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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.

20,051 children have received a blanket from our Boise/SW Idaho/E Oregon Project Linus chapter since our chapter was started in February 1998.

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: 06/28/2010


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