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Blanket Day!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! rsvp to judi Saturday, November 15, 2014 & Saturday, January 17, 2015 - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm 1133 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL A day of fun and blanket making at the Gloria Dei Church. Bring your current project and a bag lunch. Drinks and treats are provided.

What’s happening at Gloria Dei !

tlc Day rsvp to karen The 2nd Wednesday of each month 9:00am to 12:00pm upcoming dates: 11/12 & 12/10 & 01/14 1133 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL a morning of processing incoming blankets as well as giving a little tlc to those that might need it.

Judi Goldman: 847.498.3987 chicagolandlinus@gmail.com Penny Gidd: 847.521.0672 linuschicagoland@gmail.com Karen Grage: 847.940.8732 jkgrage@comcast.net Gale Cook: 847.808.9636 nursegale50@att.net Dianna Baseley 847.360.8436 baseleyd@hotmail.com

How Can You Get Hold of Us?

One November we put a ‘thankful tree’ up on the wall of our kitchen. Every evening, we would each put something we were thankful for on a paper leaf and tape it to our tree. By Thanksgiving, you could no longer see the branches and we were all feeling pretty grateful. There is no tree on the wall of my kitchen this year but there are still many things I am thankful for…. the library, cups of tea, ipads, farmer’s markets, bicycles, sunny days, flea markets, old sewing machines, air conditioning, foot rubs, warm quilts, jigsaw puzzles, teachers, afternoon naps, used book stores, mini vans, cotton sheets, my husband, my children, Project Linus… and of course, you. So to all of you, I wish you a Thanksgiving full of good food, good company and most of all, a thankful tree where you can no longer see the branches. karen

Monday morning Sit ‘N Sew rsvp to karen The 3rd Monday of each month 9:00am to 12:00pm upcoming dates: 11/17 & 12/15 & 01/19 1133 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL a morning of turning fabric into quilt tops!

THE PROJECT LINUS - NORTH & CENTRAL CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER NEWSLETTER ♥ November 2014 - Vol. 37

Providing Security Through Handmade Blankets for Children- A 100% volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization Chapter Coordinators – Judi Goldman – 847.498.3987 & Penny Gidd - 847.521.0672

637 Charlemagne, Northbrook, IL 60062 Chapter website: www.projectlinuschicago.webs.com e-mail: linuschicagoland@gmail.com

Sit ‘N Stitch at Starbucks Questions? Contact Penny The 3rd Wednesday of each month upcoming dates: 11/19 & 12/17 & 01/21 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 1931 Cherry Lane, Northbrook an evening of stitching and socializing.

northbrook!Wednesday Evening Sit ’N Sew rsvp To Karen The 1st Wednesday of even months / next date: 12/03 6:30pm - 9:00pm Glenview, IL An evening of turning fabric into quilt tops!

glenview!

!what else is happening?

Security)Blankets !A study published in 2000, found that children who had their beloved blankets with them at doctor’s office visits, experienced less distress, as measured by blood pressure and heart rate. Apparently, security blankets really do live up to their name.

Evening Sit ‘N Stitch at Wendys questions? contact!Gale The 1st Monday of each month 5:00pm to 9:00pm upcoming dates: 12/01 & 01/05 245 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove An evening of knitting, crocheting and conversation. This event is also a fundraiser so come for dinner and stay to stitch!

buffalo Grove!Blanket Day North at Quilt Play rsvp to Dianna The 3rd Wednesday of each month 10:30am to 12:30pm upcoming dates: 11/19 & 12/17 & 01/21 1170 E. Washington, Grayslake a morning of blanket making for Linus!

grayslake!

Morning Sit ‘N Stitch at Wendys questions? contact!Gale The 4th Wednesday of each month 9:00am to 12:00pm upcoming dates: 11/26 & 12/24 & 01/28 245 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove a morning of knitting, crocheting and conversation.

Blanket Day South rsvp To Judi The 1st Wednesday of each month 1:00pm to 3:00pm Skokie, IL Upcoming Dates: 11/05 & 12/03 & 01/07 An afternoon of blanket making for Linus!

