My 17 year old nephew will travel this summer to China to work in three orphanages. I thought it would be special for him to have gifts to distribute to the children. I believe this simple gesture can bring joy to these little ones and share kindness and maybe offer hope.
I talked with Hope’s Heart, the organization he is going with and they said they could use 200 small security blankets. I was totally inspired by what Carol did for the orphans with Made for China. I am also amazed at all of the skirts Randi was able to collect for Sewing Seeds. This was all made possible by your generosity and big hearts. So, if you could spare just a little more time and fabric I would truly appreciate help making these blankets.
They need to be about 12″ X 12″ in size and made from something soft or silky to bring comfort to the children. Carol has a tutorial on how she made her Linus blankets.
I took two pieces of fabric 12 1/2″ X 12 1/2″ in size, one a flannel and one a ‘minky’ type fabric.
With right sides together I sewed around the edge with a 1/4 inch seam leaving about a 3″ opening.
Turn right side out and then top stitch around the edge—making sure to close the opening.
These little blankets can be made as simply as the one above or could have a ruffle, small tags sticking out from the edges to provide tactile stimulation or bound with bias tape or satin blanket binding. These blankets can be made from scraps sewn together.
I was lucky enough to have my friend’s daughter help me sew blankets today. She made the darling patchwork one above and helped with the others. She is so very sweet and talented!
If you are able to help with this project please leave a comment and I will send you the mailing address and more details. Please consider mentioning this project to your friends or even linking to this post on your blog. Blankets will need to be mailed by the end of June.
THANK YOU!
By the way if you check out the website for Hope’s Heart you will see that there are many things we can do. Lillie is my niece (sister of my nephew that is going this summer).
Skip To My Lou 
May 31, 2007 at 8:59 pm |
I would love to help. My daughter had some health issues when she was little and she received 2 Project Linus blankets while in the hospital and even though she is almost 5, they are still her favorite blankets to play with and her brother enjoys thems as well…what a wonderful way for us to give back to others that have blessed us. I look forward to your email.
May 31, 2007 at 9:47 pm |
I would love to help!
May 31, 2007 at 9:56 pm |
just thought of this- you could ask them to post your request at whipup.
May 31, 2007 at 10:04 pm |
I’d love to make one!!
May 31, 2007 at 11:05 pm |
I would love to help you out!
June 1, 2007 at 6:38 am |
You can plan on three from my house. This will be a great project for my kids!!
June 1, 2007 at 7:32 am |
I would love to make some of these. Please email me the mailing address they need to be sent to. Thanks.
June 1, 2007 at 7:41 am |
I love this idea since I am also in the process of adopting from China (you can see my adoption blog here http://www.forksandchopsticks.wordpress.com). When do you need these blankets by? My mother has a sewing machine and I am sure that she would be happy to do this for you. She is currently on vacation and will be back a week from today, so would probably be able to sew up a few in mid-June. I am more of a knitter, so would it be OK to knit a colorful blanket? I have some wonderful brightly colored yarn that I was going to use to make for my own soon to be adopted daughter, but I just haven’t been inspired lately to do it. It would be good for me to make it for another baby still waiting. Please e-mail me at forksblog@optonline.net with the details.
I will mention this post on both my craft blog and adoption blog. Thanks for organizing this!
June 1, 2007 at 9:26 am |
Hi Cindy,
I will be helping you with some blankets, for sure! I have lots of flannel and fleece that would be nice for this. I am hoping that you get tons of little blankies for the kids!
June 1, 2007 at 9:52 am |
I will make at least three. Thank you for the post.
June 1, 2007 at 10:10 am |
Cindy, I’d be happy to help out. Can they be knit or crocheted as well, or do you just want them out of fabric? I’m betting you’ll get a *lot* more than 200!
June 1, 2007 at 10:18 am |
What a great idea! I definitely want to make at least one, if not more… What a wonderfully concrete way to make/do/create something that will directly touch/benefit someone.
June 1, 2007 at 10:47 am |
I’ll be happy to make one.
June 1, 2007 at 11:08 am |
I read this and immediately started making some little blankets. I plan to have at least three for you. E-mail me the info at: jaildiet@yahoo.com
What a fantastic way to give back to children.
Tif
June 1, 2007 at 11:17 am |
Hi! I would love to help. Some of my favorite people are adopted! What a great thing your nephew is doing. Let me know when and where to send it! Thanks.
June 1, 2007 at 11:17 am |
just 12″ X 12″?
June 1, 2007 at 11:25 am |
Hello,
I love this idea, its amazing that you are undertaking a project like this. I would love to help, anything i could do to help out these children!
Thanks!
