October 2020 Newsletter

 

 

 October 2020

 

Welcome Fall Blanketeers, 

What a wonderful day we had at our drive-thru blanket kit pick up day, so many came and got supplies that should get them through the winter months. It was great to meet new blanketeers and catch up with ones that we haven’t seen in a while. We have already gotten some finished blankets back that were made from materials taken that day and looking forward to seeing many more !!

Here again are the Stores, Quilt Shoppe’s and Blanketeers that are drop off locations for our Chapter. I often receive calls and emails requesting this information. We are very grateful for all the time and help these Stores, Quilt Shoppe’ and individuals donate to NWPA Project Linus. Leave your contact information with your blankets, so that we know who has donated them.

 

Erie County:

 

 

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

 

Millcreek Sewing Center- 6044 Peach Street Erie, PA 16509

 

JoAnn Fabric’s  7200 Peach Street, Erie. PA 16509

 

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

 

Super Stitch -10429 West Main Street North East, PA 16428 * New Location*

 

 

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 16335

 

JoAnn Fabric’s – 18921 Park Ave Plaza  Meadville, PA 16335

 

Warren County:

 

Ronnieann Walters- 1-814-723-5408

 

 

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

 

JoAnn Fabrics 2481 E. State Street Hermitage, PA 16148

 

 

 

 

Odds & Ends: 

 

We are still in need of All size Boy Blankets. You may wonder why this request is posted so often. When we deliver blankets to any hospital or agency, we need to provide a mix of both boy and girl blankets. Very often when we receive a bag of new handmade blankets, there may be 2 boy blankets and 10 girl blankets. We know that the girl colors, prints, patterns, designs can be prettier, but we do need to supply both boy and girl blankets. Thank you for your understanding.

 

Just a review of approximate basic guidelines:

 

Preemie/newborn – 30 X 30   36 X 36   40 X 40

Toddler                    -- 40 X 52   45 X 60 

Older kids                -- 45 X 60   45 X 72

 

REMINDERS:   

 

·       If there are any have groups that are interested in making fleece blankets as a Service project, please contact me so that I can email you directions for single layer fleece blankets.

 

·       When you knit or crochet an afghan, please use yarn and needle size that will make a beautiful cozy blanket that little fingers wont get caught in. There are many Patterns that you can use, even ones that are a bit “ holey”. If you are making afghans for an older child, then this isn’t an issue. Again, thank you for your consideration.   

 

 

 

Monthly meetings

October 7th       -       Millcreek Sewing                      6044 Peach Street            No Meeting this month –

                                   

October 12th    -          Coordinator’s home               1446 Patterson Ave           No Meeting this month

 

October 22nd     -          Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38^th Street             No Meeting this month

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 20th, 2021-    National Make a Blanket Day

August 10^th, 2021         Erie Gives

 

 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

1-814-392-5583 (C)

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

 

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 Hello Blanketeers,

Mercer County Pick up kits and blanket drop off:

I hope that everyone is still staying safe and healthy during this COVID -19 Virus Pandemic.

I  have been asked about us getting together for our sewing days. At this time we are not going to be having any in the near future.  It may not be until next Feb. that we can see each other. With that being said, I am planning to have a "Kit Pickup" down at Riverside Park in Greenville at the big shelter next to the Sr. Center.  It will be Saturday Sept. 26th from Noon-1:30PM. There will be patterns, kits, fleece, and yarn for you to get.  

​Also, if you have any blankets that are finished, you can drop them off as well. I know St. Michael Church is open during the week and for masses on Saturday and Sunday. You can take them there  and put in the Blue Linus Bin or the quilt shop (The Gallery of Fabric) in Mercer is open now for drop offs.  Or you can call me 724-588-3289 and I can arrange to get them from you. 

I want to thank you for your understanding during this "new" world we are living in. I hope to see you all next year and we can get back to "normal" times. Also, thank you for your continued support that has been very much appreciated.  The children in Mercer County may not know who you are, but I do. With out your support, I couldn't do this for them. 

If I have forgotten anyone, please pass this along, or if you know of someone that wants to start, bring them.