Linus Stars

Patricia Pepe designed this pattern just for Project Linus! She is a wonderful teacher. Her enthusiasm made her class so much fun. I will share the techniques needed for sewing this pattern. We used Patricia's "X-Block" template. These are wonderfully versatile templates, which can make easy work of a complex pattern. Drop in at Robinanne's in Pocomoke any Thursday in July and see the quilt top.

Buzz Cake Quilt Pattern

Buzz Cake has a catchy name. This quilt is bold, easy, quick and unique. It requires 36 10" squares. These can be a purchased set of "layer cakes" or better yet-- cut 10" squares from scraps! Mix colors from your stash and use this pattern to combine old calicos and newer fabrics for a brand new look. Chose 4 of the 10" squares and cut them into 5" squares so that you have a total of 16 5" squares. Come see this quilt top at Robinanne's Quilting Service on a Thursday real soon.

Autism Blankets

One very interesting part of Project Linus Institute this year was our opportunity to hear from an autism counselor, an autistic young adult and an expert in the construction of weighted blankets for autistic children. We learned that the blankets need to be weighted, since these children are more comforted by the heaviness of a blanket like this. I will be gathering the necessary supplies so that we may begin making these special blankets in August. The first batch will be delivered to the Cedar Chapel Special School in Snow Hill MD. Future deliveries will depend on the success of the first weighted blankets we make. Supplies include: 2 1 yard pieces of coordinating fabric, 1 solid and 1 print, 2 2/3 yd of velcro, and 12 twin bed sheets for each blanket. More details will be described in our first workshop.

The Project Linus Institute is a 4 day fun-filled event, held in Bloomington IL. I am here for the whole time. I can't wait to share patterns, ideas and new techniques with the Thursday Quilters and anyone else who will listen and learn. Warm up your rotary cutters and get ready for some new quilts to make! See you in a week, quilters!!

Welcome

Welcome to the Project Linus Lower DelMarVa Chapter blog.
This blog was created at the Project Linus Institute in Bloomington, IL.
Donna & Rob are currently in attendance at the Institute, learning all the latest about Project Linus.