tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49548494336960359402024-03-15T18:11:52.692-07:00Salt Lake County Chapter Project Linus (Site is under construction!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12074583502948585841noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-74636421100930857312024-03-09T09:02:00.000-08:002024-03-14T11:49:20.391-07:00March Newsletter 2024<h1 style="text-align: center;">Happy (almost) spring!</h1><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">With the arrival of March comes the familiar ritual of turning our clocks forward, signaling the promise of longer days and warmer weather ahead.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Reflecting on February, we are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication shown by our blanketeers and the local community. Thanks to their efforts, over 200 blankets were either donated or lovingly crafted by our dedicated blanketeers. These blankets have brought warmth and comfort to over 180 children across various organizations within our community. In the upcoming months we will be spotlighting some of the organizations to which we donate.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Looking ahead, we are excited to announce our participation in the upcoming <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=j&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksl.com%2Farticle%2F50814384%2Fsalt-lake-police-department-hosts-annual-holiday-pay-it-forward-event&uct=1706538271&usg=eliAMtEYEb7XVokQHRlT16B5PZk.&opi=98421741" target="_blank">"Pay It Forward"</a> event this fall where local law enforcement and staff host children from the Salt Lake City School District. They anticipate approximately 80 children participating in two events scheduled for August and December. We are committed to providing each child with a blanket of their own. This initiative not only exemplifies our mission to serve our community but also underscores the importance of spreading kindness and support to those who need it most.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Our blog will be undergoing some exciting updates and getting a fresh new look in the coming months. While we work behind the scenes to enhance our site, please note that our blog may be temporarily "under construction". If you have any ideas or suggestions for content you would like to see on our refreshed site, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your ideas and feedback to our email address at <a href="mailto:slcprojectlinus@gmail.com">slcprojectlinus@gmail.com</a>.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Lastly, all are welcome to join us at our upcoming "blanket making days":</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><i>Thursday, March 21st, 1:00-3:00, Mountain Vista Methodist Church, 8931 S 3200 W, West Jordan</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Monday, April 8th, 10:00-1:00, Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 2500 E 3900 S, Salt Lake City</i></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Enjoy the wonders of spring!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Karen & Millie</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-72488117738944456562024-03-07T12:54:00.000-08:002024-03-13T14:36:40.142-07:00Annual Knit & Crochet Along<h2 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> <span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Attention Knitters & Crocheters!</span></span></h2><h2 style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>Announcing the “Project Linus Annual Knit & Crochet Along” </i></span></span></span></h2><span id="docs-internal-guid-6ce757c8-7fff-621e-733b-55bae728f99e"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The annual "Knit & Crochet Along" is a time where you can create a beautiful knit and/or crocheted blanket. Registration is now open and runs through</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: red;"> Friday, March 22, 2024</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. You can register for either the knit or crochet pattern, or you can register for both. Each pattern will be a $20 donation made at registration. <b><i> When you register, please indicate to apply the donation to the Salt Lake County UT chapter!</i> </b> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Go to </span><a href="http://www.projectlinus.org" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">www.projectlinus.org</span></a><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> to register or for more information.</span>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-68984010021329249372024-03-07T12:33:00.000-08:002024-03-14T12:51:59.774-07:00In Memoriam<p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"> <span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">In Memory of Shirley Geary</span></span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> June 25, 1936 - February 21, 2024</span></i></b></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ba72fe97-7fff-f614-50e5-f416a4d80ff1"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-family: georgia; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Last week we said goodbye to our dear friend, Shirley Geary. She was a talented and productive member of our Salt Lake County Chapter of Project Linus. She joined our chapter when it was opened in 2008. She created beautiful crochet and fleece blankets continuously to the last week of her life. She has given comfort to countless little children. How fortunate we have been to have enjoyed these years with her. We will miss her every day. </span></p><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-5344220250854557532024-02-08T12:45:00.000-08:002024-03-14T12:24:03.923-07:00February Newsletter 2024<p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Greetings Blanketeers!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Happy February! With Punxsutawney Phil not seeing his shadow, it looks like spring might </span></span><span style="color: #0d0d0d;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">be just around the corner! As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of warmer days and blooming flowers, we're also undergoing some exciting transitions within our chapter.<span></span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It's with nervous excitement, I announce that I, Karen Heaton, will be transitioning into the role of Project</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Coordinator for our chapter. I'm excited about this opportunity to further serve our community.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">However, I wouldn't be able to embark on this journey without the support and guidance of an exceptional mentor. That's why I'm grateful to announce that Millie Martensen will remain an active and vital part of our chapter as the assistant. Millie has been an invaluable source of knowledge and inspiration, and I'll be relying heavily on her expertise to maintain the high level of service to our community that she has consistently achieved.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As we transition roles and gear up for the upcoming spring season, I encourage each of you to bring forth your ideas, enthusiasm, and dedication. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community and continue to uphold the values of our chapter.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thank you all for your ongoing support and commitment. Here's to an exciting journey ahead as we embrace the changes and hopefully welcome spring soon!</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Please feel free to call, text or email me if you have any questions, concerns, ideas, etc., at 801.573.5271 or <a href="mailto:slcprojectlinus@gmail.com">slcprojectlinus@gmail.com</a></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><i>Regards,</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: georgia;"><i>Karen & Millie</i></span></p><span><a name='more'></a></span>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-46790992458110603322024-01-13T14:04:00.000-08:002024-03-13T14:40:10.616-07:00December Project Linus Newsletter 2024<p>Dear Blanketeers,</p><p> Well, here we go again! Are you ready to jump into 2024? Before we start, we want to congratulate all of you for your amazing work during 2023. Here is a summary of what your cooperative work accomplished in blanket deliveries to kids in need.</p><p> Dontions to:</p><p><span> Health and Hospitals<span> <span> <span> 828</span></span></span></span></p><p> Social Services 1511</p><p> Military Families<span> <span> <span> <span> 189</span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span> <span> Emergencies<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Total Donations in 2023<span> <span> 2545</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Total since opening chapter<span> 36,249</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span> Pretty amazing ins't it? This is what you have created out of compassion for those little ones who need </span>the security of a blanket hug. Congratulations and thank you to all of you. You Know Who You Are. We hope you can feel the love.</p><p><span><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <b> Blanket Making Days 2024</b></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> We will be maintaining our usual meeting days to work on </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>blankets. North Valley volunteers meet the first Monday of every month at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. South Valley volunteers meet the third Thursday of every month at Mount Vista Methodist Church. Anyone interested is certainly invited to either or both. Thanks goes out to Jackie Cohen for her leadership of this productive Riverton arm of our county chapter. </p><p><span> North Valley OSLC 10:00 - 1:00<span> <span> <span> South Valley MVMC 1:00 - 3:00</span></span></span></span><br /></p><p><span><span><span><span>January 8<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> January 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>February 5<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> February 15</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>March 4<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> March 21</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>April 1<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> April 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>May 6<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>May 16</p><p>June<span> 3<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> June 20</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>July 1<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> July 18</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>August 5<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span>August 15</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>September 9<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> September 19</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>October 7<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> October 17</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>November 4<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> November 21</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span>December 2<span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> December 19 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> We Celebrate Your Participation and Generosity. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p>Best wishes for 2024</p><p>Millie and Karen </p><p> </p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><br /></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-56421255252064404872023-11-25T18:07:00.000-08:002024-03-13T14:40:35.663-07:00Nov/Dec Newsletter<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> November 25, 2023</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvG0rGNIeGTjox_9csosQtBdRpGJnik-SrL_CwQuqU33AZ-JXLHPc-Xh2amvBd2yme33G-gBUY5EJe65vNryB1A3GFEoCJzv1NztKBgVS4e9mjn8DCdEbp2ZUZKpM8EqZT4Ucpo-83LplKgRxF7LBF9FZU_JJme9Kmb-h70tUiJOYfd8Xu-IXHHe2S8TA6/s132/Unknown.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="132" 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Year 2023 is flying by! Already we are planning our Christmas deliveries to kids - starting right after our December 4<sup>th</sup> Blanket Making Day. