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Cozy the Caterpillar written by Paige
This Summer we had one of our youngest Blanketeers Paige contact me about a special project she wanted to do this summer and here are some of the details from that email exchange with her mom:
Paige has a summer assignment from her IMPACT class she attends over the school year. She is not required to do any summer projects but she has chosen to do so. Her class is one that teaches the kids to turn something they are passionate about into a form of community service. She would like to make blankets over the summer for the children in the hospital. Every year at Christmas when we make the blankets she asks if she can deliver them as well. She is also writing a children’s book to accompany the blankets about a caterpillar named Cozy. She is supposed to take pictures of her project and make a slide show for her teacher. Our family would like to accompany you with the drop off of the blankets and what might the likelihood be that she could share her book with some of the children?
Well Paige wasn’t allowed to see any of the children that were receiving care but we did have a fun ride over on the ferry Saturday September 1st with her brother Alex and her mom and dad. We met one of the volunteers there and had a few pictures taken with Paige delivering her four blankets and a book that was beautifully illustrated about Cozy the Caterpillar. Alex delivered a blanket that he had made. Then the family rounded off the day with a fun time at the Woodland Park Zoo.
Paige is planning to come to our October 21st Gather to share with us the book that she wrote. I hope that you will come meet her.
I felt extremely blessed to be a part of that family activity – Hugs and Stitches, Phyllis
Paige has a summer assignment from her IMPACT class she attends over the school year. She is not required to do any summer projects but she has chosen to do so. Her class is one that teaches the kids to turn something they are passionate about into a form of community service. She would like to make blankets over the summer for the children in the hospital. Every year at Christmas when we make the blankets she asks if she can deliver them as well. She is also writing a children’s book to accompany the blankets about a caterpillar named Cozy. She is supposed to take pictures of her project and make a slide show for her teacher. Our family would like to accompany you with the drop off of the blankets and what might the likelihood be that she could share her book with some of the children?
Well Paige wasn’t allowed to see any of the children that were receiving care but we did have a fun ride over on the ferry Saturday September 1st with her brother Alex and her mom and dad. We met one of the volunteers there and had a few pictures taken with Paige delivering her four blankets and a book that was beautifully illustrated about Cozy the Caterpillar. Alex delivered a blanket that he had made. Then the family rounded off the day with a fun time at the Woodland Park Zoo.
Paige is planning to come to our October 21st Gather to share with us the book that she wrote. I hope that you will come meet her.
I felt extremely blessed to be a part of that family activity – 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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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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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.