Project Thread

"You know," Avery said, sitting up a little and looking at Maeve. “I’ve been thinking about those blankets of yours, Maeve. It’s maybe not as completely lame an idea as I thought at first."

"Gee, thanks,” Maeve said. “You really know how to boost a girl's confidence, Avery."

"No, I'm serious. I saw this website when I was working on my blog last night—it’s called Project Linus, and they do something like you want to do. Only they give blankets to kids who are sick, not to the homeless.” Avery grinned. “Remember Betsy and her Project Bread? We could call yours Project Thread."

from book 2: Bad News/Good News

Fleece Blanket Directions:

1. Decide how big you want your blanket and buy the appropriate amount of fleece.

2. Along the top and bottom of the fleece (short sides) apply a straight line of tape all the way across—leave 3 inches showing on both ends.

3. Cut a fringe to the tape along the top and bottom (short sides).

4. When finished with fringing, remove the tape.

BSG Tips!

Avery -  Same as above. I keep it simple!

Maeve - I cut out the fleece, added satin hearts and hand-stiched the hearts with colored embroidery thread to the blanket. I love a touch of romance!

Charlotte - I took embroidery thread and attached beads in the shape of a star in the middle of the blanket. I guess I always have my head in the stars!

Katani - I sewed a brightly-colored quilt with a fleece backing and put stuff in in to make it puffy. This takes some know-how, so ask a crafty person to help!

Isabel - I used beads and felt to attach my favorite birds to the blanket.

Making a blanket isn't the only way to give back to the community. In book #7 Freaked Out, read about how Avery and Isabel helped kids with cancer leave the hospital -- and have the time of their lives.

you tell us ...

Do you have a DIY (do-it-yourself) idea that helps others?

XOXO,

 

Comments (142)

crazymonkey writes:

	I wanna help but I just don't know how to help.. My old clothes only go to Good will. How can i help?

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saltypeanut122 writes:

	I take my old clothes and we donate them 2 charity.

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theatergirl1414 writes:

	I donated a dollhouse i painted to the Y day care center

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Groovygirl writes:

	I take my old clothing and give it to purple heart

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muslim98 writes:

	i like to collect old clothing and donate it to local charities.

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Maeve a licious 101 writes:

	Luv the idea Maeve!!! Its sooooo great to help other people!!=))

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123PREPPY writes:

	That idea was so smart. My mom does the same thing. you are an amazing person!

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Sparklygirl writes:

	Projest Thread is a great idea.Maeve you rock!

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fullhouse101 writes:

	i always wanted to read to little kids in the hospital!!!

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poohbear96 writes:

	i think project thread is a wonderful idea maeve you rock! you are the best. you will make someone very happy!!!!!!!

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dainty4567 writes:

	Maeve you rock! And your project thread ide was great I was so happy when you won that award!!!!!

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55345cello writes:

	I have my own buisness making earrings and 25% of the money goes to the make a wish foundation. I have sent along 375 dollars!

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pinkpatra writes:

	I have a small club that makes little fairs and does stuff for animals people and enviorment

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kickbootygirl writes:

	My father owns a HUGE garden and we always have too many veggies and fruits to eat ourselves, I thought that I might get my mother to take the extra veggies to a martha's soup kitchen or another charity.

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martlover987 writes:

my friends and i started this thing called monkey around and we save the endangered animals of the rainforest. Right now we have exactly $100 from selling jewerly and crafts and that saves 2 ACRES OF LAND IN THE RAINFOREST! it feels SO good to know we r making a difference for those poor poor animals! What do u think Maeve(I know it's not anything u r talking about with blankets and stuff....but that's ok right?) -martlover987 p.s this summer we r doing a summer carnival sale at our local pool! we have many ideas for it!

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kittykat1009 writes:

	i feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO bad for u, cutecat. thats so sad. how old r u?

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AnimalGirl10 writes:

	You rock Maeve! I have always been planning to do a Project Thread way before I read the BSG series. I haven't started but now that I saw you can do it I know I can too.