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Put it on your calendar and please plan to come see everyone on blanket making day – the first <b>Monday in December</b> – that’s the 4<sup>th</sup>. We will work on blankets from 10:00 to 12:00 and then pause for our annual sharing of a Christmas lunch. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Since we will be planning for food - it would be great to know if you are planning to attend. Thanks for a heads up. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b> Blanket Making Days for 2024</b><b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Karen Heaton and I sponsor the Millcreek one at OSLC, and our meeting days are listed here: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">January 8, February 5, March 4, April 8, May 6, June 3, July 8, August 5, September 9, October 7, November 4, December 2. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie Cohen and Chris Nash sponsor the Riverton blanket making day. Their meeting days have been the third Wednesday. This year they may have a change of date – to be announced. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> You are welcome at either or both days. Sometimes these dates are flexible depending on other events or holidays. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Quilts Donated by “Megs & Me”<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Meagan Taylor and her mom Kristi Castagno started in 2010 designing quilt patterns. They say that making designer quilts, “mostly was an excuse to spend more time together.” They love applique and embroidery quilts. They found Project Linus and were happy to support our great cause. They donated 33 beautifully done baby and small quilts for us to give to babies. We are so happy to be able to give these beautifully made quilts to kids. Thanks Megs and Mom.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Stretching to Reach the Many Needy Children</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Thanks for your diligent devotion to kids who need a blanket hug. We project that when we finish delivering in December, we will be over 2500 blankets out to kids. This only happens because of your work and contributions. You are all to be congratulated. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Where Do Our Blankets Go?</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> They are delivered anywhere a child is in crisis or in need. Here are some of the places we regularly deliver for these children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> St Marks NICU<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Alta View New Borne<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Riverton Hospital <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Guardian ad Litem<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Children’s Justice Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Family Road Home<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Refugee Services <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Hearts Knit Together<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> DDI Vantage Program<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Joyful Welcome<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Military Families<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Disaster Relief<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Royal Family Kids<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Individual Kids in Crisis<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Disaster victims <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Emergency and Police<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> And maybe others when a need arises. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Your giving, and your work for these kids is important, appreciated and needed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Sending you all wishes for a wonderful December. Happy Christmas,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Millie and Karen</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJt0DrII-1cK7xJQjqE6GpvXCnwz_cctf4fHMHBiQVWOCW77syaCdGegmW9waGaU4g10uMo9wdu_TQpfhsZnO2b78PKyZH-fjde5FVN2lRpDg7GJv46dxv4eJIQ5RnOrUAOlIsVIY1oGUfUZvs006EXbEBMpJpSYsM317nLkTK57P_uLm4Pwn_VzF2Wc8/s1000/Merry-Christmas-Red.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJt0DrII-1cK7xJQjqE6GpvXCnwz_cctf4fHMHBiQVWOCW77syaCdGegmW9waGaU4g10uMo9wdu_TQpfhsZnO2b78PKyZH-fjde5FVN2lRpDg7GJv46dxv4eJIQ5RnOrUAOlIsVIY1oGUfUZvs006EXbEBMpJpSYsM317nLkTK57P_uLm4Pwn_VzF2Wc8/w177-h107/Merry-Christmas-Red.png" width="177" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 14pt;">n</span><o:p style="font-size: 14pt;"></o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-52429749175014709402023-10-24T18:57:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:40:43.356-07:00October Newsletter 2023<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 20pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 20pt;">Hello Blanketeers,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> ANSWERING THE CALL<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Our thanks and appreciation to all of you for your excellent response to our need for more blankets last month. We are trying to add more to our distribution – to include Riverton Hospital as well as Children’s Justice Center in Riverton. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Our Riverton group, under Jackie Cohen’s direction, organized an additional blanket making day at Mountain Vista Church. The plan was to create as many fringe fleece blankets as possible to make in one afternoon. They were assisted by the quilters of MVMC and together gave our project a huge boost. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> In addition to the fringed fleece created, the MVMC quilters donated a large number of quilts. All of this made it a successful month. </span><b style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b style="font-size: 18.666666px;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;">See you at the MVMC Boutique:</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlKrthF7ztjcDFTJ0oNeSOcTZEU9_TKQxN4JgZBA29M0wba7xgI63vOD3jYyZtcGIovTF50LhazsjduIXnCLXIPFroEp8mVGPK7Y574XYIRPCVwub7wQcB4-x3fuOJRVb16-Ksv4F6L3B66Gyab07_43SwkgwiqCYZziFjbVtvUTuCrzEGqmDnWiz4Elu/s4032/IMG_1352.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlKrthF7ztjcDFTJ0oNeSOcTZEU9_TKQxN4JgZBA29M0wba7xgI63vOD3jYyZtcGIovTF50LhazsjduIXnCLXIPFroEp8mVGPK7Y574XYIRPCVwub7wQcB4-x3fuOJRVb16-Ksv4F6L3B66Gyab07_43SwkgwiqCYZziFjbVtvUTuCrzEGqmDnWiz4Elu/s320/IMG_1352.HEIC" width="240" /></a></b></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> <b>Blanket Days</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Our next blanket day at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – November 6<sup>th</sup>, 2500 East 3900 South 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Fabric will be provided for you to work on, thanks to Walmart Stores for their grant to our chapter. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> <b>Christmas is Coming </b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;">Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas luncheon on our blanket making day December 4<sup>th</sup>. We will have food and fun planned. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Smith’s Inspiring Donations. </span></b><span style="font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> At this time we have only five families who have attached their rewards card numbers to benefit Project Linus. If you are not attached to another charity – lets sign you up. It costs you nothing and will benefit our chapter. We can show you how to attach when we meet on the 6<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> You are an important part of our Project Linus Chapter as we work hard to provide security blanket hugs to kids in need.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> Thanks, Millie and Karen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 20pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-92064361975809592812023-09-09T09:13:00.002-07:002024-03-13T14:40:57.797-07:00September Newsletter 2023<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hello Blanketeers,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Another Autumn season is upon us. Soon the leaves will be turning beautiful colors, we will need to wear a sweater, and some kids will need a warm security blanket!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Many of our blanket makers were on vacations during July and August – and the number of hand-made blankets declined. We are low on inventory and anticipating your contributions this month. Looking forward to your participation.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Next blanket making day is scheduled for Monday the 11<sup>th</sup> - at 10:00 am - at OSLC – 25th East 39th South in Millcreek. We have fleece for you to work on. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Remember the next blanket day for our Riverton Group will be September 20<sup>th</sup> at 1:00 pm – at MVMC – 30<sup>th</sup> West 90<sup>th</sup> So.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Will have fleece there also for you to work on. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Summer Camps<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Kids Camps are all over for the summer. We are so happy that we have been able to gift the children at camps with quilts and fleece blankets. You made them all by hand. 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GIVING TO KIDS IN NEED IS OUR GOAL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Millie and Karen </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-64139847021047802852023-08-22T12:55:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.227-07:00Aug//Sept Newsletter<p> Hello Blanketeers,</p><p>A reminder - blanket making days have to push back a week because of the Labor day Holiday. See you on Monday, September 11th at OSLC - 10:00 am </p><p>Riverton Group will still meet the third Wednesday - September 20th - 1:00 pm at MVMC </p><p>Attached is information about a quilt event that is sponsored by PL National every year. 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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 22px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>2023 Project Linus Mystery Quilt Challenge </b></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>What is the Project Linus Mystery Quilt Challenge?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">The Mystery Quilt Challenge is a yearly fundraiser for Project Linus. </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">Eight clues are revealed over eight weeks which will give participants </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">very detailed, written with video instructions to complete a beautiful </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">child-sized quilt. All levels of quilting expertise are welcome from novice </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">to experienced! We also have a fun video with videos of all the kids and </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">their quilts from past years! Wait for the end...when we introduce Tyler! </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">We would LOVE for you to share the link so that we reach even more </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">Project Linus friends and quilters! Thank you!. </span></p><p style="color: #4e5a65; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><b style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-family: Arial;"><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ND_2lu8diiXgSIYshxf1ls5Bpi8NhgoflEu5lX3O7qJKwkuOh-qwtoQeugAVpHk7ZpD8_cozIvdH9OkMmEJMlax-FJSXi2-z0D6HmJjX4JM4n7gdUqNLAFQm0xfD5VBA2iBnwtzLpMdiynmwUewVdJKsRTCVttUTlBiOhlDPzi8=&c=0CvS8zH2f0Xq9dFTXQzrLs6Oo7CF8Wrw7UrVkVD9sv0FBLj0WvnkaQ==&ch=1yqztjhV1E_usTddoD-nA8Ip5BdRHMOEBCUtMDgSmAujlVg_18qkOg==" target="_blank"></a></b></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>How much does it cost?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">Cost of participating in the Challenge is a $20.00 donation to Project Linus. </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">If you specify your local chapter ON your registration form the donation will </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">be most appreciated and will be used for Project Linus related expenses i</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">n your local area.