Hello Everyone, I hope you all have been surviving this winter.
Here is the latest Newsletter from Karen.
Fellow Blanketeers,
Hooray Spring is here! What a winter it was – lots and lots and lots of snow.
Thank you so much for all the blankets you loving made this past year.
Our chapter delivered 1,420 beautiful blankets in 2022. We have now delivered
64,396 blankets since our Chapter began!
Please remember the following requirements: Receiving blankets in flannel
should be approximately 36” x 36” but no smaller. The baby blankets must be
approximately 48” x 48” in baby friendly colors and all toddler to teen blankets
must be approximately 48” x 60” or longer in kid friendly colors. I know most
material does not come in 48” width, as long as you can make the blanket
44” or 45” it will be okay. A good rule of thumb is the blankets should be around
45” x 45” or longer and as always in baby and kid friendly colors.
Right now I have a huge need for fleece blankets for kids, toddler and older,
for both girls and boys! They need to be made from 100% polyester or
no-pill fleece. Please make the blankets at least 45” x 60” in colorful kid
friendly colors (don’t forget the older kids). The blankets can either be
crocheted around the edges, using the bunny ear method or knotted.
I want you to know how much I appreciate every one of you for making blankets.
We are going through some really tough times right now and more than ever kids
need a hug and your beautiful blankets are giving the kids (and parents) just what
they need!! Thank you! Thank you!
I received a couple of thank you cards:
“Project Linus, Thank you so much for donating these blankets to our kiddos.
This small act of kindness goes so far in assisting our kiddos. They absolutely
love the blankets and are very grateful. Thank you again and happy holidays.
Warmly, Utah Behavior Services”
“Project Linus – Thank you so much for all the beautiful blankets and quilts!
They were taken to NICU who was beyond thrilled to receive them
Thank you again. McKay Dee Hospital”
Even though I do not receive a lot of thank you notes, the nurses are thrilled to
see the blankets because their patients love them. I even get comments when I am
walking into the facilities from people walking by because they can see the
colorful blankets from the bags. You guys are very much appreciated and
people are amazed at your generosity and thoughtfulness.
As always, if you have questions, please call me. I love talking with you.
Karen Marcus
Northern Utah Chapter Coordinator
(801) 540-6123
* Friendly reminder**
Please make sure you cut all writing from the selvages of the fabric before
you start making the blankets. That includes the rolled edge on the fleece blankets.
