The Power of a Blanket

Enjoy: http://www.parentdish.com/2010/08/06/the-magic-quilt/?ncid=webmail

New Drop-off Location in Sevierville

THE TIN ROOF CAFE
304 Apple Valley Rd
Sevierville, Tn 37862

Drop off: Mon.- Fri. 2:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Thanks to Ivy Akin and the Tin Roof Cafe for your support.

Jo-Ann's Craft for a Cause

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores® is pleased to offer an exciting contest for crafters called "Craft for a Cause," where you could win a $1,500 Jo-Ann gift card! Here is how it works:• Purchase materials from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores• Make a blanket for Project Linus• Submit necessary entry information to Jo-AnnAs part of this fabulous contest your blanket made for the contest and donated to Project Linus gives us an entry in their favorite charity contest. The top three charities receiving the most donated items then become finalists. At that point crafters go to Jo-Ann's website to cast their vote. The top charity receiving the most votes wins $50,000.The crafting contest is going on now and ends October 30, 2010. Charity voting ends on December 4, 2010.For more details, including online entry and contest rules, refer to the Jo-Ann "Craft for a Cause" web page. http://mail.google.com/a/projectlinuseasttn.org/?tab=3m#inbox/12ac450170512f47

Little Bitty Quilt Show July 2010

Patti and Deb went to the show last weekend. Under 20 small quilts, but they were worth seeing. Also the gift shop was very nice. It's close to the Museum of Appalachia. Also close to Golden Girls and Harrisons - both good places to eat. They also have a quilt trail square on the side of the building! A nice 1/2 day outing!!!!

Little Bitty Quilt Show at the Appalachian Arts Craft Center during July. 2716 Andersonville Highway, Clinton, TN http://www.appalachianarts.net/

Project Linus of East TN Donates Over 15,000 Blankets

As of June 30, 2010, the Project Linus of East Tennessee chapter has donated 15,287 blankets to children in traumatic situations since its beginning in April 2003.

Do You Know What a Cane Sweater is?

They were invented by the Sacramento Project Linus coordinator. Here's more info from her about them:

Some of you might remember that I invented the "Cane Sweater" 2 years agowhen my dad needed to start using a cane. What started out as kind of afamily joke has turned into a wonderful venture! We have our own website(www.canesweaters.com) and all proceeds go to Project Linus! Well, lastyear, I entered it in the Michael's/Vanna's Choice contest and was just informed that I won 3rd prize! Wow! What an honor! I'm way down the pictures on their site, but we're there! Check outhttp://www.vannaschoice.com/ I wish they had put in the story of its creation to get more publicity for Project Linus, though!
Claire Gliddon, Coordinator
Project Linus - Sacramento

Brother Sewing Machines

Info from PL Headquarters:

Hi everyone,
Every so often our local Brother Sewing Machine dealer offers some sweet deals to Project Linus folks. In addition to all of the other support they give us, she asked me to pass along that they have the following:
Carol,
Could you let your coordinators or mailing list know that the PE200 Snoopy machines are still available. They are embroidery only and have the Charles Schultz' characters built in, including Linus & his
blanket. They are $500 @ with $25 shipping. If they have any
questions, they can call me at 1-800-962-7180.
Vicky Hartley, Galesburg Sewing Center