Author: Ellie Grix

If you’d like to prep some quilt kits for the next Project Linus Sew Day, come to Lake Mayer’s community center this Thursday, January 29 from 12:30 – 3:30.

Fabric, patterns, and bags are provided, as well as two cutting mats. Consider bringing your own cutting mats and rulers if you want to use your own equipment.

If you want to de-clutter your fabric stash, feel free to bring some of your fabric too!

(reminder as you cut patterns, to also provide fabric for quilt backing and 2 1/2″ binding)

Thank you all for your support, and to Judy King for her help in organizing the event!

Ellie

elliegrix@gmail.com

573-631-2571

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Hello, guild members!

This is Ellie, the coordinator for Project Linus of Savannah. I recently received a wonderful donation of fabric which I would like to cut into quilt kits for an upcoming Sew Day. I need a volunteer or two who can assemble quilt kits consisting of cut fabric blocks, 2 1/2″ binding strips, and backing fabric.

All fabric and quilt patterns are provided. I use patterns designed by Villa Rosa, which are easy to prepare and beginner friendly. I will also provide baggies for the quilt kits.

I’m not in a hurry, either. I haven’t scheduled the next Sew Day, but it will likely be hosted by the Quilt Guild and be held sometime this summer. Stay tuned!

If you’d like to help out, email me at elliegrix@gmail.com, or you can call/text 573-631-2571.

Thank you all for your support!

Ellie

P.S. If you’re new to the guild and want to learn more about Project Linus, you can find me on Facebook or Instagram @ProjectLinusSAV and learn more about donation requirements here: https://mailchi.mp/9f4a1cd301bf/project-linus-of-savannah-and-hilton-head

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Hello, crafters!

I have an abundance of yarn that was donated to Project Linus, more than I can store! I’m going to bring a bin of it to the guild meeting tomorrow. Take all you can use, keeping in mind it should be for Project Linus donations. Maybe you can make your own crocheted border blanket!

-Ellie
projectlinussavannah@gmail.com

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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

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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

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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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