New River Valley Chapter of Project Linus                      Karen Loucks started Project Linus on December 24, 1995.  The New  River Valley Chapter began in June of 2000.               Project Linus nationally has been alive for 5,482 days as of  January 1, 2011.  Project Linus National has had nonprofit status since May 12, 1997.    Project Linus nationally has officially collected 3,566,285   blankets as of September 30, 2010.   Local Proud Supporters of NRV Project Linus:  Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts, 2625 Market Street, Christiansburg, VA;             Phone:  540-382-9225.  This store has been a wonderful support to  Project Linus!  They serve as a drop-off point for our blankets, hand out flyers announcing upcoming blanket days, and always make  sure that Penny Sweet has plenty of fabric to continue making blankets for needy children!             Fancy Gap Outlet, 350 Pottery Dr. Fancy Gap, VA 24328; Phone:  276-728-9524.  Take Exit 8 off I-77. You can get great deals on cotton fabric. Thanks for your support of Project Linus! If you find yourself down there, make sure to let them know you are buying  fabric for Project Linus.             Sew Sophisticated located in Blacksburg, VA.             Sew Biz, 92 & 94 Harvey St. Radford, VA, 540-639-1138.                         Michele & Co. Hair Salon, 700 B 1st St., Radford, VA  540-633-2987, craft items are on sale at Michele’s that benefit Project Linus.             School House Fabrics, 220 N. Locust St., Floyd, VA  540-745-4561             Visit the National Web site for Project Linus:              http://www.projectlinus.org/