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>How do I participate? </b></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">There will be a weekly "Clue" available online and activated each </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">week </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">on </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">Saturday. Our Mystery Clues page is password protected and only </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">those </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">who have officially registered for the 2023 Challenge will be able to enter. </span><i style="background-color: #eaeaea;"> </i></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: #eaeaea;">NOTE: Clues will NOT be emailed to you - they are available for download </i></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><i style="background-color: #eaeaea;">from our website only.</i></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>How do I locate my password and login credentials once I've registered?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">Once you register you will receive an email from our webmaster within </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">72 hours </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">with your personal login credentials (password). Make sure </span><a href="mailto:chad@projectlinus.org" style="background-color: #eaeaea;"><span style="color: #0f5cd2; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: none; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"><b>chad@projectlinus.org</b></span></a><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;"> is on your "Safe Sender" list. Then, you can </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">click on the "Clues Page" link and access the Preparation page and </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">video which will give you some suggestions f</span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">or fabrics and items needed</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;"> for this year's challenge. This year there are also </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">two "Bonus Videos" with </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">tips and tricks available as well.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"><b>Can my local chapter receive my $20 donation?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;"> Yes! If you would like to specify your local Project Linus chapter as the </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">recipient </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">of your donation, please enter the complete chapter name on </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">your registration </span><span style="background-color: #eaeaea;">form WHEN you register.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">The first clue will be revealed on Saturday, September 23, 2023 with </span></p><p style="font-family: Arial; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 16px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #eaeaea; font-kerning: none;">Clue #8 THE BIG REVEAL on Saturday, November 11, 2023.</span></p>
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</table><p style="background-color: #eaeaea; color: #4b4b4b; font-family: Verdana; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">Project Linus | PO Box 1548 , Belton, MO 64012 </span></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-58401088379409313532023-06-25T15:00:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.225-07:00July 2023 Newsletter<p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hi Blanketeers, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Of course we realize that it’s really going to be hot this month, and no one needs a fleece blanket to keep warm. But our blankets are not just for warmth – they are security and comfort hugs for kids as well. So our work goes on. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Our next blanket day will be Monday July 10<sup>th</sup> at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Riverton Group will meet at Mt Vista Methodist Church on July 19<sup>th</sup> from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>A fun “Thank You Note”<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> This from a child at DDI Vantage program where we have given blankets for several years. </p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmFbrQBSWttxlt9G2_q3mMjKPrRV0sNUA5QeK4QhYY5hxGfk-eOdX6cAibRyiLZ0z7ncWID_Dw4RIXbbYmgVJ2K2Is83Bnhjcd-Q4N_CsQFT0ZC2u86MydwcysdmkRf7VtyklZZxFXrRvG2JCQP_lXORRjYqOc1Qn1N4Ji6QpQ5oga32sFzpw45poI7DaD" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmFbrQBSWttxlt9G2_q3mMjKPrRV0sNUA5QeK4QhYY5hxGfk-eOdX6cAibRyiLZ0z7ncWID_Dw4RIXbbYmgVJ2K2Is83Bnhjcd-Q4N_CsQFT0ZC2u86MydwcysdmkRf7VtyklZZxFXrRvG2JCQP_lXORRjYqOc1Qn1N4Ji6QpQ5oga32sFzpw45poI7DaD=w179-h240" width="179" /></a></div></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Don’t know if you can read the message – but it says:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> “Dear Shomwon - Thank you so much for the blanket It is perfect for a picnic.” </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Fund Raising<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The fund-raising part of our chapter is important. Our blanketeers want to be busy making blankets, but their own private funds can only go so far. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie has taught me how to apply for Walmart grants that are designed for nonprofit organizations that serve the needy. We have been approved for two so far, at $500 each. Funds will transfer in a couple of months thru the P.L. national office. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Quilting/Quilts</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Making a quilt is one of the most creative types of sewing possible. There are no rules about color, sizes of fabric pieces put together, backing, or batting. They can be tied throughout, stitched on a sewing machine, or stitch throughout by a long-arm machine. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> A “make a quilt day” was held at Chris Nash’s house in June. Everyone was assigned a particular part of the quilt process – the design, the cutting, the ironing, the backing, the sewing, the batting, and finishing. Here is one of them.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHvJLDzML8SfYzkhRN_ChH56oZVt_FQxu-Tl3f86p3Usi24oeXXOfNTmOSQtU2kSqhAz38wRQGp3SgapVv-52RkBdmWx5sCzSzg8fh25XFzXNuC0bucmasf4kalQqnUPMzONOrvvfVtt3aw0MMjM750bdg1ITmafBac7hGdx14K_CFU5UJJeaDnRYa6uS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnHvJLDzML8SfYzkhRN_ChH56oZVt_FQxu-Tl3f86p3Usi24oeXXOfNTmOSQtU2kSqhAz38wRQGp3SgapVv-52RkBdmWx5sCzSzg8fh25XFzXNuC0bucmasf4kalQqnUPMzONOrvvfVtt3aw0MMjM750bdg1ITmafBac7hGdx14K_CFU5UJJeaDnRYa6uS" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><b style="font-size: 14pt;">Kids Summer Camps</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Again this summer, we are pleased to have contributed to the “Royal Kids Camp” that was sponsored by WICK program. Also, we have delivered quilts to the Camp Williams summer camps for kids. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We are still delivering blankets to children thru age 18, at Riverton Hospital in all areas from Emergency to In-Patient and Out-Patient areas. We are happy to be helping kids survive <span style="font-size: 14pt;">their trauma and have the comfort of a security blanket while they are being treated at the hospital. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Thanks to all of you who contribute to the happiness and comfort of children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Millie and Karen <o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-17483187485475976562023-05-25T19:49:00.001-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.223-07:00<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">May/June Newsletter 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hi Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Well, somehow I lost the month of April! Surgery will do that to a person. But, the work of the blanketeers did not stop in my absence. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Buying Wisely<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie Cohen has taught me how to shop for fleece on-line and get great prices by buying bolts of fabric and having it delivered to my porch. We are always looking for ways to save<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">our donated funds and stretch them.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Speaking of finances – we also accept donated cotton and fleece fabric as well as yarn. Batting is our most expensive item. We are often lucky enough to receive the benefits of someone’s down-sizing or retiring from sewing or quilting. If you ever have unneeded or <span style="font-size: 14pt;">excess supplies, just send us a note.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHflmEHd9mIyTtWua8eNzG6MWXvf-RHRAd08ikNqm0PFlYq8QvrPD1BNW2eGkdcVqfVmQaeqWiAd0nvckaKkeMSmKycLG65lIfggac4vRg1rJKxYCmjV_AGTWEgmdww9qohjUVJC_Tc6ZYTdxIdTFyOm0OG7pHI52q1YwLe5pJEGNVh6zJaJH80rGzXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="236" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHflmEHd9mIyTtWua8eNzG6MWXvf-RHRAd08ikNqm0PFlYq8QvrPD1BNW2eGkdcVqfVmQaeqWiAd0nvckaKkeMSmKycLG65lIfggac4vRg1rJKxYCmjV_AGTWEgmdww9qohjUVJC_Tc6ZYTdxIdTFyOm0OG7pHI52q1YwLe5pJEGNVh6zJaJH80rGzXA=w162-h103" width="162" /><br /><br /></a></div></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Involving Youth<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Last month Jackie received an invitation to attend a junior high sewing class to tell the students about PL. As part of this visit, she demonstrated quilting ideas and students participated.<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">From the teacher: <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;">“Thank you so much for your time with my students and for everything you do for the community. Through sewing classes, I’ll slowly introduce the younger generation to Project Linus and quilting.”</span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha5UiBsR8hR0d4Q6XOOlwd755tfsiH6b3GfScql4gYgKi0yTJlL3neEDbs8kLQqhxqLozX83GnVjVx5rTsyjrL9jUsMtPc3Zv18Rve3DO1CfhKsRvy9qHy0j4W5TDa_RR4IrUC8TQGCbXhhgCAySOmiwisR9MyGVdZtIcEy418gtfQ40EFbYPF2zdkrg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="287" data-original-width="220" height="157" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEha5UiBsR8hR0d4Q6XOOlwd755tfsiH6b3GfScql4gYgKi0yTJlL3neEDbs8kLQqhxqLozX83GnVjVx5rTsyjrL9jUsMtPc3Zv18Rve3DO1CfhKsRvy9qHy0j4W5TDa_RR4IrUC8TQGCbXhhgCAySOmiwisR9MyGVdZtIcEy418gtfQ40EFbYPF2zdkrg=w120-h157" width="120" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><b style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;">Riverton Blanket Day</b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> Attendance at Mount Vista Church blanket day is growing. Our blanket makers work on fringed edge fleece while the Mt Vista quilters work on cotton. Friendships have blossomed and we are so appreciative of this shared space arrangement. Next meeting will be at 1:00 pm on June 21<sup>st</sup> – the first day of Summer! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> <b>OSLC Blanket Day</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> Join us on June 5</span><sup style="color: #222222;">th</sup><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> from 10:00 to 1:00, as we create fringed fleece blankets. No need to bring anything as we have the supplies for this work-day. 3900 So. 2500 E. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> <b>Sweet Charity Sisters<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> We are enjoying our cooperative blanket work with Claudeen Luckart’s charitable service organization. Her quilt makers have put together more than 100 quilt top kits for PL. The kits were designed, cut, created, and distributed by Chris Nash and Jackie Cohen. As they are returned, they are ready to line with<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> batting and sew into quilts. Very creative and innovative idea. