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Bozeman, Great Falls, Ronan & Townsend, Montana
Outdoor Quilt Show Features Hundreds of Handmade Quilts
We are gearing up for our 9th Annual Eureka Montana Outdoor Quilt show!! Anything that holds still long enough will be adorned with a beautiful quilt on Saturday, August 3. Volunteers will come together the morning of the show and will have all the quilts up and ready for the day by 9 a.m. Quilts will decorate the street and buildings of downtown Eureka, MT. There are usually about 400 quilts on display for this one day in August. In the Historical Village, vendors are set up offering food and quilt related products. This show is open to all and quilters from all around are invited to show or, even, sell their quilts. This is a super event in our small town and you will be in awe of the town draped with quilts. The show ends at 4 p.m. and the quilts will come down. For more information and registration forms to show quilts visit our website at www.eurekaquiltshow.com or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/EurekaMontanaQuiltShow.
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Summer is in full force here in the Northern Rockies and Great Plains region. For my family, summer is 4-H season. My girls are busy working on various projects to receive pins and to exhibit at the county and state fairs. The rabbits have been here all year, although we haven’t been successful having any litters, and the sheep have just arrived. We have set a aside a few recipes for the girls to make and enter, but 4-H is much more than cows and cooking. My girls have also become better public speakDee Sleep ers by giving talks and demonstrations and have Editor of become better consumers by participating in judg- The Country Register ing contests. They have also gained knowledge by of ND, SD, WY, participating in certain project areas such as phoMT & N. ID tography, health and wellness and child development. Our dogs have even gained from the program as the girls have taken them to 4-H obedience and agility training and contests, and we have even participated in shooting sports. My girls have also sewn a few projects that I am sure would never have been made if they weren’t going to be entered in the fair. They’ve made a few pieces of clothing and a couple of crib quilts. With home ec programs disappearing in schools across the country, it’s great that these skills are still valued and emphasized for our youth through 4-H. I didn’t participate in 4-H when I was growing up, so it has been and continues to be a learning experience for me, as well as for my kids. My oldest daughter is in her 10th year in 4-H, so she and I are both now seasoned veterans in the program. That helps because my youngest is only old enough for the Cloverbuds program, so we have plenty of years of 4-H ahead of us. Columnist Peggy Sanders also writes about 4-H – both as a youth participant and as an adult serving as a judge. Check out her column on page 8, and consider volunteering your time and talent to this valuable program. You could be a judge or offer a workshop. Visit the national 4-H website at www.4-h.org for more information about this organization. Thank you! The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains July-August 2013 • Volume 3 Issue 4 The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains is published every two months. Copyright 2013. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited by law. The Country Register is a registered business trade name. Chicken Creek Communications produced The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains. Subscription price: 1 year, 6 issues, $18.00. Single copies: $3.00. This paper is furnished free at each advertiser, highway welcome centers tourism centers, shows, events, and other selected locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Northern Idaho. Articles published in this newspaper, which are contributed from outside sources, express the opinions of their authors only and may not express the viewpoints of the management and staff of The Country Register. Such articles that are accepted for publication herein may be edited at the sole discretion of the publisher. Responsibility for products advertised in this newspaper lies with the advertisers themselves. Though The Country Register will not knowingly publish fraudulent materials or fraudulently obtained materials, we are not liable for any damages arising from the purchase or use of products advertised herein.
