Hey, Austin! Join us at the best movie theater in town to watch a special screening of The LEGO Movie to benefit Camp Brainstorm and the Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas. It’ll be a great time for a good cause — grab your tickets while they last!
Can’t make it, but still want to donate? That would be fantastic! Please click here to give — no amount is too small!
xx,
Vickie
This morning the kids were off to attend this year’s Camp Brainstorm. Thanks to you, so were 75+ handmade, purple plushies to keep the campers, counselors and staff company on the TX beach. I can’t tell you how touched I am by the volunteer response. We got so many wonderful gifts that PSP can now get back 0n track with sending knit & crocheted stuffed toys to kids all over the country.
Thank you!
xx,
Vickie
It’s time again to start prepping, purple pals for the kids at Camp Brainstorm ! Last year, thanks to YOUR hard work, and generosity we were able to supply every single camper, volunteer and EFCST staff member with a handmade, purple ninja. At various epilepsy events, I still get parents coming up to me saying, how much Purple Stitch Project’s gift meant to their child. Warms my heart!
Well folks, I’d like to call you to crafty-action again. To have a plushie waiting on each camper’s bunk when they arrive, we’ll need lots of stitching help. Can we count on you? Here are the details:
WHAT: Knit, crochet or sew ANY plushie (animal, toy, object). You can use a pattern of your own, one that you’ve purchased, or any of our free patterns housed on Craftsy . The only stipulation is that the plushie have at least some purple in it (doesn’t matter which shade.)
NOTE: Since many of the campers will be returning , we ask that you NOT make the same ninjas as last year for this event. We will however, happily place any ninjas received in the bin to go out to non-camper kids with seizure disorders.
WHEN: Camp plushies due to Purple Stitch Project HQ, by no later than June 1, 2013 .
WHERE: Plushies should be mailed to:
Purple Stitch Project
9901 Brodie Ln.
Ste. 160, Box 268
Austin, TX 78748
Need inspiration? Look at just a few of the faces of last year’s PSP recipients. Like the turtle in the image on this page? Get the free pattern for it on Little Muggles.com !
For information on this year’s camp, go to: http://epilepsycamp.com
As always, thank you for all that you do!
xx,
Vickie
P.S. As the warmer weather comes upon us, we can’t use beanies, scarves and other garments for gifts (we’ll save ‘em for Fall) — so, we’re in dire need of more plushies — ninjas, animals, objects — to go out to hospitals and individuals ranging in age from 0-21. Pass it on!
Hey there! I’m looking for some help getting paperwork done to obtain 501 3c status. If you or anyone you know would be willing to donate legal services, please e-mail: psp@purplestitchproject.org
Thank you so much!
xx,
Vickie
Last year so many of you donated h andmade ninjas for the kids at Camp Brainstorm . Well, now it’s time to raise money so the kids can go to camp again! Join me for some wine, raffles and feel-good fundraising at the Epilepsy Foundation of Central & South Texas Corks for Kid s event.
Hope to see you there!
xx,
Vickie
Happy New Year, everyone! I’m happy to report that Purple Stitch Project won the 2012 Awesome Crochet Blog Award for Best New Charity ! Please take a minute to read more about it here .
The amount of support Purple Stitch Project continues to receive from the craft community never ceases to amaze me. I’m beyond thrilled to announce that not only did my purple and orange cowl design and an article featuring our cause make the holiday issue of Crafts n’ Things Magazine , but the editor, Annie put us on the cover!
This kind of exposure is great our little charity project (not to mention what a boost seeing his face front-and-center, gave to my son!)
Grab a copy of Crafts n’ Thing s from the newsstand today to show them how much we appreciate them giving epilepsy awareness some attention.
With Love and Health,
Vickie
The folks at Paper Mate recently asked me what I was most looking forward to working on with their InkJoy pens now that school’s back in session. Much to my delight, they have the perfect color for tagging PSP items with. Check out my video response and stop by their Facebook page to thank them for letting me use this forum to spread the word about Epilepsy awareness.
xx,
Vickie
(PSP Founder)
Psst! Don’t forget to bid on auction items to benefit the local Epilepsy Foundation chapter!
Starting Bid: $20.00
Going for
$20.00
Winning:
Linda F.
Ending On:
2012-08-24 00:00:00
Gorgeous, magenta hand knit scarf designed by author and owner of Cooperative Press , Shannon Okey (aka Knitgrrl).
Scarf is made from wool/acrylic blend and measures 7.5" x 52".
Retail Value: $40.00
This auction is now closed.
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Shipping: FREE US/$10 OTHER
From: Austin, TX
To: Worldwide
Winner will receive PayPal payment link via email.
From now through August 24th, Purple Stitch Project is holding an auction of some amazing items made by some of our favorite designers. Bid on an item, or just donate –either way, kids will benefit from the funds raised.
Spread the word!
Check out the Designer Auction here .
xxoo
Meet one of the recipients of your generosity — just a glimpse at a face of pediatric epilepsy.
This is Nickolas . He’s not quite two years old yet, but already a fighter. He’s got a Purple Stitch Project plushie by his side, for whatever the future may hold.
Find out how to donate your knit, crocheted or sewn items here .
Peace & strength. xoxo