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS3msryuuGMrxbxCxupKBM-uaG3zPc6ygBcGcf_VbPZGQk7C6hcnRRxzO6sZYGk2a1m5Ljs46Y6h9HbyPUUKykwp2pF5CuKkEsunEKoYAJhAfp06aIkrN4qw_vCE3Pk2Zmp7posqrxugFW_M4N573nkdiD6oV-D2EQ92MLvysDhOyPlZj5AUwMEBoN8w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgS3msryuuGMrxbxCxupKBM-uaG3zPc6ygBcGcf_VbPZGQk7C6hcnRRxzO6sZYGk2a1m5Ljs46Y6h9HbyPUUKykwp2pF5CuKkEsunEKoYAJhAfp06aIkrN4qw_vCE3Pk2Zmp7posqrxugFW_M4N573nkdiD6oV-D2EQ92MLvysDhOyPlZj5AUwMEBoN8w=w95-h127" width="95" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> Make a Quilt Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> On June 10th a quilt-making event will be sponsored and held at Chris Nash’s home. On this day you will be able to participate in each step of making a quilt - from the design to cutting to sewing, and finally to putting in the batting and edging the quilt. It’s a fun social day – plan on lunch there. Call Chris if interested call 801-550-9916<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> Our next “push” will be getting ready for the summer kids camps sponsored by various charitable organizations. Thanks for all you do. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;">Blanketeers are amazing!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: 12pt;">Millie and Karen<o:p></o:p></span></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-4004449904629080972023-03-24T08:16:00.001-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.219-07:00Happy Snowy Spring<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Spring Newsletter 2023</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hello Blanketeers,<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> It seems like everyone is off somewhere on spring break this month, but…..we are still planning to have a blanket making day on Monday, April 3<sup>rd</sup>. Hope you can make it over to Our Saviours Lutheran Church 10:00 am.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Not only do we have lots of fleece to work on, but it is a convenient time for some of you to deliver the blankets you have completed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Group Quilting Day </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Last month Chris Nash (and her sister Jackie Cohen,) hosted a group quilting day at her home in Riverton. The plan was to teach our volunteers the process of quilt making. They created quilts and quilt kits from start to finish. They covered every step from designing, sewing, batting, ironing, cutting, and finishing. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oujkTvK1juFWQMXg-VTZvJaH8sg2qEVVJXe2butqog0NnhcNqToCqtE9YEzzrTJe378f3_gkbU8v21YZM4zaIU7qpCZL8PvL4w8XwP3Xlbzq6r7fGCOsecjp9RcEZmzumRpy0uMQiL6g9aNz0FHaTIi5gyfGyCppTNITxejp-rMLg3SRtMXsPos4xA/s4032/IMG_0700.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5oujkTvK1juFWQMXg-VTZvJaH8sg2qEVVJXe2butqog0NnhcNqToCqtE9YEzzrTJe378f3_gkbU8v21YZM4zaIU7qpCZL8PvL4w8XwP3Xlbzq6r7fGCOsecjp9RcEZmzumRpy0uMQiL6g9aNz0FHaTIi5gyfGyCppTNITxejp-rMLg3SRtMXsPos4xA/w253-h170/IMG_0700.jpeg" width="253" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqeEOsHFnVg5sQEQi6Af-PBI9q822kzAQdRKdV2NdylktXmJ48z7a6mwgk-MSS1cUXYK-o5mgu_P_5R_Sjv0CemmPM2jstWnZarHmBJ1NKoGgoOzNntoaNlr2N40owStT7wsQQlU0oNyk_gPuNPGg068d-H5l9l2tlWVRRQcIFT_7Ifgg4whHc97C2A/s4032/IMG_0698.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqeEOsHFnVg5sQEQi6Af-PBI9q822kzAQdRKdV2NdylktXmJ48z7a6mwgk-MSS1cUXYK-o5mgu_P_5R_Sjv0CemmPM2jstWnZarHmBJ1NKoGgoOzNntoaNlr2N40owStT7wsQQlU0oNyk_gPuNPGg068d-H5l9l2tlWVRRQcIFT_7Ifgg4whHc97C2A/w248-h190/IMG_0698.jpeg" width="248" /></a> <b></b><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b></b></div><b> </b><div><br /></div><div><b> Quilts for Soldier’s Kids</b><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We are well on our way to accumulating the number of quilts needed for the summer camps and for children whose fathers/mothers have been deployed to distant assignments. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Hospitals</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Our Riverton Hospital Children’s program has expanded to include the NICU as well as In-Patient, Out-Patient, and Emergency, at that hospital. Now we are looking forward to expanding to the NICU at Alta View Hospital. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Mtn Vista Methodist Church</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> MVMC blanket makers have always exclusively donated their blankets to PL They meet every Wednesday. These church quilters for many years, have exclusively donated their quilts to PL. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Now our no-sew blanket makers, who comprise the “Riverton Group” have joined them - once a month. Their next meeting will be the 19<sup>th</sup> of April at 1:00pm. Sisters Jackie and Chris are enjoying great success with many new blanketeers joining their blanket days sharing MVMC space to work. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b> World-Wide Quilt Day<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Sandy Senior Center hosted this event on the 18<sup>th</sup> of March. Quilters from all over the county showed up with sewing machines and projects to work on. Representatives from many organizations that make quilts as gifts to kids and adults attended. They shared their ideas, their dreams, and their works of art. And, of course, enjoyed a fun lunch together. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> I had a moment at the mike to mention PL and give people brochures in case they wanted to donate quilts to our cause. There were representatives from “Sweet Charity Sisters”, “Quilts for Kids”, “Square Corner Quilters”, “Quilts of Valor”, and other charitable organizations that support women, kids, and those in need. It was inspiring to participate. Here is a Valor Quilt- I thought you would enjoy seeing, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nwsgDe3v6ghYpoAaHNYqt1lW9oKJQXBW5PQlWxQIJEGC7-d4jfm33Wa_vGiBD0Ajaete6v1yo1JNx5tNZRSPHpYCgCx8nUuYD1wZr2v5oRyXnFKCT0xTQoNhEvnvU3aqBYqKpzwBirmYEceGvNPTOE1SAoqm1m0AznDGVeg30Ds6zAJCgrmPKlvD2A/s2445/IMG_0766.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2445" data-original-width="1613" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nwsgDe3v6ghYpoAaHNYqt1lW9oKJQXBW5PQlWxQIJEGC7-d4jfm33Wa_vGiBD0Ajaete6v1yo1JNx5tNZRSPHpYCgCx8nUuYD1wZr2v5oRyXnFKCT0xTQoNhEvnvU3aqBYqKpzwBirmYEceGvNPTOE1SAoqm1m0AznDGVeg30Ds6zAJCgrmPKlvD2A/s320/IMG_0766.jpeg" width="211" /></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Happy (Snowy) Spring,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Millie and Karen</p><br /><br /><br /><o:p></o:p><p></p></div>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-87203082071148217682023-02-04T16:14:00.000-08:002024-03-13T14:43:23.229-07:00P. L. February Newsletter <p><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br /><br /> Newsletter February 2023</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hi Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wow!</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What a busy month January was!</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">There are lots of things we want to share with you.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">First let me say that if you ever have a question and cannot reach me - Millie - you can contact Karen Heaton, official assistant, in our chapter at 801-573-5271.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Make a Blanket Day<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> February 18<sup>th</sup> has been declared “National Make a Blanket Day”. In response to this call two of our active quilt-makers have decided to invite you all to come on over and quilt with them on that day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie Cohen and Chris Nash have invited us all to this event. They are planning a fun social and work-day. You are invited to bring your sewing machine (she has lots of room) if you would like. And if not just come and help. They are planning to cut, sew, iron, and produce quilts! And, of course enjoy a pot-luck lunch. Call Chris for address 801-550-9916.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Thanks to the Natter Family <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Kim Natter, family and friends, have joined our efforts to provide security blankets to kids in need. They are coming regularly to the Riverton Blanket Making group, organized by Jackie Cohen. They meet at Mtn Vista Methodist Church on the third Wednesday of every month. This picture of Kim is shown with the quilt she made. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span> <span> <span> </span></span></span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9Ck2YsychMZf9zGWEydVqkiSPDdg2vj2xuR213CiGXHeb87mZb5L3FQF9ZVb48J3PXCvBopfPliYxn13v9JX7MLCorq2wY1m3vvjRksdHJfki3WCLA_OIe_nigFUSHIoproNPsy4Ahe3C-BM2wo4Li094xj5U9rKP1MjfSbEnt0AFTIHTWtj63xgew/s4032/IMG_0563.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9Ck2YsychMZf9zGWEydVqkiSPDdg2vj2xuR213CiGXHeb87mZb5L3FQF9ZVb48J3PXCvBopfPliYxn13v9JX7MLCorq2wY1m3vvjRksdHJfki3WCLA_OIe_nigFUSHIoproNPsy4Ahe3C-BM2wo4Li094xj5U9rKP1MjfSbEnt0AFTIHTWtj63xgew/w234-h176/IMG_0563.jpeg" width="234" /></a> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b> Chapter Blanket Days<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> In case you are not sure of the meeting days, check this blog for the December message – the planned monthly dates are listed for the entire year. If something needs to be changed on a designated date– we will put out a message on this blog.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Smiths Inspiring Donations<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Smiths will apply .5%of all your purchases to our chapter of Project Linus. You just have to choose us and it costs nothing. Just attach your rewards card number tor alternate ID to Project Linus Salt Lake County.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Here is how you do it:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 32pt;">Go to SmithsFoodandDrug.com/inspire<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 32pt;">Sign in or click “Create an Account”. Fill in the info<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Link your Rewards Card to us by entering Project Linus number – VJ225<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Fund Raising</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Raising funds to cover our expenses is difficult. We use a lot of fabric, yarn, supplies and most of it is donated by the participants. It is also important that we help raise enough money for National Project Linus to operate. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We have been very fortunate to receive two donations this past month – one from Thrivent Insurance Company of $403.00 and another from Bonneville Asphalt Company of $500.00. Thanks to all of you who make this possible. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Long Arm Quilting<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> This is a wonderful way to finish quilts but requires a lot of thread as well as a long arm quilting machine which is extremely expensive. As a chapter we wanted to thank Cherilyn Bramall for her donated time and work. She has been putting designs on quilts that our chapter has made – using her long arm machine. Here she is with some of these</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">quilts.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAam4FawJVj2CPibDPDLjfqyftTj66Ox8qUTgPBoiffYdnm6noHZkZDzf_1yNsxrztziJ8IIGEUZ5JVyJ6TM6oOIGfM1kAct7a924gww-uNxdSTjZqnUD9JU2DNLZYtlwKALlmVzRQGKDH4pI0yxwbsuxrLvjodImktrHgXszcVOsbtVIx9m_gXmxEwQ/s4032/IMG_0662.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAam4FawJVj2CPibDPDLjfqyftTj66Ox8qUTgPBoiffYdnm6noHZkZDzf_1yNsxrztziJ8IIGEUZ5JVyJ6TM6oOIGfM1kAct7a924gww-uNxdSTjZqnUD9JU2DNLZYtlwKALlmVzRQGKDH4pI0yxwbsuxrLvjodImktrHgXszcVOsbtVIx9m_gXmxEwQ/w207-h155/IMG_0662.jpeg" width="207" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span><b>Quilt Making Kits<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie and Chris have been putting together quilt top kits. So, if you want to have one (or some) just let them know. They are cut, matched, quilt strips and squares that you can just sew together and create a quilt top. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The Sweet Charity Sisters quilters have put several of these together and returned them to be finished into quilts. This group of chartable workers also submits a large number of quilts to our chapter for distribution to kids. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Drop off Spots for Blanket Donations</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Last week we had a special invitation from the District Manager of JoAnn Fabrics to set them up (at the 33<sup>rd</sup> South and 2300 East location) as a drop off site. We are pleased to work with JoAnn Fabrics at two locations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Thanks for your participation and devotion to our Chapter.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-84980569056988048032022-12-15T20:53:00.001-08:002024-03-13T14:43:23.228-07:00Project Linus Newsletter<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">December 15,2022</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hello and Merry Christmas Blanketeers, <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Year End Report<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Today- closing off the business of 2022 and getting ready to start the new year of 2023. The total blankets delivered to children in 2022 was 2696! Our chapter has delivered a grand total (since its inception under our founder Kathy Marrow) of 33,696 blankets. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We have developed new delivery sites and lost some of the older ones. Change is the only constant it seems.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We also have welcomed our new partner to our chapter this year - our new official assistant: Karen Heaton. Happy to have a partner. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Christmas Fun<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b>This month at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church we enjoyed a blanket making day complete with Christmas lunch as a thank you to our volunteers. Yesterday, the Riverton group of blanket makers also had a lovely day with the quilters at Mountain Vista Methodist Church – a brunch and blanket making. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Here is the planned schedule for blanket days next year. Of course, it always depends on weather, holidays, and other unexpected events. <b>But this is the plan.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">OSLC 10:00 to 1:00 MVMC 1:00 to 3:00<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>January 9<sup>th</sup> January 18<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>February 6<sup>th</sup> February 15<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>March 5<sup>th</sup> March 15<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>April 3<sup>rd</sup> April 19<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>May1<sup>st</sup> May 17<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>June 5<sup>th</sup> June 21<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>July 10<sup>th</sup> July 19<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>August 7<sup>th</sup> August 16<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>September 11<sup>th</sup> September 20<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>October 2<sup>nd</sup> October 18<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>November 6<sup>th</sup> November 15<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><i>December 4<sup>th</sup> December 20<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Shop with a Cop<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> This year the officers did not contact me about delivery. I tried to reach them I found that my contact officer was no longer in charge of the Pay it Forward program. The new one had no clue that we have always donated and been a part of that special day.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Detective Hadlock is now in charge of outreach programs and was sorry to miss us. But, now we have a new idea! She wants to pick a school where there are low-income families and homeless children. She will give blankets to a couple of kindergarten classes before Christmas break. I agree that it is a good thing for Children to see police officers in a positive role. She also wants to have Linus blankets in the patrol cars so they can give comfort to kids on the scene of an encounter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Hospitals <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b> Recently hospitals have been so overwhelmed with junky blankets - fleece tied in knots or cut every which way- that several hospitals have refused to take any blankets at all. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The LDS Hospital is scheduled to close soon and scheduled to be rebuilt further south in the city. The new-born unit in Salt Lake Regional downtown has no need for the gifts at this time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> However, <b>Riverton Hospital, </b>under the direction of their Children’s Program coordinator Kristine Hatton is flourishing. She has organized deliveries to every part of the hospital from newborn to out-patient etc. She needs anywhere from 60 to 80 blankets a month – all fleece and no quilts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Alta View Hospital gives our blankets from the gift shop to moms who check out with their new babies.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The key to being successful in getting the blankets to the needy ones in the hospitals - is to have one person on site who directs the program. Otherwise, they get lost in the maze of care giving. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 1in; text-indent: 0.5in;"> <b> Social Services</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We also deliver many quilts and blankets to social services in the County. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Children’s Justice Center </b>in Riverton has been very happy to have our blankets – 60 last month. But again, fleece only, and only large size. They are a comfort for a child who has just endured a forensic exam. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Guardian ad Litem</b> program has been distributing our blankets for at least the 10 years that I know of. They go to children who have been assigned an attorney to represent them. They are distributed at the rate of about 40 to 60 a month and are very comforting to a child in that stressful situation. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b> Family Road Home</b> is a gracious recipient of quilts. They never put them with the stacks of general donations – but put them inside in a special space. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Refugee Services</b> is always in need of quilts – larger ones. Hearts Knit Together is happy to have small quilts. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> So, there is a place for every blanket made with love and care. With your help we plan to keep them coming. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">See you all Next Year,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Millie <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/go/terms" style="color: #954f72;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none;">Terms of Service</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/go/privacy" style="caret-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); color: grey; display: inline-block;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none;">Privacy</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: grey; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 10pt;">·</span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/go/contentpolicy" style="caret-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); color: grey; display: inline-block;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: 9pt; text-decoration: none;">Content Policy</span></a> <o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-1064098355584237172022-10-27T14:22:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.218-07:00<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">November 2022 Newsletter</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p><br /></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hi Blanketeers,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TUnoA-rAkWRNe5S_Ztp0qOu01ISr8kQH6-YNA0RQ3vtQtdH7TtuFoiO4UsN6AffuxgqtgsYT8o_spuiJl7MLEmdXTPHenOJzwjwcHUZY0-pbGDVBvMkpVsu5Wy_Y2YwyqnPXCaLP9Wmh2xyEle2dDq_C2HUZSWESvwWkmnFJbqFnx_kbPlGfLc3KxQ/s232/Unknown-1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="232" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TUnoA-rAkWRNe5S_Ztp0qOu01ISr8kQH6-YNA0RQ3vtQtdH7TtuFoiO4UsN6AffuxgqtgsYT8o_spuiJl7MLEmdXTPHenOJzwjwcHUZY0-pbGDVBvMkpVsu5Wy_Y2YwyqnPXCaLP9Wmh2xyEle2dDq_C2HUZSWESvwWkmnFJbqFnx_kbPlGfLc3KxQ/w199-h107/Unknown-1.jpeg" width="199" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Good News for our Chapter</b>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We now have an Assistant Coordinator to help us in our quest to supply children with security blankets. Karen Heaton has volunteered for the position; and has been approved by the National office. Many of you know her already, but here is a bit of background about her that you might enjoy reading. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Karen is from Maryland, and relocated to Sandy, Utah in 1996. She has two daughters, and her husband JD has 5. They have 10 grandchildren. She loves to sew, crochet, make fringe blankets and quilts. She has an interesting and varied career working in human services. She retired from the State of Utah, in May of 2021, after holding various positions In The Department of Resource Management.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We welcome her participation, her hand-work skills. AND - her computer skills are a great help. WELCOME Karen! <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Blanket Making Days<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LStQVdyUhcAn0F-LUWjk8o2U318RuSxeq7TxEDgEGQtvM5PAF4srDdTiLMYnSDTo-2WBM8EUn6cw6XA_tz70POFosPYDfFrQBINelja5qlVrdtz1z6t2q1CG41TVU3HuC5wn5YmwDNmWd24Poz2ZQIzHszYOyv5yXxo2mxmSm1BlHHv8X32j6GECFA/s236/66174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="206" data-original-width="236" height="123" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8LStQVdyUhcAn0F-LUWjk8o2U318RuSxeq7TxEDgEGQtvM5PAF4srDdTiLMYnSDTo-2WBM8EUn6cw6XA_tz70POFosPYDfFrQBINelja5qlVrdtz1z6t2q1CG41TVU3HuC5wn5YmwDNmWd24Poz2ZQIzHszYOyv5yXxo2mxmSm1BlHHv8X32j6GECFA/w141-h123/66174.jpg" width="141" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Next meeting at OSLC November 7<sup>th</sup> 10:00 am to 2:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Next meeting at MVMC November 16<sup>th</sup> - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Mtn Vista Church Fall Boutique <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The quilters of this church donate scores of handmade quilts to our PL chapter every month. They also invite you all to visit their annual fund raiser event. They will have handmade items, art, Christmas gifts, clothing, music, a variety of vendors, and there is the wonderful food. It will be great fun. Saturday, November 5<sup>th</sup> from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Holiday Season <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The holidays will arrive starting in November and we must be prepared in advance to distribute to many locations. This is a busy time for all of us, but we want to be ready, in advance, with blankets for kids. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> The shopping event where kids shop with officers of Unified Police Force is one event in which we participate annually. We wouldn’t want any child in any crisis situation to be without a PL security blanket during the holidays. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> P L Blanketeers</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Many thanks for all that you volunteers do. It may be making blankets, labeling, packaging, delivering, purchasing and donating supplies, fund raising, preparing fabric, recruiting workers, and, of course, enjoying blanket making days. I wish you all a happy </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Thanksgiving.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbV0Zhi7RNB3Exe4r-P_By3ms_VdaPaZAUYzCsVlJpv6m-C6Kq-JEy64OjDb8RGcPksI9HrKGKd6i6TFuGylAbQm8_bDIk3pVNKeqF9HRWH7eR2R_Vf9MdyPaIHy0dGgXTekgaa7lLRkfRhQX-ImmUng78huffT8-sFKDOmLwhp5Zk7VOAfxHLngpFg/s122/Unknown.