Skokie

Did you know?!!The first two hospitals our chapter donated blankets to were Evanston!and Lutheran General.!!In our 10th year, 2004, we donated 5,029 blankets.!!!To date, our chapter has donated over 108,000 blankets to comfort

children in need in our area and around the country.

We now donate to 17 hospitals and 30 agencies that serve children.!!Currently we donate almost 1,000 blankets per month.!

Larger&Blankets&Always&In&Demand !

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St. Norbert’s Craft Fair!!Project Linus will be hosting a table at this year’s St. Norbert’s Craft Fair! Our booth will be packed with scarves, totes, doll clothes, and dozens of other wonderful items made by… YOU! The Project Linus blanketeers!!Please mark your calendars and come join us on November 16th, from 8am to 3pm at 1809 Walters, Northbrook. We guarantee you a great time shopping the entire fair but especially at our booth, shopping for Linus!

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Electronic versions of the stitch ’n times newsletter go out two weeks before the hard copy! Contact Judi with your e-mail address and receive your issue first!

links for LinusDo You Youtube? !Whether you’re a knitter, crocheter or quilter, youtube is just loaded with educational channels to help you get the job done. Check out: !Kaye Wood: https://www.youtube.com/user/kayewood/videos !The Missouri Quilt Co: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissouriQuiltCo/videos !The Crochet Crowd: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyssmail !Very Pink Knits: https://www.youtube.com/user/verypinkknits

Can You Say ‘Quilting Retreat To Algona Iowa?’ !http://www.kcci.com/news/as-auctioneer-says-going-going-womans-hand-shoots-into-air/28069102

Paper Piece Your Own Singer Sewing Machine! !http://artisania.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/the-singer-featherweight-pattern-2.pdf

Does Your iPhone 6 fit in your pocket? http://vimeo.com/107250196

Health benefits for those who stick to their knitting !http://www.sacbee.com/2014/09/25/6730900/health-benefits-for-those-who.html

With ’20’ being the theme of next year’s tea, I found that Friend Folks has a line of quilt patterns

called ‘Turning Twenty’. All of these patterns are based on twenty fat quarters and a background fabric. It’s never too early to start planning for next year’s challenge blanket….. !

http://www.turningtwenty.com/store.php?cat=2

Where are sewing machines heading in the future?? !http://www.msn.com/en-us/video/science/navy-tests-cutting-edge-clothing-manufacturing/vi-BB8clpa !!The Fabric ‘Welder’ !!http://www.designisthis.com/blog/en/post/alto-sewing-machine-sarah-dickins !

The Alto Sewing Machine

Like vintage patterns? Even if you don’t have a ‘crochet hook a little thicker than a slate pencil’ this blanket pattern from the 1920’s is a fun read.

http://www.antiquecrochetpatterns.com/baby-afghan.html

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And The Winners Were…..!!Challenge Blanket Yarn!1st -Karen Grage, 2nd- Janice Marcus, 3rd - Christine Dziadosz!Challenge Blanket Fabric!1st - Sarah Grage, 2nd - Betty Casey, 3rd - Sally Smith!

Challenge Blanket Fleece!1st -Trudi Hanzel, 2nd - Lisa Wilson, 3rd - Dianna Sharma!!American Girl Doll Winner - Gerri Greenberg!Community Quilt Winner - Dianna Sharma!ABT Gift Card - Kathy Comer!!Congratulations To All !!!!

all the news that’s fit to print . . . .