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Missoula, Montana
Peaceful Day in Bozeman, MT Inspires Quilters
Farmstead Hosts a Day in the Country featuring Classes, Lunch & Scenic Views Imagine yourself in this beautiful setting on Friday, August 16. Suppose that the birds are happily singing and the day is a perfect sunny one. Perhaps your sister, mother or best quilting buddy is sitting next to you. Or that a new friend in the making is nearby. It’s not hard to imagine is it? Take a deep breath. Call Quilting in the Country to reserve your place! A Day in the Country is precious to all who attend the Bozeman, MT event. We feel that our country setting lends itself to happy social gathering in ways no other location can equal. At first we were a bit daunted by this prospect, yet we believed our sylvan setting had the necessary ingredients for our country style outdoor mini classes. It does! The Day in the Country that I’m asking you to imagine will, hopefully, be an idyllic one. As you move from one setting of natural beauty of the surrounding farmland and pastures you’ll enjoy four mini classes. One class will be offered on our country pergola, another on the back porch of our bunkhouse shop,
two other classes will be offered under the shade of the ancient trees in our front yard and near our glorious gardens. You are probably thinking; I know I’ll love the setting, but what are the classes? Our Quilting in the Country theme of the year is Women of the West – Good Neighbors. You will be creating simple gifts for those neighbors – create a pincushion using a cup and saucer with added touches of needle felting; a darling, handembroidered pillow with old fashioned basket motif somewhat reminiscent of feed sacks; a lady bug needle case using felted wool, blanket stitching and buttons, and a woven basket from hand dyed reed, willow and red-twig dogwood from our grounds; all neighborly gifts for your friends. Expect to see clay pots, galva-
nized buckets and pails, even wash tubs, and antique farm implements decorated with blooming plants, plus sumptuous country bouquets culled from our fields and cutting garden. At lunch time you can relax on a scattering of old garden benches, or summer chairs pulled up to luncheon tables. Be prepared for a perfect outdoor lunch! You might even pick a few raspberries to accompany your cold drink and dessert! Not an auspicious event, the Day in the Country is always distinctly imprinted with the values and traditions of our country setting. We know you will delight in the occasion. Call Quilting in the Country to reserve your place on Friday, August 16. The $99 fee covers the country lunch, snacks, and kits for the four mini projects in the outdoor setting near Bozeman, MT. The next day, Saturday, August 17, reconnect with us at our Home-
stead Outdoor Quilt Show. You’ll love drinking in the views of the surrounding Bridger Mountains (the Native Americans called our valley, the Valley of the Flowers) and the Big Beautiful Sky! Check out various original farm buildings draped with quilts. You may even find quilts hung in our trees and gardens. We will continue celebrating Western Women with a delightful presentation by Joanne Klare. Joanne, a true woman of the west, is an amazing story teller. You will love the stories surrounding her vast collection of family quilts. Also demonstrations and trunk shows will be available for your enjoyment. Be prepared for a relaxing day filled with friendly chatter, meeting old friends, making some new acquaintances, being inspired by the quilts, creating memories within the genuine western hospitality and ambiance of Quilting in the Country. Relax with lemonade and cookies. These days just might be the best part of you summer! Check out www.QuiltingInTheCountry.com for full details. Call us at 406-587-8216 or better yet come visit us.
$25 Gift Certificate Winner Martha Northway, Ennis, MT won a $25 gift certificate to her favorite shop – Stitches that Bind, Ennis, MT. To enter the next drawing, fill out the form on page 14 or visit www.chickencreek.net. Congrats
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Ennis, Livingston & Sidney, Montana
Kuchen Features Sweet Bread Dough with Custard Filling
I grew up in northeastern South Dakota. My maiden name is Feickert and the ancestors on both sides of my family were Germans from Russia. I enjoyed lots of noodles and sausage as a child, and I have fond memories of eating kuchen – a German dessert my grandmother made. But you don’t have to be German to appreciate kuchen, South Dakota’s official state dessert since July 1, 2000. Kuchen is a traditional German pastry that roughly translates to “cake.” Typically, kuchen is made with a sweet dough and contains a fruit or custard filling. There are about as many different recipes and styles of kuchen as there are people who make it. German immigrants like my ancestors brought kuchen to South Dakota in the 1880s. Homesteaders often brought very little with them besides their clothes, basic tools, self-sufficiency and a determination to face the challenges that a rough and unsettled South Dakota threw at them. Many of these Germans settled in northeastern South Dakota, specifically in the Leola, Long Lake and Eureka communities of McPherson County. There aren’t many lutefisk feeds in this part of the state; it’s a kuchen-eatin’ crowd if there ever was one. Eureka holds a Schmeckfest every fall, and Leola celebrates Rhubarb Day every other year. Both events feature kuchen. But kuchen is not limited to McPherson County. Delmont has an annual Kuchen Festival, and bakeries in many small towns make the treat. Those who’d like to try kuchen can ask whether their local bakery produces it or their grocery store carries it or better yet, they can make their own. Many kuchen recipes handed down by my family yield 10 or 12 kuchens. The recipe printed here allows for the use of a bread machine to produce the dough; it yields just four kuchen. My family usually eats two right away, and we freeze two for future consumption. We prefer the simple custard filling, but fruit flavors such as strawberry, peach, prune or rhubarb are also popular. ©2013 Dee Sleep. Publisher of The Country Register of the Northern Rockies and Great Plains.
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Bread Machine Kuchen Dough With Custard Filling
Dough 1/4 C. Butter 1/4 C. Sugar 1 C. Milk 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 Egg, Beaten 3 C. Flour 1 Pkg. Yeast Filling: 3 C. Heavy Cream 3 Eggs, Beaten 11/8 C. Sugar 11/2 tsp. Vanilla
Heat butter, sugar, milk and salt to melt butter. Pour into bread machine pan. Add egg, flour and yeast. Activate machine’s dough setting. Leave dough in bread machine when done and let it raise again to top of pan (about 40 minutes). Roll kuchen dough to 1/4” thick and place in four pie pans. Allow to raise again while making filling. Combine filling ingredients in saucepan, cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Optional: line bottom of kuchen with fruit, sprinkle with sugar, pour filling over to fill. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350°. Crust will be golden brown and custard will set. Cool slightly, remove from pan, cool thoroughly. Refrigerate; may freeze. Makes four kuchens.
