October Newsletter

Sept 30, 2012

Blankets delivered:    9695    

Dear Blanketeers,

 Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month, we’re so glad to have you with us and hope you’ll love Project Linus as much as we do.   Be sure and let Kristin, Melissa or Millie know if you have any questions.

I hope you are able to see our newsletter on the blog.  It's been an easy way for it to be viewed & also for additional notes to be posted to the blog.  Let me know if you have any suggestions to keep our blanketeers up to date or aware of things coming up.

“Make a Blanket Day” for the north VALLEY WILL be Monday october 1st... come join us at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church 3900 S. 2500 E. From 10-2.   Bring your lunch – we have a wonderful time!!

The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be tuesday october 16th at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 2:00.  sorry, no food at the library.

Thank you to our blanketeers who are always there, month to month.  We are able to keep doing amazing things, because of all your hard work & dedication.  Don't ever think we've forgotten you, you are all so important & we so appreciate you!!

As we move into fall, I hope everyone is slowing down from the pace of summer & taking time to enjoy the cooler weather.  I'm loving my windows being open & the crisp mornings of fall.  I'm just crossing my fingers that the snow is not around the corner & we enjoy the fall for a few more weeks.  The needs of children are always year round, but I know for me I get more projects accomplished when it gets darker earlier in the evening & snuggle under a blanket to crochet an edge while spending the evening with my family.

Help needed!!!  We are looking for some blanketeers who are willing & able to work on denim quilts.  We received a large donation of denim and we need to make it into teen size denim quilts.  Please let me know if you are interested.  The denim needs cut into squares, sewed, backed, tied & binded.  I've received some input on different styles or ways to do denim quilts, so let me know your ideas & if you can help!!  Also, I'm in need of volunteers to help prepare blocks for a coloring book quilt day with elementary students.  We need to iron muslin, trace a coloring book picture with sharpie & iron onto freezer paper.  Let Kristin know if you can help with either of the projects above.

Donations needed!!  As part of getting our denim quilts made, we also need fabric to back the denim.  Keep an eye out for flannels that are teen appropriate.  These quilts will be made larger for our teen age group.  If you have any scraps or are able to donate larger pieces, we will make good use of the materials!!

A thank you to share....from Rebecca.  Dear Mountain Vista Church Ladies, You're awesome! Thank you so much for the beautiful blanket!  We recently became foster parents to a 4 months baby boy.  Originally we were expecting older children, so we were not prepared for a baby.  We had no baby stuff, so the baby blanket really helped us out.  Thanks again for sharing your talents and time with us.

Here are a couple of others who have mentioned us in their blogs.  

http://www.lifeshouldcostless.com/2012/09/you-made-your-own-cloth-diapers-now-what.html

http://www.kids4quilts.com/index.html

http://blackberry-bramble.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2012-05-07T18:09:00-07:00&max-results=7

On September 13th, Melissa & I met with a group of high school students & another blanketeer Karri who helped organize the work day.  Karri's son Nick, a freshman at a private school called  Realms of Inquiry high school,  is doing his Eagle Scout project to benefit our chapter.  He's been volunteering & making blankets & doing an awesome job! Nick gathered students from his high school for a few hours of service.  We labeled, packaged & made blankets.  We also started to cut up jeans into usable pieces for our denim quilts.  We are happy to get a few teens involved & helping with Project Linus!

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County.  Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, deliver blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis.  

Hugs to you all,

Kristin, Melissa & Millie

email: slcprojectlinus@gmail.com

Kristin cell 801-386-5917

September newsletter

August 27, 2012                                              Blankets delivered:    9540     

 Dear Blanketeers,

 Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month, we’re so glad to have you with us and hope you’ll love Project Linus as much as we do.   Be sure and let Kristin, Melissa or Millie know if you have any questions.

Be sure and check out our blog - slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com.  On the blog you’ll find the current newsletter, updates on blanket donations, instructions for making fleece blankets (great for people who can’t attend Make a Blanket Days and want to make fleece blankets), and do’s and don’ts.  *** also check the blog for pictures, we try to include  few of the blankets that stand out or are completed by children *** We see so many beautiful blankets that we want to share!!  You ladies are a talented group!

Our dates have changed **mark you calendar**  Have a happY & safe labor day!

“Make a Blanket Day” for the north VALLEY WILL be Monday September 10th... come join us at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church 3900 S. 2500 E. From 10-2.   Bring your lunch – we have a wonderful time!!

