Date: 11/25/23
Time: 1pm to 5pm: Limited 60 people:
Where: Antioch VFW: 75 North Ave
Food and drinks: The Lumpia Lady will be on site for food purchase www.facebook.com/TheLumpiaLadyLLC/
The VFW Bar will be open to purchase beverages.
What you will need to bring the day of the event:
2 patterns of fleece (2 yards of each) • We recommend a pattern and a corresponding color, however two plain colors also works well. You can also buy a kit with the fabrics already cut to size. • Sharp scissors • Ruler & Straightedge • Each blanket will take around two hours. For more info visit our website at: https://thepennyspurpose.org/make-a-blanket
You can purchase fleece from either Joann Fabrics or Yourfleece.com. Sales at Joann Fabrics will be starting soon, and you can find the closest Joann Fabrics stores in McHenry, Vernon Hills, Racine, and Lake Geneva.
Here is a list of themes that are needed:
1. Animals (Bears, Birds, Wildlife, etc.)
2. Autism Awareness
3. Books
4. Butterflies
5. Cancer Awareness
6. Cartoon, Movies, Superheroes, etc.
7. Dance/Music
8. Flowers
9. Food/Drink
10. Holidays
11. Infant/Toddler-themed
12. Occupational-themed (Fireman, Policeman, teacher, nurse, etc.)
13. Outdoor-themed (Camping, hunting, beach, ocean, etc.)
14. Patriotic (Flags, branches of the military, etc.)
15. Pets (Dogs, cats, etc.)
16. Pro Sports/Collegiate teams
17. Rainbows
18. Seasonal (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter)
19. Solid Colors and Patterns
20. Sports (Baseball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, etc.)
21. Transportation (Cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes, trains, etc.)
Feel free to explore these themes when selecting your fleece fabric at Joann Fabrics or Yourfleece.com.
Any questions, please contact us at thepennyspurpose@gmail.com
