Dear Blanketeers,
This month’s blanket making days:
August 8th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
August 24th Riverton Group with Jackie Cohen-- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Mtn Vista Methodist Church
A Special Thanks
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.
Looking for Instructions?
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.
Please do your best work and use the best materials.
Crochet and Knit
These baby blankets have specific requirements
Use only baby colors
Use soft yarn – but not yarn than sheds
Size may vary from 36x36 up to 45x45
Stitches must be close and secure.Spaces and Gaps are traps for babies’ fingers
Example
If you wish to donate fleece blankets – we accept:
Fleece Fringed
Single layers only
No tied knotted edges
Child friendly patterns and colors
Use the Salt Lake
Chapter Pattern found at:
projectlinus.blogspot.com
Example:
Fleece Crochet Edges
Most any size is helpful and welcome
Child friendly patterns and color
Example
Receiving blankets
Use double sided flannel – matching or coordinated
Many different styles are acceptable
Mitered corners, Rounded edges,
Or
Crocheted Edges
Quilts
Small quilts – use thin batting
Tied throughout or long arm quilting are both acceptable
Thank you letters and Acknowledgments
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.
From Riverton Hospital: David L. Flood
“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.”
From Joyful Welcome Board
“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.”
The work and caring of the Linus volunteers is always received with love.