The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be tuesday september 18th at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 2: *** sorry, no food at the library ***

A note on blanket making...

blankets must be new, homemade & washable (no polyester or upolestry fabrics or wool yarns).  they are given to children from birth to 18 years old.  Please use kid friendly prints, colorful fabrics & yarns.  make sure prints are age appropriate, (ie: large, 2 yard blankets should be prints teens would like, no baby prints in this size).  be sure to weave loose yarns back into blankets & secure the batting into seams.  double check blankets for pins.  we can no longer accept tied fleece blankets.  for patterns check the blog www.slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com or www.projectlinus.org

st mark's hospital & Jordan valley hospital need blankets specifically for their neonatal intensive care units.  these blankets should be 36x36 and made from flannel/cotton, 2 layers without batting.  They also accept knitted & crocheted blankets in this size.

This month I want to highlight one of our drop off locations.  Not only did they have a huge pile of blankets in their store for a week, but they serviced a sewing machine that was donated for use at our south valley blanket making day.  Thank you Floyd & Lizzies!!!  Floyd & Lizzie's is celebrating 64 years in the sewing industry and are now in our 3rd Generation as a family owned and operated business!  They are a Singer, Husqvarna Viking, and PFAFF Dealer. Our family manufacture’s the famous TinLizzie18 Long Arm Quilting Machines. And Lizzie has her own pattern line! In their store you’ll find over 3000 bolts of high quality quilter’s cotton fabric, an extensive line of thread, countless notions, samples to get you inspired, and a staff that is always willing to help.  They are located at 2263 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT.  Stop by & support them, they have been a great support of our chapter!

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County.  Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, deliver blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis. 

Hugs to you all,

Kristin, Melissa & Millie

August newsletter

July 26, 2012                                         Blankets delivered:    9402     

  

 Dear Blanketeers,

 Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month, we’re so glad to have you with us and hope you’ll love Project Linus as much as we do.   Be sure and let Kristin, Melissa or Millie know if you have any questions.

Be sure and check out our blog - slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com.  On the blog you’ll find the current newsletter, updates on blanket donations, instructions for making fleece blankets (great for people who can’t attend Make a Blanket Days and want to make fleece blankets), and do’s and don’ts.  *** also check the blog for pictures, we try to include  few of the blankets that stand out or are completed by children *** We see so many beautiful blankets that we want to share!!  You ladies are a talented group!

“Make a Blanket Day” for the north VALLEY WILL be Monday august 6th... come join us at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church 3900 S. 2500 E. From 10-2.   Bring your lunch – we have a wonderful time!!

The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be tuesday august 21st at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 2:00.  sorry, no food at the library.

It's been a great month, with lots of larger size blankets being made.  We have purchased materials using the Thrivent Funding grant and it's been wonderful to have some supplies on hand.  We were also blessed with an anonymous donation of printing!!  The tags that we place on all blankets for delivery were printed & gifted to us :)  We are very excited & have enough tags to last for months!!

Our chapter was also found by a wonderful, enthusiastic lady named Annette.  Annette created a charity called Kids 4 Quilts.  Here is what Annette had to say "Kids 4 Quilts is excited to announce a new collaboration with Project Linus.  With so many children in need and such similar goals we are joining our efforts to better serve the children in need in the Utah area.  Kids 4 Quilts will still be collecting blankets and directing them to our local Project Linus blanket center.  Thanks for much for your continued support of our organization.  Working in conjuction with Project Linus is a great new adventure for us and we are excited to combine our efforts with them."  We have received boxes & boxes of supplies & some beautiful finished quilts from Annette and her blanket makers.  Her website can be found at www.kids4quilts.com.  We welcome Annette & thank her for all she's provided to us.  We are very excited!!

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County.  Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, deliver blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis. 

Hugs to you all,

Kristin, Melissa & Millie

email: slcprojectlinus@gmail.com

Kristin cell 801-386-5917

July newsletter

June 25, 2012

 Blankets delivered:    9228   

 Dear Blanketeers,

 Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month, we’re so glad to have you with us and hope you’ll love Project Linus as much as we do.   Be sure and let Kristin, Melissa or Millie know if you have any questions.

Be sure and check out our blog - slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com.  On the blog you’ll find the current newsletter, updates on blanket donations, instructions for making fleece blankets (great for people who can’t attend Make a Blanket Days and want to make fleece blankets), and do’s and don’ts.  *** also check the blog for pictures, we try to include  few of the blankets that stand out or are completed by children *** We see so many beautiful blankets that we want to share!!  You ladies are a talented group!

“Make a Blanket Day” for the north VALLEY WILL be Monday July 2nd... come join us at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church 3900 S. 2500 E. From 10-2.   Bring your lunch – we have a wonderful time!!

The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be tuesday july 17 at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 12:45.  ***notice shorter time, due to a library activity *** sorry, no food at the library.

Here is a thank you we recently received, the blankets were delivered to the downtown location of Guardian ad Litem.

