Thank you, Project Linus!!!

Project Linus is a wonderful charitable crafting group that does some great work!

Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission which is 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."

Pam Braden, the chapter coordinator for Project Linus in Flushing, Michigan sent us 12 beautiful baby quilts and blankets for the newborns. I'm a sucker for a handmade quilt, so I was absolutely delighted to open the box and see the beautiful things inside. There are gorgeous hand-made quilts and beautifully edged fleece blankets. In this and the next post you can see the beautiful items sent in from Project Linus.

This is not the first time that Project Linus members have sent blankets for Marine Corps Kids. They have supported us often throughout the years, and we appreciate all the donations that we've received!

Thank you, Mary!

Mary from Georgia sent in 36 of her warm and cozy hats for the newborns!! Thank you so much, Mary! As always, your hats are delightful and are sure to be treasured by the new moms who receive them for their babies.

Baby Sweater

My new job has me working so many hours that I don't get to crochet as much for Marine Corps Kids as I would like. I did just finish this little sweater that I'll be donating though. It feels good to have time to make something for the kids!

Thank you, Pauline

Pauline from Oregon sent in 5 packages for the babies. Pauline chooses to gift wrap her donations, so I don't unwrap them, but they generally contain a blanket and hat set for the newborns.

Your work is beautiful, Pauline, and I appreciate your continued support of Marine Corps Kids! Thank you!

Thank you Grace and Suzanne

Thirteen-year-old Grace from Cincinnati, Ohio set up a collection for for Marine Corps Kids at her local swimming pool. She received a box full of new donated toys which she and her mother, Suzanne, mailed to me to distribute to some of our older Marine Corps Kids. Grace's dad is an Iraq War Veteran, so Grace knows what it is like to have a parent at war.

Thank you so much, Grace and Suzanne for this generous donation! The children will be delighted to receive these toys. I hope it brings a smile to your face to know that you're bringing some happiness to other kids!

Thank you, Karen!

Karen from California sent in more of her beautiful hats - this time with adorable matching booties!

Thank you so much, Karen! The new moms will really appreciate these!!

Thank you, Iris!

Iris from Mississippi sent in 3 beautifully crocheted blankets for the babies! Thank you so much, Iris! These blankets are lovely, and I know that the newborns and their moms will be delighted to receive them!!