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awesomej9 writes:

	My friends uncle died of a brain tumor, and my grandma also had a brain tumor, but thank god it was removed. Every year me and my family do a walk-a-thon to raise money for brain cancer awareness and to help people who can't afford treatment awesomej9

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JBcraze94 writes:

	my school once raised alot of money for a girl that had a serious cancer and her parents could afford it after and she is now better(good)

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JBcraze94 writes:

	you could start a club that you donate food, clothing, and supplies that would help the homeless. click the heart if you agree!

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livrox101 writes:

	Hey Meave!

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smartsinger writes:

	maybe you can do create your own neighborhood movies and show them to kids that can't afford buying them

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comer70 writes:

	maeve, you go girl!!! project thread is so cool;its so nice of you to do something like that!!!

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pinkjinxgirl writes:

	Maybe you can do a different project this time. You can donate food or something....

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kc121 writes:

	Omg girl i hope you keep going and get out a whole bunch of blankets email me lol please p.s thearter rocks

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Emily200009 writes:

	You did a angel of a good deed. I think thats the best thng a girl can so to the human race. I keep on reading that book over and over.

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imoveon writes:

	its me girls i am very cool! text me anytime! lol!

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imoveon writes:

	omg i think this idea is better than any other idea i have ever thought of. so if any of u guys out there ever figure out an idea put it out cauze u never know that idea will become famous someday. i love the bsg!!!!!!!! ahhhhhhh!

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DisneyRox52 writes:

	yes.design a cute,but earth friendly outfit and ask a adult(or you can)tpo sew it for you(have adult supervision if you sew it).

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dani_gurl writes:

	yes. make signs for them not to cut down trees. if they cut down trees how will they expect us to breathe? so now I'm glad about the rule they have "cut down one tree, plant two new ones" without that rule they could have cut down so many trees people wouldn't breathe!!!!

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cookiepuss writes:

	Go team go! Keep up the good work BSG!

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bsgpinkster writes:

	Is there any organazations that do a program like project thread?

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katani_rulez_girl_123 writes:

	Project Thread rules!!! I would luv 2 come up with an idea as cool as that!!

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cutecat8 writes:

	I have arthritis so me and my friends went on a walk to help other people with arthritis because I know how they feel. I am so glad I did! I hate having arthritis but it's a big part of me!

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Lady K writes:

I bought a lil loveables maker and I am going to make alot of them and give them 2 Boston Children's Hopiel to give to every kid that goees in the emergency room alot of my Friends r helping we r just as close as the Beacon street girls. I am because I was in there 4 12 hours and they give u boxs of crayons and coloring pads and Latex free boloons the ones that look like the r made of matlic foil little stuffed bears and games of tick-tack-toe. wish me luck

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krm98 writes:

	My DIY idea is to go to a place where you can serve food. I want to read to the blind, too. It is importanat that everyone knows that there is someone that cares about them. It is also important that everyone has a warm blanket to snuggle under.

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mickey#1 writes:

	I love making blankets, I was thinking i want to do it. I love how meave won an award

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JGirl26 writes:

I have started crocheting blankets and scarves of all colors and patterns and want to donate them to charity as soon as i have a good amount and i hope to get others involved too. Also I try to keep my clothes in pretty good condition so that when they dont fit I can donate them to people who can still use them. Finally I might take up sewing and if I get good enough i want to make clothes blankets and etc. to donate to charity maybe even hats and bandanas and I'll bring them to a childrens hospital for kids with cancer. Cant wait to get this really going!

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babyblueo0o writes:

	Now would donating sweaters 2 homeless kids count?? Well i donate food and olld clothes 2 homeless kids but i like the idea of donating homade fresh blankets made with

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mimiandjo writes:

	I started a new campaign called KAKOAC(kids against all kinds of animal cruelty!) I love animals sooo much, Im soo dedicated to this project. My teahcer ays shes dedicated in donating 30 minutes of class, ive got ALOT of volunters! Soon this project could be shared by thw whole school! I hope it does! Wouldn't want anything to happen to dogs like marty! -bye bye! mimiandjo!

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pinkjinxgirl writes:

	when you give it makes you feel TOTALLY fantastic with a warm feleling. I made a blanket and donated it to the poor by giving it to HOPE

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guitarcrazy9 writes:

	Once My Girl Scout troop and I made a blanket for a family that was in Hurricane Katrina. It was really nice and fun to make a blanket for them (like you did for the homeless!) and haveing the feeling of knowing that you helped a family in need!

