Events

Mr. Ballen Teaming Up with Binky Patrol

Mark your calendar for October 28, 2023, National Make a Difference Day. Chapters across the country will be teaming up with Mr. Ballen for a national Bink-A-Thon to make as many blankets in a day to benefit

By Susan Finch|2024-01-05T17:38:42+00:00June 14, 2023|Events, Partners|

Team Building Events That Actually Build Teams

Time to plan your next team-building event. Oh goodie! You’ve done the ropes courses in the trees, firewalking, mystery nights, carnivals, escape rooms, scavenger hunts, shark tank, memory wall, but how much time did your team actually

By Susan Finch|2024-01-05T18:04:21+00:00September 20, 2019|Community Service, Events, How To, You Can Help|

Comcast Cares Day in Beaverton, Oregon a HUGE success!

307+ Binkies in 5 hours! AMAZING! Thank you to Beaverton High School and the Key Club for hosting us, Comcast for sponsoring, donations from Hoffman Fabrics California International, Dutch Bros. on Hall, Embassy Suites and over 125

By Susan Finch|2024-01-05T18:06:56+00:00September 26, 2018|Chapter News, Events|

2002 – Photos from Girl Scout Drop Off Day in Orange County

April 13, 2002 - Orange County Girl Scouts Drop Off Day! Orange County Girl Scouts dropped off hundreds of binkies at seven Orange County locations. Kathy Freygang and daughter - Girl Scout volunteers from Senior Troop 2170

By Susan Finch|2024-01-05T17:45:15+00:00April 25, 2002|Events|

The selvage is the side of the fabric when you unroll it - it usually has writing, or holes from where it was on the winding machine. It makes the fringe thin, curly and it will tear easily.

All blankets MUST have the selvage - ugly edges - cut off BEFORE you cut the fringe.

Cut your fringe 4-5 inches deep, 1" wide so you can tie it like a balloon - not tying the two pieces together like shoelaces. This ensures you have a KNOT. Many people tie like shoelaces, but not the second time so you can pull the fabric apart. That's why we do it like a balloon.

Thank you for your help to ensure we have beautiful blankets going to these kids and teens!