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Story, Wyoming
Needlework Artists Receive help Understanding Buttonholes The Dropped Stitch
For knitters, many questions surround buttonholes – which side? Horizontal? Vertical? Spacing? Professionals say, “The right buttonhole is attractive, sturdy, and correctly oriented and sized for your button”– all at the same time! Which side? For ages, tradition has men’s and women’s buttons on opposite sides. Why? During certain periods in history, women’s clothing became so elaborate dressing required assistance. Buttonholes on the right side are easier for a right-handed assistant to manage. For baby sweaters, try making buttonholes on both bands and sew buttons over one set. You can close the unneeded buttonholes but can switch sides for a child of a different gender, especially if the baby‘s gender is unknown. Horizontal or vertical? This decision is related to the direction the button band is worked. Horizontal buttonholes prevent vertical slippage which keeps button bands aligned. Vertical buttonholes present horizontal slippage which keeps button bands centered. Expensive purchased sweaters have horizontal top and bottom buttonholes and vertical buttonholes in-between for two-way alignment. We, hand-knitters, can do the same on our sweaters. Button bands can be worked vertically (in the same direction as bottom-up knitting) or horizontally (perpendicular to bottom-up knitting). Both can be knitted separately from the sweater body and sewn on. Vertical bands can be knitted at the same time as the sweater for a self-edge. Perpendicular bands can be picked up and knitted from the sweater selvage. Romaine & Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
Salad: 1 head Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces 1 pint strawberries, sliced 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup sugar 2 Tbls vinegar 1/4 cup milk 1 Tbls poppy seeds
Combine dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour over salad just before serving and toss lightly. Variation: Use Spinach instead of Romaine lettuce or a combination of both. I love this recipe! It is from my book, Salad Sampler by Jane Quinn. It can be purchased at Quilting in the Country (5100 S. 19th, Bozeman, MT 59718), www.QuiltingInTheCountry.com or 406-587-8216 for $20.
Work horizontal buttonholes so the outer edge is centered on the band (buttonhole is actually closer to the sweater than the edge of the band). When the sweater is worn, the button will pull to the outside of the slot. An off-center placement keeps the bands aligned. Spacing? Top and bottom buttonholes typically place the button ½ inch - 2 inches (depends on button size) from top and bottom edge. The distance in-between is divided by the number of remaining buttons. Perfect spacing, no math required method: cut a piece of nostretch string about one-inch shorter than the length of the button band (up to two inches shorter for large buttons; down to ½ inch for tiny buttons). Fold the string into sections–one fewer than the first number of buttons (for five buttons, fold the string into four equal sections). Mark each fold with a pin and straighten the string. The top and bottom buttons will be centered over the ends of the string and the middle buttons over each pin. Improper button spacing and incorrect button size can distract from your beautiful hand knitting. Local yarn shops and the internet have buttonhole instructions, videos, and demos. Give your garment a professional appearance. Button it! ©2013 Sharon Greve. Reach Sharon at castonshar@yahoo.com No reprint without permission
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Gillette & Sheridan, Wyoming
Quilting with Barbara
Todays’ Hot Trends Featured at Quilt Market Spring Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon – what a rush! And what an atmosphere – color, excitement and enthusiasm are almost palpable. Buyers, vendors and teachers from all over the quilting world, including Europe and Australia, converged during four days in May to view, learn, teach, and walk miles visiting over 1000 booths, overdosing on eye candy. It is here that shop owners and teachers decide which of the new trends, fabrics and equipment they will feature in their shops and lessons, and, ultimately, what will be available to the rest of us, their customers. As usual, a few trends emerge and others continue. On the way up are hexagons used in multiple ways, solid-color fabrics, “modern” quilts and quilting, citrus colors paired with grey, white and aqua, and a plethora of scrap projects. Fast growing in popularity are small all-inclusive kits for projects that can be completed in a short time. We’re busy people, after all, and a small project finished in a short time is so satisfying. This is not to say that traditional techniques and patterns are passé. Several new and beautiful traditional fabric lines will appear in shops shortly, one of them being Marianne Elizabeth’s “Tatiana” in two color ways (soft mauve/green/ivory/grey and ivory/black/red). Jinny Beyer’s border prints again are designed so there is always a seam allowance to make mitering borders possible, and, as usual, a full range of co-ordinates is available. Gadgets and technology continue to leap forward. Die cutters appear to be lower in price and gaining more interest from the individual quilter. An app on the Creative Grids website will take quilters to a video of someone using the specific ruler they may have questions about. How up-to-the-minute is that? The afore-mentioned Jinny Beyer has available free videos on YouTube showing viewers how to miter and balance borders using her fabric.
