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Ready to Comfort The Sick?

DIY @Home Tie Blankets

DURATION

30-60 Minutes

WHERE

At home or at your kitchen table!

WHEN

Throughout the year

WHOSE HELP IS REQUIRED

Some adult help may be required.

HOW IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Mending Kids gives sick kids life-saving surgical care while advancing education and training towards medical sufficiency in their communities.

Since 2005, we have mended thousands of children in over 66 countries, including the US.

Warm, colorful and cozy blankets make kids feel protected and loved.  

DESCRIPTION

Easy to make DIY tie blankets!  Great for our community of friends that need a little bit more warmth and comfort!

Blankets will go to kids served by Mending Kids AND Local Los Angeles Homeless Families and Children.

ITEMS NEEDED

  • Two 2.5 yards of fleece
  • Scissors

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

To coordinate shipment and/or drop-off, please contact hello@mendingkids.org

Mending Kids/WeWork, Suite 120, 21255 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91367

Office: 818-843-6363

NEXT STEPS

Watch this clip on how to make a DIY tie blanket!  Check out the list of needed supplies, organize your supplies and "VIEW INSTRUCTIONS" below for details!

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Sound like fun?VIEW INSTRUCTIONS▼ to get started.
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  1. Lay the fabric on top of each other
  2. Cut out 4 inch squares at every corner
  3. Cut 4 inches down about ever 1.5 inches (kind of like a fringe)
  4. Tie your knots!
  5. Repeat on each side until complete
  6. Email hello@mendingkids.org to coordinate drop-off or ship to:
  7. Mending Kids/WeWork, Suite 120, 21255 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91367
  8. 7. Fill out this PGK impact form when you’ve completed the activity
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