Project Linus

I am getting a little stir crazy with all the snow. In order to stay sane, I make things. Its nice to make things for a purpose, and I've found a charity called Project Linus. Here is their mission statement:

• First, it is our mission 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.”

• Second, it is our mission to provide a rewarding and fun service opportunity for interested individuals and groups in local communities, for the benefit of children.

So...I tried to make a blanket. Its really my first big project with a sewing machine. It turned out okay, I need some work with my craftsmanship. It will probably come with time.

I've made some things other than my Project Linus blanket as well.

Here are some birdies I made to drop off in the cache boxes next time we geocache.


I just finished up this cross stitch. Ohhh...awe....


I made a recipe box for Ian...

The front

The back

The inside

So, we are bored. We hope it quits snowing. The snow will melt eventually. And we can get out and play.