Bloc-Loc rulers has new flying geese rulers (and others) to add to their innovative square-up ruler. Several sources (Pellon, Andover, RJR, to name but a few) will offer free pattern downloads this fall, if not already. Following are some random bits and bobs gleaned in classes or while wandering: v Owl-themed projects are “in.” v Stonehenge children’s fabrics will be on the market soon. v Bright yellow/black large prints are declining in popularity (none too soon, IMO). v When gasoline prices rise, so do ruler prices (both are petroleum products). v Fusible appliqué is ever more common. v More patterns for panel quilts are available. v Several new collections include panels with co-ordinates. v Small projects are increasingly welcomed by both new and experienced quilters. v Some new patterns have a no-copy feature – a boon for designers. Long overdue! It’s exhilarating to be among hundreds of people who share your passion for all things quilt-related, so much so that even two six-hour days of walking through displays of marvelous quilts, products and their originators only whets your desire to get home and get quilting! ©Barbara Conquest, BlueSky Quilting
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Kit ‘n Kaboodle
4-H Judging Experiences
Long after my 4-H days were over I judged demonstration days, special foods contests, dress revues and a myriad of project areas. Armed with degrees in Home Economics and French, the home ec came in handy while judging. My judging took me to Newcastle and Lusk in Wyoming, Gordon and Chadron, Nebraska and several counties in South Dakota. The most challenging was judging foods. Not because they were so exquisite but let me say that after tasting 25 variations of chocolate chip cookies, a pickle looked mighty good! Of course only a tiny taste of any product was needed and larger amounts would have rendered the judge unable to continue after a short time. Outstanding in my memory is a beginning baking group whose members each made the same recipe of snickerdoodles out of the 4-H foods manual. Now you would think there would be consistency among the results, but no. I don’t know how, but they ranged from delicious and attractive to wondering of what substances they really were made. Although it was a guideline I’d never heard of, another judge told a young 4-Her exactly how many chocolate chips were necessary for a proper chocolate chip cookie. It was news to me. I still wonder how she came to the conclusion. Rules as to what had to be tasted varied by county. In some places judges were required to open every canning jar and taste the contents. Others allowed us to judge by visual appearance only. We looked, of course, to make sure the jar was sealed, for color, apparent firmness (the peaches hadn’t disintegrated into strings) and headspace. My most memorable canned item was a hot sauce aptly named “Hell in a Bottle” which was entered at the Weston County Fair in Newcastle. I still remember that the name was fitting. Fortunately, the volunteer judging assistant was from that county and she knew what was coming. She had a nice piece of bread and a glass of iced tea standing by for me. Dress revues are where the 4-Her sews a garment and then models it before a team of judges who look at the fit, fashion and how artfully the sewing was done. After judging several of the same entrants for successive years it was fun to see how the seamstresses and their skills matured. One year I judged clothing at the South Dakota State Fair. Surprisingly, making the decisions weren’t as difficult as I had imagined at the state level. The exhibit quality was just as clear cut as on the county level. The low and high ends of the group were easy to determine and the nitpicking went on in the middle level entries. Counties seem to always be seeking judges. If you have an area of expertise, call your county extension agent (now educator) to see if your skills can be used. You’ll meet kids who are the cream of the crop. Peggy Sanders is gearing up to coach her six grandkids when they join 4-H in the future. Her internet latchstring is out at peggysanders.com or peggy@peggysanders.com. Author of: Fall River County and Hot Springs: 1881-1955; Wind Cave National Park: The First 100 Years; The Civilian Conservation Corps In and Around the Black Hills; Custer County, SD; Fall River County and Hot Springs: 125 Years. Columnist for: The Rocky Mountain Fence Post, The Country Register, Edgemont Herald Tribune; Hot Springs STAR.