~brittany
June 1, 2007 at 11:52 am |
i’m also interested if you would like some that are knitted/ crocheted. feel free to e-mail me if you’d like some made that way as well, as i can make three or so, if all they have to be is 12″ by 12″ (which seems super small to me, too).
June 1, 2007 at 12:22 pm |
I am just getting into sewing again after a hiaitus of several years. Put me down for two.
June 1, 2007 at 12:29 pm |
I’m in… this is a great idea.
June 1, 2007 at 12:30 pm |
My mom and I are working on the blankets at home- I love helping you- and thanks for having me!
June 1, 2007 at 12:40 pm |
Hi, I think this is a great idea~ I hope to get some done for you, and maybe tell some friends. Could you please send me the mailing address? Thanks! Good luck!
June 1, 2007 at 1:15 pm |
I’ll do five – one “from” each of my grandchildren. We’re trying very hard to teach them values and the importance of making right choices, and I think this would be a great way to show how to serve others with even the smallest of things. Thanks for opening up the opportunity for us to participate in this small way! Jo
June 1, 2007 at 1:34 pm |
Hello! I would love to make some! Please send me mailing info: calpyro@gmail.com.
June 1, 2007 at 1:52 pm |
I would love to help. Please send the mailing information.
June 1, 2007 at 4:10 pm |
I can help! I think I have materials on hand to make at least two. Please send me the mailing info.
June 1, 2007 at 5:53 pm |
I’d love to help. Please send me any necessary information.
Thank You!!!
June 1, 2007 at 6:02 pm |
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June 1, 2007 at 6:02 pm |
Found your post through Craft: magazine. I’ve been in the sewing mood lately, so finding this post is timely! Please send me the mailing information and I’ll make as many as I can in the next couple of weeks.
June 1, 2007 at 6:32 pm |
I am the very proud mama of two daughters from china and I have a sewing room FULL of perfect fabrics, so please send me your mailing address and I will happily sew up a few blankets!
June 1, 2007 at 7:34 pm |
I would love to help out as well!
June 1, 2007 at 9:00 pm |
I saw this on the craftzine blog, and I’d love to help!
June 1, 2007 at 9:04 pm |
I’d like to do this with my daughter.
June 1, 2007 at 9:30 pm |
Please send more info on making these “blankets”
thanks
June 1, 2007 at 10:12 pm |
oh i would love love love to help!
June 1, 2007 at 11:53 pm |
Can you accept knitted blankets, if they are nice and soft? I’m more of a knitter than a sewer, and I could have one or two done by your deadline.
Let me know. Thanks!
June 2, 2007 at 7:22 am |
I would also love to help. Please let me know where to send the blankets to, I will try to have a few for you.
June 2, 2007 at 8:19 am |
I would like to be a part of this. I could make 3-4 if they are still needed. i’ll get working on them.
June 2, 2007 at 8:43 am |
I would love to do this please let me know where I can send the blankets.
June 2, 2007 at 12:17 pm |
I would also love to join in! And what a great use for some of my leftover fabrics! Please let me know where I can send the blankets!
June 2, 2007 at 12:28 pm |
I would love to make a few of these. My kids just got out of school for the summer and I would love to make these with them.
June 2, 2007 at 2:09 pm |
The babes may come as early as next week, but I’ve been able to spend a good amount time at my machine (heheh in my land of denial!) – if you send me the address I’ll do my best to send one out before the drama starts!
June 2, 2007 at 3:38 pm |
I will be happy to make a few blankets and/or donate supplies. Whatever you need the most.
June 2, 2007 at 6:40 pm |
I’m good for at least 2 – more if you need them.
June 2, 2007 at 9:54 pm |
Count me in!
June 3, 2007 at 9:32 am |
I would love to donate something. Please send the address. 🙂
June 3, 2007 at 11:22 am |
I would love to help.
June 3, 2007 at 2:29 pm |
I am the proud mom of three adopted children from China. I would love to help with this. Please send me an address. Thank you for doing this to help so many deserving children. It is such a small item but will bring so much happiness to so many children!
June 3, 2007 at 2:53 pm |
I would love to help out. Please email me with the address and the date you would like to receive them by. I will make at least three (one by each of my kids and myself!).
June 4, 2007 at 8:22 am |
I would love to sew two blankets. What is your stand on knit ones? Like others I could knit have knit ones ready by the end of june. Also, is 12×12 really the size?
June 4, 2007 at 8:49 am |
Would love to help! Please send the address.
Also, your site is such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing your talent with the internet.
June 4, 2007 at 2:24 pm |
Count me in! Maybe I could hand deliver mine.