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BSG FAN writes:

	hey its Mary...i love you i mean like you are amazing girl you make a greate friend you are just like me i love pink, i want to be a superstar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i love being the center of atention!you are great i hope you reply me back ..! thanks,your biggest fan

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Star2b writes:

	I have a flecce blanket I made when I was nine. It's My Little Pony. LOL

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balletgirl writes:

	Pretty much all my family has a fleece blanket except my sister so i made her one

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ajrocks writes:

	Maeve, you are so kind and nice. I love your ideas; they are always so creative.

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cutie13918 writes:

	I am like so happy for you Maeve! You inspierd me!

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iloveryan writes:

	i love bsg i love it it rocks !!!!!!!i love ryan too he is cute

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bhail writes:

	This is sooo good that you guys are helping peope like this

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dance101 writes:

	i would love to help you and geuss what. i am in 4th grade so i still have recess and everytime i go with my friends to play with the speaical ed kids it is really fun. people say they are weird but i like them they are cute and fun... i think it is a good deed is it???

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maevencharlotte writes:

I would absolutley adore helping out kids. I am a movie and animal FANATIC, and I actually have a company with my friends. We have great ideas, and we are working on putting them into action! Also, my homeroom is working on a fundraising project for animals in the arctic affected by global warming. Our goal is $4,000! Oh, and a great movie: Arctic Tale. Sad, but good. And if you're thinking, "oh, a boring documentary," THINK AGAIN!! It's funny, smart and moving. AND it's narrarated by QUEEN LATIFAH!!!!!!!!!!!!! -maevencharlotte P.S. Maeve, what do you think? Please write back. I would be honored!!

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yumzum123 writes:

	My sister has a sewing machine, and makes scarves all the time, but she has nothing to do with them. I never thought of donating them to charity until I read(or still reading)Bad News/Good News. As soon as I can, I'm going to start donating them to charity. I know kids in Georiga are cold, because last Saturday(on my birthday)we got snow, so there is for sure cold kids out there!

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yumzum123 writes:

	Now that I know haw you make blankets, I'll probably make one insted of buying one!

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Kgirl393 writes:

one of my bffl's little sister has a disease calles cistic fibrosis (cf) and every year during may (national cf awareness month) me & my friends participate in a walk-a-thon and all of the sponser money goes 2 kids suffering from cf. i never knew that even i could make a difference. Isn't it great when you KNOW you've made a difference? That's a great thing you're doing for your friend's sister. Keep up the good work! XOXO,

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BSG Fan writes:

	I always donate money to good causes and I do plays that donate money and I got the leading role.

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staronstage writes:

instead of spending your allowance on whatever u do, each week (or whenever u get it) split it into two. one half u can save or spend however u like, and the other half u save and put in a special place, and each week u do that. when u have lots of the money in the saved place, go and buy some canned food, and donate to the Salvation Army, or the food bank, depending on where u live. That is a FAN-TASTIC idea! XOXO,

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pandagirl writes:

	im sooo happt u won that award, congrats!

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movieactress writes:

	that rocks! i loved it when i read about project thread! SO sweett!

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lolalexiedancer writes:

	Yes, every once in awhile i send cards and little homemade things to my friends just to say that i am thinking of them and appreciate them!

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hannahmontana13 writes:

	well i am the leader of many things... i like taking part of stuff and mostly i like doing stuff myself in stead of someone else doing it for me........erm well there is 1 thing i wished that anyone could do...WORLD PEACE.!!!! thanx love hannahmontana13

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mskigirl writes:

	yeah actually i do. it's to get a recycleing project at our school.

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sabletheyorkster writes:

	this is cool

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potterwatch22 writes:

are you jewish? because im studing 4 my bat mitzvah right now! I go 2 a jewish school but im not that good at hebrew! my torah portion is vayera. my project is going to be donating books to a childrens hospital because I LOVE reading! what do you think of it? I'm Jewish, too! Cool! I do love reading, but sometimes it's hard for me because of my dyslexia. But, that doesn't stop me for long, though. Reading is too important! XOXO,

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helena96 writes:

	my class did this project kinda like yours.It was called afghans for afghans for people in afghanistan . we all made these crocheted squares and then sewed them together for a blanket. it was really fun . we did all these different patterns to.

