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    Dorothy M. Capavella  Nov 14, 2009
    Traveling was one of Dorothy s favorite past times as she enjoyed her many trips to Europe and the major cities in the USA. Other worthwhile hobbies included working her puzzles, knitting and crocheting numerous blankets and hand towels for friends and family. Reposing at the Cartwright-Venuti Funeral Home, 845 Washington Street, Braintree until 8:15 AM on Monday, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    Knitters aim to combat sexual assault  Oct 27, 2009
    " Fallecia Ehrmann, a freshman enrolled in the university as part of Penn State's LifeLink program, stopped at the event to speak about her experiences with sexual assault. "Sexual assault degrades you and takes away your courage, and I saw people just throwing away these papers," she said, gesturing toward the pamphlets. As Ehrmann shared her story, O'Donald listened and offered words of encouragement. Ehrmann warned that the subject of assault often causes her to cry. The group works together... (Daily Collegian, PA)

    North Andover's Senior Center keeps the fun in golden years  Oct 16, 2009
    More interesting and varied offerings for seniors through the center include Woodcarving, Yoga, Quilting, Knitting and Crocheting, and Computer Training. The newly expanded office and medical exam space at the center also includes a comfortable new living room where seniors can relax on sofas and watch television, or enjoy coffee and muffins. (North Andover Citizen, MA)

    Obituaries 10/13/09 (423)  Oct 15, 2009
    She enjoyed cooking, quilting, knitting and crocheting, singing in a gospel quartet and choirs and spending time with her family. They describe her as spunky and having a zest for life. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Letter Writers: Francine M. Farber  Sep 20, 2009
    Hobbies: Playing the cello in Fresno City College string orchestra; knitting and crocheting. Bee reader since: 2001, moved to Fresno in 2003. (Fresno Bee)

    Kids Make Blankets For The Needy  Sep 11, 2009
    Local Students Team Up To Sew Blankets For Those Who Are Sick. POSTED: 6:15 pm PDT September 10, 2009UPDATED: 6:45 pm PDT September 10, 2009. (KERO 23, CA)

    Artist opens show at Altavista Area YMCA  Jul 25, 2009
    "I like the different creations you can do with art," said Thompson, noting the use of beads for necklaces and colorful yarn in knitting and crocheting. She likes illustrations in books and the art that goes with fairy tales. (Altivista Journal, VA)

    It’s showtime: Livestock get star treatment at fair  Jul 16, 2009
    Jr. Clothing, Knitting and Crocheting, 9 a.m., Old Youth Building. Open Class Clothing, Knitting,and Crocheting, 9 a.m., Old Youth Building. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    PIANO PLAYER REMEMBERED  Jul 15, 2009
    She also recalled other activities they enjoyed together including knitting and crocheting. We were both students of the Bible, we studied the Bible together and she was very well-versed in that. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)

    Sommer, Bauer, Dean earn sweepstakes in domestic arts  Jul 10, 2009
    Results for open class clothing (A-26), open class knitting and crocheting (A-27) and open class home furnishings (A-28) at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair have been made available to The Chippewa Herald. A-26 Clothing. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Obits: Martins, Hemen & Larson  Jul 9, 2009
    Family picnics, gardening, traveling, shopping, knitting and crocheting were also favorite activities of Helen's. Survivors include; her five sisters: Dora Martins, Britton, Ruth (Sterling) Kenny, Houghton, Margaret Burger, Britton, Emma (Eugene) Buro, Hecla, Martha (Harold) Thompson, Albany, GA; a brother, Joseph (Frances) Martins, Claremont, and several nieces, nephews and their families, and a very dear friend, Gladys Doyle, Britton. (Marshall County Journal, SD)

    Senior Spirit  Jul 5, 2009
    Knitting and crocheting: Group knitting and crocheting sessions are Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Irene M. O Brien is director of the North Andover Senior Center. (North Andover Citizen, MA)

    Irma Bratvold  May 27, 2009
    She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting and was always willing to help others. Irma is survived by her sons, Jerry (Kirsten) Bratvold of Ray and Duane (Connie) Bratvold of Bonney Lake, Wash. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    LaVerna Ahrendt  May 20, 2009
    She enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilting, knitting and crocheting. Advertisement. (Freeman Courier, SD)

    Fabric fest features more than textiles  Apr 18, 2009
    This year, in addition to adding to your fabric stash, you can watch demos on printing with fabric using 'ohe kapala (bamboo stamps), knitting and crocheting with remnants and wrapping gifts with fabrics. In addition to fabrics, there will be beads, buttons, threads, yarns, lace, sewing tools, knotted rugs and fabric inks for sale. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Folklife festival returns in April for ninth year  Mar 18, 2009
    Scheduled artists and craftspeople include Mark Davis with blacksmithing; Sharon Grist, spinning and weaving; Barney James, Oak and bark baskets; Joan Lurwig, knitting and crocheting; Pat and Janice Shields, pottery; Jenny Stevens, herbal soapmaking; The Stevens Brothers, carving bowls and spoons; Michael Hill, broom making; Melissa Tufts, heirloom plants and herbs. Also, Terri Jarrett, quilting; Peter Loose, painting; Tina McCullough, pottery; Jerry King, wood lathe; Isabel King, woodcarving... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Obituaries for Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009  Feb 21, 2009
    In her free time, Margit enjoyed knitting and crocheting, and she also loved to travel. She is survived by two daughters, Carol Lumbard of La Crosse and Lois (Robert Rocky ) Venner of Genoa; one son, Jeffry (Betsy) Lumbard of Lakeville, Minn. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Keynotes for Jan. 29  Feb 8, 2009
    KNIT FOR NEEDY- Members of the First United Methodist Church are resuming their knitting and crocheting group to knit for the needy. Knitters and crocheters of any ability, are invited to the sessions the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 2-4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Felton and Pleasant streets. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Hats off to the troops: Framingham seniors knit caps for soldiers overseas  Feb 8, 2009
    With more than a half-millennium of knitting and crocheting experience between them, the women worked inside a Callahan Senior Center conference room making hats for American troops. The fruit of a month's worth of labor lay spread before them: More than 100 skullcaps, in various dark shades and styles, all of which will be sent to troops overseas. (Framingham TAB, MA)




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