The need for weighted blankets for use as therapeutic and comfort blanket has grown. If you're able to help, we currently need the following sizes: 6x9, 8x8, 7x9, 8x10. Our weighted blanket tops are made with 4 1/2" squares to make 4" finished blocks. We can also use brick quilt tops if the bricks are staggered and the sizes are equivalent to a top made with 4 1/2" squares. Brick quilt top tutorial.
Weighted blanket quilt tops should be completed and turned in to the kitchen during our monthly meeting. Thank you all for your help!
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This is a special project that is unlike our usual requests. These blankets take more time and special supplies. If you'd like to help, please see the documents below for more information.
- About weighted/sensory blankets (from the Missouri Quilt Company)
Stephanie has created printable handouts for Linus volunteers wishing to help with this special project:
- Weighted Blankets - Pellet Pocket Instructions
- Weighted Blankets - Pieced Tops
- Updated for 2018 - SIZES NEEDED
- Weighted Blankets Instructions - for those wanting more information, different sizes, etc.
- Washing a Weighted blanket (please note this only applies to blankets made following our instructions)
If you are helping with Weighted Blankets making pellet pockets, tops, etc., these go in the blue bin on the desk in the kitchen. Be sure to sign tops in on the Sign In Sheet as Quilt Tops.
As always, thank you for your support!
