November Newsletter

 

November 2021

 

Hello Blanketeers,

 

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. So many children in need in our community are comforted by these wonderful new handmade blankets that they receive from so many different agencies.

 

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you !!!

 

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.

 

-        If anyone is interested, there are still sewing kits available for the asking.

 

 

Monthly meetings

                             

November 8th    -          Coordinator’s Home               1446 Patterson   Ave       CANCELLED

 

November 18th      -       Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38^th Street         CANCELLED

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 19^th, 2022-  National Make a Blanket Day

August 9^th, 2022        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, 

October Newsletter 2021

 

 

 October 2021

 

Welcome Fall Blanketeers,

 

Here is a little feel good story, 12 cousins from 5 different state got together this past weekend for fun and relaxation. This group of cousins pick a charity to support each year, and this year they chose NWPA Project Linus. At the end of the weekend they had completed 26 fleece blankets and donated $275.00 to our chapter. So grateful that they are a part of our Village.

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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 11th    -          Coordinator’s home               1446 Patterson Ave           No Meeting this month

 

October 21st    -          Doug Yaple Vacuum             1815 E. 38^th Street             No Meeting this month

 

Looking Ahead:

 

February 19th, 2022-    National Make a Blanket Day

August 9^th, 2022           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, 

September Newsletter

 

 September 2021

 

Hello Blanketeers,

 

A tremendous thank you to all of you that made this year’s Erie Give’s fundraiser such a wonderful success.       

                                           

 $ 2,632.00 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 !!! These funds will allow us to purchase blanket making supplies for our kits.

 

                                                                

 

We had planned on having a Fall “ Sew IN”, but due to the raising cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant, we feel that it would be better to postpone until the Spring of 2022.

 

Sewing kits are still available for the asking, just let me know and we can make arrangements for pick up.

1-814-392-5583

                              

                  

 

Monthly Meetings:

 

13th- Coordinator’s Home   1446 Patterson Ave           –          No monthly meeting  9:00-11:00        

16th  Doug Yaple Vacuum Center–    1815 E. 38^th Street          NO monthly meeting 10:00-2:00

           

 

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:

 

 

February 19th, 2022      National Make a Blanket Day

August 9th, 2022           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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Erie gives final update

                                                                      

As we end this FABULOUS Erie Gives Day our Update for NWPA Project Linus has raised over 2,400. We have surpassed last years total of 1,707. Erie is a “Village” community and we are proud to be apart of this fantastic day.

In 22 years as a Nonprofit NWPA Project Linus has given over 55,000 blankets to children in need in our community. That is an amazing amount of blankets to help bring comfort to children in need.

Thank you for all of you that have taken the time to reach out to our NWPA Project Linus organization with your generous donation. And Thank you Erie Community Foundation along with the Nonprofit Partnership for all that you do to make this special day happen.

6:00 Erie Gives update

 

      

 

6:00 Update on NWPA Project Linus, with only 2 hours to go we have raised nearly 1,600. We are grateful for these donations and would hope that by the end of the day that we would reach our goal. Erie is a very giving community and we are proud to be apart of this fantastic day.

In 22 years as a Nonprofit NWPA Project Linus has given over 55,000 blankets to children in need in our community. That is an amazing amount of blankets to help bring comfort to children in need.

www.eriegives.org

Erie Gives update

 

                                  

 

4:00 Update on NWPA Project Linus, with only 4 hours to go we have raised nearly 1,000. We are grateful for these donations and would hope that by the end of the day that we would double our amount. Erie is a very giving community and we are proud to be apart of this fantastic day.

www.eriegives.org

Erie Gives tomorrow

 

 

 

August 9,2021

Hello Blanketeers,

 

                                         

 

 

Tomorrow is a very special day for NWPA Project Linus as we will be taking apart in Erie Gives from 8:00 am-8:00 pm. for our 8^th year. This is an online fundraiser in our community. Erie Gives makes it possible for our organization to provide the materials to make new handmade blankets for children in need. www.eriegives.org  

                                                        

 

It could be a child in the hospital, or seeking counseling from a traumatic experience or being in a shelter. With your continued support we will be able to meet those needs. Approximately every month we deliver over 200 new hand made blankets. And just like Linus carries his blanket around for comfort, we hope that our blankets do the same.

 

                                                            

Warmly,

 

NWPA Project Linus

JoAnn Burkhart - Coordinator

1446 Patterson Ave.

Erie, PA 16508or

814-392-5583

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com