Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Autism Awareness Patterns Giveaway - Giveaway Over

This giveaway has ended. Two winners have been chosen and the patterns are now available for purchase on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/183359506/autism-awareness-beanies? Take 25% off with the coupon code AUTISMSUPPORT today and tomorrow only! 







"It's not easy to hear the news that your child has autism, and realize that your life will be utterly different than you had expected it to be. Daily life with a special-needs child presents many unique challenges. You are never prepared for a diagnosis of autism. It is likely that you will experience a range of emtiotions. It is painful to love so much, to want something to much and not quite get it. You want your child to get better so much you may feel some of the stages commonly associated with grieving. You may "revisit" these feelings from time to time in the future. Part of moving forward, is dealing with your own needs and emotions along the way." - Autism Speaks

Autism affects 1 in 54 boys and 1 in 252 girls. Saying that it affects us all doesn't come close to explaining why autism is something we should all be aware of. Despite how prevalent autism is in our society there are many misconceptions about it. here is a wonderful article written by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez at parents.com titled No Need to be Sorry and Other Things You Should Not Say to an Autism Parent. 

Education is everything. The more you know, the better you can do. Below are some links to different sources about autism. I urge you to click them, read them and help us spread the word. 



April is Autism Awareness month. In honor of that, MNE Crafts & Stitched After Dark have joined forces to design four different Autism Awareness hats! What better way to spread the word then with fashion? And why are we doing this in mid-March? So the winner has time to make these beautiful hats before April arrives!!

Please follow the steps below to enter the giveaway and please leave a comment on why raising awareness to Autism is important to you.


***Thank you all for entering the giveaway! We have a few more days to go, so please make sure and share this link with anyone and everyone! Our goal is to spread awareness to Autism with beautiful fashion!. That can happen by all of us working together and sharing this link with our friends and family! And please follow my blog so you can easily see the who the winners are and see when the book with these patterns is released (there will even be free copies released!)


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47 comments:

  1. Dee RankinMarch 12, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    What a great giveaway!

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  2. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Love...<3

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  3. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Love these patterns!

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  4. HollyMarch 12, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    I think there are many misunderstandings about autism and what it entails, so I think there needs to be better awareness and education!

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 12, 2014 at 5:40 PM

      I agree. There needs to be so much more information about autism out there. I hope this helps. :)

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  5. Sassy Kid DesignsMarch 12, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    My son is on the spectrum. This is a great give away. Thanks for doing this!

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  6. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    Lovely design

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  7. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    My boys will be going to a charter school designed for kids on the spectrum. Would love to make these and give away to the school.

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 12, 2014 at 6:24 PM

      Please send me an e-mail by going to the contact me tab at the top to see if I can help you achieve this in time for April!

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  8. momofspudsMarch 12, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I think this is a wonderful way to help get awareness out in the open. Thank you for your hard work. I hope I can be a part of making the public aware of autism and how to help those who deal with it on a daily basis. :-)

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  9. Unique2wh0March 12, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    I think it is awesome! The giveaway, the hats that you made, the pattern and what it stands for. WTG

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  10. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I think that this is a great way to support Autism Awareness and Acceptence! My Godson/Nephew is on the spectrum so this subject is particularly close to my heart. He is such a blessing and makes everyone smile! Thank you for doing this!

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 12, 2014 at 6:23 PM

      You are welcome. Autism is something I hold close to my heart as well. God bless you and your family!

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  11. RobinMarch 12, 2014 at 6:14 PM

    For me, this is a BIG thing and I think what you are doing is awesome. We found out that our son has Aspergers Syndrome when he was 8.5 years old. I knew when he was born he was "different" and I tried EVERYTHING to get our pediatrician to send him for testing. Nothing was done. We found a new doctor when he was 7 and finally was able to get testing done. Our son is now 12 years old and we love him more and more, even his quirky ways. LOL It is harder for my in-laws to accept than it was for my family, but I have been doing everything I can to make sure they understand him and other children out there.

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 12, 2014 at 6:20 PM

      Doctor's can be so frustrating. While we mothers do not go through the years of medical school, no one can know our children as well as we do! I'm glad you got your answers!

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  12. Eel ZepoMarch 12, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    This is a wonderful idea! There are so many people that are not aware of what Autism is that this will help spread the word. This is a fantastic idea!

