November Newsletter 2020

 

November 2020

 

Hello Blanketeers,

 

We would like to say that we are very “ Thankful” for all of our truly generous Blanketeers for their continued support during these trying times as well as the many quilt shops, stores and individuals that take in blankets for our organizations. When we say that it takes a “ Village”, we really mean it.

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you !!!

 

***Starting Novemver 1^st there is be a new drop off location on the west side of Erie. Doug Yaple’s West, located in the Schaal Plaza at: 2301 W. 12^th Street.***

 

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 fleece blankets.

 

- Approx.  Blanket Sizes  Preemie 30 X 30    36 X 36

                                         Baby      36 X 40    40 X40

                                         Medium 40 X 50    40 X 60

                                         Large     45 X 60    45 X 72

 

-        Blankets accepted can be knitted, crocheted, quilted and single layer or double layer fleece tied blankets.

 

 

Monthly meetings

November 4th         -       Millcreek Sewing                   6044 Peach Street        CANCELLED

                             

November 9th    -          Coordinator’s Home               1446 Patterson   Ave       CANCELLED

 

November 19th      -       Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38^th Street         CANCELLED

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 20^th, 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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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

 

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com    

 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.

September 2020 Newsletter

 

 September 2020

 

Good Morning Blanketeers,

 

 Once again, a tremendous thank you to all of you that made this year’s Erie Give’s fundraiser such a wonderful success. $ 1,707.18 was raised by our community for NWPA Project Linus. When we say that it “Takes a Village”, no truer words were spoken. We can’t do what we do without you !!!

 

                                                  

              

 

**Join NWPA Project Linus for our Drive By “ Sew In” at my house at 1446 Patterson Ave.  on Wednesday September 16^th from 10:00-2:00.  This year we are unable to have our annual Fall Sew IN at Hampton Inn due to COVID -19.  There will be yarn, fleece and pre- cut kits of several patterns for making Project Linus blankets.

We hope that you will stop by and pick up some kits. For your safety and ours MASKS will be required.

                              

 

·       There is plenty of street parking and my home is one floor. Looking forward to seeing many of our wonderful “Blanketeers”.

                   

 

Monthly Meetings:   2nd  -  Millcreek Sewing Center “ Sew In” 6044 Peach Street -No                                                                                           Monthly Meeting 1:00-4:00

14th- Coordinator’s Home   1446 Patterson Ave.          No monthly meeting  9:00-11:00 

 17th  Doug Yaple Vacuum Center– 1815 E. 38^th Stree    NO monthly meeting 10:00-2:0

 

Odds & Ends:

-We are still in need of all sizes and types Boy blankets.

 

Reminders:

When making a Fleece tied blanket- First, trim the 2 selvage ends before you cut the 4 corners out and start making the strip cuts to tie.

Looking Ahead:

 September 16^th        Drive By “ Sew In”  10:00- 2:00

February 20th, 2021      National Make a Blanket Day

August 10th, 2021         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

 

NWPA Project Linus    FaceBook

nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com    

Erie Gives Reminder

 Erie Gives reminder

Just 1 more day until NWPA Project Linus will be apart of Erie Gives 2020. Starting at 8:00 on Tuesday August 11 th until 8:00 pm you can go online and donate. This is social distancing at its best. Right from your computer, I Pad, Tablet or phone you can make a donation that will help our organization with funds for blanket making supplies. Even during these trying times we have been able to deliver over 400 blankets to 17 Agencies. We always say that it takes a Village. Please keep us in mind on a Tuesday. Thank you !!

www.eriegives.org

August Newsletter

August  , 2020

Good Morning Blanketeers,

300 blankets, we were finally able to deliver blankets this past month ( July) to 17 Agencies. It took 2 delivery days to accomplish, but so wonderful to be able to deliver blankets to children in need.

NWPA Project Linus will be participating in its 7^th Erie Gives on Tuesday August 11^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. Last year we raised $2,648.18. That was an amazing outpouring of support shown to our organization, it would be awesome if we could reach the $2,700.00 mark this year.

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 5.5 million dollars were raised here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and we live in a very generous Community.

Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would help us to purchase blanket making materials , such as batting, flannel and cotton material to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need.

                                                                          

About ErieGives

Day and Time: The event takes place on August 11 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:

           5^th   -  Millcreek Sewing Center “ Sew In” 6044 Peach Street 1:00- 4:00 NO MEETING

10th- Coordinator’s Home – monthly meeting  9:00-11:00

          1446 Patterson Ave  NO MEETING

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

           1815 E. 38^th Street

Odds and Ends :  

- We are still in need of Boy blankets- All sizes and types ( knitted, crocheted, quilted and fleece tied) The reason that I keep putting this notation in most of our newsletters, is this. When we deliver our blankets to any hospital or agency, we need to provide a mix of boy and girl blankets. But if we get bags and bags of girl blankets, it is difficult to provide a variety for them.

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.

Looking Ahead:

February 20^th 2021 -    National Make a Blanket Day

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

Nwpaprojectlinus

Website- nwpaprojectlinus.blogspot.com

Warmly,

JoAnn Burkhart

Coordinator

NWPA Project Linus

1-814-392-5583

Blanket deliveries

Today was our first blanket deliver since mid March. 188 blankets went to 10 different agencies. We are also planning more deliveries in a few weeks to try and catch up.

Due to HIPAA regulations we seldomly have an opportunity to see a child receive a blanket. But, this morning while we were at an agency one of the Associates asked a little girl that had just come in, if she would like to pick out a blanket since today was her Birthday. We stopped in our tracks and turned around just as this little girl picked out a blanket and hugged it to herself. What a priceless moment.