Have You Gotten Your VIP Card

Yet?!Joann Fabrics

offers a 10% VIP discount card to

all Project Linus

volunteers! if you didn’t get a chance to sign up at the tea, check out this

link:http://

www.joann.com/vip-discounts.html

Weaving In Those Ends! !You’ve spent hours and hours knitting or crocheting that beautiful blanket for Project Linus so here are some end weaving in options to help make it last a long, long time. Grab your tapestry needle and…. !1. Weave through the stitches Run your needle through the stitches about 1 inch in one direction, and then 1 inch back. If it works better, change direction completely and run it through some stitches horizontally, and some vertically. Be sure to weave it at least 3 inches of yarn. Always weave it on the wrong side of the work and always do your best to hide the ends in the work. !2. Whipstitch the stitches Whipstitch around the stitches on the wrong side of the work, changing directions to secure the ends as much as possible. !3. Weave as you crochet Double up your yarn and take the loose ends with you as you crochet. The benefit of this is that when you finish your blanket, you have most of the ends already taken care of!

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If you ordered one of those adorable Project Linus t-shirts at the tea or at any event in

October they’re here! See Penny at blanket day or at any other November event to pick yours up!

THREE COLOR FLEECE BLANKET EDGING Skill Level - Easy !!

You’ll need: A prepared, skip stitched piece of fleece Three colors of yarn in coordination colors Crochet Hook - size ‘H’ !Rnd 1 (foundation row): With right side of fleece facing you, join the 1st color yarn with a slip-stitch in any hole but the corner hole. Ch 1. * (Sc in next hole, ch 1). Repeat from * until the corner hole. Turn fleece edge under as you go. Work 3 sc in the corner hole, then ch 1. Continue with sc, ch 1 around the blanket, working 3 sc in the corner hole. Join to first chain with a slip-stitch. !Rnd 2: Continuing from foundation row, using the same color as in Rnd 1, ch 1.

* Sc in every sc and ch to corner. 3 sc in corner sc (middle stitch from corner below). Repeat from * around blanket.

Join with slip-stitch to first ch. !Rnd 3: With 2nd color, join with slip-stitch in any corner and turn. Ch 2, 2 dc

in same corner stitch. * Skip next 2 sc, 1 sc, ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch. Repeat from * around blanket. Join with slip-stitch to first chain. Finish off. !

Rnd 4: Turn. With third color join with slip-stitch in any corner ch 2 space.

Ch 2, 2 dc in same space. * Skip to next ch 2 space, 1 sc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space. Repeat from *

around blanket. Join with slip-stitch to first chain. Finish off.

PROJECT LINUS-NORTH & CENTRAL CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER ! Blanket Pattern 9 ♥ Fleece !

Providing Security Through Handmade Blankets for Children- A 100% volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization Chapter Coordinators – Judi Goldman – 847.498.3987 & Penny Gidd - 847.521.0672

637 Charlemagne, Northbrook, IL 60062 Chapter website: www.projectlinuschicago.webs.com e-mail: linuschicagoland@gmail.com

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Red & White Heart Square Blanket !!Approximate Size: 41” x 55” !You’ll need: Crochet Hook: Size ‘J’ Yarn: red and white 4-ply worsted yarn !Using white yarn: ch 29. !row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook. continue across (27 sc). ch 3, turn. !row 2: dc in 2nd sc and across row, except skip sc#14 and do ch over it. ch 3, turn. !row 3: dc in 2nd dc and across row, except skip #13 and #15 (ch over them) !do next rows similarly: row 4: skip #12 & #16 row 5: skip #11 & #17 row 6: skip #10 & #18 row 7: skip #9 & #19 row 8: skip #8 & #20 row 9: skip #7 & #21 row 10: skip #6 & #22 row 11: skip #5 & #23 row 12: skip #4 & #14 & #24 row 13: skip #4 & #13 & #15 & #24 row 14: skip #4 & #12 & #16 & #24 row 15: skip #5 & #11 & #17 & #23 row 16: skip #6 & #8 & #10 & #18 & #20 & #22 !ch 1 and turn; sc 27 across – finish off. !!Make 10 squares using white yarn and 10 squares using red yarn. !sc a border in black around each square, and assemble with black. Alternate when assembling. !ch 110 twice to outline each heart shape (in alternate color) – thread the chains through the openings, alternating to create a continuous heart shape. !Weave the loose ends of each chain back into the chain.

PROJECT LINUS-NORTH & CENTRAL CHICAGOLAND CHAPTER ! Blanket Pattern 10 ♥ Crochet !

