A Project
Linus
blanket is like a big hug when you most need one!
2006
Newsletter
Folks at Salem United Methodist Church decided to become a part
of
Project Linus when they learned
how it could benefit children in crisis.
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Project Linus
was named
after Linus, the adorable security blanket toting character from the
Peanuts
comic strip.
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"Of all the things
in the strip,
I think that I am most proud of
Linus' security blanket.
I may not have invented the term, but I like to think I made it a
part of our language."
. . . . Charles Schulz
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Charles Schulz was
aware of Project Linus and was delighted to have Linus inspire
blanket makers to help comfort
children in need.
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Over 1000 children
on
DelMarva have gotten a blanket to hug them.
The Pocomoke
City/ Lower DelMarVa Project Linus chapter was
established in November 2002 by a group of
volunteers who wanted to be of service to and
make a difference in the lives of children in our community.
You don't have
to be an expert to create
a blanket that is beautiful to a child.
If you can quilt, crochet, or knit - consider
making a blanket for a child who needs a hug.
If you're not
a quilter, crocheter, or knitter - give us
a call - you can still help!
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In October 2002, we officially started the Eastern Shore
chapter of Project Linus. By October 16, 2006, our chapter has
donated more than
1600 blankets to sick and hurting children on Delmarva. The
response to this mission of
love
has been heartening. Thank you notes from parents of the children
have
included photos of the kids, a letter to the editor of our local paper,
and
other pleasant thoughts of gratitude to the volunteers who make the
kid-friendly
blankets.
In February,
the
month of love, volunteers met at 3 area fabric
stores to make "Linus Blankets". We were surprised by the
overwhelming support of volunteer quilters, many of whom were strangers
to us! In March of 2003, project Linus held its first of many
quilt show in the
church sanctuary and social hall. The congregation and visitors
enjoy the colorful display.
Blankets have been delivered to area hospitals,
including, McCready Hospital in Crisfield, Atlantic General Hospital in
Berlin, Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury and to the Al
Dupont Childrens Hospital in Wilmington DE. Other blankets have
been personally given to children in the area, and several have been
given to the Pocomoke Fire Department
and Pocomoke Ambulance Company.
We owe much thanks to Robin Condon of Robinanne's Quilting Service, for
quilting many of the donated projects and for serving as a drop off
site for blankets. Her enthusiasm has enabled us to spread the
word about this mission project.
Our Sunday School and Bible School children and youth have enjoyed
fabric arts that have been turned into quilts! Kids helping Kids! A
great
idea!
Volunteers at Salem will accept donations of cotton
fabrics, washable 4 ply yarn, and quilt batting. Donations of
postage stamps are also welcome.
We will accept any new, washable, handmade, kid-friendly blankets for
the project. They may be quilted of cotton fabrics, knitted,
crocheted, or sewn from flannel or fleece. Patterns may by found
on the Project Linus website. Follow the link found at the bottom
of the screen.
Currently, Project Linus needs donations of yarn - 4 ply, washable.
Clean out your attic - partial skeins are okay. Project
Linus also needs fabrics with interesting textures, large enough to
make 8" blocks for visually impaired children. These are used to
help blind toddlers learn to crawl.
