Project Linus Chester and Delaware Co PA

Project Linus Chester and Delaware Co PA This Project Linus Chapter serves Chester County and Delaware County in Southeastern PA. We have man

Looks nice. Bring you knitting or quilting
01/28/2018

Looks nice. Bring you knitting or quilting

Good to have resource.
11/25/2017

Good to have resource.

It's a question we all ask, how much yarn will I need for my project? Use this handy guide so you never have to guess! 😃

It will get cold soon.
11/02/2017
Textured Knit and Purl Cowl

It will get cold soon.

This Textured Knit and Purl Cowl is a remarkably easy cowl knitting pattern. While the texture of…

How to Make a Perfectly Flat Wide Binding - Quilting Digest
10/23/2017
How to Make a Perfectly Flat Wide Binding - Quilting Digest

How to Make a Perfectly Flat Wide Binding - Quilting Digest

Try Something Different and Make the Binding a Design Element! Most quilters have been taught to finish off their quilts with narrow bindings. These thin strips serve the purpose of finishing the edges while providing one last chance for a bit of accent color, if the quilter feels it’s needed. Wide…

08/15/2017
www.projeclinus.org

Only TWO MORE WEEKS until registration opens for the Mystery Quilt Challenge!!

WHAT IS THE MYSTERY QUILT CHALLENGE?

The 2017 Project Linus Mystery Quilt Challenge is an eight week mystery quilt reveal. This year’s quilt is called “Exploring the World with Ethan.” By opening each weekly “mystery clue,” quilters of various levels of expertise will be given detailed instructions, many accompanied by instructional videos, as they complete a child-sized quilt.

Each weekly clue will include:
Detailed instructions on how to create the block(s) and how many of each block you will need for your quilt.
An explanation of the significance of each block as the theme comes together in the quilt’s “Final Reveal.”

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
Registration opens at 12:01a CT on Monday, August 21, 2017. A link to sign up will be displayed on www.projeclinus.org

The first clue will be revealed at 7:00a CT on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Each succeeding Saturday at 7:00a CT new clues will be revealed until the “Big Reveal” on Saturday, November 4, 2017. If you register any time after September 16, 2017 you will still be able to access the previous week’s clues and videos.

Cost of participating in the Challenge is a $15.00 tax-deductible donation to Project Linus. If you would like to specify your local Project Linus chapter (Chester and Delaware County, PA) as the recipient of your donation, please enter the complete chapter name when you register.

There will be a weekly “Clue” that will be activated each week on Saturday. Our Mystery Clues page is password protected and only those who have officially registered for the 2017 Mystery Quilt Challenge will be able to enter.

The clues for the Project Linus Mystery Quilt Challenge are copyrighted. Since this is a fund-raiser for Project Linus we ask that you do not share the password.

07/10/2017
AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.

DO YOU KNOW about Amazon smile?

If you use Amazon you can sign in at www.amazonsmile.com and designate Project Linus as the charity of your choice and a portion of the money spent is designated to PL. Amazon smile is exactly the same as Amazon.com

Amazon Prime day starts at 9 pm tonight and goes all day tomorrow. If you are not familiar with amazon Prime day this is a day that they run really big sales for anyone who has signed up for Amazon Prime.

07/10/2017

Throughout our Mystery Quilt Prep, Challenge and Contest, many of our Project Linus friends donate prizes to be given away to our Facebook Group Members. When we achieve a milestone (a certain number of group members, a certain number of registrations, a certain number of $$$ raised) I invite our FB group members to post a comment for a designated period of time. Then we have a random drawing for the prize! It's as simple as that!
Our first 2017 "Exploring the World with Ethan" drawing is coming up for our Facebook Group members VERY soon but we need 2000 group members first! (We have 1500 as of this moment) Please invite and encourage your friends to join our group!

11/07/2016

Good evening everyone - hope you are managing with it getting dark so early. Here is some information I wanted to share as you start to think about your holiday shopping.

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Project Linus every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. The easiest way to shop at AMAZON SMILE and make sure that your purchase benefits Project Linus is to click through the link on our home page at projectlinus.org Or, you can simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Happy Shopping

Peggy

11/01/2016

Hello everyone. Hope you had a Happy Halloween.