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: 14pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="122" data-original-width="114" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGbV0Zhi7RNB3Exe4r-P_By3ms_VdaPaZAUYzCsVlJpv6m-C6Kq-JEy64OjDb8RGcPksI9HrKGKd6i6TFuGylAbQm8_bDIk3pVNKeqF9HRWH7eR2R_Vf9MdyPaIHy0dGgXTekgaa7lLRkfRhQX-ImmUng78huffT8-sFKDOmLwhp5Zk7VOAfxHLngpFg/s1600/Unknown.jpeg" width="114" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> Blessings, Millie</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-46220622155162043562022-09-06T13:40:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.224-07:00<p> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">September 5, 2022</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Hello Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">If you want to attend a fun social with other women – come to blanket making days. You don’t have to bring any fabric or equipment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Looking forward to blanket making days in September. We are scheduled to meet together at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Monday September 12<sup>th</sup> from 10:00 to 1:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Also, Jackie Cohen has scheduled her Riverton Group to meet at Mtn Vista Methodist Church on September 21<sup>st</sup> from 1:00 to 3:00. Everyone is invited. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">There are lots of ways to become involved in our non-profit to provide security blankets for children in crisis. If you prefer not to make blankets but want to help – consider:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Labeling on your sewing machine<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Assisting with packaging<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Cutting fabric to prepare for blanket makers<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Punching holes around fleece fabric for crochet work<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Delivering to some sites<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Hemstitching flannel for crochet<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Long arm quilting services<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Donating child-friendly fabric – fleece, flannel, cotton <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Fund raising – is always welcome. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Quilting – then and now<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b>Modern day hand-made quilt design has become an art form in the era of reliance on technology. Yes, you can buy a quilt from Walmart – but you won’t have the hands of your grandmother or mother or aunt putting love and art into your quilt- designed specifically for you. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> In the days of settlement of the Western U S, quilts were made from anything women could get their hands on. Potato sacks, flower sacks, worn out clothing, old curtains, -you name it. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Of course, those quilts were used to keep warm, but they also served as room dividers, window covers, wagon cushions, and doors. Quilts were done in groups – quilting bees, or alone, like this one. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> This is a picture of a quilt made in 1913 by Mollie Hale of Sumpter Valley Oregon. The machine she sewed with was a modern piece of equipment in those days. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfNKwxzPV_09nc6Tc03p2LguhR3aZfdKZD-OY-K3jfjvjDGw0cIKDFRebw1Xucc3qhbKQ4JPdAr9mBoFIabVD1WvmmQYguYI22U7K01HCWUsE7BrrMtsSw-aJdG2oLY3hKdMH9dEZDb7B-GVLpWIo0WShkVFLEcVRXj4nDSYhsGqc1h9MnzzSi_oggPA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfNKwxzPV_09nc6Tc03p2LguhR3aZfdKZD-OY-K3jfjvjDGw0cIKDFRebw1Xucc3qhbKQ4JPdAr9mBoFIabVD1WvmmQYguYI22U7K01HCWUsE7BrrMtsSw-aJdG2oLY3hKdMH9dEZDb7B-GVLpWIo0WShkVFLEcVRXj4nDSYhsGqc1h9MnzzSi_oggPA=w251-h162" width="251" /></a></div><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> We give our thanks to the several quilters and quilting groups who deliver beautiful quilts to our chapter of PL every month. (Mount Vista Church Quilters, Square Corner Quilters, and Sweet Charity Sisters) We also want to thank all the individual people every month who donate their hand-made quilts to PL for us to give to children.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMTFbrM7-p8hfYvau4zDdK--6Xnz5o-2c_MsT6OmJRRhCkAg632Ra30QJ67PhRe9ykywpvwcDWzqIrS_xtNbCc-E76Y4wtqxcvdktTB7cD17WNCdHqItDkyxxqtBDgdLdoqk0e0nysQPwYAD5-XuPrYDqiPc4JSDQ_KGnlnPGnJCw9SN2vNrN46X7PdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="477" data-original-width="360" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMTFbrM7-p8hfYvau4zDdK--6Xnz5o-2c_MsT6OmJRRhCkAg632Ra30QJ67PhRe9ykywpvwcDWzqIrS_xtNbCc-E76Y4wtqxcvdktTB7cD17WNCdHqItDkyxxqtBDgdLdoqk0e0nysQPwYAD5-XuPrYDqiPc4JSDQ_KGnlnPGnJCw9SN2vNrN46X7PdQ" width="181" /></a></div><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Blessings, Millie<o:p></o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-7814289254609354832022-08-02T19:04:00.000-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.221-07:00August 2022 Project Linus Newsletter<p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Dear Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b> This month’s blanket making day</b>s: </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">August 8<sup>th</sup> 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">August 24<sup>th</sup> Riverton Group with Jackie Cohen-- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Mtn Vista Methodist Church<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>A Special Thanks <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b>A special thanks to Patsy Bueno, who has been the Assistant Chapter Coordinator in our Salt Lake County chapter for several years. Patsy will be taking a break from this important job to spend time with her husband Tony who is experiencing some health issues. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Looking for Instructions?</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Here is a list of the kinds of blankets that we accept and distribute to children. If a blanket isn’t perfect it will not be given to a child. Just keep in mind as you create blankets that we not only want our blankets to provide a sense of security, but also think of them as keepsakes for the child recipient. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Please do your best work and use the best materials.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Crochet and Knit </span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">These baby blankets have <b>specific requirements</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Use only baby colors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Use soft yarn – <b>but not yarn than sheds</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Size may vary from 36x36 up to 45x45<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Stitches must be close and secure.</span><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Spaces and Gaps are traps for babies’ fingers</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Example</span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxy-SNqMdHRHWi8ybYDxrUlJ69joAr_DH_GJsC0SnHZNppWEDWX6UmtVZLPDhdwYNeb6CEXORYArfzNz5mfOauihQRRPxaKS3WuX1BmxYs41aIBe6HDNzqOAID6aEZ-NE7bhRrfRU4C6ypeXUhRHESdO-IyoICzSDbHBc8c_FDTjUpAE-dQeWAjBV-g/s4032/IMG_8724.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxy-SNqMdHRHWi8ybYDxrUlJ69joAr_DH_GJsC0SnHZNppWEDWX6UmtVZLPDhdwYNeb6CEXORYArfzNz5mfOauihQRRPxaKS3WuX1BmxYs41aIBe6HDNzqOAID6aEZ-NE7bhRrfRU4C6ypeXUhRHESdO-IyoICzSDbHBc8c_FDTjUpAE-dQeWAjBV-g/w184-h245/IMG_8724.jpeg" width="184" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></b><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">If you wish to donate fleece blankets – we accept:</span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Fleece Fringed</span></b><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> Single layers only<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">No tied knotted edges<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Child friendly patterns and colors<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Use the Salt Lake<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Chapter Pattern found at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">projectlinus.blogspot.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Example:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYqjo9cJZkQv4H6MmkI32zNJqZwCZEpHK3lXDHGhtkiN18xJwxY_9ZlDQIIvt3C5x3va4xky_gxn1KcEYZmSHk_n5S-YI8bkSyB0ZvUDUpKxg1XmaTkH5EEuW3ti3JH3Y1iMLXujjQRVZP7WojCX93jL2VnQN17a3Z1Z9MUh0K3aI6aGv0rEx1I9Lmw/s3264/IMG_1537.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYqjo9cJZkQv4H6MmkI32zNJqZwCZEpHK3lXDHGhtkiN18xJwxY_9ZlDQIIvt3C5x3va4xky_gxn1KcEYZmSHk_n5S-YI8bkSyB0ZvUDUpKxg1XmaTkH5EEuW3ti3JH3Y1iMLXujjQRVZP7WojCX93jL2VnQN17a3Z1Z9MUh0K3aI6aGv0rEx1I9Lmw/w241-h181/IMG_1537.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Fleece Crochet Edges<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Most any size is helpful and welcome<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Child friendly patterns and color<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Example<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitl3fFmWbSpqc1BYo5Uyb4XXrOhP1HMFRBarDAfEBjgk9LQY7mSXrbyV8VU5LgkiRjGlMRoFxuAexFvVFgcdVvZwb6E4hzpHypAGqestZN2qbCRS_uGigcInUCSsUSk5hdWiQ8D3l6Ti_rN6kbSyGyxbm_N_aLQUZaOwGEHAcBKshdfcKyn7MNJ0UNw/s4032/IMG_7895.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitl3fFmWbSpqc1BYo5Uyb4XXrOhP1HMFRBarDAfEBjgk9LQY7mSXrbyV8VU5LgkiRjGlMRoFxuAexFvVFgcdVvZwb6E4hzpHypAGqestZN2qbCRS_uGigcInUCSsUSk5hdWiQ8D3l6Ti_rN6kbSyGyxbm_N_aLQUZaOwGEHAcBKshdfcKyn7MNJ0UNw/w262-h196/IMG_7895.jpeg" width="262" /></a></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Receiving blankets<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Use double sided flannel – matching or coordinated<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Many different styles are acceptable<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Mitered corners, Rounded edges,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Or <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Crocheted Edges <o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"> </span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Quilts<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Small quilts – use thin batting<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Tied throughout or long arm quilting are both acceptable<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>Thank you letters and Acknowledgments<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> I think it is sad for our participants not to know the joy their work gives to the moms, babies, little kids, and teens. I do receive these kinds of letters often and most of them are personal and cannot be shared on this blog. Wanted to let you know that they are received often.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> From Riverton Hospital: David L. Flood<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">“Intermountain Foundation gratefully acknowledges your gifts in-kind. Your gifts will directly impact our patients and communities and further our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. Thanks for being a part of our donor family.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>From Joyful Welcome Board<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b>“</b>Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your kindness has helped in our efforts to provide new parents in need with essential items for their babies.”<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">The work and caring of the Linus volunteers is always received with love. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt;">Blessings, Millie</span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><br /></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-59211081688654651112022-06-25T15:09:00.004-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.226-07:00Salt Lake County Project Linus Newsletter<p>June- 2022</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Dear Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Our work goes on – The first and second quarter of 2022 resulted in distributing 1470 blankets to children in Salt Lake County. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Blanket Group Work-Days in July: Stay and work or just drop off what you have ready.