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YOUTUBE writes:

	YOU COULD START A FOOD/TOY DRIVE AND DONATE IT TO A SICK CHILDRENS HOME OR THE FOOD BANK.

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yakira10 writes:

	im going to hav a lemonad stant and donate all the profits to the wwf(world wildlife fund)! Sweet! Avery will be thrilled -- she loves supporting animal charities. XOXO,

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yakira10 writes:

	im so happy! i got into a play and i hav a huge part! Congrats! Break a leg! XOXO,

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runforfun writes:

	ya you could bake doggy treats from a doggy cook book ( yes there are such things ) then sell them around your neiborhood. then the money can go to a animal shelter!

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smothie889 writes:

	ya the angel food drive and toys

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angie7777 writes:

i once raised up over 3,000 dollars for charity with car washing, selling candy, selling toys, doing extra chores, and making cool crafts to sell. it was toooottally fun but not so easy. it took a lot of work but in the end, i was happy that i had helped make a difference in a charity home. Wow! That's amazing! Donating that much is awesome, but a little bit of money and a little bit of time can also make a huge difference! XOXO,

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mollygal82 writes:

	no but me and my friend had a lemonade stand by her dads storage building. we helped raise money for hurricane katrina. some guy even gave us 20 dollars just for one cup of lemonade he even told us to keep the change. We ended up earning $37.50 in one hour. i cant make that much in a month!

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CAchik writes:

	awww.. poor u! u have my total sympathy.

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yakira10 writes:

hey maeve! i have this really huge problem. my ginny pig, winston, just died and i can't get over it. i cry all the time. my grandmother died two weeks ago and it makes it worse... i cry in class time and i refused to go shopping with my BFF's. my parents are trying to cheer me up with buying my lots of pink things and magazines but it doesn't work.... please help! i'm desprate!!!!!! I am so sorry about your grandmother and your Guinea pig! Death is always a part of life, but knowing that hardly makes it easier. And, it's totally normal to feel sad and to cry about it. Just make sure you express how you feel to your parents or to your friends. Talking about it DOES make it easier. XOXO,

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potterwatch22 writes:

	I think its awesome you are doing this!!!!!!!!! I am a horrible sewer but i have a kit to make a no-sew blanket! it is so cozy!!!!!1

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yakira10 writes:

	hey maeve!my batmitvas next year but at school a got a...it sad so i wont say...mark in hebrew, and my tora porshon is sooooooo hard. how did u do it with dyleksya. from, yakira10(it means preshis!)

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yakira10 writes:

	hey maeve! u rool/rock/ are not a drama queen, but the queen of drama! i thing what u did for the kids at the shelter was so great and i wont to do somthing just like u did, but wont to be original. plus i dont thing i can pull it of, short atenchin span. u no? help me!!please!? from you #1 fan,yakira10

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TinkerBell13 writes:

	NO I DON'T SORRY BUT THIS ONE IS REALLY COOOL! I MIGHT TRY IT

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rentluver1996 writes:

my bat mitzvah is next year and i am deciding whether to do one of these two things: 1.. the world wildlife fund has this thing if you donate 50 dollars you get a free stuffed animal of an endangered species so i was thinking i could raise money and give it to the world wildlife fund to help animals, and then give the stuffed animals to a shelter or hospital or goodwill or something so it is a double whammy! 2. there is a organization called CHAI(Concern for Helping the Animals in Israel) and it is really sad because theere are animals that are being tortured!! so i might do that too. which one do you think i should do. I think BOTH of those are amazing. Either organization would be lucky to have you working with them! XOXO,

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Miley_Ramsey writes:

	Well, I joined a club called Keepers of the Earth, and we helped save orphans in South Africa!

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charlotte4064 writes:

	I once had a big misunderstanding with my BFF. I was very sad that day so i made a blanket to her. I decorated it with small hearts and butterflies. She forgave me atlast!

