September 2017
Hello Blanketeers,
Once again NWPA Project
Linus was at the Erie Zoo for the presentation of the checks from the Erie
Gives Day, it was wonderful and exciting to receive a check for $1,050.00 These
donations will assist our organization greatly throughout the upcoming year
with many assorted blanket making materials, such as batting, flannel, cotton
material, yarn. Thank you, to all of those who donated on that very special
day. Thank you to ALL of our
Blanketeers, Volunteers and Quilt Shoppe’s that support NWPA Project Linus,
because without you, we would not be able to continue our mission of meeting
the needs of the children in need our Community.
September 11-16 Quilting
on the Bayfront – Sponsored by Millcreek Sewing
September 30th
or October 14 th - We are waiting to hear the from Hampton Inn on
which date, as soon as one is confirmed I will send out another notice:
“Sew In” Day 10:00am -4:00pm @ Hampton Inn 8050 Old Oliver Rd,
Erie, PA 16509. Join the Blanketeers for a fun day of sewing, knitting or
crocheting. As in the past sewing kits, iron, ironing board, cutting board and
supplies will be provided. Lunch, beverages and snack are also included for the
day.
Remember that we have
the use of Hotel’s cart for ease of getting our sewing machines and other
supplies to the conference room.
We have one more month to purchase Boscov's Pre-Sale Gala tickets for $5.00. The event is on Thursday October 5th 10:00-9:00. Contact JoAnn Burkhart 814-392-5583 or nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com if you are interested in tickets.
REMINDERS: Blankets must be made with new cotton material, yarn or fleece–
Sometimes we are
given bags of material that contain the following materials, Well intentioned
and thoughtful, but due to children’s allergies or the type of material we
cannot use their donations.
wool, jersey, metallic,
polyester, sequined, home decor. These materials maybe useful for clothing or
drapery, or other sewing projects, are not suitable for children’s blankets.
Odds & Ends:
We are still in need of all sizes and types Boy blankets.
Monthly meetings
September 6th - Millcreek Sewing
6044 Peach Street 1:00pm- 4:00 pm- CANCELLED
Due to preparing for upcoming Quilting on the Bayfront @ Convention
Center
September 11th - Yaple’s
Vacuum & Sewing 801 W.
26th Street 9:00
am-11:00 am
September 21st -
Doug Yaple Vacuum 1815 E. 38th Street 10:00 am- 2:00pm
Looking Ahead:
September 30th or October 14th- “
Sew In “ Hampton Inn 10:00- 4:00
February 17, 2018
National Make a Blanket Day
July 25th 2018 Senior Day @ Erie Zoo
August 7, 2018 Erie Gives Day
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find us at:
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automatically will add you to our friend list.
Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus
Coordinator
1-814-864-9389
1-814-392-5583 (C)
NWPA Project Linus
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