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What's NEW at Labor of Love:
updated December 2, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Greetings!
The season of knitting is in full swing at Labor of Love Yarn and the elves have
been very busy!  The store is full of ideas and inspiration to make your holidays warmer and
more heartfelt.  We understand that many of our friends are struggling with economic troubles
and a small knitted gift can be a way to show you care and save a bit of money, too.  There is
still plenty of time for a pair of mittens, a hat, or other knitted goody.  

  Shirley has been busy making the hottest in neckwear: the short, buttoned scarf. These are
quick, easy, and best of all, carry big bang for your buck.  Most use only 100 gr. of chunky
yarn and are highly desirable as holiday gifts.  I have been working on a "crown" hat for my
own little princess, my granddaughter, Georgia.  The yarn is the softest thing I have knitted
with to date.  It is Cascade's Indulgence, a blend of alpaca and angora.  Yummeeee!!   Today,
I am going to start fingerless gloves for the non-knitting women in my life.  I put them over
inexpensive knit gloves for the latest look.  

  There is a wonderful hat display set up, if you have a loved one in need of one.  Speaking of
hats, this Saturday, the 6th, we will be hosting a "Knit In"  for Knitten in the Mitten.  Lori
Anaple, our charity knitting coordinator, has vigorously sold chemo cap kits to members of the
community.  The only problem is that most are not knitters, so we need knitters to knit up the
donations.  Come in on Saturday, December 6th to help Lori get these caps knitted up before
the deadline.  It is always a good feeling to give back to someone in less than fortunate
circumstances.  See you Saturday!

  If you are still looking for a gift for a knitter or person who would like to knit, how about a
gift certificate for classes?   We have a ball (and learn a bit as well!) and we love to welcome
new people to the groups.  A gift certificate is quick and easy, will enrich your loved ones life,
and is extremely thoughtful.  

  Well, I need to get  some knitting done myself so I will sign off,  but I will be looking
forward to visiting with all of you soon, so come on in!!!
Tina
Christmas Stocking
Contest





If you ever wanted to make your very
own Christmas stocking,
now is the time!  
Labor of Love Yarn is sponsoring a
knitted Christmas
stocking contest
and the entries so far are creative and
amazing.  We are extending the entry
date until Dec. 10th with voting until
Dec 14th.  You can vote for you
favorite by putting money in the
stocking of your choice.  The stocking
with the most money at the end of
voting wins and the all of the money
will be donated to Samaritan House.  
Bring in your stocking or vote for your
favorite soon!
My good friend, Pam Allen, creative director for Classic Elite Yarns, former editor of Inter
weave Knits, and author of dozens of your favorite books, including, Knitting for Dummies,
Wrap Style, Bag Style, Color Style, Scarf Style,  and all of the rest of the Style books we love, is
coming for a visit!  I am so excited because Pam is a very busy lady and rarely travels to shops.  
Tentatively, the visit will happen in January, so watch for further news on this exciting event.
Pam
Allen
MIDNIGHT
MADNESS

Friday, December 11
will be Romeo's annual
Midnight Madness Shopping
event.  Join us for specials, goodies
and contests to really start your
holiday parties with a bang.  
Watch for your personal invitation
and pull out your best pjs for
an evening of fun and shopping!

We have been gussying up our
new digs for
the holidays and if you haven't
already seen the ever evolving
results maybe
Romeo's Holiday Historical
Home Tour is the time to do it.
Many of the beautiful Romeo homes will be included with us
and they really do it up for your enjoyment.
December 14th is the date.  
Tickets are available at Town Hall Antiques in Romeo.