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  13. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 7:22 PM

    I think that the hat is adorable and that any attention drawn to autism is a great thing to support. The more people know about it the better the lives of people with autism will be

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  14. KarenMarch 12, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    awesome! As a mommy of a sweet little girl on the spectrum I love this!

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  15. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    This is a great way to support Autism Awareness! My oldest son has Asperger's Syndrome.

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  16. Lacey ChristineMarch 12, 2014 at 8:21 PM

    Amazing, my son is in the process of being tested.

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 12, 2014 at 8:32 PM

      I've been through the testing. I pray that it goes well for you all!

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  17. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    amazing

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  18. Guddee BooMarch 12, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    I think your giveaway is a wonderful way to spread awareness for autism. I would love to win so that I may make some of these hats for my friends who have children with autism.

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  19. hobodogMarch 12, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    wonderful way to spread awareness of this illness

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  20. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 5:50 AM

    Think what you are doing is AWESOME..... my nephew has Autism and some of my cousin do also and it would be great to be able to have a chance at winning the pattern so I could make some of these hats for them and for us to wear also to help spread the awareness around

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  21. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 6:02 AM

    My baby brother has autism, I think this is a unique way to spread awareness for people who are unfamiliar of the illness

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 14, 2014 at 9:33 AM

      Sometimes unique can be the most eye catching! Thank you :)

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  22. Red Cherry StudiosMarch 13, 2014 at 6:52 AM

    As the mom to a child with severe autism and a crocheter, I adored these!

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  23. sissyanneMarch 13, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    My grandson had just been diagnosed! He's an amazing Lil guy! We're doing a color run/walk on April 26. There needs to be a lot of awareness & education! I had no idea how many levels of autism there was!

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  24. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I have a nephew on my side of the family and a nephew on my husbands side that are Autistic. This is a great giveaway and hopefully help spread awareness. Love the designs, thank you so much for the giveaway and helping others understand a little bit better.

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    1. Amanda NicoleMarch 14, 2014 at 9:34 AM

      It sounds like autism has greatly impacted your family! I just hope that in time, everyone understands.

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  25. Creekside CabinMarch 13, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    Fantastic giveaway! Never enough awareness for Autism.
    ~Barb N

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  26. SharonEMarch 13, 2014 at 2:14 PM

    what a great pattern, have just had my son diagnosed with Asperger syndrome so this would make a nice hat for him

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  27. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 5:35 PM

    Love all of the designs!!! Great giveaway!

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  28. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Great giveaway! There are several families in my church that face this challenge and i would love to make them hats as a show of support.

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  29. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I think this is a great giveaway! And for a great cause! Awareness is educational and more people need that. Thank you!

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  30. MaureenMarch 14, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    Thrilled! My daughter has autism and I would love to make her a hat.

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  31. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    I think it is an awesome give away. I am the a big supporter of autism awareness

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  32. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 12:07 PM

    I WAS AUTISTIC AS A CHILD AND HAVE FAMILY WHO HAS AUTISM. I THINK THIS IS AN AWESOME GIVEAWAY! I MAKE ITEMS FOR OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL AND WOULD LOVE TO MAKE AND SHARE THESE!! :) <3

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  33. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    I THINK THIS IS AN AWESOME GIVEAWAY!! I MYSELF WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM WHEN I WAS YOUNG (NOW 50). I ALSO HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WITH AUTISM. WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS AS I ALSO MAKE ITEMS FOR OUR LOCAL HOSPITAL AND FOR SAMARITANS PURSE. GOD BLESS!! <3

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  34. jmj1096March 14, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    love!!!!!

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  35. StaceyMarch 14, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Great giveaway, thanks.

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  36. Crochet Addict UKMarch 15, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Fantastic giveaway and fantastic way to promote awareness of autism. (Crochet Addict UK)

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  37. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Love this give away!

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  38. UnknownMarch 15, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Love these patterns!

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  39. UnknownMarch 16, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Christina Amalia Our son Milan was diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder when he was 2, he is now 5, there need a to be more awareness about Autism and what another great way do did is through what you do! For me , I am holding a fundraising event for Autism service dogs which my son is currently on the wait list for and I am so happy to be apart of bringing more awareness about autism and what a service dog could provide for our children today , companionship, safety and independence

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