June 4, 2007 at 7:07 pm |
Hi!
I love to sew, and I’d love to make a few blankets. Please send me the mailing address, and due date for the blankets. What an awesome thing. I love to participate in projects where everyone wins!
June 4, 2007 at 7:50 pm |
Hi, if it’s not too late I would like to help as well. I love sewing and have made baby blankets in the past. If I can help just let me know where an dwhen to send and how big.
June 4, 2007 at 8:49 pm |
Count me in! Did you mention when you need them by?
June 5, 2007 at 9:12 am |
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June 5, 2007 at 9:20 am |
I’d love to help with the blanket project. My girls got a sewing machine for their birthdays (14 and 15) so I’ll get them to make one each as well. That’s 3 for us total. I’ll tell all my friends, too. Please send mailing details, and keep up the GOOD work!
Nikki
June 5, 2007 at 11:11 am |
Yes, I would like to do my part. If the sizes required is approx. 12″ x 12″, I believe I could put some together in no time at all. Fabrics? I have tons.
I will start on it tonight. Please tell me where to send them to.
June 5, 2007 at 11:48 am |
I don’t sew but I do love to knit and could whip out a few of these if knit ones would be acceptable. Please let me know, I’m eager to help!
June 5, 2007 at 11:49 am |
I am terrible at sewing I don’t know how to. Could I buy a blanket.? THATS what I did for randi’s skirts. Maybe I could try to sew it could you please give me all of the details Thanks, Char
June 5, 2007 at 2:32 pm |
I would love too, what is the deadline, looks like i need to get the machine serviced! 🙂 Please send info to my email. I will also link to you.
June 5, 2007 at 2:41 pm |
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June 5, 2007 at 4:13 pm |
I’d love to help – please send me the info!
June 5, 2007 at 4:19 pm |
Help Sew Linus Blankets for Chinese Orphans
Skip to My Lou needs help sewing Linus blankets for Chinese orphans. Check out her site and leave a comment if you want to help.
June 5, 2007 at 4:34 pm |
I would love to help too! Please send me the deadline and mailing info.
June 5, 2007 at 5:00 pm |
Please, please, please let me know what I need to do to help. My husband and I are in the process of adopting our first child from China and I cannot think of a better way to spend the wait.
June 5, 2007 at 5:16 pm |
I’d love to send a couple, as well! What a fabulous idea 🙂
June 5, 2007 at 5:59 pm |
We would love to participate! Is 12″x12″ the correct size…it seems small?? Also, is knitting or crocheting acceptable? Please let me know these answers, as well as the mailing address.
June 5, 2007 at 6:06 pm |
Well, sure! Please let me know where to send them. Will these all be for girls?
June 5, 2007 at 8:55 pm |
Count me in! I can do three. Let me know where to send them.
June 5, 2007 at 9:53 pm |
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June 5, 2007 at 10:55 pm |
I’ll send 2, one for each of my granddaughters! Thanks for sharing the project with us and for collecting all the blankets. I’m looking forward to seeing a picture before they go to China!
June 5, 2007 at 10:56 pm |
Sorry – you can reach me at ckrueger@xplornet.com
June 6, 2007 at 7:35 am |
I would love to help too! Tell me where I can send them!
June 6, 2007 at 7:46 am |
I see that they are 12 x 12. . .I have a couple of these already and a ton of regular size baby blankets, can they take those too?
June 6, 2007 at 7:49 am |
I’d love to help with this. Please send me the mailing info.
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June 6, 2007 at 2:54 pm |
I would love to send you some snuggle blankets. Please send me the mailing address.
June 6, 2007 at 9:54 pm |
Please send me the mailing info – I’d love to sew a blanket or two.
June 7, 2007 at 6:40 am |
I would love to help if I can. I found you through “Make it Snappy” blog. My daughter was born in China.
Thanks!
June 7, 2007 at 11:51 am |
I would love to help out. Please send me your address. I can whip up 5+ in a snap! 🙂
June 7, 2007 at 9:19 pm |
I wish I had a sewing machine. I have no space to leave one set up and no space to store one, though. Methinks I’ll just have to make room. Your ideas (I’ve perused all of them!) are so do-able! I don’t feel like they are too difficult and yet they look very custom. I’ll be back…maybe with a machine someday!
June 8, 2007 at 6:18 am |
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June 8, 2007 at 6:26 am |
I have a bunch of flannel that I can use. I would love to help out. Please send me your address.
June 8, 2007 at 9:37 am |
I have a ton of minkee I can give you. Interested?
June 8, 2007 at 10:43 am |
I can send a few blankets. I have some flannels in mind already.
