July 2025
Hello Blanketeers,
Once again we would like to send a big thank you
and shout out to all of our “Blanketeer’s” for their continued support by
making so many lovely handmade blankets for children in need in our community. Because
of your continued support we are able to deliver over 200 a month. With that
being said, it has recently been announced by National Headquarters, that over 10
million new handmade blankets have been given to children in need
nationally. We are a mighty “ Village”.
Erie Gives is fast approaching- Tuesday
August 12, 2025
We would ask that if you give to a charity throughout the year,
that you would consider donating to NWPA Project Linus on that day. As
each year goes on, there are many new non profits that are a part
of the Erie Gives. We are a very small fish, in a very large pond. Over
all 9.7 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising for ErieGives
during last years event. That is an incredible amount and we continue to have a
very generous Community.
Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would assist us to purchase
blanket making materials, such as batting, yarn, fleece, flannel and cotton
material to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.
We would greatly appreciate
if you all could forward this email onto your contacts, to spread the word
about this awesome event.
**** New this year for Erie
Gives, you will be able to donate from 12:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. So if you
are and early bird or night owl the opportunity to make your donation just became
easier. ***
**** Youngsville Free Methodist
Church at 179 Davis Street, Youngsville Pa is a new drop off location in Warren
County 9:00-3:00 Mon-Fri ****
RIMINDERS:
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Fleece blankets need to
be single, 1 ½ - 2 yards makes a great size blanket if you are tying the blanket.
Remember to trim the 2 selvage sides of the fleece before you start to cut your
strips and cut out the 4 corners as well.
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·
It has been brought to our attention, that we need to be cautious
with the patterns of crocheted or knitted afghans. Due to little fingers that
may get caught in the holes of aghans that have a more open pattern. Sometimes
it may only be reducing the needle size. We are very grateful for the beautiful
afghans that we receive.
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As always, we need boy blankets of all sizes and kinds
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Be watchful of leaving pins in a quilted blanket
Looking Ahead:
August 12th-
Erie Gives
February 21st - National Make a Blanket Day (2026)
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