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Great Works by Stevens Middle School
From left: Carol Hughes (volunteer), Evelyn Ellsworth (advisor), Phoebe Kaleo, Ali Fitzsimmons, Vanessa Flanagan, Olivia Wray, Cecelia Kirkland and Marilyn Williams (Peninsula Project Linus member)
Project Linus Blankets for Seattle Children’s Hospital
Project Linus Club provides an opportunity for youth to get involved with helping others through crafting blankets. Evelyn Ellsworth, a Stevens Middle School para educator is the club’s advisor.
Students met as a group regularly in the library since last winter, and over the last few months completed 74 blankets. The group recently held an end of the year party, at which time all blankets were folded and presented to Phyllis Carey, Co-Ordinator of the Peninsula/Sequim Chapter of Project Linus, to be distributed to seriously ill children in Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Ellsworth sets up the project in the school library, where students can’t fail to notice. Club members have varying reasons for getting involved.
Cecelia Kirkland, seventh grader, felt drawn to the project, she said, because her little brother had been treated at Children’s Hospital long ago, and she well remembered the experience. Also, she used to make blankets with her grandmother.
Growing up, Phoebe Kaleo, seventh grader, watched Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang on television, and Linus was her favorite character. “This project can help a lot of people,” said Kaleo. “Do the small things and they will reach out in big ways.”
Alezandra Fitzsimmons, seventh grader, joined the group to remember her grandmother, who she lost to cancer. Hearing a classmate had been diagnosed with cancer impacted her. “You don’t know how fast things can change,” she said.
Ellsworth says this is the eleventh year she has involved Stevens Middle School students with Project Linus, in which time they have made nearly 500 blankets. Over the years, blankets have gone to Head Start, First Step, foster children, Hospice Alliance, as well as children and adults in need in the community.
Photo by Patsene Dashiell/Port Angeles School District
Stevens Middle School students made over 70 blankets during the school year to send to Seattle Children’s Hospital for Project Linus.
Project Linus Club provides an opportunity for youth to get involved with helping others through crafting blankets. Evelyn Ellsworth, a Stevens Middle School para educator is the club’s advisor.
Students met as a group regularly in the library since last winter, and over the last few months completed 74 blankets. The group recently held an end of the year party, at which time all blankets were folded and presented to Phyllis Carey, Co-Ordinator of the Peninsula/Sequim Chapter of Project Linus, to be distributed to seriously ill children in Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Ellsworth sets up the project in the school library, where students can’t fail to notice. Club members have varying reasons for getting involved.
Cecelia Kirkland, seventh grader, felt drawn to the project, she said, because her little brother had been treated at Children’s Hospital long ago, and she well remembered the experience. Also, she used to make blankets with her grandmother.
Growing up, Phoebe Kaleo, seventh grader, watched Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang on television, and Linus was her favorite character. “This project can help a lot of people,” said Kaleo. “Do the small things and they will reach out in big ways.”
Alezandra Fitzsimmons, seventh grader, joined the group to remember her grandmother, who she lost to cancer. Hearing a classmate had been diagnosed with cancer impacted her. “You don’t know how fast things can change,” she said.
Ellsworth says this is the eleventh year she has involved Stevens Middle School students with Project Linus, in which time they have made nearly 500 blankets. Over the years, blankets have gone to Head Start, First Step, foster children, Hospice Alliance, as well as children and adults in need in the community.
Photo by Patsene Dashiell/Port Angeles School District
Stevens Middle School students made over 70 blankets during the school year to send to Seattle Children’s Hospital for Project Linus.
WONDERFUL ANNUAL APPRECIATION TEA
The Washington Peninsula/Sequim Chapter was established by Pat Gracz and Bonnie Parker in the late 90’s and this year we celebrated another successful year of collecting beautiful blankets. National Headquarters reported delivering over 7million blankets in March 2018. Our Chapter has delivered 228,279 blankets to Seattle Children’s Hospital, Clallam/Jefferson County Headstart Programs, Foster Parent Liason Clallam/ Jefferson county, WIC in both Counties and to the Warming Center in Sequim. This year alone we have collected and distributed 1,239 blankets.
We have a child age 7 making blankets all the way to a blanketeer aged 94. There are 2 school programs involved in making blankets for us along with many church groups, knitting circles, and a 4 H group. Volunteers are very vital to the success of this chapter and to that end we have established a new Headquarters this year at 33 Valley Center Place. It is hoped that groups in need of blankets will come here and get blankets for the children along as a gathering place to work on blankets or to get supplies to make the blankets.
The Appreciation Tea was held June 3rd at the Gardiner Community Center. Dina Rae from the OlyCap Community Action Program was our guest speaker. Charity Van Ausdle with the help of her mother, Susie Van Ausdle and her family Russel and Erica provided the food and laid out a wonderful tea party atmosphere for us. Julie King was in attendance and received a certificate for making 2,593 plus the 24 blankets she turned in Sunday her grand total is 2,617 blankets since she joined Project Linus. Lucile Nilsen has turned in 1,924 blankets. Silverdale LDS has turned in 1,084 blankets - It is not a competition to see who turns in the most blankets it is just acknowledging the achievements of those that have given to the children in need.
Each and every blanketeers is appreciated for all efforts for their support and dedication to our cause even if it is 1 blanket a year or giving supplies and their time so that others can create the blankets. We received some wonderful donations to help set up our headquarters. Sewing machines, cutting table, irons and ironing boards just to name a few items. Supplies we have received are knitting needles which have already found a new home, lots of fabric and yarn which is available on a first come first serve situation….
