The agricultural extension office where MCAFCE meets for blanket making has been closed to the public because of COVID-19. In-person blanket-making sessions are cancelled until 2021. However, blankets can be made at home and delivered to 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood between 10am and 12 noon on the dates listed. Look for our tables in the parking lot. Hope to see you there!
Blanket-making guidelines may be found
at http://mdafce.org/montgomeryblanket.htm
Do you like to sew, knit, or crochet? Work on community projects with a congenial group? Volunteers are invited to help make afghans and quilts as gifts for hospitalized children (yarn and fabric provided). In non-pandemic times, monthly meetings are on the grounds of the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park, in the University of Maryland Extension Office, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855.
This project is sponsored by the Montgomery County Association for Family & Community Education. It is a great opportunity for those who like to work with their hands with fiber.
For more information and directions, please contact Jean at 301-641-4878 or jcpurich@cs.com. BE SURE TO INDICATE IF YOU ARE A STUDENT. It is helpful if you already know how to sew, knit, or crochet. If you don't, that's all right too.
If you are a student, this table shows how your SSL hours will be computed.
SSL Hours Awarded for FCE Blanket Making
|
SIZE |
TYPE |
HOURS AWARDED |
|
36 x 36 |
Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square |
20 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Simple pattern, double crochet, granny square |
25 |
|
36 x 36 |
Complicated pattern, crochet, ripple, octagon shapes, other design |
30 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Complicated pattern, crochet Ripple, octagon shapes, other design, |
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
36 x 36 |
Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles |
20 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Simple pattern, knitted with size 11-15 needles |
25 |
|
36 x 36 |
Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles |
30 |
|
>36 x 36 to 45 x 60 |
Complicated pattern, knitted with size 6-10 needles |
35 |
|
|
|
|
|
48 x 48 or larger |
Fleece - single layer (no double layer blankets) |
2.5 |
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home until schools resume normal status.
