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Serving the Greater Omaha and
Council Bluffs Area Since 2003
Council Bluffs Area Since 2003
| Caleb and Dillon, 1st graders at Gretna Elementary, make a fleece blanket. See directions below to make this no-sew blanket. |
| BLANKET REMINDERS |
 | Please remember that we accept only blankets made with new fabric, | |
| batting, and yarn. If you have used blankets to donate, the homeless shelters are always in need of blankets. |
| Please check carefully for pins. Every once in a while we find a stray pin in | |
| a blanket as we are sewing on the Linus tag. Give your blanket a big hug before you drop it off! |
| When choosing your fabric, please keep in mind how much the kids love | |
| soft, kid-friendly fabric. They love cotton, flannel, fleece, etc…(If you like to work with a cotton front and back, please put a piece of batting in the middle to make it soft and warm.) Blankets can be any size, but smaller than 20 x 20 is hard for us to find a spot for. |
| If you are using binding to put your front and back together, please double | |
| check to make certain that you have caught both sides of the fabric. We have had some blankets that the back doesn’t get “caught” and it is very hard to fix. |
| Please be careful of dog and cat hair, too! Some of the children have | |
| severe allergies to animals and we would not want them to feel worse!!! |
| Lastly, be sure to fill out the blanket tag form when you drop off your | |
| blankets so we can keep track of who is donating. Also, put the number of blankets that you are donating. Thanks for everything you do!!!!! |
| SINGLE LAYER FRINGED FLEECE BLANKET |
This is a very simple, no sew blanket. Children can usually help make this blanket and have a sense
of helping others.
Materials Needed:
1 1/2 yards piece of double sided polar fleece. Fleece is usually about 55" wide.
When purchased, the sides of the polar fleece have a rolled edge. Please trim this rolled edge off
so that the fabric lies flat.
Place a piece of masking tape 4" in from the edge on all sides of the blanket to be used as a
cutting guide.
Cut perimeter of materials into 1" X 4" strips (cut towards the center of the blanket to make
fringe). * See photo example below *
Tie overhand knots at the base of each fringe piece to create a finished look. * See photo
example below *
Remove masking tape.
of helping others.
Materials Needed:
1 1/2 yards piece of double sided polar fleece. Fleece is usually about 55" wide.
When purchased, the sides of the polar fleece have a rolled edge. Please trim this rolled edge off
so that the fabric lies flat.
Place a piece of masking tape 4" in from the edge on all sides of the blanket to be used as a
cutting guide.
Cut perimeter of materials into 1" X 4" strips (cut towards the center of the blanket to make
fringe). * See photo example below *
Tie overhand knots at the base of each fringe piece to create a finished look. * See photo
example below *
Remove masking tape.
Example of 1" by 4" strips cut
along the perimeter to make
the blanket fringe.
along the perimeter to make
the blanket fringe.
Example of how to tie overhand
knots at the base of each
fringe piece.
knots at the base of each
fringe piece.
| COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
Q. What type of blankets does Project Linus accept?
A. Project Linus accepts all styles of blankets…you don’t have to be an
expert! Blankets may be quilted, tied, knitted, crocheted or fleece, etc…
They must be new, handmade and washable. Elaborate or simple, they are
all beautiful to a child.
Q. What about sizes?
A. Project Linus accepts blankets in all sizes. We donate to children
infants through teen years, so any size is appropriate. However, blankets
that are too small (20 x 20 or less) are harder to place.
Q. Do the children keep the blankets?
A. Absolutely! Project Linus blankets are a gift for them to keep and take
home.
Q. Where can I send a monetary/other donation?
A. Your contribution may be sent to:
Omaha Project Linus
Box 2
Gretna, NE 68028
We can always use donations of gift cards to fabric stores, yarn, quilt
batting, etc…
Q. Are donations tax deductible?
A. Generally, yes. Project Linus is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Please check with your tax professional for more information.
A. Project Linus accepts all styles of blankets…you don’t have to be an
expert! Blankets may be quilted, tied, knitted, crocheted or fleece, etc…
They must be new, handmade and washable. Elaborate or simple, they are
all beautiful to a child.
Q. What about sizes?
A. Project Linus accepts blankets in all sizes. We donate to children
infants through teen years, so any size is appropriate. However, blankets
that are too small (20 x 20 or less) are harder to place.
Q. Do the children keep the blankets?
A. Absolutely! Project Linus blankets are a gift for them to keep and take
home.
Q. Where can I send a monetary/other donation?
A. Your contribution may be sent to:
Omaha Project Linus
Box 2
Gretna, NE 68028
We can always use donations of gift cards to fabric stores, yarn, quilt
batting, etc…
Q. Are donations tax deductible?
A. Generally, yes. Project Linus is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Please check with your tax professional for more information.
| Blanket Information And Blanket Patterns |
