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Below are some resources curated by our Charles County, MD, Blanketeers to help you get started on your blanket projects. The list is not meant to be comprehensive, and we periodically review / update the list based on feedback from our group. Click here for a 1-page printable Project Linus blanket standards document.
Quilt Blankets
Quilt Blankets
Christmas Shadow Box - although this quilt uses holiday colors, you can easily substitute fall, spring, or summer colors.
Cluck Cluck Sew - Lots of fun patterns.
Give A Hoot - Printable instructions on pages 4-8 for making a fun owl quilt.
Irish Chain - a Simple Quilt Block (YouTube video)
Joyful and Merry Quilting - Learn basic fundamentals for making perfect quilts every time.
Missouri Star Quilt Company - Patterns, video tutorials, and more!
Online Resources for Quilters by Mary Hunt - video recorded during MABD 2021.
Patchy Bear - Fun pattern that you can make larger if needed by adding additional borders. See examples.
Project Linus Mystery Quilt - New pattern available every year in September, guided tutorials, & fundraiser for Project Linus local chapter.
Ring Toss & Sailboats - Two patterns combined to make a beautiful quilt for someone special. See examples.
Sandwich Quilts - 2-page printable size recommendations and instructions.
Snail’s Trail Alternative Quilt Block - Gail Cavella designed an alternative Snail’s Trail 8-½” block that you might find useful and help to use-up scraps.
Fleece Blankets
Fleece Blankets
No Sew Single-layers Fleece Throws - 2-page printable size recommendations and instructions.
No Sew Fleece Throws - 1-page printable PDF that includes the importance of cutting off the selvage edges.
No Sew Fleece Throws Checklist - 2-page printable checklist for submitting your fleece throws to our chapter.
Knit & Crochet Blankets
Knit & Crochet Blankets
Knit & Crochet Sites by Karen Huffman - video recorded during MABD 2021 and Knit & Crochet 1-page Handout
Faeries Sampler Baby Afghan pattern download from Ravelry
How to Cut, Skip Cut & Prepare Fleece for Crochet using a skip cut blade (YouTube video)
Quick and Easy Crocheted Blanket Edging - Can use fleece or flannel material
Raspberry Ripple Blanket by Birdlebee
Project Linus Knit & Sew Along - New pattern every year in March, guided tutorials, & fundraiser for Project Linus local chapter.
Ravelry - Lots of patterns to knit & crochet.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Peanuts store - lots of fun shirts, accessories, drinkware, etc.
Pinterest - search for quilt, fleece, & knit/crochet blanket ideas & patterns
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