May we continue to meet the needs of our community and have a heart filled with satisfaction knowing that in some small part we are bringing comfort into the homes of the little ones.
Thank you from my heart to yours for all that you do,
Hugs and Stitches,
Phyllis
We have a child age 7 making blankets all the way to a blanketeer aged 94. There are 2 school programs involved in making blankets for us along with many church groups, knitting circles, and a 4 H group. Volunteers are very vital to the success of this chapter and to that end we have established a new Headquarters this year at 33 Valley Center Place. It is hoped that groups in need of blankets will come here and get blankets for the children along as a gathering place to work on blankets or to get supplies to make the blankets.
The Appreciation Tea was held June 3rd at the Gardiner Community Center. Dina Rae from the OlyCap Community Action Program was our guest speaker. Charity Van Ausdle with the help of her mother, Susie Van Ausdle and her family Russel and Erica provided the food and laid out a wonderful tea party atmosphere for us. Julie King was in attendance and received a certificate for making 2,593 plus the 24 blankets she turned in Sunday her grand total is 2,617 blankets since she joined Project Linus. Lucile Nilsen has turned in 1,924 blankets. Silverdale LDS has turned in 1,084 blankets - It is not a competition to see who turns in the most blankets it is just acknowledging the achievements of those that have given to the children in need.
Each and every blanketeers is appreciated for all efforts for their support and dedication to our cause even if it is 1 blanket a year or giving supplies and their time so that others can create the blankets. We received some wonderful donations to help set up our headquarters. Sewing machines, cutting table, irons and ironing boards just to name a few items. Supplies we have received are knitting needles which have already found a new home, lots of fabric and yarn which is available on a first come first serve situation….
May we continue to meet the needs of our community and have a heart filled with satisfaction knowing that in some small part we are bringing comfort into the homes of the little ones.
Thank you from my heart to yours for all that you do,
Hugs and Stitches,
Phyllis
Songs dedicated to all my quilting blanketeers
I found this on the web and got a big chuckle out of it. Mavis Rosbach a former Port Angeles resident now in Georgia has a quilting business and this is her song. Her web site is www.quiltbirdstudio.com/
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2018 Calendar Updated
Green is for events at the Gardiner Community Center.
Blue is for Tips and Tricks with Joanne in Discovery Bay.
Purple is for Sherwood and the Lodge dates are the third Sunday of each month.
Events at Cate's house in Port Townsend will be announced soon.
The location in Sequim for Peninsula Sequim Headquarters is 33 Valley Center Place and will be opening soon.
Please save the dates. You are invited to any and all that you can attend. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Please click here for printable version.
Blue is for Tips and Tricks with Joanne in Discovery Bay.
Purple is for Sherwood and the Lodge dates are the third Sunday of each month.
Events at Cate's house in Port Townsend will be announced soon.
The location in Sequim for Peninsula Sequim Headquarters is 33 Valley Center Place and will be opening soon.
Please save the dates. You are invited to any and all that you can attend. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Please click here for printable version.
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New Program with JoAnn Fabric Store Online Shopping
Starting after the first of the year there is a new program called JoAnn Plus. If you order online in bulk contact me and I will send you information on how to get great prices.
If we get a group together to place an order that will help to get a bulk discount price.
If we get a group together to place an order that will help to get a bulk discount price.
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If you know other blanketeers that are not getting email notices please contact me so I can reach out.
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Still having a hard time reaching all blanketeers! I sent postcards to those I do not have emails for. Please share this information with your friends in case I am still unable to reach them.
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Port Townsend Fiber Frenzy
Last Friday of each month. 6:30 pm Port Townsend Public Library, 360-385-3181.
Stitchery / Knitting
Monday 1 pm. This is sponsored by the Senior Association. 360-385-9007/ 620 Tyler St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
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What is Project Linus?
Project Linus is a non-profit organization of volunteer "blanketeers" that provide new, handmade, blankets and afghans to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need of a sense of security, warmth, and comfort. You can use our Contact page or email me for more information.
Project Linus is a non-profit organization of volunteer "blanketeers" that provide new, handmade, blankets and afghans to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need of a sense of security, warmth, and comfort. You can use our Contact page or email me for more information.
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Anyone Can Participate
You don't need to know how to sew, knit or crochet to help make a blanket for a child. We are a diverse group of individuals with a wide variety of talents and personalities! Come join us for an hour or a day, whatever you can give. Even those who have never made a quilt are welcome to join us. We will teach you everything you need to start sewing or helping in other ways.
You don't need to know how to sew, knit or crochet to help make a blanket for a child. We are a diverse group of individuals with a wide variety of talents and personalities! Come join us for an hour or a day, whatever you can give. Even those who have never made a quilt are welcome to join us. We will teach you everything you need to start sewing or helping in other ways.
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How can I help?
Make a blanket and donate it to the Washington Peninsula Chapter. You can use our Contact page or email me for more information. Project Linus distributes blankets to several hospitals and organizations that help children in need.
Make a blanket and donate it to the Washington Peninsula Chapter. You can use our Contact page or email me for more information. Project Linus distributes blankets to several hospitals and organizations that help children in need.
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Your Blanket Count
Check The Count menu option to see your total blanket count. If it is incorrect please email me.