Rumpelquiltskin
New Quilt Shop Open in Wishek, ND
In just over one year, Kari Bies, owner of Rumpelquiltskin in Wishek, ND, has not only started a successful business, but also expanded her quilt shop to include embroidery and heat transfer services. Her interest in quilting started about six years ago when Bies began searching for a hobby to keep her busy while her husband was fishing and hunting throughout the year. She would soon be giving birth to her first daughter and decided to make her a quilt, which her now five-year-old still cherishes. After her first quilt was finished, Bies couldn’t Kari Bies, owner stop. She continued to attend classes, expand her skills and develop a deep passion for quilting. “I enjoy every aspect of quilting,” she says, “the stories, the fabric, the friends, the learning and the teaching.” Wishek, ND, and the surrounding communities have many passionate quilters including people in need of custom quilting, alteration and mending services, so a quilt shop was just what the area needed. Rumpelquiltskin is a memorable name for a business. Bies said the name came about during a girl’s road trip to Bozeman, MT, with her mom, aunt and sister in February 2012. The business was only a dream at the time the name came up, but it quickly became a reality when the shop opened for business about a month later. “The dream came true and the shop continues to thrive.” She says, “I was always told to do what you love, and I am doing just that.” It is Bies’ goal to make Rumpelquiltskin a destination stop for travelers and quilters looking for a new project. The shop showcases over 500 bolts of fabric, as well as thread, notions, tools, books, patterns and gift items. The shop also offers services such as heat transfer, custom embroidery, custom quilts, long arm quilting and basting. Quilters will find a variety of classes, workshops and many events at Rumpelquiltskin. Stop by the shop at 18 North 5th Street in Wishek, ND, and visit www.rumpelquiltskin.com to sign up for classes and join their mailing list to keep up with all the exciting events at Rumpelquiltskin.
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Gillette, WY • Devil’s Lake & Wishek, ND
How to Make an Herb Wreath Materials: • 12” three-dimensional wire ring • Sphagnum moss • Potting soil (just in case) • Herb plants – appox. eight • 20-gauge wire • Wire cutters
On a covered surface, lay the wire wreath face down so that the opening is facing up. Dampen the sphagnum moss and line the entire ring with it. Remove the herbs from the pots and break off the bottom portion of dirt, leaving the roots intact. Place them in the ring as desired, pushing them down as you go. Anchor the plants in place with wire. If necessary, fill any gaps between plants with potting soil and place more moss on top. These will need to be watered frequently. To do so, lay the wreath in a sink or plastic tub with a few inches of water. Let it soak until most, if not all, water is absorbed. (This tutorial was originally featured in the summer 2012 issue of A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine. Submitted by Kris Thomas, Prim Project Coordinator) Kristine Berg Doss is the owner, editor, and publisher of A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine. A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine is the fastest growing primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market today. For more information, visit www.aprimitiveplace.org or email info@aprimitiveplace.org.
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Orofino, Idaho
Run a new Route in Western Idaho
Shop Run Filled with Prizes, Patterns and Camaraderie In its sixth year, the Crazy 8 Shop Run in Western Idaho will feature 10 shops making a figure eight shape on August 2, 3 and 4, running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
participant as well as snacks, beverages, free gifts for shoppers and drawings. One shop will be giving away a 3-day, 2-night stay for 10 people at a retreat house, but we won’t tell you which one. You need to run the route to find out!
Shop runners are invited to visit each of the 10 stores, pick up a playing card from each store and create the best seven-card hand, which will be left at the final store location.
Participants have three days to complete the figure eight during the extended shop hours. For more information, please contact Tine Harper, owner of The Wild Hare at tmharper57@gmail.com or 208-476-3358. See advertisement below for additional details.
A $25 gift certificate to each store is the grand prize, second place a Stella lamp and third place an 84-count Mettler thread package. Runners will also be given passports to be stamped at each store to prove attendance at all 10 stores. Anyone that finishes th Shop Run by visiting all 10 stores and turns in a completed passport will receive a gift bag. Participating shops include: Becky’s Fabrics & Bernina (Lewiston), Crazy for Quilting (Potlatch), Emerald Garden (Lewiston), Grammy G’s (Palouse), Home Grown Quilts (Grangeville), Patrick’s Crafts (Clarkston), Rather-Be’s (Pomeroy, Wash.), Stitches & Petals (Moscow), The Wild Hare (Orofino), and Material Girls Quilting, Etc. (Orofino). Participants must visit each shop to win prizes, but you can visit the shops in any order you wish. Each store will also be giving away a Christmas themed pattern to each
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Crazy 8 Shop Run • Aug 2, 3 & 4 10 Shops in Western ID • Prizes & Patterns Given Away
Located Along Scenic Clearwater River • 222 Johnson Ave. • Orofino, Idaho Hours: M-F 9:30-5:00 & Sat. 9:30-2:00 • tmharper57@gmail.com • 208-476-3358
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Faulkton, Huron & Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Zentangle Lesson #3: Let Your Creativity Flow Freely Zentagle® Lesson 3 – Tangle Pattern: “Hollibaugh” An easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns Collect your materials: • No. 2 pencil • Micron pen (01 Black) • Tiles (good quality paper in 3.5” squares • Table and chair • Peaceful setting with soft background music Remember… • You cannot do it wrong • It does not need to look like anything • Relax • Enjoy the process
Thank you for joining me! Continue learning Zentangle® with me in subsequent Country Register issues. Visit www.countryregister.com/nrgp to view past Zentagle lessons. To book workshops or purchase Zentangle® supplies contact Jayme Crow at info@bellanonnaquilt.com or check out her website at www.bellanonnaquilt.com.
