Hi Blanketeers,
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.
Our next blanket day will be Monday July 10th at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Riverton Group will meet at Mt Vista Methodist Church on July 19th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
A fun “Thank You Note”
This from a child at DDI Vantage program where we have given blankets for several years.
Don’t know if you can read the message – but it says:
“Dear Shomwon - Thank you so much for the blanket It is perfect for a picnic.”
Fund Raising
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.
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.
Quilting/Quilts
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.
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.
Kids Summer Camps
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.
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 their trauma and have the comfort of a security blanket while they are being treated at the hospital.
Thanks to all of you who contribute to the happiness and comfort of children.
Millie and Karen
