Project Linus is a national organization dedicated to
providing children with security blankets.
I've been a member of the
Charlotte chapter for 6 years, and have
been teaching basic blanket making to Project Linus volunteers during
that time.
Basics
-All blankets should be handmade
-Avoid wool and embellishments
-Quilts, fleece blankets, and crocheted
or knitted blankets are accepted.
-Blankets should be stored  smoke- & pet-free
-Babies & children to 18 years old get the blankets
-We always need more blankets for boys & older teens
This is a fleece
blanket I made
with an added
border of
quilting cotton.
Make a Simple Blanket
1. Cut two pieces of flannel the size of your finished
blanket plus 1 inch.  To make a 36" x 45" blanket, cut the
flannel 37" x 46"

2. Put your 2 pieces of flannel right sides together and pin
around the edge (to hold them in place while you sew).

3. Sew around the edges using a 1/2" seam, leaving a 7"
opening on one side.

4. Turn the blanket inside out and press the edges flat.

5. Stitch the opening closed - and you're done!
Corners
Blanket corners are easier to sew if you make
them rounded. Use a plate to mark curved
corners, trim the excess fabric, and sew!
Quilters at the Asbury United Methodist Church
show off the blankets they made for Project Linus.
Use 1/2 inch seams

Most quilters use 1/4"seams, which save fabricand
eliminate bulk.

I recommend 1/2 seams for children's quilts because
they will last through more washings.

Beginners also find 1/2" seams easier to sew.
   Project Linus Blanket Making Hints
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A close-up of Sandy's Sunflower Quilt, one of Kate's recent designs.
Fleece Blankets
-Fleece blankets are the easiest to make
-Just one layer of fleece in Charlotte:
it's too warm for two layers!
-You have many options:
-Cut fringe on two ends
-Add a fleece or cotton border
-Scallop the edges with a rotary
blade & scallop ruler
-Make a fleece 'patchwork' blanket