ must have read the newsletter as well. On June 9th I
picked up 156 fleece blankets from Mc Dowell High School’s Key Club ( Senior
& Junior High). I was barely able to get them into my car. The student’s
were very proud and excited as they were bringing them out of the school. A job
well done and so many children will find comfort in those blankets.
That being said, we do
have a need for baby blankets. As several of the Agencies that we deliver
blankets to, only have need for that size. Sizes can range from approx.- 30 x30
, 36 x36, 36 x 40.
July 29th:
Senior Day at the Erie
Zoo. 10:00-2:00 –There are usually around 20-25 Senior Agencies situated at
different locations with information on Senior Living. We have a table in the Children’s
area Activity Center. Grandparents bring their grandchildren and they have an
opportunity to color the 11 X 11 muslin square that will be made into quilts.
A separate newsletter
will be coming out in a week or two with information regarding the Erie Gives
Day, which is on August 11th.
We are always very
grateful for donations of fabric and yarn. Especially with the cost of these
items, but sometimes the fabric may be non linus. Meaning that it may be a
knit, or home décor, sequined, jersey or otherwise material that we cannot make
into a Project Linus blanket. Not wanting to discard the material, we have
taken it to Bethany House on East 10th Street. They have a
section,that will teach their clients how to sew. I was recently informed that
they will no longer be accepting any material.
ODDS & ENDS:
- A Blanketeer has requested if anyone has some of
those older panels with characters on them and are not using them, or sees them
during the Garage Sale Season to get them and contact me. We can make
arrangements for pick up and reimbursement.
- UPMC Hamot NICU has an ongoing need of gently
used receiving blankets- store bought, that they use to support the tiny heads
of the infants in their carriers. They can be dropped off at all of our local
drop off locations.
REMINDERS:
Fleece blankets can be
single or double layer, 1 ½ - 2 yards makes a great size blanket if you are
tying the blanket. Remember to trim the 2 salvage sides of the fleece before
you start to cut your strips.
- In the upcoming months our calendar is a bit
full of fun activities, if you are interested in helping with any of these
events, please let me know. Even an hour at a booth would allow a volunteer to
take a break or go for dinner. We are required at all times to have a
Representative on Sight.
- Often during an event we may have School
volunteers, City volunteers and they would not be in a position to answer
questions about our organization.
Thank you so very much.
Monthly meetings
July 1st
- Millcreek Sewing
6044 Peach Street 1:00pm- 4:00 pm
July 13th -
Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing
801 W. 226th Street
9:00 am-11:00 am
Looking Ahead:
July 29th-
Senior Day @ the Erie Zoo
August 11th-
Erie Gives
August 14th-16th-
Celebrate Erie
This year I will try to get information out via Facebook as
well. You can find us at:
· NWPA Project Linus - Like us -and that
automatically will add you to our friend list.
Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus
Coordinator
1-814-864-9389
NWPA Project Linus
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