Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Interview on Millcreek Government Channel

On August 25th I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Jessica James on the Millcreek Government Channel and it will begin airing on Time Warner the week of September 28, 2016. (Our “weeks” run Wednesday through Tuesday). It will show on Time Warner Suburban Channel 9 (if you have the digital box). If not you will be able to view the programs on your digital TV on channel 97.1.
Here is a YouTube link to the interview as well.
Times it will be aired:
2:00am and 2:00pm
8:00am and 8:00pm
JoAnn Burkhart - Coordinator
NWPA Project Linus

Monday, September 26, 2016

October Newsletter


 October 2016

Welcome Fall Blanketeers,

It’s that time of year for warm days and cool nights, along with Fall cleaning, please keep NWPA Project Linus in mind if you are getting your Sewing Room in order for those holiday projects and find that you have some left over material and yarn. We can always use pieces and parts to make those colorful and cheery blankets for the kids.

Annual Fall “ Sew In” Saturday October 1st @ Hampton Inn 8050 Old Oliver Road Erie, PA
Time : 10:00-4:00
You will need the following:  Sewing Machine, All of your own Notions. If anyone has a small portable ironing board, Iron, cutting board, rotary cutter, please bring them with you.
If you knit or crochet please come and join us for the day as well.
The Meeting Room is on the first floor and we have access to the Hotel Baggage Carts to bring in our supplies.
We will provide the following:  Sewing Kits, (5 different fun patterns)  
 Lunch, Beverages, and snacks.

Here again are the Quilt Shoppe’s and Blanketeers that are drop off locations for our Chapter. I often receive calls requesting this information. We are very grateful for all the time and help these Store’s and individuals donate to NWPA Project Linus.

Erie County:

Yaple's Vacuum & Sewing Center -801 W.26th Street Erie, PA 16508

Kelly's Sewing Corner -3330 W. 26th Street ( Village West) Erie, PA 16506

Millcreek Sewing Center- 6044 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509

Doug Yaple’s Vacuum -1815 E. 38th Street  Erie, Pa 16510

Super Stitch -55 West Main Street North East, PA 16428

JoAnn Burkhart-  1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508 
Tena Pomeroy -  1-814-969-4433 ( Albion )
Marie Bissell        1-814-774-4884 ( Lake City)

Crawford County:

Fox’s Sew & Vac Sales and Service – Downtown Mall, Meadville, PA 6335

Warren County:

Ronnieann Walters- 1-814-723-5408
Super Stitch 2- 113 Market Street, Warren, PA 16365

Mercer County:

Linda Hajtol- 1-724-588-3289

The Gallery of Fabric- 116 N. Pitt Street, Mercer, PA 16137

St. Michael’s Church 85 N. High Street  Greenville, PA 16125
McKean County:

Zanadu Fabric Yarn and Craft- 105 N. Fraley Street, Kane, Pa 16735



Odds & Ends:  Just a review of approximate basic Blanket guidelines:

Preemie/newborn – 36 X 36   40 X 40
Toddler                    -- 40 X 50-60
Older kids                -- 45 X 60 -72

REMINDERS:   When you drop off blankets, please include your contact information.


Monthly meetings
October 5th         -       Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street         1:00pm- 4:00 pm
                                   
October 10th    -         Yaple’s Vacuum & Sewing    801 W. 26th Street           9:00 am-11:00 am
October 20st    -         Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38th Street          10:00am-2:00pm

Looking Ahead:

February 18th, 2017-  National Make a Blanket Day
July 26th,2017            Senior Day @ Zoo
August 8th, 2017        Erie Gives
August18-20th2017    Celebrate Erie

 Follow us on Facebook for updates as well. You can find us at:

·       NWPA Project Linus -    Like us -and that automatically will add you to our friend list.
·       www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com- is our web page

Warmly, 


JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus Coordinator
1-814-864-9389 1-814-392-5583 (C)

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Wednesday, September 7, 2016

McDowell Cheer Leading Team helping a child in need



            McDowell Cheer Leading Team







April Cortes Murphy added a new photo to McDowell Cheerleading's timeline — with Brooke Crocker.
September 4 at 9:25am · 
Just want to share a photo. My friend recently lost her brother-in-law and their daughters and nieces received blankets from Project Linus. Thank you McDowell Cheer for helping this little girl cope with losing her uncle at such a tender young age!!