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| 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 www.My-Whimsical.info Copyright 2008 by LCJones |
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| 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 |