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VIEW A Windows Media presentationWe welcome all volunteers. We make blankets and give them away to children and teens in need of comfort across the country. We have local chapters and events. Binky Patrol welcomes students and scouting troops, churches, community service organizations.
Thank you to the volunteers to accepted Debbie Macomber's challenge to Knit 1, Bless 2. Over 180 binkies, hats and booties arrived in Beaverton, OR to go to the children helped by Northwest Children's Outreach and various other clinics and shelters. THANK YOU loving yarn heads! MUAH!
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BINKY PATROL NEWS:
What's a BINKY? 
A binky is a homemade blanket that can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or quilted. They range in size from 3 feet square up to twin bed size. (Sometimes we get requests for smaller binkies, 2' x 2' for our little Preemie babies, stroller size and our Binky Angels.)
A binky is a homemade blanket that can be sewn, knitted, crocheted or quilted. They range in size from 3 feet square up to twin bed size. (Sometimes we get requests for smaller binkies, 2' x 2' for our little Preemie babies, stroller size and our Binky Angels.)
Binky Patrol Just Turned 14 Today
Give a shout here to celebrate Binky Patrol turning 14 today! I almost forgot until Area Coordinator, Sue Ochoa reminded me. Thanks Sue!
It's been a fabulous year. I'd love for all of our chapter leaders to post their anniversary comment below.
Piles and piles of binkies were what this past year has been about!
We took in more binkies during the past four months than we had in three years! It was AMAZING.
We've met new people, added new chapters, said goodbye to a few friends and added new sponsors. Thank you, everyone for adding to our success as we continue to make blankets for children in need of comfort.
Give a shout here to celebrate Binky Patrol turning 14 today! I almost forgot until Area Coordinator, Sue Ochoa reminded me. Thanks Sue!It's been a fabulous year. I'd love for all of our chapter leaders to post their anniversary comment below.
Piles and piles of binkies were what this past year has been about!
We took in more binkies during the past four months than we had in three years! It was AMAZING.
We've met new people, added new chapters, said goodbye to a few friends and added new sponsors. Thank you, everyone for adding to our success as we continue to make blankets for children in need of comfort.
Binky Patrol Founder, Susan Finch, Nominated for The Red Dress Angel Award in Portland
Susan Finch is honored to be listed among an amazing group of women nominated for the Red Dress Society's 2010 Angel Awards - Portland.
Please click here to visit the vote form for Susan Finch, Binky Patrol's founder.
Susan Finch is honored to be listed among an amazing group of women nominated for the Red Dress Society's 2010 Angel Awards - Portland.
Please click here to visit the vote form for Susan Finch, Binky Patrol's founder.
Binky Patrol Featured in, "Quilting For Peace" by Katherine Bell
I received a beautiful letter in the mail with an amazing book, "Quilting for Peace" by Katherine Bell. This book is a compilation of more than 25 inspiring essays and 15 charity projects. We were interviewed so that we could be included in this lovely book.
Not only does it tell the stories, but gives patterns for some easy and beautiful projects.
I received a beautiful letter in the mail with an amazing book, "Quilting for Peace" by Katherine Bell. This book is a compilation of more than 25 inspiring essays and 15 charity projects. We were interviewed so that we could be included in this lovely book.
Not only does it tell the stories, but gives patterns for some easy and beautiful projects.
KTLA News has an example of who receives a binky
Our mission statement states that we give binkies away to children 0 - 18. There are times when you just have to give a binky to someone who is 0 - 104. This tragic story of one man's rage in Hawaiian Gardens drives home how much binkies are needed on short notice by adults, too. KTLA has the story.
Our mission statement states that we give binkies away to children 0 - 18. There are times when you just have to give a binky to someone who is 0 - 104. This tragic story of one man's rage in Hawaiian Gardens drives home how much binkies are needed on short notice by adults, too. KTLA has the story.
A little comfort goes a long way in an emergency.
This article was published in the Marysville, WA Fire Department's newsletter.
This article was published in the Marysville, WA Fire Department's newsletter.
The Homeless: Working Families Pushed Onto Streets
"They are some of our recipients of the last bunch of larger blankets you gave to us for the homeless."
"They are some of our recipients of the last bunch of larger blankets you gave to us for the homeless."
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!!!!
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!
I want to say thank you for bringing comfort to my son during his most trying times!
We want to know where you Binky online!
We want to hear from all of you with your fabulous online sites, postings of how you make a difference through sewing, knitting, crocheting - even if you are not in Binky Patrol.
Please, Area Coordinators, login and make a comment in this article with your link, information, twitter, blog, etc. so everyone can read where you talk about Binky Patrol online and if you want, include your regular meeting information: location, dates, time, contact email.
Anyone else, please shoot me an email if you have any posts for Binky Patrol to share your good works!
We want to hear from all of you with your fabulous online sites, postings of how you make a difference through sewing, knitting, crocheting - even if you are not in Binky Patrol.
Please, Area Coordinators, login and make a comment in this article with your link, information, twitter, blog, etc. so everyone can read where you talk about Binky Patrol online and if you want, include your regular meeting information: location, dates, time, contact email.
Anyone else, please shoot me an email if you have any posts for Binky Patrol to share your good works!
Binkies for Haiti
This past week, some amazing circumstances allowed the Ramey family to ship approximately 300-350 brand new hand made blankets to Haiti free of charge!
This past week, some amazing circumstances allowed the Ramey family to ship approximately 300-350 brand new hand made blankets to Haiti free of charge!
HandsOn Greater Portland Bink-A-Thon 4/24
Join Binky Patrol in the Portland, Oregon area April 24, 2010
Volunteer opportunities listed here:
This is basically a Bink-a-Thon run by HandsOn Greater Portland. The main event will be at Holy Trinity Church.
