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24-Nov-2008

 

Iconic Knitting Factory Begins to Unravel (NBC New York)
Amid rumors of mass-layoffs, the Knitting Factory begins the move to Brooklyn.

Priscilla A. Rogala (The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram)
Priscilla A. Rogala (nee Francis), 83, of Sheffield Village, died Sunday, November 23, 2008 at her home. She was born April 13, 1925 in Lorain, and has lived in Sheffield Village over 25 years, coming from Spencer. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, camping, Knitting, painting, animals and owned and operated a dairy [...]

1899 sanitarium and a knitting mill (Rome Observer)
The old house shown is still in existence. In fact, I see it every time I go to the YMCA for a swim. Some of us recall the lawn full of violets which are making a comeback lately.

Montanans turning to home-made Christmas presents as times tighten (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - Montanans aren't just pawning stuff to get through an economically dour holiday season, they also seem to be making more of their Christmas presents. Craft stores and knitting and quilting suppliers from around the state say they're doing bri ...

Knitting: A warm ministry (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
Union resident Helen Nix sits at her knitting machine, where she has made boxes and boxes full of sweaters and other garments for children in need in Appalachia and Haiti.

Haverford balks at price to buy former gum factory (Philly.com)
Haverford Township officials have found themselves in a sticky dispute with the owners of a shuttered bubble-gum factory. The township would like to acquire the property, but not for the nearly $6 million the owners are asking.

Sewing circle puts knitting needles to work for military troops, families (Orange County Register)
Knit-Wits sew and accept caps and scarves for Marines overseas and baby items for expectant mothers at Camp Pendleton.

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