Blanket Sizes - Please none smaller, the measurements are approximate.

• 36" X 36" to 36" x 42"

• 40" x 60" to 45" x 60"

• 45" x 60" to 45" x 72

Teen-sized blankets - should be at least 2 yards in length and since polar fleece is 50" wide, a 2-yard piece of fleece makes a nice blanket for a teenager.  Remember that a big blanket will fit all sizes of kids, a small blanket will fit only the little kids. Blankets of any size will be accepted, because kids come in all different sizes!

TYPES of BLANKETS

• Quilts and Tied Comforters

  • A quilt is a blanket, which has three layers – a top (which may be pieced or simply a single piece of fabric), batting in the center, and backing (which is usually a single piece of fabric). 

  • In order to keep the batting from shifting, the three layers of the quilt must be secured together.  This is accomplished by sewing the three layers together by hand, machine, or tying (using yarn or thread to tie the three layers together at various points). 

  • If yarn is used to tie a blanket, make sure the ends are trimmed to approximately 1" and the knots are secure.

• Afghans

  • Afghans are made of yarn that is crocheted or knitted into a blanket.

  • Weave in all yarn ends on crocheted & knitted Afghans with at least an inch or two of thread so it does not come apart.

• Fleece blankets

  • Pieces of polar fleece may be purchased and it takes very little work to create a blanket. 

  • Finish off the edge by tying, surging, hemming, or cutting a fringed edge.

Please note: 

• Do not make blankets out of tapestry, upholstery fabric, burlap, felt, vinyl, wool, wool yarn, or any other scratch fabrics or laces.  Please do not donate these materials, we just cannot use them.

• Do not attach buttons or similar decorative items to a blanket.  They can be a choking hazard to children.

• Do not use paint to decorate a blanket.

• Blankets that smell of smoke or strong chemicals, including perfumed fabric softeners, or have pet hair on them are not acceptable as they may produce a severe allergic reaction in children.  Unfortunately, washing these blankets does not always remove the problem.