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,

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Comments (142)

dancer987654321 writes:

	I loved the 2 book where Maeve started project thread!! It is my favorite BSG book!!!

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delaneymlr writes:

	i can crosstich a scarf!!!

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cofeld06 writes:

	how to make a easy-bracelet 1. get a pipe cleaner2. make one loop on one side and do the same on the other3.put it on your wrist4. put the loops together and walla! cofeld06 Cool idea! And, you can make one in almost ANY color you want! XOXO,

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gigglebot21 writes:

	to make a duifferent type of blanket, do those steps but insted of leaveing it alone, use two peices of fleece and tie the strip together. It's perfict for the winter!

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7lilgill7 writes:

	Me and my friend do this thing called Cancer Cans! We save tabs off of cans and donate them to Cancer Reaserch! People like what we do and inspire others!

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Mint writes:

	i donate cans and make things like scarves.

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TKA96 writes:

	Hi Maeve I make lots of stuff like blankets, pillows, gloves and mittens. I sew it in my sewing machine or sometimes i like knitting them!

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UILnerd writes:

	Making blankets could really help some people!!!Yeah thats cool what u and your mom did homeyshood!!

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zozzie writes:

	i think we should put recycling bins in the streets so people can recycle there cans and drink bottles with out having to go to a skip

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helperforever writes:

	I am doing a project that meave got me thinking about I am getting money from friends and family to make quilts. the project I'm doing is called A Quilt For A Kid i make quilts with money people donate and give them to kids at homeless shelters, foster homes an hospetals. That's kinda like Project Thread! Blankets are so special -- they call them "comforters" for a reason! XOXO,

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SpiritoftheWind writes:

	Another great idea... knit/crochet scarves, blankets, or socks. LOOK AWESOME!!!!!!

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homeyshood writes:

	me and my mom have made 3 of those blankets and gave them 2 the kids at cook's

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martylover1000 writes:

	i donate my clothes to charity

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lolalover writes:

	Last weekend I went to a farm and collected leftover food. Then I brought the food to a place that could use it. There were 9 of us and we picked over 800 pounds of food. Wow! That's amazing! Keep up the good work! XOXO,

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Sportsprincess writes:

	Every chirstmaswe gift boxes to the less forturnate

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emmi writes:

	well i never thought of making a blanket but know i have thanks

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PiMpGuRl writes:

	Me and my friends collect unused or old school supplies and collect it from our class mates. Then we send it to somewhere who needs these stuff. We always put in the picture of a class and some leters or comments in there from us. IT makes us feel happy that we can help others by sharing and giving stuff!!

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winterbaby writes:

I know that my friends and I like to make bracelets. We sell them outside of popular stores and give the money to our church outreach. In religion class we are going to go to the Ronald McDonald House and play with the children and teach them games! smilies/grin.gif

I like helping out a lot and its a great way to give back to your community!

Good point! Even if you don't have money, you can still donate your TIME by volunteering someplace.

XOXO,

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YouMustRead writes:

	Ya know? After I read BD/GD, I made myself something different! A Silk blanket, dont ask how!! Just buy some silk, some cotton, some thread, and voila, you figure out what's next!!!!

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innerstar2 writes:

	baby sit a kid for free so the mom or dad can go to a job interview if they lost their job and can't pay you Great idea! There's also organizations that collect professional clothes for women like suits and skirts that are still in good condition. They give those clothes to women who can't afford them to help them feel confident for job interviews :-) XOXO,

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polly115 writes:

	i make dolls out of old socks and donate them to a hospital or shelter.

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polly115 writes:

	i donate stuff to hospital.we sell our stuff in a garage sale.

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BSGgrl101 writes:

	Hey! I had a really cool idea that came from my school. We bought out our old stuff and sold it to the kids in the school. Then we collected the money and sent it to help the kids in the Salvation Army, a place that shelters the homeless. It was really fun and everyone helped. hope u try this idea! That's a cool idea! I'll have to tell Ms. Rodriguez about it... XOXO,

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kgirl556 writes:

	i know how to make dolls out of old socks you just put tissue in the top tie it with a ribbion design a dress for it then get some yarn for its hair its an awsome thing i might make alot and then donate them o a hospital or shelter

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becuzofbee writes:

	I'm a volenteer at my local library and we are currently holding a Teen Read Week to encourage teen reading! We are hosting all these events at night in the library so we can get kids interested in reading and the library. It doesn't make so much of an impact as global warming but increasing the reading skills of kids is important. After all... Aren't kids our greatest resource???

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leafpool619 writes:

	when ever i dont play with some of my toys anymore and i grow out of my cloths we always put them in a bag and give them to charity. and i feel so good to know that they are going somewhere where someone will use them! That's great! It's like another way to recycle -- but only this time you're helping people AND the earth! XOXO,

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leafpool619 writes:

	this awsome idea i just finished reading the second book and it was awsome and the idea of have more people doing it sounds awsome!!!

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camogirl12 writes:

	i have no idea what this is all about but i hope its awsome Oh, it IS awesome! Try it! XOXO,

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sammi32195 writes:

	Once me and all my friends went to the thoy store and bought a bunch of inexpensive (but still cool!) toys for children who normally wouldn't get any for Christmas and gave them to the children's orphanage. Seeing the kid's smiles made it all worth it!

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angelgal writes:

	Yeah, I have this really cool textile ghosts idea. They R soo cute. And ya can make kids who are sick smile by giving them to them.

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twinkie48 writes:

	This project sounds like a fun thing to do on those cold winter days! I can't wait to try making one!

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ArtGirl5039711 writes:

	I am a very crafty person,but i just couldn't make fleece blanket.I'm so happy Maeve put this up!Now I can make thes blankets in a snap!They are so soft and they look 2 cool! Go for it! Let us know how your blankets turned out! XOXO,

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BroadwayGal writes:

	I definetly want to do this!!!!!! Fleece blankets are SOOOO comfy!!!!!!! I want to find some really cool fleece that will match my room!

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Jamba1 writes:

	Hey! I put some of my weekly allowence in a shoebox and when the shoebox is full, I either put it in my teachers jar which goes to the homeless, give it to charity, or buy things with it and give it to charity. That's great! Thinking of others when you receive money is always a good way to remind yourself of how important it is :-) XOXO,

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kbraza writes:

	Sounds fun! Good thing you don't have to use a sewing machine--i definetely stink at using those things.... o well! You can always learn! XOXO,

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mr.martayrocks11 writes:

	You know what? You BSG are SOOO thoughtful. I think it is so cool that you would help the kids. I can't wait 2 try this!

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kdgirl writes:

	This looks so cool i can't wait to try it.

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sparklepuppy writes:

	I think that if you hold a lemonade stand or bake sale, donate the money to charity and try to get people to recycle everything they can. That's what I did this summer and now an orphanage has lots of wonderful toys and global warming took a step back in stead of forward.

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Gal616 writes:

	I would love to make a blanket for a friend or something!

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pink02rules writes:

	I know how to turn an old T-shirt into a Halter Top! 1. Cut the Tshirt in a V-neck. 2. Flip the shirt over. Cut from the bottom of the left sleeve to the bottom of the right sleeve so that the back shows. 3. Cut the upper part into two long strips, Voila! Cool! I'll have to tell Katani to check this out. She's so good at that stuff! XOXO,

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maddiesweet411 writes:

	This looks so easy- I caan't wait to do it!

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citygirl writes:

	This project is so cool great idea.

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