Delaware Sewing Centers

 is now an

Official Linus Chapter

We accept blankets at

 Dover, Milford and Camden year round

"Make A Blanket Day"

Saturday February 16, 2008

Check with each shop for details

Project Linus Club

Come join our charity quilts group. We meet on the 2nd Monday and Saturday morning. We're continuing to finish more and more quilt tops, with still some under construction. We still need your help, so come on in, dig into your stash and lets help those less fortunate than we are. Please bring your own sewing supplies. Thank you to the gals who come regularly.

Making a Project Linus Blanket

Although Project Linus accepts all types, styles and sizes of blankets, it is important that the blanketeers understand blankets must be made from new materials, in kid-friendly colors and with quality workmanship in order to be donated to a Project Linus recipient facility. Very simple or very elaborate blankets can be created using the following guidelines.

Project Linus accepts blankets that meet the following specifications:

• Blankets must be made entirely with new materials, handmade, washable and in child-friendly colors.

• All sizes of blankets are accepted, but please check with the local chapter coordinator to see what sizes and types of blankets are preferred in your area. The preferred size in most chapter is 40" x 60".

• Blankets must be a minimum size of 36" x 36" and must be at least two layers. Single layer fleece blankets with a handmade finished edge, and single layer crocheted and knitted afghans will be accepted.

• Blankets must be made of soft, cuddly material that is washable - something appropriate for a child. No wool, upholstery fabric, corduroy, vinyl or polyester double knit will be accepted.

Please note

• Blankets with strong odors or those that smell of smoke or chemicals cannot be accepted as they may produce allergic reactions in the children.

• No straight pins please! Please check and double check you blankets for pins before they are donated to a project Linus chapter. Do not use straight pins to attach a tag or note to a blanket at any time. Tags that are pinned to a blanket often get separated from the pin - and can cause injury to a child if not found.