Author: Ellie Grix

Hello, Guild Members!

Project Linus is going to host a “Make A Blanket Day” on Saturday, October 4. We’ll be making fleece blankets this time, not quilts, so no need to bring a sewing machine!

The fleece blankets will be in two styles: “no-sew” fringed blankets, and fleece with a crocheted border. If you’re an experienced crocheter, just getting started, or always wanted to learn, crocheted border blankets are a fun and easy project to make.

For more information, and to RSVP, click here: https://forms.gle/jocDkfA5eKeMiK6E6

Hope to see you there!

Ellie

ProjectLinusSavannah@gmail.com

Hello, Guild members!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Quilting Day on June 14! We had so much fun putting these kits together, with eight completed and many more distributed as “homework” projects.

I’ve gotten some similar questions from several quilters, so let me address a few Frequently Asked Questions:

• “Can I quilt the top myself?”
  • Absolutely you can! That would be a wonderful help! I have a volunteer (my mom!) who is going to finish the tops on her long-arm machine, but if you want to turn in a completed quilt go right ahead!
  • Project Linus cannot provide quilt batting nor fabric for backing and binding if you want to finish the quilt yourself. I used Linus funds to purchase a lot of materials  when Joann’s went out of business, but those were all distributed to my long-arm volunteers.
  • If you want to finish the quilt yourself you do not have to return your quilt by July 12. That is the deadline for quilt tops, but you can take all the time you need if you want to finish it yourself.
• “Can I bring you some quilt tops from my stash?”
  • I can only commit to finishing the quilt kits provided by Project Linus on Sew Days. I don’t have the resources to finish any outside quilt tops. Sorry!

And as a reminder to everyone who took home a quilt kit:

 All quilt tops must be returned by the July 12 Quilt Guild meeting. 

My mother is visiting from Missouri and she will be taking the tops home with her to finish on her long-arm.

And finally, just a general reminder about Project Linus blanket donations:

• All blanket donations must be new and allergen-free (no wools, no pet dander, no perfumes or strong scents, smoke-free home)
• Blankets must be a minimum of 36″ x 36″

For a complete list of blanket requirements, and to sign up for my newsletter, click here: https://mailchi.mp/9f4a1cd301bf/project-linus-of-savannah-and-hilton-head

Thank you all for your continued support of Project Linus!

Ellie

ProjectLinusSavannah@gmail.com

Hello, Guild Friends!

Ellie here from Project Linus, asking for some help!

I received no less than 55 blankets this weekend, and I expect another 75+ on Wednesday! Every blanket donated to Project Linus needs to have a label sewn in the corner. I need help getting all these blankets labeled.

If I could get a few volunteers to pick up blankets and labels from my house that would really help me a lot. The labels can be sewn on with a machine: just a simple zig-zag down the long ends, no “pivoting” required (see picture)

You can return the blankets through the end of the month, or at the next guild meeting.

I live on Teresa Dr, not far from Southside Baptist.

Give me a call or text at 573-631-2571 if you can give me hand.

Thanks so much!

Ellie

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Hello, Guild Members!

After the June meeting on June 14, the Savannah Quilt Guild is hosting Project Linus for a Sew Day event!

Pre-cut quilt kits will be provided. Just bring your sewing machine and supplies, an extension cord, and a sack lunch, and we’ll spend the afternoon making quilt tops for Project Linus!

If you’d like to attend, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZREwSBnoHQg9Tpnh9 

For more information on Project Linus of Savannah and Hilton Head, and to sign up for my mailing list, click here.

If you’d like to learn more about the charity and sign up for Scrappy Sewing with Patty (see previous posts) click here! 

Thank you to everyone in the guild for their amazing support of this charity!

Ellie Grix

ProjectLinusSavannah@gmail.com

573-631-2571

Hello, Guild Members!

I’m writing to share the information and signup link for Scrappy Sewing with Patty, a fundraiser for Project Linus.

For $20 you will receive a total of 9 quilt patterns (with the possibility of more!) released every other week through May 31.

You can sign up at https://www.projectlinus.org/scrappy.php

Be sure to enter Ellie Grix, Coordinator and Project Linus of Savannah, GA / Hilton Head, SC as your chapter! That way your $20 donation directly supports this chapter’s funding.

Already signed up? Having trouble finding the patterns?

Go to https://www.projectlinus.org/ and click “Login” at the top right hand corner. Enter your email address and the password you set up when you first made an account through Project Linus (you can use the “forgot your password?” if you need to reset it). Then click “Events > Scrappy Sewing With Patty” to download the patterns.

Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! This fundraiser has been a huge success, and a lot of fun! You can join the Scrappy Sewing with Patty Facebook group to see what other quilters have made!

And finally…

For more information on the Savannah/ Hilton Head chapter of Project Linus (including donation guidelines) and to sign up for my newsletter, click here: https://mailchi.mp/9f4a1cd301bf/project-linus-of-savannah-and-hilton-head

Attention, quilters! I’m excited to share this year’s new Project Linus fundraiser: Scrappy Sewing with Patty!

Sign-ups start today at www.projectlinus.org

Be sure to enter Ellie Grix, Coordinator and Project Linus of Savannah, GA / Hilton Head, SC as your chapter!

Registration costs $20, and the first quilt pattern will be released on March 8. You will receive a new pattern every other week for a total of seven beginner-friendly scrappy quilts! This is a great opportunity to use up your stash of fabrics AND support your local Project Linus chapter. You can join the Facebook group “Scrappy Sewing with Patty” to see what other quilters are making!

I’m so excited to get started! I love “stashbuster” patterns and I can’t wait to see what beautiful creations are in store.

Sign up today, and remember to select Savannah and Hilton Head so that your donation benefits this chapter.