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DIY @Home Tie Blankets
Duration
1 - 2 hrs
How Often Is This Offered?
Daily
Age Range
- K - 2nd
- 3rd - 5th
- 6th - 8th
- High School
Help Required
Adult
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 unhoused Families and Children.
What's Needed To Complete
Two 2.5 yards of fleece Scissors
Whose Help Is Required
Some adult help may be required.
Special Requirements
To coordinate shipment and/or drop-off, please contact mailto:hello@mendingkids.orghello@mendingkids.org Mending Kids/WeWork, Suite 120, 21255 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91367 Office: 818-843-6363 http://mendingkids.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mendingkids.org/&source=gmail&ust=1587750453141000&usg=AFQjCNEGbKr2PND7NFhY0r6KKFGLeniFQAmendingkids.org
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.
Instructions
Watch this clip on how to make a DIY tie blanket! Check out the list of needed supplies, organize your supplies. Lay the fabric on top of each other Cut out 4 inch squares at every corner Cut 4 inches down about ever 1.5 inches (kind of like a fringe) Tie your knots! Repeat on each side until complete Email hello@mendingkids.org to coordinate drop-off or ship to: Mending Kids/WeWork, Suite 120, 21255 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 91367
Location
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