Anyone can join in anytime, it's very casual, and we also can teach you for free to knit or crochet.
We sit and socialize while we crochet and knit. Folks show the items they have made before they give them over to be donated. Folks learn new stitches from one another and share ideas.
We gather every Monday morning from 10 AM to noon in the vestibule at Living Waters Church , 2000 Reche Road in Fallbrook,California. We are not church affiliated and we meet most holidays also. More info contact fallbrookblanketproject@gmail.com
We crochet or knit 7X9 inch patches, any color or combination of colors, twin size blankets ( about 49x72 inches more or less), afghans, baby, lap and small cuddle blankets, hats, scarves, bears, etc. Whatever you make we will donate to someone.
If you are making something for the nonprofit Fallbrook Blanket Project you are welcome to use the free yarn , crochet hooks and needles we provide. If you are working on something of your own you must use your own yarn.
Many people do this, even before the quarantine, and not all are even in Fallbrook. They contact a friend in the group or myself to give what they have made for the project.
They are collected by the president and distributed to the appropriate charities or fundraisers.
We give our handmade items to North County men's,women's and family shelters, fire and flood victims, Camp Pendleton YMCA and hospital. senior centers and youth groups, Fallbrook charities and fundraisers for the food pantry,Senior Center, Foundation for Senior Care, Boys and Girls Club,REINS and more.Over 5000, and counting, items have been created and given away.
For a complete list of the places we are currently donating to click here.
Yes, as requested. We are open to the needs of the moment and to recommendations of additional charities. We have given to the victims of a recent home fire in Fallbrook and gave to Paradise fire victims, to someone living in his car, and more. We are here to help others in our own small way.
We give to fundraisers for our charities and they use the items in their silent auctions. We have sold items at the Harvest Festival, Community Center Christmas Tree Lighting Event and will be showing/selling at the Fallbrook Art Center in Nov and Dec. 2020 and 2021. A few items have been sold to individuals. These sales generate publicity for us and we use the income to purchase ( mostly thrift store) yarn and administrative costs.
We donate new and like new items so it must be clean and in very good condition. Yes, if at all possible our expert crocheters and knitters can usually complete an item.
Our project has a good reputation for helping others and individuals donate money. We also make proposals to foundations and local agencies and receive donations. People also donate yarn.