June 8, 2007 at 10:57 am |
Hello – I saw you on whipup! I’d love to make a blanket if there is still a need, I have a stash of flannel 🙂
Allison
June 8, 2007 at 11:50 am |
I’d love to help!
June 8, 2007 at 1:03 pm |
I’ve been needing to get sewing again, and I may adopt from China someday … sounds like the perfect project for me! Please do send the info, and count on me for a couple of blankets. Good luck!
June 8, 2007 at 8:03 pm |
where do I send them?
June 9, 2007 at 1:39 pm |
I would like to help. Please send me the info.
June 9, 2007 at 5:22 pm |
I would love to help, could you send me your info?
June 9, 2007 at 9:56 pm |
I would like to make two blankets. Please send me the mailing information.
June 9, 2007 at 9:58 pm |
Another person here from Whip Up! Also wanted to help and to get more info. 12 x 12″ really does seem small, is that correct? Also, what is the verdict on knitting or crocheting? I’ve got a small fabric stash but a huge yarn stash!
June 10, 2007 at 3:47 pm |
Hi-My girls, age 6 & 4, woud each love to make a blanket. Can you please email me with the address of where we can send the blankets?
Thanks-
Jenny
June 10, 2007 at 8:24 pm |
I have eight blankets ready to go. Please send me the mailing information.
Glad to help.
Linda
June 10, 2007 at 8:35 pm |
Thanks for the pie recipe. Yum! I like your teacher flowers also.:)
June 11, 2007 at 9:17 am |
I would love to help out, and the fact that I’ve become obsessed with making little doll sized quilts doesn’t hurt…they need somewhere to go, and I can’t think of a better place!
June 11, 2007 at 1:06 pm |
Please send me info. on where I can send items. Our chruch ladies are looking for an activity and would love to send a few over.
June 11, 2007 at 1:24 pm |
I’m going to try and make at least one. Please send me the address and deadline and any other details. thank you.
June 11, 2007 at 9:25 pm |
I’m going to have my Activity Days girls do this. Thanks for a great idea.
Where should I send them when they’re done? Love, Jenna.
June 12, 2007 at 7:59 pm |
I would love to make one or more, please send me the address and deadline – thanks!
June 12, 2007 at 11:51 pm |
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June 15, 2007 at 10:45 pm |
I would love to help. Please send me the info about when and where to send the blankets. Will your nephew be going on the mission trip in Jesus’ name? Cris White
June 18, 2007 at 3:09 pm |
I would love to help, plus I have easy access to cheap fabric. Please let me know how many more blankets you need and where to send!
June 21, 2007 at 1:26 pm |
I’d love to help!
June 23, 2007 at 10:44 pm |
I would love to help, I was adopted when I was ten years old and and I know it would had been nice to have a blanket ,it would an honor to help out.I took home etc. class so i know how to saw . Please let know how many blankets you need and where to send.
May God bless you always.
June 29, 2007 at 8:15 pm |
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July 23, 2007 at 5:06 pm |
Hi there! I found your blog and this post via Michelle at Greetingarts. Do you still need more blankies? I would love to help out. Please let me know, and have a great week!
September 24, 2007 at 11:53 am |
Just curious if there is any more need for blankets now that it is past summer and your niece has already made her trip. Thanks!
September 24, 2007 at 12:41 pm |
Please send us info on where to send blankets. Comfort Silkie creates a line of comfort products for babies including a wonderful security blanket. It is used in hospitals and orphanages. They would love to donate to children in China. Please let us know how we can help. http://www.comfortsilkie.com
October 14, 2007 at 4:30 am |
I have a small group of gals that want to do these 12×12 blankets. Please send me info on where they will go. Also, I notice the month of July on one of the posts, so I hope it’s not too late. Stephanie from Utah
February 10, 2008 at 12:05 pm |
I found your blog through google When the idea popped into my head to donate a large number of blankets to an orphanage, or someplace that could use them.
I would love to help. Could the blankets be made of a material like fleece?
May 30, 2008 at 1:50 am |
I would love to help.
May 30, 2008 at 1:51 am |
I just realized how long ago this post was… sorry!
September 28, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
I was wondering if you could tell me how you made the satin ruffles?
January 28, 2010 at 10:59 pm |
Found your blog on Bing and was so glad i did. That was a excellent read. I have a small question.Is it alright if i send you an email???…
January 6, 2011 at 10:56 am |
So interested to find your blog. My daughter and I are heading to China in March to help at an orphanage for a week. I would love to know more about your trip and what kind of things you brought with you to donate!
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April 20, 2018 at 6:04 am |
I would love to help make these comfort blankets. Please send info of where to ship. Thank you. Denise