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We are in SW Idaho/E Oregon.  If you are interested in a chapter in another state, please check the chapter listings on our National Office website http://www.projectlinus.org for a chapter near you.
 

A Project Linus blanket
 is like a big hug when
you need it most!

 

 

Boise/SW Idaho
E Oregon Chapter
Contact Information

Donna Aten, Coordinator
Phone:  208 250-2119
Email:  donna@LinusIdaho.org

 

Project Linus is a 100% volunteer
 non-profit organization with
a two-fold mission:

First, it is our mission to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade, blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer "blanketeers."

Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities for the benefit of children.



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read our latest
newsletter

The Boise/SW Idaho/E Oregon Project Linus chapter was established in February 1998 by a group of volunteers who wanted to be of service to and make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

13,891 children have received a blanket from our Boise/SW Idaho/E Oregon Project Linus chapter.

Visit our Project Linus National Website, http://www.projectlinus.org,
for additional information about Project Linus including the history of our organization, local chapter listings, and patterns for quilts and afghans.

Click here for How You Can Help


If you can quilt, crochet, or knit - please consider making a blanket for a child who needs a hug.  You don't have to be an expert to create a blanket that is beautiful to a child.

If you're not a quilter, crocheter, or knitter, you can still help - give us a call!

Click here for How to Finish Fleece Blankets - both sew & no-sew

A note regarding fleece blankets:  We have received several fringed fleece blankets with the knots in the fringe tied so tightly that the blanket will not lay flat - the blankets look more like a bowl than a blanket.  We have had to take the time to cut off all the fringe which reduces the size of the blanket and wastes a lot of fabric.

If you do knot the fringe - PLEASE DO NOT TIE THE KNOTS TOO TIGHTLY.

Click on http://www.projectlinus.org/links.shtml for patterns for quilts and afghans on our National Office website.


Click here for Blanket Guidelines        

Click here for Easy Quilt Patterns

Blanket days are held at: Robinson's Sewing Center, Nampa; Marilynn's Pickets & Patchwork, Nyssa; and Idaho Sewing & Vacuum, Boise

Click on Calendar for our next Blanket Day and other events.


Project Linus was named after Linus, the adorable security blanket toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. "Of all the things in the strip, I think
that I am most proud of
Linus' security blanket.
I may not have invented the term,
but I like to think I made it
a part of our language"

          . . . Charles Schulz
Charles Schulz was aware of Project Linus and was delighted to have Linus inspire blanket makers to help comfort
a child in need.

View of the Owyhee Mountains from my computer.

I've included this picture because one of my Project Linus friends told me that when
she wants to get away, she goes to our website to see this picture.

Last time this page was edited: 03/31/2008


Boise/SW Idaho/E Oregon Project Linus Chapter
Donna Aten, Coordinator  (208) 250-2119
E-mail: donna@LinusIdaho.org