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Lindsey McWaters, 3, cuddles one of the blankets donated by the Binky Patrol (Photo by Jill Bock, Staff) A year after she had learned how to sew, Christina McWaters decided she was going to make one blanket and donate it to a worthy cause. makes blankets for children, she decided to start a local chapter. “You don’t have to have a lot of skill to create “binkies.” babies born HIV-positive or drug-addicted and children ages 18 and under who are abused, in shelters or foster care. came about while surfing the Internet. because it had different craft patterns, and there was a link to charity craft paths.” McWaters said. blankets since beginning. home mother of a 3-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son and an consultant. they will be accepted, McWaters said. They can be crocheted, quilted and knitted and anything up to twin size will be accepted, she said. this, there’s somebody who would want it,” McWaters said. want to donate one, that’s fine,” McWaters said. said she already had interest from the community from individuals and quilting groups. needs it,” McWaters said. residents. McWaters said she would like to give blankets to local police officers to give to children in emergencies. permanent or any grounding,” McWaters said. “Well, this blanket is theirs. Nobody can take it from them.” questionnaire and received a packet of information including a handbook about nonprofit organization regulations. them. We are also looking for donations of fabric, yarn, batting and of course if someone wants to donate money for the purchase of these items that would be great too,” McWaters said, adding donations are tax- deductible. materials to chapters, won’t have to help, McWaters said. provide, McWaters said. kisses from me every day, but there are children out there who don’t have that. At least when they wrap themselves in these blankets, it’s like I’m giving them the hugs.” 
But when the 31-year-old
“I thought it was a really good idea and it was something simple,” McWaters said.
A national nonprofit organization, Binky Patrol makes and gives handmade blankets to
McWaters said the idea to start a Binky Patrol chapter, which is the only in
“I just got into sewing last year, and there was a Web site my mother told me to go to
It was through the charity links McWaters found Binky Patrol. Founded by
“Sewing has become a stress reliever for me,” said McWaters, who is also a stay-at-
Blankets don’t have to be a certain type either. As long as it’s handmade and soft,
“If somebody’s getting started, and they have a blanket and think nobody would want
McWaters said the Patrol isn’t looking for perfect blankets.
“I hope people realize I’m not looking for glorious, prize-winning blankets but if they
Before she received the OK from Patrol headquarters to start the group, McWaters
“It’s a hobby people are doing anyway, and now they know it will go to a child who
Locally, the SEMO “Blanketeers” plans to deliver to area shelters, hospitals and area
“There are children in foster care that go from house to house and don’t have anything
Each blanket will contain a label stating it’s been donated by Binky Patrol.
The process to start the chapter was fairly easy, McWaters said. She just filled out a
SEMO Binky Patrol will hold monthly meetings once a place to have them is donated, McWaters said. The purpose of the meetings is so volunteers can come by and pick up materials so they won’t have pay the expenses on their own.
“We are just getting started so I’m looking for volunteers, or “Blanketeers,” as we call
The chapter’s goal is to become self-sufficient so headquarters, which will supply
And the extra work it takes to run the chapter doesn’t compare to the benefits it will
“I have two children, and I love them dearly,” McWaters said. “They get hugs and
For more information, contact McWaters at (573) 667-9955
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