We make new washable blankets for critically ill and traumatized children 0 to 18 years of age.
Please visit our chapter web site www.handmadehugs.org for all the places we serve plus the answer to many frequently asked questions FAQ.
If you are quilting, please use all new cotton fabric (no blends or upholstery fabric), batting can be cotton, polyester, or a blend. If you are knitting or crochet, please use new washable acrylic yarn (no wool) and patterns that are tightly woven. We take all sizes and child friendly patterns, approximately 45” by 50” is our most needed size and for teenagers please make lap or twin size blankets. Even for infants - I ask for 36” by 36” or larger.
Many blanketeers make blankets at home and then contact me for pick up or delivery. We also have blanket making days where you can get together with others – each working on their own blanket for Linus. Please check our calendar page on the web site for future dates and locations. You can mail blankets to the address listed in the next paragraph.
We welcome donations of new cotton fabric, batting, thread, new acrylic yarn, or a gift certificate to JoAnn’s or your favorite quilt or yarn shop. Monetary donations should be made out to Project Linus and mailed to 14025 Gilmore Street, Van Nuys, CA 91401-1518.
Our chapter started in 2000, and as of December 2023, we have made over 80,000 blankets, 95% of them went to critically ill children in our local hospitals. If you personally know of a child who is dealing with a trauma such as the death of a parent or sibling, please let us know so we may comfort the child with a Linus Blanket.
If you would like to be added to our weekly email reminder list, please respond to this email and include your full name, complete mailing address, contact telephone, your birthday (mo/day) and your favorite blanket making craft...sew, knit, crochet, or?
Thank you for embracing Project Linus, I look forward to working on this effort with YOU.
Always in stitches,
Suzann McGinnis
Coordinator
Project Linus serving Burbank, Glendale, San Fernando & San Gabriel Valleys, and Los Angeles
818-427-6649
