Blanket Making Tips

• Take some time to put a little tender loving care into your blanket. It is sure to be loved by the child who receives it!
• Please use only new fabrics and yarn for your blankets.
• Think of the blanket size you are making. It's important to match the print on the fabric with the age of the child you are making the blanket for.
• If you are making a tied quilt, please use embroidery floss for the ties. It tends to stay in the blanket better than yarn, which has a tendency to work itself out of the blanket. Space the ties four or five inches apart and cut the ties to one-half inch in length.

Cautions

• Always check blankets carefully for pins. It is better that you find that pin than the child that receives your blanket.
• Please be aware that embellishments on your blanket, such as buttons, sequins, etc., could be swallowed and pose a serious choking hazard for children.

Scents

• Some of the children who receive your blankets may have conditions that make them extremely sensitive to even mild odours and chemical scents. Other children may have asthma or allergies.
• If you pre-wash your fabric, or wash your blankets before donating to your local Chapter, please use unscented laundry products. We sincerely appreciate it.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact your local chapter.

We are proud of the blankets that we are able to provide to children in need of comfort. They are beautifully crafted and show the love and care that went into them. We welcome you to become a Blanketeer.