Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Make A Blanket Day
Wattsville United Methodist Church
Saturday Feb 20, 2010
10 am - 4 pm
kits available for sewing blankets for Haiti kids

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Blankets for Haiti







We have a great way to spread the love with our blankets by sending some to victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti.
Barbara Williams and others have been moved to hold blanket days for making simple blankets of flannel and 100% cottons. Because of the very warm climate, all blankets for this mission will be 2 layers-- flannel on one side and 100% cotton on the other side. One ideas is just a simple blanket-- stitch 2 pieces together rights sides together, leaving a small opening for turning right side out. Turn, then press the edges neatly. Top stitch around the edges then stitch in the middle-- an "X", a decorative stitch, or whatever else your imagination lets you.

Second idea is a simple blanket made from strips cut across the width of the fabric x 6". Put the first 2 strips wrong sides together, then place the next 2 strips right sides together-- one on each side. Stitch this seam about 1/2". Flip the second pair and press seam. Continue until the blanket is as large as you want. I suggest between 42 and 72".

Blankets should be delivered to Robinanne's Quilting Service or Salem United Methodist Church in Pocomoke before Feb 6. On that date they will be taken to the Peninsula Conference HQ for shipment and distribution by UMCOR to needy kids in Haiti. ( United Methodist Committee on Relief).
Contact me by email or call Robinanne's Quilting Service @ 410-957-4766 for dates and times of the workshops.