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Binky Patrol Comforting Covers 


 
WAYS 2 HELP

    One of the most common questions we are asked is, "What can non blanket makers do?".  My answer to that questions is, "The possibilities are unlimited."  When I asked two of our volunteers (who are also non blanket makers), Tanya Baker and Jenny McNutt the same question, they suggested:

  1. Bake for our bake sales
  2. Deliver Binkies
  3. Provide information for the newsletters
  4. Knot blankets at the monthly meetings
  5. Plan and organize fundraisers
  6. Inform people in our community about Binky Patrol
  7. Ask local community organizations if they would be interested in a BP Presentation
  8. Locate resource providers
  9. Make BP Presentations
  10. Locate new volunteers
  11. Sew labels on Binkies

   The possibilities are endless. We are always looking for new and exciting ways to keep our chapter running.  If you have a suggestion or and idea that you would like to share, please contact us.  We would love to have your help.

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 19 - 22 - We will be participating in the Salem Jubilee this summer. We have several ideas for the event that will be discussed in more detail at next month's meeting. If you are interested in helping out with this event or if you have any ideas to share, please contact Betty or Brandy.  Your help will be greatly appreciated.

RESOURCES

Here are some really great sites with tons of info, tutorials and free patterns.  ENJOY!

 www.anniesattic.com
 www.e-yarn.com
 www.lionbrand.com/patcroch.htm
www.herrschners.com
www.sugarncream.com
www.marymaxim.com
www.patcatans.com
www.crochet.org
www.knittedthreads.com
www.seafore.com

Do you have a resource you love and would like to share with other BP volunteers? Please Email it to us so we can add it to our chapter website!

www.geocities.com/minervabinky

SPEAKERS

     If you know of any local churches, organizations, etc. that would be interested in a Binky Patrol presentation, please let us know. If you are interested in making any of these presentations, the help would be wonderful.

INFO
BINKY GUILDELINES:

   * Minimum 36 X 36
   * All Pins Removed
   * Tie Offs Cut To 1"
   * No Buttons
   * No Long Fringe
   * Must Be Made With
     Lots Of Love!!

Remember Safety First!

KNOTTING

   When knotting blankets it is very important to make a square knot to ensure the yarn does not come loose easily. Tie the yarn "right over left" and then "left over right". Here is a website with detailed pictures and instructions:

SQUARE KNOT TUTORIAL

For anyone who does not have internet access that would like a copy of the tutorial, contact Brandy and one will be mailed to you.

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