Every Square Tells a Story – Introducing Comforting in Color
A child drew a beach scene. Yellow sun in the corner, blue sky filled in stroke by stroke, birds in a V across the horizon, the ocean meeting a sandy shore. She held the square flat
6″ Garden Block Challenge – sew, crochet, knit, embroider, needlepoint – any block!
Spring Challenge for 2026 - Celebrate Nature in the Garden! It's SPRING! Here's your challenge: Make a 6" block - leave a 1/2" seam allowance all around. The only requirements are: It
2026 6″ Heart Square Challenge Results
When Jeanne and Susan had the idea of a fun way to get new people involved in small projects, they came up with a block challenge. Hearts are ALWAYS welcomed. It was a great kick-off. Rania
6″ Heart Block Challenge – sew, crochet, knit, embroider, needlepoint – any block!
February Block Challenge for 2026 - It's all about the LOVE! Many people write to tell me they wish there was a way to connect the volunteers across the country without waiting
The Critical First Step for Beautiful Fleece Blankets: Selvage Removal
After 30 years of creating comfort blankets for children and teens in need, we've learned that small details make a big difference in the quality and appearance of our binkies. The number one issue we consistently encounter
The Best Spring Break Ever – Making Binkies with Friends for Neighbors
Linfield Christian School students Austin Brown and Alexis Brown brought Area Coordinator Kimberly Legg in Temecula 54 binkies! We've had previous stories about this brother-sister team. We're so happy they were able to help over the break.
From Hospital Blankets to Tie Dyed Pieces of Art!
A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me about these women who took hospital blankets, made them 50 x 60, and finished the edges. He asked if I wanted the 100 blankets. I said yes. I
No Sew Binkies Using Polar Fleece
The following is a step-by-step process for creating a no-sew binky. ALL FABRIC - BEFORE YOU CUT FRINGE - CUT OFF THE SELVAGE. They cannot be accepted without that cut-off. The edges are the selvage - it
Quick-to-make Fleece Blanket Instructions!
Dear Potential Volunteer, Binky Patrol is looking for volunteers to make blankets out of fleece. You do not need to sew anything! All you need is some fleece fabric, a pair of scissors and a little bit
Drawing on Squares with Fabric Markers
You will need FABRIC MARKERS AND SHARPIES, cardboard or old mat board (optional), butcher paper, masking tape - the brown kind or blue removable, scissors, coffee cans with plastic lids, rubber bands and a spray bottle with