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> OSLC Monday July 11<sup>th</sup>, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Riverton Group MVMC July 20<sup>th</sup>, 1:00 to 3:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>This blog was designed to keep our regular subscribers up to date and involved. It only goes as a notification to those who have asked to receive it. <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> However, we find that we often send this blog as an information source for people who inquire about what we do or want to get involved. The blog also has information for those inquiries about how to make a blanket that will qualify for a Linus label and where our blankets are delivered. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;">Some information is included here. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Our blankets go to many hospitals and social services organizations:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Guardian ad Litem </b>– (The legal office where children are assigned a lawyer to represent during a legal custody assignment.) SLC program has around 40 lawyers who handle these cases. The kids choose a blanket leaving the appointment – hopefully gives them comfort at this stressful time in their lives. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>DDI Vantage Program</b> – This program is an Early Head Start program that assists families – and our blankets go to mothers of babies from birth to 3 years old. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Children’s Justice Centers – </b>When children up to age 18 are referred here they go through a forensic examination. Our larger blankets are offered as kids complete this exam. It’s our way of giving possible comfort as they leave. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>NICU’s, and Newborn </b>– We regularly deliver to these sites every month as gifts to the moms as the babies are discharged from the hospitals: St. Marks, Alta View, Salt Lake Regional, LDS, & Riverton Hospital<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Riverton Hospital </b>– This hospital has a special Children’s program managed by Kristine Hatton. This program reaches children across every part of the hospital – emergency, in- patient, out-patient, as well as NICU. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Refugee Services Storehouse</b> – Gives our blankets up to kids to age 18.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Family Road Home – </b>Our blankets get special handling here. as many donations to this site are used items and ours are new and gift quality – gift packaged. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Pay it Forward – </b>This event at Christmas time was previously named “Shop With a Cop”. Our program has donated about 50 blankets each event for the past 10 years.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Joyful Welcome – </b>This program makes donation packages of various items (including a blanket) to women who qualify. They serve children from birth to 3 years old. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Hearts Knit Together – </b>This is a program that makes up bags (including a blanket) for battered women’s centers. As women with children check in, they find these comforting items for their children. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><b>Military Families, Police, Natural Disasters, Summer camps for handicapped children, and Individuals in need – </b>These are also included in our deliveries as needed. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">This cannot happen without the constant support from each of you who make blankets and raise funds. The only way we continue to do this work is with you Blanketeers. You are appreciated – You make it all possible.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in; text-indent: 0.5in;">Blessings, Millie and Patsy</p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-77542012567904425212022-03-29T13:30:00.003-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.227-07:00<p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";">SLC Project Linus News April 2022</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"> </span></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We are planning to meet together at OSLC on April 11th from 10:00am to 1:00pm. On that day we will be happy to receive the blankets you have made during the last month. Also we will plan to spend the time making fringe fleece blankets. Remember the church still requires mask wearing. See you then.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mountain Vista Methodist Church has been sharing its space used for weekly quilting, with our blanket making group on a once a month basis. This blanket making day is usually on the 3rd Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. For details contact group leader Jackie Cohen at: Jacalyntools@hotmail.com. This is a great chance to share and make new friends. </span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Patsy Bueno has organized an amazing successful program at this Hospital. The program is coordinated by Kristine Hatton - Child Life Program. This involves blankets for all children in every area of the hospital, from emergency room, in patient care, including ICU and NICU areas. The definition of child-care is from birth to age 18. “The child first and always”</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">There are so many kids who are needing to find comfort in a new home and sometimes even in a new country. We are trying to get security blankets to these kids thru the Utah Refugee Connection. That program is going well and we are so happy to participate.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> We are scheduled to meet together for blanket making at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Monday March 7th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. And Riverton Group will be meeting this month also, on March 16th at 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Mountain Vista Church.</p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> If you have blankets to donate, please bring them on those days. Hopefully we will be able to continue this kind of meeting now that the nasty virus is not so aggressive. </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> We will be ok with continuing to meet you at your front porch to pick up and deliver if you don’t feel comfortable meeting in a group. We will, for sure, be masking up and staying our distance as we work. We will not have open food, but will have packaged treats, coffee and tea. Please join us. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> So sorry to have to give you this sad news. Lynn Milsap has been ill recently and has passed away on February 4th. Lynn was a lovely and talented producer of hand-made blankets. And she was a devoted Linus Project supporter for many years. She and Edrie Bridenbaugh took over the Riverton blanket making group after Kristin Vance moved, and necessarily gave up the coordinator’s position in Salt Lake County. Lynn was a loyal and busy contributor to our project. She was meticulous in her work. I will always remember when she cautioned me to be “more careful” when I cut fabric. Lynn’s devotion will not be forgotten. She will certainly be missed. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"> We have a new distribution site developed since October. Riverton Hospital. Kristine Hatton, who is a Child Life Specialist, has a Children’s program that covers every department of the hospital from NICU, to surgery, to emergency, etc. Patsy has been delivering some 50 or more blankets there every month and Kristine is very efficient in getting them to the children who are hospitalized. An important part of our distribution program is having an on site person who is dependable and committed to getting the blankets to kids who need a security blanket. </p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 14px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Millie & Patsy </p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-24433578630518155002021-12-21T15:48:00.000-08:002024-03-13T14:43:23.223-07:00December 2021 Newsletter<p> Hello Blanketeers</p><p> As we approach Christmas we want to be sure to let everyone know that we send our best wishes to you for a happy holiday season We thank you sincerely for the work you have continued to do for the children served by Project Linus. </p><p> This past month we have been excited to deliver a record number of blankets to children. The Refugee Program for Utah - specifically for Afghan refugees has accepted 94 blankets - many of them large. Also we donated 60 blankets this month to the SLC Police - Pay it forward project, There was a lovely article in the Salt Lake Tribute and a nice spot on the TV news showing the officers shopping with the children at Walmart. We are very pleased to be a part of this connection which bridges the gap between kids and law enforcement officers.</p><p> Speaking of Walmart - the store on Parley's way has approved a $250.00 grant for our Chapter! </p><p> And also about numbers, the books are now closed for the year 2021 and our total number of blankets delivered this year was <b>2904.</b> Patsy and I did not do this. All of you volunteers did this amazing work this year. Congratulations for all your successes. It is heart-warming to realize how many kids in Salt Lake County are carrying around our lovingly made blankets. There is nothing like a "security blanket!"</p><p> Our plans for this next year will include once a month in person blanket making day at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. It will usually be the first Monday of every month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. At this time those of you who have been making blankets will be able to drop them off there during that time even if you cannot stay to make blankets. </p><p> Also Riverton Group will be meeting the third Wednesday of each month at Mount Vista Methodist Church in Riverton from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We wish to thank the quilters at MVM Church for offering to share their space with our blanketers on those days, Mtn Vista has been contributing blankets to our chapter for more than 10 years. They have been an important part of our chapter for all this time.</p><p> Looking forward to a wonderful 2022. Hugs, Millie and Patsy</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-30885522758009577802021-11-10T18:36:00.000-08:002021-11-10T18:36:36.679-08:00Newsletter November 2021<p> <b>Hello Blanketeers</b>,</p><p> <b>Welcome back to Social Blanket Making</b></p><p> We are still dealing with ways to operate our Linus Chapter in the time of Covid. The good news is that Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, where we have worked together for many years, is again open for our use on a once-a-month basis. </p><p> Our plan is to begin blanket days on the first Monday of each month from 10:00 am for as long as you all want to stay and make blankets. Our first meeting on December 6th will also be our chance to say hello to the Christmas Season!</p><p> There will be some new procedures to follow. We will need to wear face-masks, and, will also work only two at a table in order to respect distancing. Coffee and tea will be available in paper cups. Any snacks and treats will not be served on open plates - but will be pre-packaged for your safety. </p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <b>Riverton Group</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></p><p><b> </b>Since the Riverton Senior Center closed last year for Covid, those blanket makers (who met there under the direction of Jackie Cohen) have been meeting in the parking lot to exchange fabric and finished blankets. They have been looking for a place to work together on blankets - and have finally found one. </p><p> Mountain Vista Methodist Church quilters have invited them to share their quilting space once a month. MVMC quilters have been contributors to our SLC Chapter for many years. The next blanket making day there will be Wednesday the 15th of December.</p><p><span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <span> <b>Riverton Hospital</b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /></p><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span> Our chapter was contacted by Riverton Hospital - director of the Child Life Program- Kristine Hatton. She coordinates gifts for children at every level of care; from NICU, newborn, in patient surgery and recovery, </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>to out-patient surgery, and emergency services. We now have a new commitment which will increase our distribution but about 75 blankets a month. In one of their thank-you letters to us there was a famous quote from anthropologist, Margaret Mead -</p><p><b> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."