Thank you notes received. Your blanket making efforts are greatly appreciated!
"On behalf of PRMC Pediatric Unit, I want to thank you and Project Linus for the very nice supply of blankets and quilts you make and donate to us. The parents as well as the children really love them. We deeply appreciate them. Thank you, Isabelle White, Pediatrics, PRMC"
"Dear Project Linus Volunteer, Your gift makes life a little brighter for children recieving care at the Nemours/Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children. Thanks so much for your generosity and your thoughful contribution. The quilts you sent are so beautiful. Thank you so much for your generous efforts for the children we serve. Beth Carlough"
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thursday Quilters
Project Linus blanketeers of Lower DelMarVa gather together weekly at Robinanne's Quilting Service in Pocomoke City. Basic instruction for quilting is available from these ladies.
Join us on Thursdays from 10 am- 3 pm. Order lunch from a local restaurant or bring a bag lunch.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Blanket Deliveries in July
Blanket Deliveries!
You all so graciously make hundreds of blankets each year. The logistics of getting blankets to all the facilities can be complex, but I try and simplify it when I can. As you may know, we work with hospitals from Nassawadox Va in the southern most part of the DelMarVa Peninsula to AI duPont Regional Childrens Hospital way up north in Wilmington DE-- over 4 hours drive time between these 2. I make sure that we get blankets to all the area hospitals about every 3 months.
Last week I was able to arrange for delivery of blankets to most of our facilities. I took 60 blankets to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Pediatric department and the Special Care nursery. The nurses in Peds were so glad to see the blankets! They just love to give them to their little patients. Newborn hats knitted by June Davis went to the NICU too.
The rest of the recent deliveries were about delegating and cooperating! Pat Rebman took 25 blankets to Nanticoke Memorial in Seaford, where the volunteers at the desk in the front lobby take care of getting our bags to the nursery and the Pediatric areas. Thanks, Pat! Nanticoke is also served by the Dover Delaware PL group.
A friend who works parttime at McCready in Crisfield took 10 blankets to the ER. There is no pediatric department but the ER nurses find children who are really comforted by the blankets during their emergency procedures. Thanks, Kristen!
A I duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington is a 3 hour drive from here. We now have a cooperative arrangement with Sysco Foods. Becki Shumaker picked up 50 blankets and 103 pillowcases and took them to Elvin White, the Asst. Transportation Manager. Thanks to Elvin, the blankets and pillowcases are now in the child Life Department there!
50 blankets were delivered to Nassawadox VA by Jennifer Langley. They will be used in Pediatrics, ER and newborn areas.
Lastly, I sent 5 patriotic themed blankets to Florida for the children of returning soldiers. This week a large number of badly injured military personnel will see their families for the first time since they were injured. There are some who come home with horrific things for the children and spouses to deal with. Project Linus groups from all over the country sent patriotic blankets to eash the stress on the children of these veterans.
You all so graciously make hundreds of blankets each year. The logistics of getting blankets to all the facilities can be complex, but I try and simplify it when I can. As you may know, we work with hospitals from Nassawadox Va in the southern most part of the DelMarVa Peninsula to AI duPont Regional Childrens Hospital way up north in Wilmington DE-- over 4 hours drive time between these 2. I make sure that we get blankets to all the area hospitals about every 3 months.
Last week I was able to arrange for delivery of blankets to most of our facilities. I took 60 blankets to Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Pediatric department and the Special Care nursery. The nurses in Peds were so glad to see the blankets! They just love to give them to their little patients. Newborn hats knitted by June Davis went to the NICU too.
The rest of the recent deliveries were about delegating and cooperating! Pat Rebman took 25 blankets to Nanticoke Memorial in Seaford, where the volunteers at the desk in the front lobby take care of getting our bags to the nursery and the Pediatric areas. Thanks, Pat! Nanticoke is also served by the Dover Delaware PL group.
A friend who works parttime at McCready in Crisfield took 10 blankets to the ER. There is no pediatric department but the ER nurses find children who are really comforted by the blankets during their emergency procedures. Thanks, Kristen!
A I duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington is a 3 hour drive from here. We now have a cooperative arrangement with Sysco Foods. Becki Shumaker picked up 50 blankets and 103 pillowcases and took them to Elvin White, the Asst. Transportation Manager. Thanks to Elvin, the blankets and pillowcases are now in the child Life Department there!
50 blankets were delivered to Nassawadox VA by Jennifer Langley. They will be used in Pediatrics, ER and newborn areas.
