Does anyone know a good place in the greater Fort Hood area to get unit blankets made?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:49:42 -0400

I have purchased them through the unit before, but was never in a position to have to order them. Any ideas?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 9:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:52:25 -0400

I don't know where you can go, but I bet you can ask the sew shops around the east gate...those ladies might know a place.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Jun 24 at 2015 9:53 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 21:53:13 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member, I suggest contacting the ACS as a good staring point.
http://hoodmwr.com/acs/

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 10:06 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:06:58 -0400

Armed Forces YMCA. I never even realized the stuff they'll do for out troops. We just had a guy give a briefing during Command and Staff and they aren't exactly unit blankets, but they'll make deployment quilts for kids. They will also sponsor a BBQ for deploying units. Im working on coordinating 2 BBQs before I leave for Korea for 2 companies that are deploying soon.

The blankets...I think I know what you're talking about. I'll have to ask my Career Counselor because I think I've actually seen one for my BDE. I'll repost here if I can get that info. It might not be local. I know they get a lot of stuff from the Austin area. More to follow....

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 24 at 2015 10:51 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 22:51:27 -0400

Here's that Armed Forces YMCA link: http://www.asymca.org/programs/operation-kid-comfort/

And im waiting for an answer from our BN Career Counselor on where they get their stuff, but I found a shop that will custom make throw blankets and charge a design fee:http://www.southernchrm.com/Business/public_service.htm

Response by SFC Rollie Hubbard made Jun 24 at 2015 11:19 PM

SFC Rollie Hubbard — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:19:38 -0400

Try here:
Apache Arts & Crafts
761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street, Bldg 2337
Phone: [login to see] / 532-2586

Response by SGT Jesse Walton made Jun 25 at 2015 8:30 AM

SGT Jesse Walton — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 08:30:13 -0400

Just left Hood last year, Apache Arts and Crafts on Battalion, should be able to accommodate your needs

Response by SSG John Arp made Jun 26 at 2015 5:17 AM

SSG John Arp — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:17:20 -0400

From time to time, I have seen a few in the Cav Museum..

Response by SSG John Arp made Jun 26 at 2015 5:29 AM

SSG John Arp — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:29:43 -0400

these two websites have military unit blankets/throws, and can make them for your unit.

http://www.libertylogos.com/gallerymilitary.html

http://www.southernchrm.com/Business/public_service.htm

Liberty Logos - Custom Throws, Afghans, Stadium Blankets, Military Blankets - Bridgeton,NC

Liberty Logos sells the most affordable custom blankets,throws,pillows, tote bags,ponchos, stadium blankets, custom throws, and much more for fundraisers,churches,military,fire and rescue,high schools,sports teams,corporate and much more.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2015 1:00 AM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 01:00:10 -0400

If you go to any embroidery shops around, they can help. However, I would check with Apache Arts across the street from Finance first. If you have doubts on the price at these places, I would try to google. There are businesses all over the place that can help.