Providing Security Through Blankets
10,000,000 blankets have been delivered in the US since 1995.
Providing Security Through Blankets
10,000,000 blankets have been delivered in the US since 1995.
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Scrappy Sewing With Patty
Do you have bins of scrap fabric that you don’t know what to do with it? You hate to throw it away, thinking you’ll find a use for it “someday.” Never fear! Introducing our first ever “Scrappy Sewing With Patty” fundraising event. This event features a total of 7 patterns you will be able to download, one pattern released every two weeks, beginning Saturday, March 8, 2025. Each pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly and adaptable to various fabrics and scraps you may have on hand.
Registration Process
Please go to ProjectLinus.org. to regerster. During registration, you will have opportunity to designate our chapter as the recipient of your donation. After we have processed your registration, you will have access to a “Scrap Cutting Guide.” This guide provides hints on the sizes and type of scraps you can use for each pattern. Links to download this Scrap Cutting Guide as well as each pattern when released will appear on this page. You will have this access after we have processed your registration and either updated your current or added a new Project Linus account. Login details will be included in your registration receipt.
Blanket FAQ's
Suggested Blanket Sizes
There are no size requirements.
These are suggestions for minimum sizes:
36-by-36 inches for baby blankets,
42-by-60 inches for children’s blankets and
45-by-72 inches for teen blankets.
Bigger is usually better. Small children can grow into a large blanket, but can quickly grow out of a small one.. All blanket styles are welcome, including quilts, single tied comforters, single layer tied fleece blankets, crocheted or knitted afghans, and receiving blankets in child-friendly colors. Always remember that blankets must be new, handmade, washable, free of pins, and come from smoke-free environments due to allergy reasons.
Quilted Blankets
- Use only new cotton fabric
- You can choose any quilt pattern as long as each side is longer than 36".
- Batting must be attached in outer seams and either quilted or tied.
- Please use embroidery floss instead of yarn if you are tying the quilt. Quilt or tie
every 4-6 inches, or according to the batting instructions. - When fleece or flannel is used as a backing, batting is unnecessary.
Knitted and Crochet Blankets
- Use acrylic (washable) yarn, not wool, in child friendly colors.
- The pattern should not create large holes where fingers or medical equipment could
get tangled. - Remember to weave in at least a 4-inch tail of yarn when finishing.
Crochet Edged Fleece Blankets
Easy-to-follow guide for making blankets using our Skip-Stitch blades. To purchase your own blades see the Sewing Notions section of our ONLINE STORE.
Fleece Blankets
There are two main things to remember when you have kids make the blankets.
1. Cut the selvage off the blankets before you cut the ties. What is the selvage? Basically it is those narrow strips or border that runs down the length of the fabric edges.They are usually visible by either having a slightly different weave or texture, or sometimes a slight different colour, sometimes there's makers marks and it it has text down the edge. If this is not done we have to go back and cut it off before I can pass it on to a child.
2. Only use one layer of fleece.
There are a number of ways to make one layer fleece blankets. Below is a link to a pdf with instructions if you need it. Feel free to pass it on to the students. Also feel free to check out youtube for other patterns.
When the blankets are finished I have found it helpful to have the kids switch blankets and do some quality control on each other's blankets. This ensures that they are finished and no steps have been missed before they are donated.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Blanket Patterns
Looking for patterns?
https://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/
Here are some patterns for fleece blankets that you might want to use.
https://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/pdf/NoSewFB.pdf
https://www.projectlinus.org/patterns/pdf/NoSewFB2.pdf
Our Accomplishments
You can make a real difference in so many ways by donating monetarily to Project Linus. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Please be sure to note that It be applied to the Houston Central and East Chapter.
Volunteers Needed
No sewing experience needed!
Every quarter the Houston chapter of Project Linus recieves hundreds of blankets. Before they can be passed to a child they need to be processed. We need volunteers to make this happen. Please contact us if you are interested at HoustonProjectLinus@gmail.com
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Your support and contributions will enable us to provide blankets to children in need throught the Greater Houston area.
Please refrence the Houston Central and East Chapter when donating.