Lastly, I sent 5 patriotic themed blankets to Florida for the children of returning soldiers. This week a large number of badly injured military personnel will see their families for the first time since they were injured. There are some who come home with horrific things for the children and spouses to deal with. Project Linus groups from all over the country sent patriotic blankets to eash the stress on the children of these veterans.
Autism Blankets
Autism Blankets
We will be making at least 20 blankets for autistic children of Worcester County MD. Each blanket is made from 2 - 1 yard pieces of fabric, 1 print, 1 solid, and 2 1/2 yards of velcro. The "Lily's Hug" pattern was shared by another coordinator at this year's Annual conference. Channels are stitched into the blanket and stuffed with a rolled sheet in each, then sealed with velcro. Blankets for autistic children should weigh about 10 - 15% of their body weight. They are also called, "weighted blankets" and may soothe children with autistism and a few other children with sensory diagnoses.
We will be making at least 20 blankets for autistic children of Worcester County MD. Each blanket is made from 2 - 1 yard pieces of fabric, 1 print, 1 solid, and 2 1/2 yards of velcro. The "Lily's Hug" pattern was shared by another coordinator at this year's Annual conference. Channels are stitched into the blanket and stuffed with a rolled sheet in each, then sealed with velcro. Blankets for autistic children should weigh about 10 - 15% of their body weight. They are also called, "weighted blankets" and may soothe children with autistism and a few other children with sensory diagnoses.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Playing it safe with rotary cutters
Rotary Cutter Safety
Aren't rotary cutters great tools? The invention of the rutary cutter has changed quiltmaking forever! I recently had an accident with my rotary cutter. All my fault, of course! The stitches are out but my thumb is now infected. It seems that I may have some permanent damage but time will tell. I was cutting a thick stack of fabric in a free form curvy line. Some of the contributing factors include a slightly loose blade in the rotary cutter, and I was sitting on the floor while cutting. I will refer you to a website which has some safety information.
I also want to encourage you to purchase a ruler with finger guard. I got mine from Mariner's Compass Quilt Shop, 11 Centre Street, Bath Maine 04530 phone: 207-443-2900. I was not using this ruler at the time-- using a square template because the pieces were small. Since the accident I also purchased a "Klutz" glove. These are made for Fons and Porter and sold in many quilt shops. The same sort of glove may be found on some websites where safety equipment is sold. Smaller sizes are hard to find from safety websites. Read to find out what the glove is made from. Some have latex dots on them and should be avoided by persons with latex allergies. Others are latex free. Be careful! You only get one pair of hands.
http://quilting.about.com/od/rotarycuttingskills/tp/rotary_safety.htm
Aren't rotary cutters great tools? The invention of the rutary cutter has changed quiltmaking forever! I recently had an accident with my rotary cutter. All my fault, of course! The stitches are out but my thumb is now infected. It seems that I may have some permanent damage but time will tell. I was cutting a thick stack of fabric in a free form curvy line. Some of the contributing factors include a slightly loose blade in the rotary cutter, and I was sitting on the floor while cutting. I will refer you to a website which has some safety information.
I also want to encourage you to purchase a ruler with finger guard. I got mine from Mariner's Compass Quilt Shop, 11 Centre Street, Bath Maine 04530 phone: 207-443-2900. I was not using this ruler at the time-- using a square template because the pieces were small. Since the accident I also purchased a "Klutz" glove. These are made for Fons and Porter and sold in many quilt shops. The same sort of glove may be found on some websites where safety equipment is sold. Smaller sizes are hard to find from safety websites. Read to find out what the glove is made from. Some have latex dots on them and should be avoided by persons with latex allergies. Others are latex free. Be careful! You only get one pair of hands.
http://quilting.about.com/od/rotarycuttingskills/tp/rotary_safety.htm
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Fun at Conference
Country and Western bands were a hit at the banquets. Silliness and smiles prevailed!
Linus Stars photo
Linus Stars Quilt
This quilt is described in a post below. Known as the Linus Star, It was designed by Patricia Pepe and requires her "X-Block template for cutting the star points. It is much easier than it looks! Watch how the pattern morphs into a new star if you reverse the template. ( Some people learn by doing)
Linus Stars photo
Diamonds for Lucy
This quilt can be made with 5 - 6" charm squares or 10" blocks. Use fabrics from the annual conference exchange of 10" squares or cut them from theme fabrics, stash fabrics or the scrap bin. Most important is to first divide your blocks into light and dark, with no mediums. Put small squares in pairs, 1 light, facing 1 dark. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner and stitch on both sides of the line, a 1/4" seam. Cut apart and press. Arrange the squares to form a diamond or whatever pattern you like. There are many design possibilities. Have fun with this quick quilt!
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