As many of you know, I lost my husband two months ago. It was very suddenly and unexpected. I am just starting to get back on my Project Linus feet. I picked up some lovely blankets this morning from the talented ladies at St. John's United Church of Christ in Phoenixville. They will be included in a very big delivery I am preparing for The Arc of Chester County.

As we approach the holidays, I know you all like to get the blankets out of your houses and into mine. Because the holidays will be very difficult of me this year, I am going away to stay with friends and relatives from Thanksgiving through Christmas.

So PLEASE - drop off or send your blankets before Thanksgiving. or hold on to them until January.

Thank you,
Peggy

08/03/2016

Hello Everyone - hope you are enjoying your summer. Looks like we will get a break from the heat over the next few days.

Summer is a slow time for deliveries. So, if you are making blankets, please hold on to them until after Labor Day.

I was at Goods the other day and they were having some good fabric sales. I also see that Joann's has a 25% off sale starting.

Regarding Fleece Blankets - PLEASE do not make double layer knotted fleece blankets. The hospitals no longer like them - they are too warm and the kids chew on the knots.

However, I have a great pattern for a no-sew, single layer fleece blankets that I can share with you and your group. Please contact me through email at [email protected] or call me at 610 942 3167.

Thank you for your continued support and interest.

04/19/2016

Please do not drop off blankets at THE UPS STORE in Lionville between April 25th and May 20th, 2016. I will be unavaialble to pick them up during that time period. Thank you so very much

Project Linus Blanket Beacon
02/19/2016
Project Linus Blanket Beacon

Project Linus Blanket Beacon

The easiest way to shop at AMAZON SMILE and make sure that your purchase benefits Project Linus is to click through the link on our home page at projectlinus.org. Or, you can simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to…

02/01/2016

Thanks to all of you, 2015 was a good year for helping children in need. We delivered approximately 2500 blankets to the following locations:

Chester County Hospital
Arc of Chester County
Octorara Food Cupboard
Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard
Camp DreamCatcher
Birth Right
Chester County Womens Center
Brandywine Out Patient Center
Crozer Chester Medical Center
Head Start of Delaware County
Head Start of Chester County

Do you have some ideas about new places where we might deliver blankets? Let me know!

Would you be will to help make delivers?

Thanks again and lots of Linus Hugs to you all.

Peggy

Made a huge delivery of Project Linus blankets to the wonderful people at The Arc of Chester County. Glad we are able to...
11/11/2015

Made a huge delivery of Project Linus blankets to the wonderful people at The Arc of Chester County. Glad we are able to support the great work they do.

08/20/2015

Are you local to Chester County and can you help this chapter?
Each blanket that I receive has to have a Project Linus label attached. There are certain times during the year when I have an overwhelming amount of blankets that need to be labeled. This is one of those times of year. If you would like to help, please be in contact with me here. Thanks!

Here are some happy blanket makers.
08/20/2015

Here are some happy blanket makers.

06/16/2015

Why we do what we do:

Good afternoon! I'm curious about how I can help. My son and daughter received blankets yesterday at Camp Corral and my son received one a couple years ago at the same camp and they absolutely treasure them. My husband is a wounded warrior hurt back in May 2002 and he is 100% permanent and totally disabled now so I am his full time care giver. He is still able to move around and remains as active as he can. I have three children that keep me busy but I want something I can do to give back. I am not great at sewing or knitting but I am a fast learner. I have made some no sew blankets. When you have time please get back to me with information and if I can help because I would love to give back.
Thank you,

Have you voted for your favorite Lukey the Lucky Penguin Quilt?You can do so here :http://www.projectlinus.org/lukey/vot...
06/08/2015
Project Linus-Voting {Lukey the Lucky Penguin}

Have you voted for your favorite Lukey the Lucky Penguin Quilt?
You can do so here :http://www.projectlinus.org/lukey/voting/

Build a Block - Build a Quilt Voting After careful consideration of our many wonderful entries, we have narrowed them down to 20 finalists. Now it is your turn to pick the winner! How to Vote On this page you will find listed photos of each of the 20 finalists, in alphabetical order by first name. C…

Made a delivery to Chester County Hospital the other day and one of the adorable fleece blankets by Edith Northacker was...
04/10/2015

Made a delivery to Chester County Hospital the other day and one of the adorable fleece blankets by Edith Northacker was put to good use right away

The Blanket Circle at Maris Grove is a very dedicated and prolific group of Blanketeers for this Project Linus Chapter. ...
03/20/2015

The Blanket Circle at Maris Grove is a very dedicated and prolific group of Blanketeers for this Project Linus Chapter. Their good work was recently recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Congratulations and Thank You!

