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Fiber Femmes Helping Others

Warm Up America!

Create a warm afghan blanket for someone in need. That's what Warm Up America! is all about --- keeping people warm. Sound simple? Well, it is, and it works because you can make a difference whether you complete one small section or an entire afghan.

Crochet or knit one 7" by 9" rectangle (or more). Join your section to 48 others to complete a full-size afghan or send it to us to join. The original Warm Up America! afghan resembles a patchwork quilt of many textures and colors. Of course, you can knit or crochet more than one section or complete an entire afghan in any pattern or color yarn you wish.

To knit or crochet "perfect" Warm Up America! sections, cut a 7" by 9" cardboard template. Use the template as a guide; it's easier to handle than a measuring tape and great for kids.

When possible, we encourage Warm Up America! participants to work with family members, neighbors and friends to complete afghans and distribute them in their own community. When this is not possible, the Council will gladly accept sections, strips or completed afghans. We distribute the

completed blankets to social service agencies that contact our office. Ship to:

Warm Up America!

2500 Lowell Rd.

Gastonia, NC 28054