Providing Security Through Handmade Blankets for Children- A 100% volunteer, non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization Chapter Coordinators – Judi Goldman – 847.498.3987 & Penny Gidd - 847.521.0672

637 Charlemagne, Northbrook, IL 60062 Chapter website: www.projectlinuschicago.webs.com e-mail: linuschicagoland@gmail.com

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Burrito Bites Cissy Singleton !1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese softened 1 pkg Hidden Valley Ranch Mix 1 can chopped green chilies (well-drained) 1/2 cup black olives, chopped 1 cup finely grated cheddar cheese (or any variation/combination of grated taco or Mexican cheese) 6-8 flour tortillas !Mix cream cheese and seasoning. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Spread mixture (divided evenly) on each tortilla. Roll up tortilla, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Next day, slice the ends off each roll, (just to even the edge) and slice each roll into 5 pieces. Serve with the salsa of your choice.

just for fun!

Twas%the%Night%Before%Christmas'Twas!the!night!before!Christmas!and!all!around!meThere!was!un6inished!crocheting!not!under!the!tree, The!stockings!weren't!hung!by!the!chimney!with!care'!Cause!the!heels!and!the!toes!had!not!a!stitch!there. The!children!were!nestled!all!snug!in!their!beds, But!I!had!not!6inished!the!caps!for!their!heads. Dad!was!asleep@@@he!was!no!help!at!all.And!the!sweater!for!him!was!6"!too!small.When!out!on!the!lawn!there!arose!such!a!clatter, I!put!down!my!hook!to!see!what!was!the!matter.Away!to!the!window!I!6lew!like!a!6lash.Tripped!over!my!yarn!and!fell!down!in!my!stash.The!tangle!of!yarn!that!lay!deep!as!the!snow Reminded!me!how!far!I!still!had!to!go.When!out!on!the!lawn!I!heard!such!a!noise, I!was!sure!it!would!wake!up!both!Dad!and!the!boys. And!although!I!was!tired@@my!brain!a!bit!thick,I!knew!in!a!moment!that!it!must!be!St!Nick.Yet!what!I!heard!left!me!very!perplex@edFor!nothing!I!heard!was!what!I!expect@ed."Move!Rowan!!Move!Patons!!Move!Koigu!and!Clover! Move!Shelridge!!Move!Starmore!!Move!Spinrite!!Move!over!Lopi,!don't!circle!around,!just!stand!there!in!line.Pay!attention!you!sheep!and!you'll!work!out!just!6ine!I!know!this!is!hard!as!it's!just!your!6irst!year! But!I'd!hate!to!go!back!to!8!tiny!reindeer." I!peered!over!the!sill.!What!I!saw!was!amazing: Eight!wooly!sheep!on!my!lawn!all!a@grazing! And!then!in!a!twinkle,!I!heard!at!the!door!Santa's!big!boots!stomping!on!the!porch!6loor.I!rose!from!my!knees!and!got!back!on!my!feet.As!I!turned!around,!St!Nick!I!did!meet.He!was!dressed!all!in!wool!from!his!head!to!his!toeAnd!his!clothes!were!hand!crochet!from!above!to!below.A!bright!Fair!Isle!sweater!he!wore!on!his!back.And!his!toys!were!all!stuffed!in!an!Aran!crochet!sack.His!hat!was!a!wonder!of!bobbles!and!laceA!beautiful!frame!for!his!rosy!red!face.The!scarf!on!his!neck!could!have!stretched!for!a!mile,And!the!socks!peeking!over!his!boots!were!Argyle.On!the!back!of!his!mitts!was!an!intricate!cable.And!suddenly!on!one!I!spotted!a!small!label: "S.C."!in!duplicate!on!the!cuff.!So!I!asked,"Hey,!Nick,!did!YOU!crochet!all!this!stuff?"He!proudly!replied,!"Ho,!ho,!ho,!yes!I!did.I!learned!how!to!crochet!when!I!was!just!a!kid."He!was!chubby!and!plump,!a!well!dressed!old!man,And!I!laughed!to!myself,!for!I'd!thought!up!a!plan.I!6lashed!him!a!grin!and!jumped!up!in!the!air,And!the!next!thing!he!knew,!he!was!tied!to!a!chair.He!spoke!not!a!word,!but!looked!down!in!his!lap!Where!I!had!laid!my!crochet!hook!and!yarn!for!a!cap. He!began!then!to!crochet,!6irst!one!cap!then!2@@For!the!6irst!time!I!thought!I!might!really!get!through.He!put!heels!in!the!stockings!and!toes!in!some!socks,While!I!sat!back!drinking!a!scotch!on!the!rocks. Quickly!like!magic!his!hooks!they!6lew,Good!Grief!!He!was!6inished!by!two!He!sprang!for!his!sleigh!when!I!let!him!go!free,And!over!his!shoulder!he!looked!back!at!me.I!heard!him!explain!as!he!sailed!past!the!moon,"Next!year,!start!your!crocheting!sometime!around!JUNE!"!

