I Spy: Behind the Seams of the Eye Spy Blanket

Last Eye Spy Blanket Made

Back in March 2004 (no, I can't believe it has been 15 years either). B4SMA was never supposed to be a blanket organization. Initially, we had planned to join forces with another family to provide larger, more comprehensive care packages to families diagnosed with SMA. After making more than 20 blankets Gma Jlo* were more than ready to begin making with this larger organization. Unfortunately, in the long run, or perhaps it was fortunate, that collaboration fell through. The only problem was is that we had 20 blankets and nowhere to send them. B4SMA, like all the best ideas, was born at 2am by a sewing light, Brenda's** brain, and a post-it note.

One of the very first blankets was a fabric panel called eye spy or, like the popular kids game, I-Spy. It quickly became one of our favorites, as it provided, not only a blanket but also a game. Over the years that eye spy panel has made its appearance several times. No two are alike and it is still a favorite15 years later, the eye spy panel has made it's very last home this past month.

Connor R with the First Eye Spy Blanket

Axel D with the Last Eye Spy Blanket

*Volunteer profiles to come in the future. For now, know that Gma Jlo is 1) our first and most active volunteer and 2) in no way like the notable Jennifer Lopez - our Jlo is about it billion times more generous and her sewing skills are impossibly more beautiful.

**Vice President, co-founder, all around the heart and soul of B4SMA going for the past fifteen years.