Project Linus - Orange, Durham & Chatham Counties NC
We need volunteers like YOU!
The Project Linus Chapter of Orange, Durham, and Chatham Counties is a nonprofit that makes and delivers blankets to organizations and hospitals for children in need of comfort.
22/06/2024
What a beautiful kitty cat. A child is going to love this. It’s hot outside and a good day for sewing inside.
27/05/2024
Happy Memorial Day. Project Linus received this blanket this week just in time for Memorial Day. Don’t you just love this design? Blankets of all sizes are needed.
25/05/2024
Thank you to all the blanketeers that make this happen. Drop off at Duke Children’s Hospital this week.
26/04/2024
21/03/2024
Look at this beautiful blanket our chapter received this week. I can't wait to get this one into the hands of one of our children.
29/02/2024
An extra day this year to make blankets for Project Linus. Thank you to all our blanketeers.
15/02/2024
Thank you to all our blanketeers and for everyone who donates fabric and other materials. Pictures are pick up from Jo-Ann’s and delivery to Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill. We are currently low on inventory in all sizes.
Hello all Project Linus volunteers. We are starting off 2024 with a bang and therefore need your help with making blankets. We are in need of infant (36x36)ish and toddler (40x60)ish blankets.
07/12/2023
Many thanks to Melanie Lukic for these beautiful quilts. I’m sure the children are going to love them.
Thank you to all the wonderful blanketeers for their contributions in 2023.
Don't forget this week is a great time to buy yarns and fabrics!!
🚨We need Infant Flannel Blankets! See our drop off locations pinned above!
07/08/2023
🌟The Annual Project Linus Mystery Quilt Challenge is HERE!🌟
🪡Register with a $20 donation but LIST OUR CHAPTER OR COORDINATOR (Joyce Sizemore) TO ENSURE WE GET THE DONATION!!
🪡Receive 8 weeks of detailed written clues & videos as you quilt to solve the mystery
🪡Registration opens Monday, August 21st
🪡First clue will be Saturday, Sept 23rd
Visit ProjectLinus.org to register! And Have FUN!!
*Details from flyer are listed above to make it easier to read
02/08/2023
🎉🎉We have NEW DROP OFF LOCATIONS✨✨ You can now drop off completed blankets at WomanCraft Gifts in Carrboro or State Farm Insurance Agency in Pittsboro! Make sure to tell them THANK YOU for being a part of our successful Project Linus chapter!💙💙💙
26/06/2023
🤩 Many thanks to the Loving Stitchers Group for their handmade blankets for Project Linus 🥳 We could always use more! Reach out if you have questions!
08/06/2023
💙A recent delivery to the RMH of Durham! 💙Being involved in Project Linus means being a part of the community in a positive way!
05/06/2023
Here are Just a few of our blankets from a recent delivery 🤩We can always use blankets, especially infant blankets👶 Thank YOU for all you do!
We are in need of Infant blankets! Please reach out with questions!
👏👏👏We delivered 518 Blankets in Q1 of 2023! Thank you everyone!😍
23/05/2023
🥰Look at our recent delivery to the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill! 🥳This would not be possible if it weren't for all of our blanketeers!🧶💌📬 Thank YOU!
23/04/2023
🎉🎉A BIG THANK YOU to Shared Stitches for the blankets they made on their retreat recently. Thank you for supporting our efforts with Project Linus!💌
18/04/2023
🌊🐠🦞Look at all of these sea creatures and mermaids! What an interactive experience for a child, and with such a work of art! 🐳🐟Thank you to ALL who are involved in Project Linus - you make such a difference!🐬🐙🦈
15/04/2023
😍 THANK YOU to all of our Blanketeers and their hard work! This is our latest batch of infant blankets, and they will go fast! 🏃♀️ We still have a need for infant blankets, so if you're wondering what to make, that would be perfect! 👶
05/04/2023
🛑Stop for a moment and look at this adorable blanket crossing your path! We 💙this train blanket made by one of our blanketeers! How fun is all of this detail and color! 🚂🚂🚂 We are ALL ABOARD!
We Accept Blankets ANYTIME at the following locations:
💙 Joann Fabric in Durham (15-501)
💙Yarns Etc in Chapel Hill
Just tell them it's for Project Linus!
We need 36" Infant Blankets! Please drop off at Yarns Etc in Chapel Hill or Joann Fabric in Durham (15-501).😍
Basic Rules for Blankets:
🧶New and Homemade
🧶Smoke Free Home
🧶Washable
Starting next week, FAQ's will be posted and pinned for all to see! This includes guidelines, sizes, and other info. Stay Tuned!
14/02/2023
We LOVE our Blanketeers and they LOVE making blankets! Happy Valentine's Day from Project Linus!❤
08/02/2023
❤Look at our blankets making their way out into the community! A big ✨THANK YOU ✨ to the Orange County Sheriff's Dept for using Project Linus to provide comfort for kids in need! Every Blanket makes a difference!