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Our site forum is for everyone to read, but only our logged in Area Coordinators can participate. We hope you enjoy reading the stories they've sent in from recipients and their own experiences. Area Coordinators, please tell us your stories about your binky, making binkies and other warm and fuzzy things to tell what a difference one person and one binky can make. Thank you, and welcome to our website. Sincerely, |
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Quilts and blankets to Summerville, Ga.
(By: largent, Date: 03/31/09, Responses: 0) 2. Binky Patrol and Upland Chapter in the local newspaper (By: rmendieta, Date: 03/30/09, Responses: 1) 3. Fabric -Walmart (By: makowski, Date: 11/09/08, Responses: 3) 4. someone cared about our precious baby (By: suzbinky, Date: 12/17/07, Responses: 0) 5. Thank you for the beautiful blanket (By: suzbinky, Date: 10/17/07, Responses: 0) 6. thank you for bringing comfort to my son (By: suzbinky, Date: 09/20/07, Responses: 0) 7. Our Lady of The Assumption School adopts Binky Patrol (By: rmendieta, Date: 06/12/07, Responses: 0) 8. I like my blankie from binkypatrol. (By: suzbinky, Date: 03/08/07, Responses: 0) |
BINKY PATROL NEWS:
Binky Patrol Founder, Susan Finch is now a Published Author with, Dino Manners 
In addition to volunteering for Binky Patrol, being a Girl Scout troop leader and a full-time web developer, Susan Finch made a lifelong dream come true by publishing her first book, Dino Manners.
This is her first book. It is illustrated by Alison Seda. They have been working on it for over a year and are finally shipping it!
Dino Manners can be ordered directly from Susan Finch and signed by her. Visit the book website:
http://www.dinomanners.com or see a preview on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/dinomanners or visit them on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/dinomanners - become Theo's friend. He'll friend everyone! He likes being a good friend.
In addition to volunteering for Binky Patrol, being a Girl Scout troop leader and a full-time web developer, Susan Finch made a lifelong dream come true by publishing her first book, Dino Manners.This is her first book. It is illustrated by Alison Seda. They have been working on it for over a year and are finally shipping it!
Dino Manners can be ordered directly from Susan Finch and signed by her. Visit the book website:
http://www.dinomanners.com or see a preview on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/dinomanners or visit them on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/dinomanners - become Theo's friend. He'll friend everyone! He likes being a good friend.
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.
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.
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 Greater Portland MLK Weekend Events
Join BInky Patrol in the Portland, Oregon area during Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: Saturday, January 16 and Monday, January 18.
Volunteer opportunities listed here:
To qualify for the DISNEY PROMO - GIVE A DAY, GET A DAY, You MUST search for these events through THEIR site: http://www.disneyparks.com
Join BInky Patrol in the Portland, Oregon area during Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend: Saturday, January 16 and Monday, January 18.
Volunteer opportunities listed here:
Event Prep (Saturday fabric cutting)
Sewing Machine Blanket Brigade (Monday shift, for those with sewing machines):
Make Blankets for Children (Monday shift, for those who don’t have sewing machines):
To qualify for the DISNEY PROMO - GIVE A DAY, GET A DAY, You MUST search for these events through THEIR site: http://www.disneyparks.com
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!
Why is my quilted blanket the same tax value as a fleece one?
During the Give a Day, Get a Day, the question came up a couple of times, " I am assuming that a quilted blanket is worth more than the listed price of a no sew fleece which only takes about 30 minutes to complete."
First, because you chose to make a sewn blanket rather than a tied fleece blanket was your choice. We all have our personal styles. Some spend $30 on fleece to get what they want, and other find old fabric from someone who died in the family and make a quilt.
During the Give a Day, Get a Day, the question came up a couple of times, " I am assuming that a quilted blanket is worth more than the listed price of a no sew fleece which only takes about 30 minutes to complete."
First, because you chose to make a sewn blanket rather than a tied fleece blanket was your choice. We all have our personal styles. Some spend $30 on fleece to get what they want, and other find old fabric from someone who died in the family and make a quilt.
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!
HandsOnPortland - BAT Prep Beaverton Library
Hands On Portland broke the MLK Bink A Thon into two parts: one to cut and prep the fabric and the other to sew them all together. Today we had over a dozen people join us at the Beaverton Library to cut fabric, make blanket sandwiches for sewing on Monday and tying fleece blankets.
Thank you Hands On and all who attended. We also had several people show up to drop blankets off that they made at home!
Hands On Portland broke the MLK Bink A Thon into two parts: one to cut and prep the fabric and the other to sew them all together. Today we had over a dozen people join us at the Beaverton Library to cut fabric, make blanket sandwiches for sewing on Monday and tying fleece blankets.Thank you Hands On and all who attended. We also had several people show up to drop blankets off that they made at home!
A little comfort goes a long way in an emergency.
This article was published in the Marysville Fire Department's newsletter.
This article was published in the Marysville Fire Department's newsletter.