The Linus Connection

Blanket Specifications

The best way you can help the children is by making a blanket and donating it.

The Linus Connection hand on your blanket to a facility where it will be given to a deserving child to keep. We've been distributing blankets for many years now and have gotten a lot of feedback from the facilities that receive our donations which helps us to better know what size and types of blankets are needed.

Suggested materials:

cotton quilting fabric
cotton batting for quilts
acrylic yarn for crocheted or knitted blankets

General information:

French binding is preferred, as it is more durable and will last longer than "quick turn" and other binding methods
quilts should be machine quilted or hand tied
blankets should be durable and made in child-friendly colors/patterns*
blanket supplies are available at our monthly meetings
Please check for pins before turning your quilt in

*Please avoid seasonal materials, so the children's blankets will be special all year long

Labels:

the sew-on tag should be attached on the back side near one of the bottom corners and can be hand-whipped or machine sewn
paper labels should be pinned to quilts 5" in and 5" up from the back bottom corner of the quilt
paper labels should be TIED to all crocheted or knitted blankets to prevent damage

Blanket types and sizes most requested by our recipient facilities:

Size ranges from 24"x24" (preemie) up to twin sized for Teens

Baby blankets up to 2 years old