I!think!you!should!be!a!child!for!as!long!as!you!can.!I!have!been!successful!for!74!years!being!able!to!do!that.!!!@!@!Bob!Newhart!

**Editor’s note: When asked to bring something to a potluck I usually volunteer for a desert (surprise, surprise…). Unfortunately, I recently attended an event that was ‘all appetizers’! After a minor panic I turned to the Project Linus ‘Kitchens of Kindness’ cookbook and gave Cissy Singleton’s ‘Burrito Bites’ a try. They were a big hit! Really tasty, and incredibly easy, even for an appetizer challenged individual such as myself. Enjoy!

This heartfelt note was received by the local chapter coordinator who covers Siskiyou County, CA. !I am a parent of two children that attend Weed Elementary school and who were evacuated during the Boles Fire. When they came home bursting with smiles and showing me their two BEAUTIFUL quilts they received from Project Linus I was shocked! "Every child received one?" I said..."Yes, we all picked out one," they said. After reading the inscription tag included I was moved to tears. I had never known about Project Linus before and just want to say it was one of the sweetest, generous gestures. You gave all of these children a wonderful gift.....the gift of comfort. My daughter loves decorating with it and my son is attached to it somewhat like Linus and has slept with it every night so far. They shared stories of the other children so excited to pick out a special blanket made just for them, many of which lost all they had in the fire. They were so excited about them all made so special with children in mind. Those children may never forget that frightening afternoon in September but they will also never forget the love and generosity of others! Its been overwhelming! I hold them each a little tighter and thank God for all their safety! Please pass on a huge THANK YOU to fellow blanketeers. ..their gift meant more than they know :):)........

My wife and I just delivered a beautiful baby girl! What a surprise to find such a beautiful blanket waiting for her in the NICU, right on her bed. Thank you and all the Chicago chapter for the kind gift. We use it all the time!!

Just writing a little email to you all to let you know how wonderful your organization is. My husband and I just had our very first baby on May 20th and lost her that same day. One of the Project Linus crocheted blankets came to us that day and it has provided so much comfort to all of us since. I wanted to thank you for how much your organization can help in the healing process while we grieve. Our baby girl is named Hazel Noelle and she was wrapped with love in the blanket. Thank you so much.

Yesterday, as my daughter went back to get ready for surgery we came upon her bed with a neatly folded handmade quilt wrapped in a ribbon. When the nurse told me about Project Linus and how every little boy and girl gets a blanket before surgery I was overwhelmed with emotion knowing that a group of people, who do not know her, took the time to make something that will be forever special to her. My daughter hugged the blanket as they wheeled her off, giving her the security she needed. I just want to thank you for doing what you are doing. You are truly making a difference. It is wonderful to know there is still so much good in the world. When my daughter heals up, I am going to take her to pick out material to donate to a local Project Linus so she can return the gift of happiness to some little boy or girl. THANK YOU!!!!

thanks to all of you!