With your pencil, quickly draw an enclosed square.
Use your Micron Finish your “tangle” pen to create the tangle, by adding shading with following the steps as your pencil. shown.
(The lines in red show the series of steps)
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The Elements to Achieving the Perfect Porch or Patio Primitive Decorating to suit all occasions and festivities A porch is a quiet place to sit and relax. It is a place where people often sit and read the morning paper, or perhaps their favorite decorating magazine, while enjoying a cup of coffee. It offers the sights, scents and sounds of the outdoors along with the comforts of indoor living. A three season room or screen porch is an extension of your home. Decorate this space with the same gusto and creativeness that you would when decorating any other room of your house.
t Add Accessories A porch provides a link between the outdoors and in. Use outdoor furniture with indoor features, such as pillows and throws. Toss a quilt or throw over the back of a chair to add a layer of richness and comfort for those chilly evenings. Yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores are perfect places to find items without having to spend a lot of money – pillows, throws, vintage table cloths, baskets and used wicker furniture are just a few of things to look for when treasure hunting. t Reflect Your Personal Style Make sure your patio fits your personal style. Treat it like any other room of your home. If your home is decorated in the primitive or country
style, be sure and incorporate those tastes into your outdoor displays and furniture choices. Make a grand statement by placing a reproduction cabinet on your porch. It will give your guests a little preview of what they will see once they are inside your home. t Bring the Outdoors In Potted flowers bring the elements of the garden up onto your porch or patio. Choose coordinating colors to go with your furniture or theme. Place potted flowers inside crocks and wooden boxes. Add garden-themed items such as vintage watering cans, birdhouses, and gardening tools.
t No Porch or Patio? Create your own special space by placing furniture in a secluded area in your yard. It will create the perfect spot to sit and enjoy a magazine. Kristine Berg Doss is the owner, editor, and publisher of A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine. A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine is the fastest growing primitive, colonial, and country magazine on the market today. For more information, visit www.aprimitiveplace.org or email info@aprimitiveplace.org.
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Safe Minimum Internal Temperatures 145°F Beef, pork, veal & lamb (roasts, steaks & chops) 160°F Ground meat 165°F Poultry (whole, parts or ground) Beef Rack of Ribs & Country Barbecue Potatoes
Recipes from the family farm to your backyard
Get Your Grill On
(Family Features) Firing up the grill is an American tradition. The farm families who produce the food so many people enjoy at backyard cookouts want to share some of their favorite grilling recipes, as well as an appreciation for how food gets from the farm to the table. Farmers like Amanda Folkens, from Iowa, Danell Kalcevic, from Colorado, and Nicole Small, from Kansas, have joined with more than 70 other farmer volunteers across the country in the CommonGround program as a way to talk with home cooks about how food is grown and raised. “On our farm, animal care is top priority, as it is for thousands of other family farms in the U.S.” said Amanda. “By keeping our animals indoors, we make sure they are protected from predators, disease and bad weather.” To learn more about family farms and facts about your food, visit www.FindOurCommonGround.com. Beef Rack of Ribs Salt (to taste) 1 Tbls black pepper (to taste) 1 Tbls seasoned garlic salt (to taste) Cayenne pepper (optional) 1-2 racks of beef ribs (number
of racks based on number of people) 1 Tbls yellow mustard 1/3 cup brown sugar One bottle of favorite BBQ sauce
The night before serving, prepare rub for beef ribs (salt, pepper, seasoned garlic salt and optional cayenne pepper). Sprinkle both sides of ribs and then rub vigorously. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, place on medium temperature grill and spread yellow mustard and brown sugar on each side of the ribs. Grill for 5 to 8 minutes until each side is slightly browned and caramelized. Remove ribs from grill and slice with sharp knife. Place individual ribs in a crock pot on low. Add one bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce. Let simmer 6 to 8 hours. Serves 4-6 (By Danell Kalcevic)
Country Barbecue Potatoes 2 pounds small red potatoes 2 Tbls butter, melted 1 tsp honey 3 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper
Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick spray. Cut potatoes into small to medium–sized pieces and put in pan. Melt butter and honey, and then drizzle over potatoes. Sprinkle with seasoned salt, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss well to coat. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Stir potatoes at least once. Serves 4-6 (By Nicole Small)
Grilled Hawaiian Ham Sandwich 1 Tbls brown sugar 1/2 Tbls seasoning pepper 1-2 1/4-inch thick ham slices (about the same thickness as the bread)
Cooking spray Pineapple slices (can be fresh or canned) 2 slices sourdough bread
