February, 2026
Hello Blanketeers,
Once again, I am re-posting
the information that was taken from our National web site regarding the
beginning of National Make a Blanket Day. I have been asked of its origin many
times, so here it is:
HOW DID IT BEGIN?
National Make a Blanket Day
began in 1999 after the terrible events that took place at Columbine High
School. We found that suddenly we were in need of a very large number of
blankets, and quickly. Our chapters came to the rescue, holding “blanket bees” all
over the country and then sending those blankets to our local chapters in
Denver. It was a huge success, and we learned that we had a national network of
people who could and would help. It was decided that we would hold an annual
Make A Blanket Day where each chapter could host activities in their area to
promote Project Linus and to increase our inventory of warm cuddly blankets.
Generally, we can attribute the collection of 75,000 to 100,000 blankets to
National Make a Blanket Day!
All locations this year will again
be drop off only.
We are looking forward to a
very successful Make a Blanket Day, please come out and support our Local
Chapter and the many stores that provide a Drop Off location for finished
blankets.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 21st NATIONAL MAKE A BLANKET
DAY
NWPA Project Linus National Make a Blanket Day drop
off ONLY locations are as follows:
Kelly’s Sewing Corner- 3330 W.26th Street (Village West) 10:00-2:00
Fox’s Sew & Vac Sales and Service Downtown Mall – Meadville PA 9:30-2:00
Doug Yaple’s Vacuum- 1815 E. 38th Street
10:00- 2:00
Super Stitch – 10429 W. Main Street North East, PA 10:00-3:00
Saint Michael’s Church 85 High Street Greenville, PA 16125 (M-F) 9:00-3:00
Children’s Aid Society 350 W. Market St
Mercer, PA (M-F ) 9:00- 4:30
Michaels (Hermitage Towne
Plaza) 2481 E. State Street Hermitage, PA 9:00- 5:00 * NEW DROP OFF*
Hanks Yarn Supply Co 1612
W. 8th Street Erie, PA 16505
10:00-4:00 *NEW DROP OFF*
Odds & Ends:
· We are still in need of Boy Blankets ( All sizes and
types)
· Baby blankets
Reminders:
·
Due to children's allergies and
possible respiratory issues, please refrain from the use of dryer sheets,
fabric softeners and scented bags when either laundering or storing blanket
making material, or dropping off completed blankets. Although they may
have a pretty aroma, the scents absorb into the materials, which may be
difficult to remove.
- When making a Single Layer Fleece No Sew Blanket we
recommend at least 1 ½ to 2 yards of Fleece fabric. And most important,
before you start to cut the strips that, FIRST you must TRIM the 2 SELVAGE SIDES, then from
there you have options in how you wish to tie your blanket.
I put this reminder in occasionally, as we receive many blankets
with the selvage still on the blankets. We then have to trim each strip of the
selvage before that blanket can be delivered.
Looking
Ahead:
February 21st
-National Make a Blanket Day
August 11th- Erie
Gives Day
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us on Facebook as well, for up to date and current events. You can find us at:
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Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus –
Coordinator
814-392-5583 (c)
Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com
