Do you have specific types or sizes of blankets that you collected?
We take all kinds blankets and quilts — handmade, purchased, and giveaways — as well as any size — baby, throws (which are generally 50×60 or 55×70), twin, full, queen, king, etc. See the gallery page for types of blankets collected to date.
Do you take used blankets?
Yes, used, or giveaway blankets, in decent shape. These can also include blankets from estate and yard sales.
Do you have a way to purchase blankets at a discount if someone preferred to make a donation instead of shipping blankets?
We prefer individuals to make arrangements to pick up at local DC-area locations, buy blankets from local stores and ship to us, or purchase blankets from an online catalog and direct items to be shipped to us. A few reasonably-priced catalogs include the following:
- Lakeside Collection offers good deals on their throw blankets.
- Oriental Trading Company has “kits” for making tied-fleece quilts which are fun to do with children!
What date would you need blankets to deliver this year?
We generally collect blankets throughout the year and then deliver the blankets to local charities in early December.
What charities do you donate to?
We have donated to several local DC-area charities. See list of charities we’ve supported by year.
Other questions?
If you are interested in donating blankets to our project or have other questions, please contact me offline: Karen Huffman dcblankets [at] cybersailors.org.