Dear Quiltmakers,

My two grandsons ages 1 and 2 both received a new blanket today at the Matheson Courthouse today.  My 2 year old was thrilled and put it over himself on the drive home.  He continually talked about it and has played with it since we got home.    I watched as other children received a blanket and saw similar excitement with each of them.  Please relay my appreciation to all those who make it possible for children to receive such a thoughtful gift.

Brenda Bates

 I also received a call from a receipient at the TAPS grief camp.  He was going to email me, but I've never received any notes.  He said the blankets were so nice & the kids were so excited, he wanted us to know how much he appreciated us making them. 

Summer is upon us.  We hope everyone is enjoying warmer weather & additional time outdoors!  We've missed a few faces with travelling & other things happening this time of year, but know we'll all settle back into fall & indoor activities.  Thank you to everyone of you, each little part makes a huge difference.  We hope each  everyone of you are well and we hope to see you soon!

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County.  Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, deliver blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis. 

Hugs to you all,

Kristin, Melissa & Millie

A Thank you

Shared by another coordinator who's chapter also sent blankets for TAPS


Dear Friends,

My family and I would like to thank all of you who participated and
donated the beautiful afghans and quilts to the TAPS attendees in
Washington, DC Memorial Day weekend. We received three beautiful pieces;
please know that we appreciate the time and efforts involved in the
handiwork. Thank you for remembering our fallen heroes in such a kind
and demonstrative manner.

May God Bless all of you!

Sincerely,

Jimmy & Dena Lloyd

SSG Michael C. Lloyd

KIA Baghdad Iraq 8-12-2006

June newsletter

May 26, 2012 Blankets delivered: 8950      

Dear Blanketeers,

 Welcome to the new Blanketeers who have joined our chapter during the past month, we’re so glad to have you with us and hope you’ll love Project Linus as much as we do.   Be sure and let Kristin, Melissa or Millie know if you have any questions.  We appreciate everyone’s time & commitment to our chapter!

“Make a Blanket Day” for the north VALLEY WILL be monday, June 4th.. come join us at Our Saviour’s Lutheran church 3900 S. 2500 E. From 10-2.   Bring your lunch – we have a wonderful time!!

The next South Valley “Make a Blanket Day” will be tuesday, JUNE 19th at the South Jordan Library from 10:15 – 12:45 ****notice shorter time*****.  we’d love to see you there!  Unfortunately no food at the library L  the library has a summer program, what will shorten all of our meeting times this summer.

On May 14^th – Kristin & Melissa travelled to William Penn Elementary in Salt Lake to receive coloring book quilts from Mrs. Hunters 3^rd grade class.  They colored quilt blocks & Margo Hansen (who volunteers at the school & has a granddaughter in the 3^rd grade), who is also a part of Square Corner Quilters assembled & donated 5 beautiful quilts!  The students were able to show the quilts off at the school art show before donating them to Project Linus.  These quilts are amazing & so well done!  We so appreciate getting children involved.  Also another shout out to Kathy Morrow & Jean Ann *Mountain Vista* who assembled our other coloring book quilts.  They are at Highland Park Elementary for the students to enjoy before we package for delivery.  They are so amazing!!

We need a new tag printer!!  Let Kristin know if anyone has the access or ideas on who to contact.  The tags are double sized, printed on cardstock & used when we package a blanket.  If we have to pay for them, the cost is atleast $.40 a sheet.  I’m hoping we can find a company or printing service who’d like to make a donation to our chapter!

we are so excited!!!  We shipped 3 huge boxes & 1 smaller box for taps & their grief camp, this memorial weekend in arlington, va.  our chapter donated 132 blankets!!!!  way to go!  i know this project is very dear to many of you.  Thank you to all who made this effort possible!  Also, a huge thank you to larry holmes (husband of blanketeer carol) for his donation to cover the shipping costs.  that donation with the shipping discount offered by cody at our local herriman, ups store made the whole effort work!  for more information about where the blankets go see http://www.taps.org/

I am usually asked about what sizes we need.  Of course, we always need them all!! Lately we are running really low on our teen sizes (large, 2 yards) and even a little low on mediums (1.5 yards).  Also, please make sure you are buying big kid print on the large blankets.  They love the solids, animal prints & anything “teen” ish.

Thank you to everyone who contributes to Project Linus in Salt Lake County.  Whether you make blankets, sew labels on, package blankets, donate funds for shipping and stamps, or donate paper, yarn or fabric, each one of you helps to grow our chapter so we may give a little bit of love and security to a child in crisis.  Every little bit helps & makes the world go round!

Happy June & hugs to all,

Kristin, Melissa & Millie

a note...

This is from Linda at the downtown Guardian ad Litem location

Thank you so much for all those lovely blankets you brought last week.  They are amazing.  I am beginning to notice some real creativity and I love them.  Your women are so thoughtful.  Thanks again and again.  We so appreciate you.