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BooButterfly writes:

	A couple of years ago I made blankets and took them to a nursing home it was so fun. Now we go to that nursing home all the time I love all the people there. That's a great way to get involved! XOXO,

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beachbum14 writes:

	At Christmas time my whole school volunteers at a orphanage. We bring in gifts, wrap them, and then we go to the orphanage and do crafts with the kids there. It is so much fun and I really enjoy doing it

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butterflya writes:

	When I was being diagnosed with diabetes, I was brought a blanket that someone had donated to the hospital. The thoughtfulness of the blanket made me feel so much better, I decided to make blankets to give to that hospital. i have tons of fun making them, and feel good about giving them! That's a great idea! When you've been shown thoughtfulness, it's always nice to give back! XOXO,

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saddlegaltex writes:

	YES.HOW ABOUT A TIME CAPSULE.WHAT YOU DO IS YOU TAKE A PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PUT MEMORIES INSIDE IT,THEN CLOSE IT UP AND WRITE "OPEN 2010." ITS A LOT OF FUN!

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horseluvr84 writes:

	I started a 'business" in my town called " Warm Blankets 4 warm hearts". I sew blankets of dozens of homeless kids and adults. I love to see them smile!

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drmsrntrlty writes:

	i just take 2 pieces of fleece, lay them on top of each other, and cut 3 inches in on each side and tie. viola!! you got yourself a blanket! wat do you think maeve??? I think that sounds great! Keep up the good work! XOXO,

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Laxgirl2 writes:

	im not a sewing/blanket making person but 4 my Bat Mitzvah im going 2 volunteer at an animal sheltar and cut my hair for locks of love again

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Broadwaystar* writes:

	Hey Maeve, You inspired me to do something! So I now (sry if i kinda stole your idea) make FAAAAABOULLLOUSSS blankets for a orphanage! Hey, steal away! Good luck with the project! XOXO,

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emma_7 writes:

	Good job Maeve! glad you put others first.Great role model

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egirl226 writes:

meave i am making the blankets for the boston homeless shelter isnt boston great have you ever been to fanual hall i love it there. maeve mabe you could interveiw miley cyrus or me. iam in a small town outside of boston i am a budding star. so grab me well you can ps i have dyslexia too hard it is. if you make a movie i would love love love love love love love love love love love to play you and maeve you are famous you are the star of the bsg. love u bye

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bsgfreak1124 writes:

	Maeve, you are a huge sweet heart.I was inspired by your good doing to make blankets,I made 100 blankets for 2 homeless shelters. Maeve you are awesome! Why, thanks! And 100 blankets? That's incredible! Keep up the good work! XOXO,

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hollywood43 writes:

	A year ago I read the BSG books and Maeve, your project thread idea inspired me. And since then I have been making flece sweaters for a near by orphanage! They loved it! Thanks for the idea Maeve!

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Lunatuna writes:

	I went on the ten-mile walk or hunger, that sponsors Project Bread! I did it the day before my birthday, so instead of getting birthday presents, I got donations! It felt wonderful to help people in need. That's an amazing idea! I can see why you felt wonderful. When you already have so much, it feels good to give to those who are less fortunate. XOXO,

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mimiandjo writes:

	SAVE ANIMALS!!!! They dont deserve to be tested. POOR MONKEYS!!! Ps for all those who dont understand what I mean by tested: They take bunnies eye brows and leave them blind. They put monkeies in tubes so they can test their perfume!

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thayanora writes:

	Remember- ANIMALS COUNT TOO! I like to help out at a shelter, raise & donate money, and try to rescue as many dogs as possible! (Very good excuse if you want a pet- "Mom, puppies need our help! They're homeless! Some shelters KILL them- we have to rescue them!") By the way, no-kill shelters are the best! You're absolutely right! Animals count, too! XOXO,

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GiantPandaK writes:

	make lip gloss with a sliver of lipstick, Vaseline, and mix it up. sell it and donate profits

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superstar32 writes:

	I help out at an animal shelter every Saturday with my buds. I love the animals there!!! That's fantastic! Animals need love and attention, too! XOXO,

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redsoxfreak24 writes:

	i help my mom make blankets that she sells at craft fairs does that count? Sure! Maybe your mom gives some of the proceeds to charity :-) XOXO,

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doubletrouble writes:

	i need drtns to learn how to crosstitch and how to knit

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kaitlinisfamouss writes:

	i want to learn how to crochet so i can give to projerct thread!!

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