Heavy-duty flannel or an old polar-fleece blanket could work for the backing of the hap. Grammy’s and Mom’s haps were so warm and wonderful because they filled the blankets with 1 to 2 inches ...

The blankets aren’t fancy, she said. “My grandson Clay always says, ‘Grandma, a little bit of ugly in it isn’t gonna hurt. It’ll be OK, as long as they’re warm,’ ” Some blankets ...

Next weekend, you can give back and help those in need stay warm during these winter months ... Bridging is asking for new, gently used and homemade blankets of all sizes as a part of their ...

Each one will receive a homemade, cozy, colorful double-fleeced blanket of their own ... Those destined for schools won’t just warm the 5-to-6-year-olds’ little bodies, she says.