Blanket Circle Members Receive Certificates Of Appreciation
from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

The Honorable Stephen Barrar, Pennsylvania State Representative resented Frankie Moses with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Citation. She was recognized as the founder of the Blanket Circle in September 2008 whose150 loyal Blanketeers are members of the Chester/Delaware County National Project Linus chapter. He praised the group for creating over 6000 blankets which have been donated to 35 organizations whose clients are special needs children.
Then, to everyone's delight and amazement, Mr. Barrar proceeded to give out 150 personalized Certificates of Achievement, in their impressive gold embossed folders, to each of the Blanket Circle members.

One of my very loyal Blanketeers, Barb Ryan, makes beautifully serged fleece blankets for the NICU at Paoli Hospital. He...
03/19/2015

One of my very loyal Blanketeers, Barb Ryan, makes beautifully serged fleece blankets for the NICU at Paoli Hospital. Here she is giving them to her friend Ann who is a nurse in the NICU.

Thanks Barb - we appreciate your time, talent and loyalty to this Project Liunus chapter.

Come on ladies - we just need a few more - still time to join and you get all the clues (2 are posted so far).
02/16/2015
Project Linus-2015 Contest Details {Lukey the Lucky Penguin}

Come on ladies - we just need a few more - still time to join and you get all the clues (2 are posted so far).

Build a Block - Build a Quilt Challenge 2015 Contest Details Once you’ve finished the Build a Block - Build a Quilt Challenge THERE’S MORE!!!! Introducing the 2015 Lukey the Lucky Penguin Contest! First Prize Janome 3160QDC Sewing Machine ($999.00 Value) Thanks to the generosity of The Times Square…

There is still time to join us in the 2015 Mystery Quilt Challenge
02/13/2015
Project Linus-Welcome {Lukey the Lucky Penguin}

There is still time to join us in the 2015 Mystery Quilt Challenge

2015 Mystery Challenge Contest Build a Block - Build a Quilt Join us as we embark on a new quilt challenge for 2015. Everyone loves a mystery and this is a great one to get this year started. Here is how our challenge works: When you register for the Build a Block - Build a Quilt Mystery Challenge y…

Hi Everyone,I am SO EXCITED to announce that It's TIME!!!! Registration is now open for the Project Linus Build a Block...
02/08/2015
Project Linus-Welcome {Lukey the Lucky Penguin}

Hi Everyone,
I am SO EXCITED to announce that It's TIME!!!! Registration is now open for the Project Linus Build a Block - Build a Quilt Challenge Fundraiser!!! Note: Anyone can participate from beginners to advance quilters. This year's challenge is Lukey the Lucky Penguin created in memory of my little grandson Luke. The first clue will be revealed on Sunday, February 8th but participants need to be registered in order to participate.
This is the easiest fundraiser you'll ever do!!! All you need to do is share this information and be sure to tell everyone to write YOUR CHAPTER name on their registration form. That way you receive the entire $15 in your chapter account. The $15 is no more than the cost of any pattern and we hope to promote the craft of quilting by encouraging those who may never have made a quilt to "give it a try"! The instructions are VERY detailed for each "Clue" and the finished quilt is absolutely adorable. In addition there is a cute little story that evolves with each clue about Lukey.
Once the challenge is complete - it's not over! There's a contest!!! Participants can either enter the quilt they made or design their own quilt using the clues from the challenge for a chance at winning a $999 Janome 3160QDS sewing machine WITH automatic thread cutter!!! (Thanks to the generosity of Sue Fox at Times Square Sewing Complex in Jacksonville IL) Yes - you just push a button and it cuts your thread (plus lots of other great features)!!! Two additional prizes of 100 Fat Quarters of fabric or a Lukey the Penguin Party Basket will go to the 2nd and 3rd place winners.


Click here to read more and to register at www.projectlinus.org/lukey

Peggy

2015 Mystery Challenge Contest Build a Block - Build a Quilt Join us as we embark on a new quilt challenge for 2015. Everyone loves a mystery and this is a great one to get this year started. Here is how our challenge works: When you register for the Build a Block - Build a Quilt Mystery Challenge y…

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First donations to this group! Anyone else making crocheted blankets?
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