May Newsletter , 2026
Hello Blanketeers,
Usually in May we have our
annual Kit Pick up Day. This year it will be a bit different due to me getting
ready for shoulder surgery. All of the kits named below will be available for
pick up only. I would ask that you contact me to make arrangements. 1-814-392-5583
There will be many types of
sewing kits with matching flannel backs:
· Super 9 Patch
· 24” exploding square
· 10” squares ( 4
across – 6 down)
· Disappearing 9 Patch
Yarn will also be available.
I look forward to hearing from
our many Blanketeers requesting kits or yarn.
Thank you to all of our
wonderful “ Blanketeers” for your continued support of NWPA Project Linus.
Without your amazing quilts, knitted and crocheted afghans and fleece blankets,
we would not be able to deliver nearly 200 new hand made blankets monthly. You are a mighty Village.
******* We have a great need
of baby size blankets at this time. There are many agencies that we deliver to
that only have a need for baby blankets. The sizes that we need are
approx.******
30” X 30” 36” s 36”
These blankets can be knitted,
crocheted, quilted or fleece
Looking
Ahead:
August 11th
– Erie Gives Day
ODDS & ENDS:
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If you are doing
any Spring Cleaning in your Sewing Room- please consider NWPA Project Linus. We
can always use pieces and parts of material and yarn.
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Project Linus’
mission statement is that we provide new handmade blankets to children in need.
We are unable to accept gently used blankets or store made blankets.
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If you have these
types of blankets, there are organizations that would gladly receive them.
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Shelters,
Salvation Army, Women’s Care Centers to name a few.
REMINDERS:
· If blankets are coming from a home that someone smokes
in, or has animals that may be around your project, we ask that these blankets
be laundered with scent free detergent for the safety of the children receiving
them, that may have respiratory issues.
· The same applies with storing or bagging blankets,
that they are not stored in scented bags or have used scented
fabric softener. We know that they leave a pretty scent, but for our kids, it
may not be healthful for them.
· VERY IMPORTANT- Please remove the 2 selvages sides of fleece prior to
cutting the strips for tying. We receive many blankets that have the selvage on
the blankets that need to be trimmed before we can give that blanket to a child
in need. Your help is greatly appreciated.
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you to our friend list.
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Warmly,
JoAnn Burkhart
NWPA Project Linus – Coordinator
1-814-392-5583 ( c)
Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com