Just because the Disney promo is over, doesn't mean the need for blankets is over! We need your help at these events.
Join Binky Patrol in the Portland, Oregon area April 24, 2010Volunteer opportunities listed here:
Sewers: http://bit.ly/binkathon_sewingmachinebrigade
Non-sewers: http://bit.ly/binkathon_makeblanketsThis is basically a Bink-a-Thon run by HandsOn Greater Portland. The main event will be at Holy Trinity Church.
Just because the Disney promo is over, doesn't mean the need for blankets is over! We need your help at these events.
Support to Your Favorite Cause through the iGive toolbar
iGive is a great site that allows you to shop online, just like always AND ensure a donation is made to your favorite charity based on your purchases. They now have a toolbar you can add to your browser to make it REALLY easy. Choose Binky Patrol or ANY of your favorite charities in their database to ensure your search and purchase discounts are donated to your charity.
iGive is a great site that allows you to shop online, just like always AND ensure a donation is made to your favorite charity based on your purchases. They now have a toolbar you can add to your browser to make it REALLY easy. Choose Binky Patrol or ANY of your favorite charities in their database to ensure your search and purchase discounts are donated to your charity.
How to Make a Binky and What to do When You Are Done.
This article is in answer to a many emails from people who say they want to help make blankets, but don't know how to donate them, where to send them, etc. Please read this article to get these answers.
This article is in answer to a many emails from people who say they want to help make blankets, but don't know how to donate them, where to send them, etc. Please read this article to get these answers.
Advertise on the Binky Patrol Website
We have a very targeted audience and reasonable advertising rates. All advertising donations go into our program 100%.
We have a very targeted audience and reasonable advertising rates. All advertising donations go into our program 100%.
Make Binkies
Binkies can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, or quilted. The only requirement is that they are at least 3' square, soft, washable -- all pins removed! and that they come from the heart. We have no set patterns because we have volunteers working with all skill levels and styles. We wouldn't want to hinder your creativity. We have a few patterns downloadable on the site.
If you have Binkies that you want to donate, please check our Chapters section to find the Area Coordinator closest to you!
Binkies can be sewn, knitted, crocheted, or quilted. The only requirement is that they are at least 3' square, soft, washable -- all pins removed! and that they come from the heart. We have no set patterns because we have volunteers working with all skill levels and styles. We wouldn't want to hinder your creativity. We have a few patterns downloadable on the site.
If you have Binkies that you want to donate, please check our Chapters section to find the Area Coordinator closest to you!
It says binky, binky, binky on the label, label, label
These are the new labels we now attach to our binkies. For years we used the patch style, but they became expensive.
Thanks to Lynmar.com / Lynmar Enterprises, Inc., we have rolls of 1650 lables for under $20 each.
Thank you Lynmar and all of our label sponsor angels!
These go on all binkies: sewn, knitted, crochet or fleece tied.
These are the new labels we now attach to our binkies. For years we used the patch style, but they became expensive.Thanks to Lynmar.com / Lynmar Enterprises, Inc., we have rolls of 1650 lables for under $20 each.
Thank you Lynmar and all of our label sponsor angels!
These go on all binkies: sewn, knitted, crochet or fleece tied.
Over 200 binkies from Knit 1, Bless 2
Our Portland Delivery Team - who demands to remain anonymous, is busy this week! They came today and picked up 71 binkies that arrived yesterday via Fed Ex from Debbie Macomber as a result of her Knit 1, Bless 2 campaign. WOW! Today, 7 more boxes arrived. Total is over 200 binkies, bibs, hats, etc.
Our Portland Delivery Team - who demands to remain anonymous, is busy this week! They came today and picked up 71 binkies that arrived yesterday via Fed Ex from Debbie Macomber as a result of her Knit 1, Bless 2 campaign. WOW! Today, 7 more boxes arrived. Total is over 200 binkies, bibs, hats, etc.
Knit 1, Bless 2 from Debbie Macomber - 200+ binkies!
I realized that, working together, we could make an extraordinary difference in many children's lives. KNIT1, BLESS2 was created as a focus for the effort. Please choose a project—no matter how small or large—and sign up below. Use a pattern you have on-hand—or check out the websites for the three charities—some patterns are posted there. Recommended items: blankets, preemie caps, sweaters, and bibs.
I realized that, working together, we could make an extraordinary difference in many children's lives. KNIT1, BLESS2 was created as a focus for the effort. Please choose a project—no matter how small or large—and sign up below. Use a pattern you have on-hand—or check out the websites for the three charities—some patterns are posted there. Recommended items: blankets, preemie caps, sweaters, and bibs.
Binky Patrol Joins HandsOn
Binky Patrol has registered with the national HandsOn network as well as their local action center in Greater Portland Oregon. Through their network of more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers, you can find volunteer projects and programs that align your passion with real needs in your local community. You can get trained to become a volunteer leader, or you can use your professional skills to get a local non-profit organization on track. The options are endless.
HandsOn is a great resource across the country to partner with for a charity event. Your company can help sponsor an event. You can even see if your local Binky Patrol chapter can put together a hosted event through HandsOn.
Binky Patrol has registered with the national HandsOn network as well as their local action center in Greater Portland Oregon. Through their network of more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers, you can find volunteer projects and programs that align your passion with real needs in your local community. You can get trained to become a volunteer leader, or you can use your professional skills to get a local non-profit organization on track. The options are endless.
HandsOn is a great resource across the country to partner with for a charity event. Your company can help sponsor an event. You can even see if your local Binky Patrol chapter can put together a hosted event through HandsOn.