Due to the changing needs of our recipients, baby blankets are the priority for Project Linus Tucson. Here are the general guidelines for making blankets.
- Please do not use wool or wool-blend fabric or yarn to avoid allergic reactions.
- Don’t use yarn fringe.
- No add-ons (teddy bears, hats, buttons, or other items that might be removed), to avoid any choking hazards
- Please triple check for pins and remove them all.
- No odors (including smoke, laundry detergents/softeners, mold, or mildew). This includes any plastic bags that you might use to deliver the blankets.
- No pet dander or pet hair
- Always use age appropriate materials and fabric patterns.
- No-sew blankets only need to have one layer, since it is very warm here in Arizona. Click here for detailed no-sew instructions.
- Please hand-sew Project Linus labels to crocheted or knitted blankets, rather than using glue, so that the labels will stay on the blankets.
- Blankets can be donated at one of our Drop Off Locations. We will apply a Project Linus Tucson tag and sort the blankets before they are distributed to recipients.
Blanket Sizes
Baby
- Baby-sized blankets should be 36″ X 36″ to 36″ X 42.”
- Knitted and crocheted blankets must be a tight weave to keep tiny toes and fingers from getting tangled.
- Please use cotton fabric, or cotton or acrylic yarn.
- We prefer that quilts be machine quilted. If you must tie, please use embroidery thread rather than yarn.
Child
- Child and toddler-sized blankets should be 40″ X 40″ to 45″ X 45.”
Teen
- Blankets for teenagers should be no larger than 45″ X 60.”
Looking for a spark of inspiration? Check out our Pinterest page for patterns and other blanket ideas.