Preheat grill for high heat. Mix brown sugar with pepper to create a rub mixture. Using your hands, massage the rub onto both sides of the slices of ham. Ham slices should be completely covered (front and back) with brown sugar mix. Place ham slices on sheet of lightly greased foil, then place onto grill. On separate sheet of greased foil, lay pineapple slices out, uncovered. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until brown caramelization appears around edges of ham and pineapple. Remove ham and pineapple from heat and assemble onto toasted sourdough bread. Serves 1 (By Amanda Folkens)
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Bristol, Dell Rapids & Watertown, South Dakota
Looking at Antiques from a new Angle
Decorating with Antiques Shows Personality, Indoor and Out Though traditionally antiques were used throughout a home to furnish and decorate, the current trend is to have antiques as accent pieces, mixed in with mid century modern and contemporary items as well. This makes each object stand out as a decorative piece creating ambiance and character in a room, especially with proper lighting. Specifically, you could have a high chest of drawers from the late 1800’s in your bedroom, facing your arts and crafts bed of a lighter wood color. You can place a handsome portrait or still life painting from the early 1900’s in your living room, above the mantle displaying family photographs. Perhaps an Oriental carpet runner in the hallway to protect the wood floor or an antique doll carriage in your daughter’s bedroom would be the piece that makes the room come alive with history and charm. In your garden consider using an antique weathervane as an accent piece between the flowers, or some colorful glass fishing net float balls at the base of a flowering tree. There are many materials that have withstood the weather for a hundred years that would be striking in your landscape, from iron benches to marble statues and sundials. Many a garden has been designed around a favorite antique with regards to height and color to make the cherished heirloom the center focus. Using decorative and brightly painted picket fence sections also add to a gardens appeal and charm.
Inside your home, you can hang antique kitchen tools above the cabinets or a vintage cooking poster over the table to bring your kitchen a touch of warmth. Discover an old stoneware crock to store pet food in or a country store barrel for keeping recyclables. Make your collecting fun by bringing a friend or two along as you may just be surprised at the ideas and creativity that will abound. From toys to kitchenwares, jewelry to furniture, folk art to marine art, stunning landscapes or art pottery, they can all be found at an antique show this summer. Take the day to walk around the shows and look at objects with the thought of adding one special piece to your environment or on your property. Be sure to walk the show in both directions, as you’ll be amazed at what pops out at you from another viewpoint. Our homes are decorated with antiques and we continue to find special pieces to add, and we know you will have fun doing the same! Collecting has a new adventurous meaning and you don’t have to spend a fortune to join in. Remember our slogan, Save Natural Resources … Buy Antiques! Barnstar Productions has been providing premier antique shows throughout the country for nearly 10 years. For a full list of upcoming shows visit www. barnstar.com or call 845-876-0616.
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Chamberlain & Pierre, South Dakota Pieces from my Heart
My Girlfriend Lesley - Poet & Party Girl!
Intrigued was I as I read a recent email from my Canadian friend Lesley Nuttall, saying “I’m sending a poem to you. It’s called, “A Girlfriend Story.” It’s not for publication. I wrote it just for fun because I love to write!” My curiosity was piqued when I couldn’t open the attachment and enjoy the result of her fun! I emailed off a quick reply and soon came Lesley’s response, “You should be able to open it this time. I’ve been fooling around writing poetry for fun since 1989. I write about ‘love’ and ‘happiness’ and, of course, a lot about ‘family.’ I hope you enjoy this little ditty. Some day I hope to put some of my poetry together with my short stories and publish them.” As I read Lesley’s poem, it resonated. I felt her friends posses the universal qualities all women look for and treasure in their friendships so I asked for and received Lesley’s permission to publish her poem and share it with you. Enjoy! A GIRLFRIEND STORY by Lesley R. Nuttall I have love in my heart for all my friends. Not one do I have, but many tens. I feel the love in my heart will explode one day, So I’ll tell you about my friends, if I may. My dearest friend Valerie, I’ve known for years. We’ve all been worried about her cancer fears. We go out for dinner, and sometimes play cards, We talk on Facework, or meet at garage sale yards. Then there is Tannis who I love so much. We go out for lunch, and always go dutch. We taught Brownies together, and skated for fun, We have been friends for years—over thirty-one. My friend Wilma and I went to Britton School. We swam in Amesdale, but not in a pool. We did 4-H together, learning to cook and sew, Learning a lot of things that we didn’t know. Suzanne is the Mother of our two Granddaughters. She is such a good friend to our Son, their Father. Although they’re apart, they remain good friends, And I will love that girl until the very end! Judy is my ‘regular’ bingo pal. She’s funny and a protective kind of gal. We go on Sundays, but that’s not a sin, We laugh and have fun, and sometimes we win! And let’s not forget my new friend, Sue. She’s pleasant and kind, and funny too. She stops by for hot chocolate and a cookie or three, Other days we meet for a chat and tea. So many friends, too numerous to name. There’s Ella and Mary, and two Lyns named the same. And there’s Jan in Colorado, my publisher friend, So many wonderful Ladies, and my story ends!
