FRIENDS OF BFTG
Many thanks to the following sites for linking to or otherwise supporting Blankets For the Gulf:
- Close Knit Hugs - YAY MAGGIE!
- NetSimplicity - My former employer helped fund press efforts and shipping costs
- The Daily Knitter
- Lion Brand Yarn Charity Connection - Their link has brought in a ton of traffic!
- Tallahassee Crochet Club
- Democratic Club of the Conejo Valley
- The Answer Lady
- Oma's Cake Kitchen - Barbara not only made a bunch of blankets but also helped package them for delivery
- Stagecoach Inn Museum volunteers, Newbury Park, California
- Ginny's Printing - This Austin, TX donated the printing of the blanket tags
- Knit Witch
Media Links
- Good Morning America [mentioned on 9/22/05 show!]
- Fredericksburg Standard - 9/7/05
- Austin American-Statesman - 9/25/05 [PDF]
- San Angelo Standard-Times - 9/28/05 [PDF]
- Knit Simple magazine - Winter 05 [PDF]
Participating Stores
The following stores were kind enough to support Blankets for the Gulf by posting signs in their stores, emailing their list members, etc. Please visit these stores if you live in their area!
[listed alphabetically]
- BeauKnits - Cohoes, NY
- Fringe: A Knitting Salon - Aurora, IL - (Check out the afghan pattern they've donated [PDF].)
- Hilltop Yarn and Needlepoint Shop - Seattle, WA
- Knit-a-Way - Brooklyn, NY
- Knitting Today - Wolcottville, IN
- Rosie's Calico Cupboard - San Diego, CA
- Seams to Be - Magalia, CA
- Skein Lane - El Cerrito, CA
- Stonehill - Fredericksburg, TX
- The Weaving Works - Seattle, WA
- Wildfiber - Santa Monica, CA
- Willow's End - Boothbay Harbor, ME
- The Wooden Thimble - Estherville, IA
- Woolplay - Haddonfield, NJ
- Yarn Heaven - Arlington, TX
- Yarn Lady - Laguna Hills, CA
- Yarnware - West Orange, NJ