Yesterday my 8 yo son received a beautiful soccer ball fleece blanket at St Alexis before tonsil surgery. He has snuggled in it every minute since he received it! He was really afraid of the pre-op bed until it was delivered. We are a huge soccer family with 4 kids excelling in this as their favorite sport! We had just finished saying our prayers and this blankie showed up. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. The P. Family

I"just"want"to"say"thank"you"for"the"love"you"provide."My"now"seven"month"old"son"was"born"with"a"heart"problem"(that"he"has"already"outgrown)"that"required"some"time"in"the"NICU."I"was"a"terrified"new"mother"who"had"no"idea"what"the"doctors"were"talking"about."As"someone"who"has"always"loved"dinosaurs,"seeing"the"TFRex"blanket"stretched"across"the"top"of"his"incubator"made"the"scary"box"that"was"holding"my"heart"and"soul"seem"less"scary."It"was"like"a"friend"was"there"with"him"at"all"times"when"I"couldn't"be."The"blanket"has"become"his"favorite"play"mat!""Thank"you"so"much!

Thank you so much for the lovely blanket for our daughter. After months of visits to children’s memorial - we were relieved to take our healthy baby girl home in the cozy blanket. It meant so much to us to know that someone we did not know, cared enough to make our little girl a lovely gift. We treasure it, and it will always be a reminder of our good fortune…. our beautiful & healthy baby girl. Thank you. Michael & Judi

Harrison’s mom posted this message to Facebook: Thank you Project Linus! My lil 2 yo LOVES his new blanket. It made him very happy in the ER!

Thank you to ALL the many volunteers, y'all do a wonderful thing!

Mended Little Hearts of Chicago has partnered with the American Heart Association in celebration of American Heart Month by knitting & crocheting red hats for all babies born in February at participating hospitals.  They’re raising awareness for congenital heart defects with a goal to donate at least 300 hats! !They work with both the hospital’s Mother-Baby unit and Neonatal Intensive Care unit, so they need hats in both newborn and preemie sizes.   Mended Little Hearts of Chicago will also be the recipient of these hats to include in their care bags. !Yarn specifics: - Red    - Cotton or acrylic – the softer the better! - Medium to heavy weight   - Machine washable & dryable !They recommend simple hat patterns. While bows and buttons are adorable, they can come off the hats and be dangerous for the little ones. We will be collecting these hats at all Project Linus events up to and including the December 1st Wendy’s sit ’n sew. Contact Karen if you’d like to help. !Sample patterns for baby hats can be found here: http://www.pinterest.com/linuschicago/hats-for-the-mended-little-hearts-project/

We Are All Blanket Inspectors! !Each and every one of the blankets we process is going to end up in the hands of a child, so whether you’re labeling and tagging, bagging blankets for delivery, working at home or at one of our many events, please make sure to completely open up those blankets and remember….. !— Fleece blankets should have the selvage removed and all tabs should be cut nicely and not tied too tight. — Review the blanket size, making sure the width and length are in proportion. — All blankets should be free of pet hair, dirt, tears, rips and smells of any kind. — Always work on a clean service and make sure the blankets don’t touch the floor. — PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE SURE EACH BLANKET YOU TOUCH IS FREE OF PINS! !**If a blanket you’re working on has these or any other problems, please don’t label it! Take it to the event host or back to Judi or Penny to process through for a little tlc. !

Remember our motto, only process through a blanket that you would give to a beloved grandchild.

At our October tlc day a call went out for yarn to do a crochet demonstration for a new blanketeer. Ironically, in a room full of females, the only response came from our lone male, Mike Gidd. Much thanks goes out to Mike for everything he does, including (but certainly not limited to) punching and stringing almost every card that goes on a Project Linus blanket… and of course, for having yarn when we need it.

until next time…

The next time you’re in ‘Toon Town’, check out what Minnie Mouse is quilting for Linus!

One hundred years from now-it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child. Margaret Fishvack Powers

from:!Project Linus / Grage!418 Birchwood Ave.!Deerfield, IL 60015