</b> </p><p> Thank you all for being part of our commitment to bring security and well being to children in need.</p><p>See you all soon,</p><p>Millie and Patsy</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-8986210575835552372021-08-16T11:38:00.003-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.221-07:00SLC CHAPTER 8-16-21<p><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3db3WPmp_S1PKjBrBwRjPYudV5AGoYXJfWi9feWgb-5oFx_o_JozbQvvJa-auEZz8YWwxfLxGVPFEE5OXqZBxuAkdtetHHLW1xwdQWsBdqdSggeo5TU6U7WO5YGJHEnjLC5T8T2f8Zmm2/s236/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="236" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3db3WPmp_S1PKjBrBwRjPYudV5AGoYXJfWi9feWgb-5oFx_o_JozbQvvJa-auEZz8YWwxfLxGVPFEE5OXqZBxuAkdtetHHLW1xwdQWsBdqdSggeo5TU6U7WO5YGJHEnjLC5T8T2f8Zmm2/w160-h102/images.jpeg" width="160" /></a></div>Hi Blanketeers,<o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> What a pleasure it was to meet together again with blanketeers who are fully vaccinated, wearing face covers, and feeling safe. We met at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and spent 3 hours making fringe fleece. Also, people who have been making blankets all month were able to drop by and deliver the projects they have been working on at home all month. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> I am again scheduling a blanket making day at OSLC on September 13<sup>th</sup>, the second Monday of the month – avoiding labor-day as we assume you will all be busy then. You are invited if you are vaccinated. Please join us. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Jackie Cohen is also planning to have a blanket day for South Valley blanketeers on Friday the 27<sup>th</sup> of July. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>TAPS and Snowball Express</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> You may remember a few years ago that we participated in a program for children of active military who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. As it turned out the expense of shipping blankets to Florida was too much for our budget. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Since that time The Gary Sinise Foundation has extended that project to be <b>The Snowball Express. </b>The problem of shipping was still an issue even though we wanted to participate with the Florida chapter on gathering blankets for kids. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> As it turns out, our active blanketeer, Jackie Cohen was flying to Florida this month and volunteered to box up 30 blankets and take them with her on the flight.! Thanks so much Jackie for organizing our participation in this wonderful project for kids. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> KIDS CAMP IN TOOELE</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> This is the third year in a row that we have provide large fleece blankets to the kid’s camp in Tooele. There is no Linus chapter there and we have enough to share again. I cannot post pictures of this event as the children’s privacy is protected. Just know that we provided 80 blankets and the kids event was very successful. <b> <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> THANK YOU NOTES FROM PARENTS</b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b>I so much wish I could share with all of you the touching thank-you messages that I receive from parents of children who receive our blankets. Not room here to post them, and some are quite personal. The message always includes a note that their babies and their children continue to carry and sleep with the security blankets long after the gift is received. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnG28tP3j-OygQHBcVAgSVgbccHzD1W0a1EZSxpRZSD1lSzFrmjTAao-q7kRrY6E0pV6LSS7lxvQ8Tg22JXow35BpLBqyxsHxC2BVWcstrIRYzoZyyF1APr79xBGS6-jVSX5nNJFYvJWmq/s256/images.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="256" data-original-width="196" height="141" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnG28tP3j-OygQHBcVAgSVgbccHzD1W0a1EZSxpRZSD1lSzFrmjTAao-q7kRrY6E0pV6LSS7lxvQ8Tg22JXow35BpLBqyxsHxC2BVWcstrIRYzoZyyF1APr79xBGS6-jVSX5nNJFYvJWmq/w108-h141/images.png" width="108" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> <b>SOLITARY SEWING</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> During the past two months blanketeers working alone have produced a record number of blankets for us to distribute. For the total of July and August we have distributed <b>470</b> blankets to kids in need. Remember we can only distribute what you have contributed, so thanks to all of you who consistently support our effort of <b>blanket hugs for children.<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Thank You<br /><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Just wanted to sign off by saying thank you to Patsy Bueno, who you all know is our assistant SLC coordinator of our Linus chapter. She continues to do all the same tasks that I do for our chapter. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><b> Sending Thanks and Love to all of you,</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"> Millie<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-21132494128904228722021-06-10T14:58:00.002-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.223-07:00Project Linus News - June 2021<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;">Hello Blanketeers,</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span> </span><span> </span><span>Looks like we are still in the mode of making blankets and quilts without meeting as social groups.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span>The results are not much different for the children we serve, as we are still distributing security blankets at about the same rate as last year.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span>It just takes some of the social and fun part out of making blankets and quilting together.</span><span> </span><span> </span><span>We look forward to meeting together soon – we just don’t know exactly when.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span> <b>Pandemic Porch to Porch Quilting<br /><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span> </span><span>Marilyn Cowan coordinates a group of quilters named “GONE TO PIECES QUILTERS”.</span><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> This group use to make quilts all year and then have a sale in a large barn in Holladay area. The money from the sales went to charity. Then the barn was sold, and then came the pandemic. A new format for quilting and a new outlet was needed for the quilts. Now they contribute fabulous quilts to Project Linus for distribution to children in crisis. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Here is a picture of a pieced quilt that was passed from porch to porch and grew as it went. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYaQZU9vePpo72wqv0lOGTPipP3fyMGegXvDEXHN7WESWI_rj5aXXf6aNN-rea4HpEHGvTVEO7CYCFQQe1zFIkboDsqElw1st_faYtlAhbdXBn92RA1g80RWmasxYgDymit-5A0sM7JJA/s2048/IMG_9145.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzYaQZU9vePpo72wqv0lOGTPipP3fyMGegXvDEXHN7WESWI_rj5aXXf6aNN-rea4HpEHGvTVEO7CYCFQQe1zFIkboDsqElw1st_faYtlAhbdXBn92RA1g80RWmasxYgDymit-5A0sM7JJA/w249-h187/IMG_9145.jpeg" width="249" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">This is how they still make quilts together.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;">First, from their stashes, the quilters cut 9”x3&1/2 ” strips. The strips are sent to another person who sews them together into 8x8 squares. Then the squares are passed on to another porch for more colors and patterns. When it reaches the preferred size, another person puts on the backing. Still another person edges the quilt and finally it goes to the person with the long arm machine to finish!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysZvTCFCx7VtH-r5KN3QovgqaSYt5QkY2XSDDevM2SZoOJnWbFMf2TpJ-vw6Q2MwUbhBwHCWj8132nb8LXGTl9RTn-rVvRFeTGCGDl_-yxcf504hGYDcFkptdIc7M6tkMrgQj8wPqhZBU/s274/Unknown.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="184" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhysZvTCFCx7VtH-r5KN3QovgqaSYt5QkY2XSDDevM2SZoOJnWbFMf2TpJ-vw6Q2MwUbhBwHCWj8132nb8LXGTl9RTn-rVvRFeTGCGDl_-yxcf504hGYDcFkptdIc7M6tkMrgQj8wPqhZBU/w129-h192/Unknown.jpeg" width="129" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> We at Project Linus are now so proud to label, package and distribute these amazing quilts. Thank you to Marilyn and quilters. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> In the last year, we have all learned new ways to work together, to work from home, to work on-line, and continue to accomplish our goals. It is very satisfying to continue presenting security blankets to children. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Keep on keeping on,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Millie and Patsy </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954849433696035940.post-60071815107329125132021-05-13T19:31:00.001-07:002024-03-13T14:43:23.226-07:00May Newsletter 2021<p> <span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Dear Blanketeers,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Happy Spring, Happy Mother’s Day, and Happy Sewing,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">We would like very much to tell you that we have been able to arrange a place to meet at least once a month. But, that has not been possible at this point. We think it will be soon. We will let you know by newsletter as soon as we can arrange it. We are hoping for June. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">At this point OSLC is still closed. The Riverton Senior Center is open, on a limited basis, and they have not agreed for our blanket makers to use their space at this time. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">However – none of that seems to have affected the number of blankets and quilts that you have been making and donating. Well over 200 each of the months have been submitted. Every one of them is now in the hands of children in Salt Lake County.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> <b>Quilts for Kids<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">“Quilts for Kids” is managed by Bernadette Turner. She does not use flannel in her blankets as they are donated for use in the hospitals. Flannel does not survive the industrial washing- machines in the facilities. Since our blankets are given as gifts to children who take them home, we do use flannel. Bernadette has kindly teamed up with our organization and has sent flannel quilts to us for distribution and, also has donated flannel for our blanketeers to use. Thanks to Jackie Cohen for finding this contact and helping our two organizations to team up for kids. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> <b>“Thank You” Notes Received </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> Sometimes when we have enough blankets for our promised destination sites we are able to share with those close by but not in SLC. This time we sent 20 blankets to Children’s Justice Center in Heber City. This is the note I received.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> <i><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> <i>“Today Rosie Parker delivered three bags of beautiful blankets! Thank you so much! We are grateful for these and know that the children really enjoy receiving them at the conclusion of their interviews. We appreciate your generosity. Kenna Jones, Director”<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><i> </i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"> Thanks to all of you who create, sew, crochet, and knit the blankets. Also, thanks to those of you who recut those unacceptable blankets and fix them. Thanks to you all who sew labels, package blankets, and deliver them to sites all over the valley. We have a wonderful team.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">See you soon,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;">Millie and Patsy<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; margin: 0in;"><o:p> </o:p></p>Salt Lake County Project Linushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10539788679601007295noreply@blogger.com1