We ONLY accept blankets made with NEW, CLEAN, AND WASHABLE materials in infant, child, or teen friendly colors.

We accept blankets that are crocheted, quilted, knitted, fleece blankets, or a tied comforter.

Remember these blankets are meant to be colorful, cheerful, and cuddly. We ask that every item donated be made of NEW MATERIALS.

Due to recent federal changes, we can not accept blankets that have embellishments such as buttons, blankets with metallic type thread in them or blankets with fabric print on them.

Please do not use OLD OR USED MATERIALS to make  a Project Linus blanket. Musty smelling fabric has mold spores in it that can cause an allergic reaction. The older the fabric is the more fragile the fibers become and will break down and tear with each washing.

Blankets that smell of smoke or strong chemicals, or have pet hair on them, cannot be accepted as they may produce severe allergic reactions in the children. Please sew in smoke-free, pet hair free environment, or thoroughly wash the blanket before donating it. If you wash the blanket,  you are welcome to put it inside a zip lock type bag.

Note regarding fleece blankets: We have received several fringed fleece blankets recently with the knots in the fleece tied so tightly that the blanket would not lay flat - the blankets look more like a bowl or basket 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 knot the fringe - Please DO NOT TIE THE KNOTS TOO TIGHTLY. Please finish all 4 sides of fleece blankets by either fringing, hemming, or surging. Please do not donate double layered fleece blankets. They are too heavy for most of our needs.

BLANKETS MUST BE HANDMADE (not store bought). However, a store bought blanket like a fleece blanket that is given a homemade touch by crocheting an edge on it, appliqu�ing on it, etc. is acceptable.

Nearly all of the blankets we receive are wonderful, but there have been some that don't meet these qualifications. Rarely, we have had to deem a blanket unacceptable for Project Linus. These blankets are then donated to other charities that serve veterans, individuals in nursing homes, the homeless, animals in shelters, etc.

Suggested materials:

* 100% cotton fabric

* flannel

* polar fleece

* acrylic yarn

Unsuitable materials

* tapestry, polyester double knit, felt, vinyl, wool, corduroy, burlap

* wool yarn

* materials that aren't cuddly & soft

* used, soiled or old materials buttons, metallic threads, glitter, fabric paint and other items that might be dangerous to a small child.

Important Reminders:

* Batting in quilts should be sewn into outer seams.

*If blanket is tied, anchor 4-6 inches and cut ties to 1 inch or less in length. Yarn tends to work its way out of the quilt. We suggest embroidery floss for tying.

* Please be sure to COMPLETE the construction of your blanket including clipping threads, weaving in yarn ends, finishing all 4 edges of fleece blankets, etc.

* Please remove all pins before turning in your blanket, check, double check and triple check it please. It's better you find that pin and not the child who receives your blanket.

* If you attach a note to the blanket, please do so using a safety pin or tape. Notes can become detached in handling and the pin left for a child to find.