Special Projects

Blanket Challenges

All new, handmade blankets are accepted by Project Linus at all times.  However, from time to time the Collin/Dallas/Denton/Grayson/Rockwall County Texas chapter runs special challenges to encourage a large volume of certain themed or sized blankets.  These blankets are then used to fill a special need within one or more of our beneficiary organizations.  A blanketeer submitting a challenge blanket before the challenge deadline is awarded with a special gift.

Participation is completely optional and this is a ‘just for fun’ project. You need not take up these challenges!

Current Challenge:
Challenge Name Project Linus Special (AKA: PL)
Due Date Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Minimum Blanket Size Any size. Note: Please keep in mind the age bracket associated with your pattern/fabric.  When in doubt, bigger is better.
Complete Instructions The community our chapter supports tends to have a significant number of children with special interests that need our blankets.  To assist with this need, this challenge is to complete and turn in two blankets.  One blanket must have a pocket.  (This signifies the P.)  The second a blanket must have a theme that relates to what Project Linus means to you.  (This signifies the L.)  There is no minimum size for this challenge. In addition, the blanket must meet our normal blanket requirements of kid friendly, sturdy, and made with LOVE!The deadline to receive a guaranteed charm is March 13th. Blankets can be turned in before that date. After the deadline charms will be awarded as long as supplies last. (Charms will not be re-ordered for a challenge after that challenge deadline passes.)

Important Note: Project Linus supplied kits do not count towards completion of this challenge. (Project Linus supplied fabric -  complete with the selvage – does not count as a kit.)
Planned Reward One sterling silver theme charm per blanketeer as an incentive to encourage you to participate. (Only one charm per challenge/blanketeer will be awarded, even if you make more than one blanket.)
Special Notes Important Note: Project Linus supplied kits do not count towards completion of this challenge.  (Project Linus supplied fabric -  complete with the selvage – does not count as a kit.)Bracelets can be ordered for the small fee of $5.00 for 7″ or $6.00 for 8″.  If you will want a bracelet, please contact the chapter Coordinator upon completion of the challenge for ordering details.

Special Challenge:
Challenge Name Book Worms
Registration Date Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Due Date Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Minimum Blanket Size Any size.Note: Please keep in mind the age bracket associated with your pattern/fabric. When in doubt, bigger is better.
Complete Instructions Our chapter promotes learning on a routine basis.  So, it’s only fitting that we have a special year long challenge to encourage learning new things.  This challenge is to:

  • Select a single book of the blanketeer’s choice.  (Note: If the book is for blankets, the book must contain a minimum of 10 blankets.  If the book is for blanket edgings, the book must contain a minimum of 25 edgings.)
  • Email the title and author of the book by the registration deadline to our project coordinator.
  • Complete at least the minimum number of patterns.  (Note: At least half must be dedicated and turned into Project Linus.)
  • Take pictures of all completed items.
  • Upon completion of all patterns, show all pictures and the book to Theresa for reward.

The deadline to receive a guaranteed charm is February 2012. Blankets can be turned in before that date. After the deadline charms will be awarded as long as supplies last. (Charms will not be re-ordered for a challenge after that challenge deadline passes.)

Important Note: You must sign up for this challenge by emailing the book title and author to Theresa by the registration deadline.
Planned Reward One sterling silver theme charm per blanketeer as an incentive to encourage you to participate. (Only one charm per challenge/blanketeer will be awarded.)
Special Notes Important Note:You must sign up for this challenge by emailing the book title and author to Theresa by the registration deadline.Bracelets can be ordered for the small fee of $5.00 for 7″ or $6.00 for 8″. If you will want a bracelet, please contact the chapter Coordinator upon completion of the challenge for ordering details.

Special Beneficiary

All new, handmade blankets made by Project Linus blanketeers are sent to a number of organizations and individuals throughout Collin/Dallas/Denton/Grayson/Rockwall Counties at all times.  However, from time to time the Collin/Dallas/Denton/Grayson/Rockwall County Texas chapter also selects a beneficiary and provides them with a large quantity of blankets in addition to their normal supply.  These blankets are then used to fill a special need within their organization.

Current Special Beneficiary:
Organization Name Snowball Express
Distribution Date December 2011
Requested Blanket Size Any sized blanket with a military or patriotic theme (Blanket recipients range in age from 5 to 18.)
Requested Blanket Count
 TBA (Current Estimate: 1500 total – age 5 and above)
Organization Description
 Snowball Express started in 2006 with unpaid volunteers whose mission is to provide hope and new memories to children of fallen military heroes who have been killed on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. Snowball Express works with local organizations around the country year-round to create events to make sure these children are remembered throughout the year.  The belief is these children should never be forgotten by this grateful nation. In addition,  each December, Snowball Express provides a few days of fun for these children and surviving spouses. The event planned for December 2011 is to be hosted in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

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