July 2022 Newslette

 

 July 2022

 

 

Hello Blanketeers,

                                                                                                                                          

Summer has finally arrived after a bit of a rainy time. So nice to be out and about enjoying this season.

 

  There are still sewing kits available from our recent Kit Day if anyone is interested.  Please contact me @ 814-392-5583.

 

                                              

***The response for Uvalde, Texas has been amazing, we are nearly at our total of 200 blankets. July 15^th will be the cut off date as we need to sort and pack them up for shipping on or near the 25^th.

***At this time we are asking for the generosity of our wonderful blanketeers for assistance with the shipping cost. We know that this cost will be quite a lot. Also, we wont now the exact amount until all of the boxes are weighed in.

*** Checks can be made out to Project Linus ( with a note stating- For Uvalde Shipping)

Below is the address:

 

NWPA Project Linus

1446 Patterson Ave

Erie, PA 16508

 

We know that we have a very generous community and thank you in advance for your continued support.

                                                               

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

 

 

Looking Ahead:

 

August 10^th-              Erie Gives

February 18^th-          National Make a Blanket Day (2023)

 

 

 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

 

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June Newsletter 2022

                                                                                               

June, 2022

Good Evening Blanketeers,

Thank you to all of you that stopped by during our recent Kit pick up day. It was very nice to see so many of our Blanketeers. Not only did many stop by to get kits, but they also dropped off their new handmade blankets as well.  If you weren’t able to make it and are still interested in picking up some kits. There are still some available. Give me a call 1-814-392-5583 or email nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com .

 

****This morning I received an email from Project Linus National HQ, regarding sending blankets to the School District in Uvalde Texas. They are requesting 4,300 single layer fleece blankets or quilts. As of a short time ago over 4,000 blankets were pledged. I sent a response to National, stating that our NWPA Project Linus Chapter would send 200 new handmade blankets. We will have all of June and most of July to meet this goal. In the next week or so I will do a count of what we have on hand with the type of blankets that are being asked for. The size will range from 40” x 40” for the younger grades and go up to the large fleece blankets

**** Patty Gregory ( National President) and 2 others from National will go to Uvalde at the time of distribution. They will present each child from K-12^th grade in the entire school district on their first day of school in August with a new handmade Project Linus blanket.

**** We have a very caring “ Village”, and I know that we will easily meet this goal.

**** One more very important issue to address, is the shipping costs. Blankets are heavy and the cost will add up quickly. We ask that if anyone would be interested with off setting this cost, would be greatly appreciated.

 **** This is one of the few times that our blankets will be sent out of the area. We will still meet the needs of our Chapter and our Nation.

Once again this year on August 9th, NWPA Project Linus will be apart of a very unique opportunity for this one day online event- Erie Gives from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org for a seventh year. We have qualified and are registered for this event.

                                                                 

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 our NWPA Project Linus raised with your generous help nearly 1,700.00. Over all 7.1 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:

 -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.

The following is a list of approximate blanket sizes for our local NWPA Project Linus Chapter:

PREEMIE/ NEWBORN        30 X 30       36 X 36

TODDLER                             40 X 52        45 X 60

OLDER KIDS                        45 X72      ( fleece blankets are usually 60 x 72)

-        Another reminder, when you crochet or knit an afghan for babies or small children, remember to use a pattern that may not be too airy. This is for the safety of little fingers or getting stuck on hospital equipment. Sometimes you only need to adjust your needle size.

If you have any questions regarding blanket sizes or types of blankets, please contact me

 @1-814-392-5583

Thank you so very much.

Monthly meetings:

June 13^th  -      Coordinator’s home                                                  1446 Patterson Ave     NO MEETING

June 16th-     Doug Yaple’s Vacuum                                                1815 E. 38^th Street      NO MEETING

Looking Ahead:

 

August 9 ^th-              Erie Gives

 

 Follow us on Facebook 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

814-864-9389   814-392-5583

Nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

May Newsletter

     

May , 2022 

Hello  Blanketeers, 

Well, it finally looks like Spring just might arrive here after all. A bit late this year, but it is wonderful to see the flowers and trees blooming.

Looking forward to seeing many of our Blanketeers at our “Kit Pick Up Day” , Wednesday May 11 from 10:00-2:00, at 1446 Patterson Ave , Erie , PA. 

There will be several different types of sewing kits, fleece and yarn available for our Blanketeers to make Project Linus Blankets. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Blanketeers to obtain materials to make blankets for children in need in our community. 

 

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday August 9^th h- Erie Gives 2022 

 NWPA Project Linus has a very unique opportunity to take part in this one day Erie Gives on Tuesday August 10th from 8:00am – 8:00pm @ Eriegives.org . We qualify and are registered for this event. This will be our 8^th year participating in this local fund raiser. 

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 a record breaking 7.1 million dollars were raised here in Erie. That is an incredible amount and a very generous Community.  

                                                          

Your donation to NWPA Project Linus would help us to purchase blanket making materials to help us meet the growing need in our Community of children in need. 

                                                                                       

May meetings: 

            

9th- Coordinator’s home            1446 Patterson Ave          CANCELLED  

          19th Doug Yaple’s Vacuum Center-  1851 E. 38^th Street       CANCELLED 

          

Looking Ahead: 

 

August 9^th-           Erie Gives Day 

                                                                                                               

ODDS & ENDS: 

 

• 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.   
• 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. 
• If you have these types of blankets, there are organizations that would gladly receive them.  
• 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 anaimals that may be around your project, we ask that these blankets be laundered 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. 
• We would gladly come to your church group, Scout group or organization and give instruction on how to make single layer fleece blankets. Contact JoAnn Burkhart 1-814-392-5583 

 

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• 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

1-814-864-9389   1-814-392-5583

nwpaprojectlinus@hotmail.com

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