My 17 year old nephew will travel this summer to China to work in three orphanages. I thought it would be special for him to have gifts to distribute to the children. I believe this simple gesture can bring joy to these little ones and share kindness and maybe offer hope.
I talked with Hope’s Heart, the organization he is going with and they said they could use 200 small security blankets. I was totally inspired by what Carol did for the orphans with Made for China. I am also amazed at all of the skirts Randi was able to collect for Sewing Seeds. This was all made possible by your generosity and big hearts. So, if you could spare just a little more time and fabric I would truly appreciate help making these blankets.
They need to be about 12″ X 12″ in size and made from something soft or silky to bring comfort to the children. Carol has a tutorial on how she made her Linus blankets.
I took two pieces of fabric 12 1/2″ X 12 1/2″ in size, one a flannel and one a ‘minky’ type fabric.
With right sides together I sewed around the edge with a 1/4 inch seam leaving about a 3″ opening.
Turn right side out and then top stitch around the edge—making sure to close the opening.
These little blankets can be made as simply as the one above or could have a ruffle, small tags sticking out from the edges to provide tactile stimulation or bound with bias tape or satin blanket binding. These blankets can be made from scraps sewn together.
I was lucky enough to have my friend’s daughter help me sew blankets today. She made the darling patchwork one above and helped with the others. She is so very sweet and talented!
If you are able to help with this project please leave a comment and I will send you the mailing address and more details. Please consider mentioning this project to your friends or even linking to this post on your blog. Blankets will need to be mailed by the end of June.
THANK YOU!
By the way if you check out the website for Hope’s Heart you will see that there are many things we can do. Lillie is my niece (sister of my nephew that is going this summer).
I would love to help.
I found your blog through google When the idea popped into my head to donate a large number of blankets to an orphanage, or someplace that could use them.
I would love to help. Could the blankets be made of a material like fleece?
I have a small group of gals that want to do these 12×12 blankets. Please send me info on where they will go. Also, I notice the month of July on one of the posts, so I hope it’s not too late. Stephanie from Utah
Please send us info on where to send blankets. Comfort Silkie creates a line of comfort products for babies including a wonderful security blanket. It is used in hospitals and orphanages. They would love to donate to children in China. Please let us know how we can help. http://www.comfortsilkie.com
Just curious if there is any more need for blankets now that it is past summer and your niece has already made her trip. Thanks!
Hi there! I found your blog and this post via Michelle at Greetingarts. Do you still need more blankies? I would love to help out. Please let me know, and have a great week!
I would love to help, I was adopted when I was ten years old and and I know it would had been nice to have a blanket ,it would an honor to help out.I took home etc. class so i know how to saw . Please let know how many blankets you need and where to send.
May God bless you always.
I’d love to help!
I would love to help, plus I have easy access to cheap fabric. Please let me know how many more blankets you need and where to send!
I would love to help. Please send me the info about when and where to send the blankets. Will your nephew be going on the mission trip in Jesus’ name? Cris White
I would love to make one or more, please send me the address and deadline – thanks!
I’m going to have my Activity Days girls do this. Thanks for a great idea.
Where should I send them when they’re done? Love, Jenna.
I’m going to try and make at least one. Please send me the address and deadline and any other details. thank you.
Please send me info. on where I can send items. Our chruch ladies are looking for an activity and would love to send a few over.
I would love to help out, and the fact that I’ve become obsessed with making little doll sized quilts doesn’t hurt…they need somewhere to go, and I can’t think of a better place!