The Knitting Patch was asked to participate in the Central Florida Fair, which was held from February 25, thru March 7, 2010. Our participation included having a booth at the fair, and giving demonstrations of knitting throughout the event. We also submitted three knitted garments for judging in the competition. One of our youthful knitters also submitted her first knitted scarf into the youth category for judging. Quite to our surprise, A knitted skirt we submitted was judged as "Best of Show,', and a knitted purse was judged as first place in ites category. An afghan we submitted won 2nd place in its category. The most gratifying "Win," however, was not our, but the scarf submitted by Sarah Hernandez in the youth category - Sarah won 3rd place in her category, and this was the first think she ever knitted! Below are some photos from the event.

Nothing better demonstratest the "impact" we had at the show than the photo below, which shows one of the ladies working at the sown who took up knitting, sitting and knitting while watching over the displays. She had not knittted before, and was absolutely consummed with it once she had some basic instruction.

We also want to thank Knitting Fever, Inc., and Aslan Trends for their generous donations of yarn, which was used in our demonstrations. We look forward to participating in the 2011 fair, and hope to see you there.

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Congratulations to our September, 2010 winners - Ticket numbers 619798 & 619816 are the latest winners. You have until Saturday, October 30 to redeem your prive, which is either a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria, or a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch. You must present your original ticket at the store to redeem your winning. The prize are given on a first come first serve basis.

Congratulations to our August, 2010 winners - Ticket numbers 619725 & 619750 are the latest winners. You have until Thursday, September 30 to redeem your prive, which is either a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria, or a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch. You must present your original ticket at the store to redeem your winning. The prize are given on a first come first serve basis.

July 31: Congratulations to our July, 2010 winners of: a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria!!!; or a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch. The winning numbers are 619646 & 619660. If you have either or both of these tickets you have until August 31, 2010 to claim your winning at The Knitting Patch. You must present your winning ticket to redeem your winning.

July 1: Congratulations to our June, 2010 winners of: a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria!!!; or a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch. The winning numbers are 619443 & 619393. If you have either or both of these tickets you have until July 31, 2010 to claim your winning at The Knitting Patch. You must present your winning ticket to redeem your winning.

June 1: Congratulations to our May, 2010 winners of: a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria!!!; or a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch. The winning numbers are 619443 & 619393. If you have either or both of these tickets you have until June 30, 2010 to claim your winning at The Knitting Patch. You must present your winning ticket to redeem your winning.

May 1: Congratulations to our April, 2010 winners of: a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria!!!; a $25 gift certificate to The Knitting Patch; or a gift certificate good for any class at The Knitting Patch. This month, in recognition of Mother's Day we have selected three winners, and added one additional prize. The winning tickets are: #619278, 619293, and 619295. If you are holding a ticket with these these numbers you are a winner. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in person in order to receive the gift certificate. Prizes are awarded on a first come basis, meaning that the first person to claim their prize will have their choice. Winners have until May 31 to claim their gift certificate.

April 1: Congratulations to our March, 2010 winners of $25 gift certificates to Stefano's Trattoria!!! Ticket #619118 and Ticket #619206 are the winners. If you are holding a ticket with either of these numbers you are the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in person in order to receive the gift certificate. To find out more about Stefano's Trattoria, visit their website by clicking on Stefano's logo below. Winners have until April 30 to claim their gift certificate. If you like Italian cuisine, you will love Stefano's Trattoria. As they say in Italy "Buon Appetito....", and as we say at The Knitting Patch "Happy Knitting...."

March 1: Congratulations to our February, 2010 winners of $25 gift certificates to Stefano's Trattoria!!! Ticket #618978 and Ticket #619084 are the winners. If you are holding a ticket with either of these numbers you are the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in person in order to receive the gift certificate. To find out more about Stefano's Trattoria, visit their website by clicking on Stefano's logo below. Winners have until March 31 to claim their gift certificate. If you like Italian cuisine, you will love Stefano's Trattoria. As they say in Italy "Buon Appetito....", and as we say at The Knitting Patch "Happy Knitting...."

February 28, 2010: January 31: And theJanuary, 2010 winners of $25 gift certificates to Stefano's Trattoria are!!! Ticket #618956 and Ticket #618825. If you are holding a ticket with either of these numbers you are the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in person in order to receive the gift certificate. To find out more about Stefano's Trattoria, visit their website by clicking on Stefano's logo below. As February is a short month, winners have until February 28 to claim their gift certificate. If you like Italian, you will love Stefano's Trattoria. As they say in Italy "Buon Appetito....", and as we say at The Knitting Patch "Happy Knitting...."

January 31: And the January, 2010 winners of $25 gift certificates to Stefano's Trattoria are!!! Ticket #618956 and Ticket #618825. If you are holding a ticket with either of these numbers you are the winners of a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in person in order to receive the gift certificate. To find out more about Stefano's Trattoria, visit their website by clicking on Stefano's logo below. As February is a short month, winners have until February 28 to claim their gift certificate. If you like Italian, you will love Stefano's Trattoria. As they say in Italy "Buon Appetito....", and as we say at The Knitting Patch "Happy Knitting...."

December 31, 2009: And the winners are!!! Ticket #618876 and Ticket #618812. If you are holding a ticket with either of these numbers you are the first winners of a $25 gift certificate to Stefano's Trattoria. To claim your winning, please come to the store and bring your winning coupon with you to receive your gift certificate. Your coupon must be presented at the store in erson in order to receive the gift certificate. As they say in Italy "Buon Appetito...." To find out more about Stefano's Trattoria, visit their website by clicking on the following link: www.stefanos-trattoria.com. Winners have 30 days in which to claim their gift certificates.