Monday, April 9, 2012

Praze Craze Teens make blankets for Teens in Crisis

Praze Craze youth group from Salem United Methodist Church, under the leadership of Josh Stevens, used part of the last day of their spring break to make fleece blankets for other teens. 10 blankets were completed. These blankets will be earmarked for the next occasion when a large group of teens need a hug or some extra comfort. The short video which explains the Project Linus mission was shown before these young ladies began making blankets. Thanks, girls! It was fun!

Self Binding Receiving Blanket




I saw flannel blankets made by this technique in a quilt shop in Safford Arizona, so I asked around and found another Project Linus Coordinator who knew where to find the directions. I just knew that my volunteers would like to learn how to do this!
One particular facility here on the shore is always in need of baby blankets for their very young new moms. Fast and easy, this method allows us to make some blankets quickly!