Frequently-asked Questions
When is the MVOB workshop open?
We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to Noon.
We are open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am to Noon.
Where is the workshop located?
Our address is 407 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
Our address is 407 W. Main Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
What if I can't get to the workshop during your business hours?
We have donation/pick-up bins in front of the workshop that you can use to return completed blankets. If you call (614-530-3327) or email (info@myveryownblanket.org) us in advance, we can leave fleece kits in the bins for you to pick up.
We have donation/pick-up bins in front of the workshop that you can use to return completed blankets. If you call (614-530-3327) or email (info@myveryownblanket.org) us in advance, we can leave fleece kits in the bins for you to pick up.
Do I need to schedule a time to pick up the blanket kits?
You can stop by the workshop anytime Monday – Friday, 9 am to Noon to pick up some blanket kits, helping us bring love and comfort to children in foster care!
You can stop by the workshop anytime Monday – Friday, 9 am to Noon to pick up some blanket kits, helping us bring love and comfort to children in foster care!
Do I need to schedule a time to drop off completed blankets?
We are open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon; you can stop by any time during those hours. If those hours aren’t convenient, you can also drop blankets off in one of the bins outside our workshop at 407 W. Main St., Westerville.
We are open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon; you can stop by any time during those hours. If those hours aren’t convenient, you can also drop blankets off in one of the bins outside our workshop at 407 W. Main St., Westerville.
What kinds of blankets do you need?
We receive blankets that are quilted, knitted, crocheted or made from "no-sew" fleece.
We receive blankets that are quilted, knitted, crocheted or made from "no-sew" fleece.
Can I make a blanket if I don't know how to sew or knit?
Yes, just click here to get step-by-step directions for making a "no-sew" fleece blanket. Just about anyone can make a fleece blanket in about an hour. All you need is our fleece blanket kit (material, fringe template, tag and instructions) and a pair of scissors.
Yes, just click here to get step-by-step directions for making a "no-sew" fleece blanket. Just about anyone can make a fleece blanket in about an hour. All you need is our fleece blanket kit (material, fringe template, tag and instructions) and a pair of scissors.
What size do the blankets need to be?
Since our blankets are given to young people of all ages, from toddlers to teens, we can use small, medium and large sizes. The approximate dimensions are: small - , medium - , large -
Since our blankets are given to young people of all ages, from toddlers to teens, we can use small, medium and large sizes. The approximate dimensions are: small - , medium - , large -
Do you accept donations of fabric or yarn?
We are sorry that we can no longer accept donated fabric. It is difficult for our volunteer quilters to use the wide variety of miscellaneous fabric that we typically receive. However, we can refer donors to several organizations that can use donated fabric. Click here for a list.
We are glad to accept donations of yarn, and we have volunteers who will knit and crochet it into beautiful blankets.
We are sorry that we can no longer accept donated fabric. It is difficult for our volunteer quilters to use the wide variety of miscellaneous fabric that we typically receive. However, we can refer donors to several organizations that can use donated fabric. Click here for a list.
We are glad to accept donations of yarn, and we have volunteers who will knit and crochet it into beautiful blankets.
How are the special tags used?
We created special tags so the blanket makers can write their own name on the tag, showing the child who received it that someone did indeed make this just for them! You can see one below.
If you can sew and are able to attach the tags, they are sewn on a corner of the blanket as shown in the photo. You can use a zigzag stitch, straight stitch or _______ stitch.
We created special tags so the blanket makers can write their own name on the tag, showing the child who received it that someone did indeed make this just for them! You can see one below.
If you can sew and are able to attach the tags, they are sewn on a corner of the blanket as shown in the photo. You can use a zigzag stitch, straight stitch or _______ stitch.
We also have volunteers in our workshop who will be glad to attach tags to completed blankets. Just tuck the completed tag into the finished folded blanket, and we’ll take it from there.
You will receive tags as part of the fleece blanket kits. You can also pick up tags from our workshop, or we can send them to you if picking them up is not convenient.
You will receive tags as part of the fleece blanket kits. You can also pick up tags from our workshop, or we can send them to you if picking them up is not convenient.
How do the blankets get into the childrens' hands?
All over Ohio (agency names) and nationwide.
We send to agencies nationwide, and we have blanket makers all over the U.S. and they give their blankets to agencies in their areas.
We also partner with My Comfy Kits, Comfort Cases, My Stuff Bags. We provide blankets to put in their cases.
All over Ohio (agency names) and nationwide.
We send to agencies nationwide, and we have blanket makers all over the U.S. and they give their blankets to agencies in their areas.
We also partner with My Comfy Kits, Comfort Cases, My Stuff Bags. We provide blankets to put in their cases.
What does 'sponsoring a blanket' mean?
Sponsoring a blanket is the same thing as ordering a blanket kit. You can go to our Blanket Making Kit webpage and place an order with your credit card. You can also order by email (info@myveryownblanket.org) and pay for them with check, cash or credit card at the time of pick up.
Sponsoring a blanket is the same thing as ordering a blanket kit. You can go to our Blanket Making Kit webpage and place an order with your credit card. You can also order by email (info@myveryownblanket.org) and pay for them with check, cash or credit card at the time of pick up.