Making Magic.......

Snowman Quilt by Andrea Shull

This is what it's all about.  This beautiful soft little quilt was made by member Andrea Shull and it is so adorable!!  This panel had been sitting in my stash for years and I could never get around to doing anything with it.  Andrea took it and put it together some other pieces of  flannel and look what she came up with.  It is nothing short of magic and if you are a child or teen in need something warm and cozy like this, handmade just for you, will make you feel special ----most especially when you are having a rough time.

As DeeAnn with the Dickerson Center told us, it is something they don't have to give back - it belongs to them and gives them a feeling of being cared for.


So if you are looking for a way to make a difference, join us.  It is so easy to help and you don't need any special talents.  We can use all sorts of help and our wish list is here on the blog.  Email us at binkypatrolsc@sc.rr.com and join in making the magic.....

Fall is Busy Busy.....

Halloween Goodies/Newborn Binkie

Preemie Kimono

Fall is a busy time - the cooler months will soon be here although they are slow coming here in the South.  We have some colorful items that we have sent over to God's Tiny Angels for the Babies as well as a few things for the Pink Slipper Project which benefits shelters like our own Sister Care in Cayce.  We can use all the help we can get and the more hands the better.

Our chapter is the first in South Carolina and we are working hard to keep turning out binkies, booties, sweaters, quilts and more but we need help.  Please email us at binkypatrolsc@sc.rr.com if you feel you can contribute in any way.  You don't have to be particularly talented - anyone can make a difference and it is such a great feeling to get involved.

We have lots of free use patterns created specifically for charity use.  One of them is above - this is a little preemie diaper shirt.  Below are a few more examples.  Jump in and help out - you will be so glad you did.

Newborn Sweater Set

Slippers for Pink Slipper Project

Sewing Site Surfing Again.....

 I have been at it again - I could spend hours searching for patterns and ideas.  I have found so many wonderful tutorials loaded with information and ideas and they are FREE!!  Below is one for a perfect quilt to use for Binkies and the great thing is that it is very quick and very simple.  If you are looking for ideas or just inspiration, sewing blogs are so great and the online sewing community is so generous and you will find information you will never find elsewhere.  Enjoy!

http://cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com/2010/01/quilt-in-day-tutorial.html

Binky Patrol - New DinkyBaby Pattern Available!

Vicki Riley with DinkyBaby.com has created a pattern that is so perfect for our binkies!  This little sweet pattern is so perfect for babies and small children and gives them a little friend to love as well as a soft cuddly blanket
to snuggle with.  If you decide to become a volunteer for the Binky Patrol in SC, we will provide you with this sweet little pattern if you agree to make a DinkyBaby Binky for us!  Email us at lslee@sc.rr.com or go to http://www.binkypatrol.org and click on the SC Chapter - we are in West Columbia.  We provide comforting covers for children in need.  Sometimes we even provide for adults as well - depending on the situation.  Let us know if you know of someone in need!

Binky Patrol - Making Blankets for Children

Binky Patrol now has a chapter in South Carolina!  We are so excited and working hard to get going and get those binkies out to children who need them!