October Newsletter

 

 

 October 2024

 

Welcome Fall Blanketeers,

 

 

Throughout the year we have so many Blanketeers that take their time and energy to make it possible for our organization to deliver over 200 blankets a month. We have an amazing “ Village”. Thank you !!

 

 

Listed below is a county by county list of drop off locations. 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

 

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

 

Doug Yaple’s West  2301 W. 12^th Street Erie, PA 16505

 

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

 

Sew Frannetastic-  20292 East Street Saegertown, PA 16433

 

Warren County:

 

Ronnieann Walters- 1-814-723-5408

 

 

Mercer County:

 

Linda Hajtol- 1-724-588-3289

 

 

St. Michael’s Church 85 N. High Street  Greenville, PA 16125

 

JoAnn Fabrics 2481 E. State Street Hermitage, PA 16148

 

Children’s Aid Society  350 W. Market Street, Mercer, PA 16137

 

 

 

 

Odds & Ends: 

 

We are still in need of All size Boy  and baby 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 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. 1-814-392-5583

 

·       It has come to our attention that hospitals are requesting that baby size knitted or crocheted afghans be of patterns that have little to no holes. When you knit or crochet an afghan, please use yarn and needle size that will make a beautiful cozy blanket that little fingers won’t get caught in. There are many Patterns that you can use to achieve these requirements. If you are making afghans for an older child, then this isn’t an issue. Again, thank you for your consideration.   

 

 

 

Monthly meetings

                                   

 

October 17 th     -          Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38^th Street              Meeting this month

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 15th, 2025-    National Make a Blanket Day

August 12^th, 2025          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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September Newletter 2024

 

 September 2024

 

Good Afternoon Blanketeers,

 

 

Where did the time go. NWPA Project Linus is celebrating our 28^th Anniversary this month . In that time we have delivered over 70,000 new handmade blankets to children in need. Congratulations to all of our wonderful Blanketeers that have made this possible,

 

Thank you can hardly express to all of you that made this year’s Erie Give’s fundraiser such a success. We will have to wait until mis September for our results this year. Stay tuned…

 

When we say that it “Takes a Village”, no truer words were spoken. We can’t do what we do without you !!! These funds will allow us to purchase blanket making supplies, such as material, batting and yarn for our kits. We are so very grateful for all of the continued support for our organization.

 

  

                                                             

 

 

 ******   Kit Pick Up day will be Wednesday September 11^th -  10:00-2:00 at 1446 Patterson Ave Erie, PA 16508

Plenty of off street parking, *****

·       What to expect:  

·       many different kit patterns, (some with flannel backing, included, some not)

·       Fleece

·       Yarn

·       Some material ( for making Project Linus Blankets only)

                         

 

Monthly Meetings:

 

19^th    Doug Yaple Vacuum Center–    1815 E. 38^th Street           meeting 10:00-2:00

           

 

Odds & Ends:

·       There is still in need of all sizes and types Boy blankets.

·       Especially baby size blankets

·       As we near the cooler months and the holidays, there are several agencies that require a large amount of blankets for their clients. So, we ask that you continue your wonderful blanket making, so that NWPA Project Linus can meet their needs.

 

 

Reminders:

·       When you store or launder your blankets, please do not use dryer sheets or scented bags or laundry soap, due to children’s allergies and possible respiratory issues

·       Check your completed blankets for pins or long threads. Please remove them before a child finds them first

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

September 11^th 2024       Kit Pick up Day

February 15th, 2025        National Make a Blanket Day

August 12th, 2025           Erie Gives Day

 

 

 Follow us on Facebook for updates and changes 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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August 2024 Newsletter

 

August, 2024

Hello Blanketeers,

Once again with the continued support of our community, we will be able to keep with our Mission of providing new hand made blankets to children in need. Erie Gives is a very big part of our Chapter being able to purchase blanket making supplies for our “ Blanketeers”

NWPA Project Linus will be participating in its 12^th Erie Gives on Tuesday August 13^th from 8:00am – 8:00pm www.Eriegives.org  we qualify as a 501(c)(3) non profit and are registered for this ON-LINE event. Erie Gives is fast approaching-   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 8.2 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising here in Erie. 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.

 

When you click onto the www.Eriegives.org site type in NWPA Project Linus

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.  Last year on this one day of fund raising over 8.2 million dollars were raised here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and we live in a very generous Community.

                                                                         

About ErieGives

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 13 th. You have 12 hours to make your donation between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST.

Gift Amount: The minimum gift is $25. There is no limit to the amount of money you may give. You can give up to 10 nonprofits per transaction.

Credit Cards: Only Visa, MasterCard and Discover will be accepted. The credit card processor charges a nominal fee per transaction. The Erie Community Foundation does not receive any fees. (Sorry credit card gift cards will not be accepted.)

Your Receipt: You will receive an email receipt of your gift; please retain it for tax purposes, which you should retain for tax purposes. Unless you choose to remain anonymous, your donor information will be sent to the appropriate organization.

 

August meetings:

15^th    Doug Yaple Vacuum Center –monthly meeting 10:00-2:00  NO MEETING

           1815 E. 38^th Street

 

Odds and Ends :  

-At this time we are in need of baby size blankets, they can be 36 X 36, 36 “ X 40”  approximately ,

any types ( knitted, crocheted, quilted and fleece with crocheted edges). We have received many of the larger size blankets over the past several months, but not as many of the smaller sizes.

 

Reminders:

-NICU Size Blankets 30 x 30   36 X 36 -Even though these little ones are very small, you might think that their blankets should be small as well. Not the case. These blankets are used to cover their isolettes to keep the light and sound out during their stay in the NICU.

- Remember to check your finished quilt or blanket for pins.

- Only use unscented detergent and fabric softener if you feel that you need to launder a blanket.

- We are unable to accept blankets with Holiday or Religious themes. This is one of Nationals few requirements. Other organizations may be able to utilize them, Thank you !!

 

Looking Ahead:

 

September 11^th-                 Kit Pick Up Day 

 

February 15^th 2025 -    National Make a Blanket Day

 

 

 Updated information will be on Facebook as well. You can find us at:

Nwpaprojectlinus

 

Website- www.nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

 

Warmly,

 

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator

NWPA Project Linus

1-814-392-5583

July 2024 Newsletter

 

 July Newletter 2024

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. 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-   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 8.2 Million dollars were raised in this 12 hours of fund raising here in Erie. 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.

                               

                                                               

REMINDERS:

·        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.

·       As always, we need boy blankets of all sizes and kinds

·       Be watchful of leaving pins in a quilted blanket

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

August 13^th-              Erie Gives

September 11^th         Kit Pick up day

February 15^th-          National Make a Blanket Day (2025)

 

 

 Updates via Facebook and our Blog 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

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

 

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

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