"Pinkie Puppet" Makers

The Puppet Ladies

“Pinkie the Puppets” have been in the making for over 50 years.  There are 10 volunteers in our sewing group.  Their ages range from 70 to 92.  Two volunteers have worked for over 21 years each.  We are cutting, sewing and stuffing from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. each Monday morning.  The UVA Hospital Auxiliary furnishes all the materials for making the puppets.  We make 300 puppets a year.

The puppets are packed in clear plastic bags and tied with ribbon.  They are delivered to the hospital and given to the  children while they are waiting to be admitted.

In May 2003 we started a new project making Teddy Bears for the Pediatric Emergency Room.  By that December we had made 281 bears.  Since then, in addition to our puppets we have made 150 bears a year.  On Halloween and Christmas the bears are made of holiday materials.   Our annual party with the children is usually in December.  We all enjoy being with the children and our fellowship is getting better everyday.

We welcome newcomers.  Join us for sewing and good conversation, and make new friends.  After most meetings we go to lunch together in a local cafe or restaurant.   For more information call:

Ada Jones at 417-872-9042