Although Lesley and I have never met in person, we have enjoyed each other via email and Facebook – still, I’m so surprised and honored she included me in her poem! It’s nice to know that the bond of friendship I feel for her is reciprocal. Lesley writes a feature article “It’s Party Time with Lesley” that regularly appears in The Country Register throughout the United States and Canada. That means she’s not only a poet, but she’s also a party girl who likes to have fun. Clearly she puts a great deal of thought and consideration into the entertaining suggestions she writes about. As readers of Lesley’s articles, I’m certain she also considers you her friend! © 2013 Jan Keller. No reprint of this article without permission. Jan shares other pieces of her life in her books, Pieces From My Crazy Quilt, and The Tie That Binds. These books can be ordered by calling 719-749-9797, or writing: Black Sheep Books, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO 80831.
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Rapid City & Wall, South Dakota
Quilters Bond & Block at Outlaw Ranch, SD
Written by: Kris Garlick Stitch one, pin two, cutout three … “I LOVE” the Outlaw Ranch Quilting Retreats near Custer! Some say the Outlaw Ranch (OR) events are “STASH,” a quilting term for Special Treasures All Secretly Hidden. Others say, the OR facilities are just wonderful. While bonding around
blocking quilts is best, they attest. “We do it together,” said Linda Rabe, a 10-year quilting veteran who many know as the President/CEO of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a fun way to connect.” Rabe said her mother taught her to sew at a young age. Then, after Rabe left the needle and thread pinned to the cushion for far too long, her mother recommended she try quilting. Quilting was something Rabe began to enjoy. And then, it got even better. Outlaw Ranch Quilting Retreats provided a place to finish her PhD (Projects half Done) and share great one-on-one time with her mother, Nancy Gillam of Scottsbluff, Neb. “It is like the old Sewing Bees,” said Rabe. “We quilt, catch up and get reacUpcoming Retreats for: quainted.” Outlaw Ranch Outlaw Ranch is located on 200 acres of Nov. 7-11 serene Black Hills forest and offers the comNov. 14-18 forts of home. With clean lodging facilities Nov. 21-24 and scrumptious food, the quilters keep NeSoDak returning - one, two, three times a year and Sept. 19-22 more. When it’s time to take a break, there’s Joy Ranch hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, biking Sept. 10-12 the Mickelson Trail, or continue to quilt Nov. 14-17 OR is quick to accommodate. “The (OR) staff is phenomenal,” said Rabe. “They are so welcoming and helpful. You kick back and enjoy while someone else takes care of you. … And no-one can beat the cooks.”
Rabe said she has already made plans to attend another quilting retreat in November, then again in January and April 2014. “I LOVE the quilting retreats at Outlaw Ranch,” Rabe added. Outlaw Ranch is one of three year-round Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota retreat centers. NeSoDak and Joy Ranch also host quilting retreats and are located in northeastern South Dakota. In addition to quilting, LOSD has hosted retreats for scrapbooking, stamping, baking, outdoor education, corporate/board of directors, biking, men’s/women’s and/or couple’s … to name a few. Have an interest in a group gathering? Call upon LOSD to help facilitate your retreat. For more information, see www.losd.org or phone 800-888-1464.
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Custer, Hot Springs & Rapid City, South Dakota
Stitching a New Life in South Dakota from Missouri On January 1st of 2013, I moved to South Dakota from Missouri. Before my big move I spent two summers in South Dakota working as a marketing intern for Land O’ Lakes. During that time I met a Kingsbury County farmer and rancher. We started dating, fell in love and eventually became engaged. This summer, we are getting married in my hometown of Centralia, Mo. When I moved to South Dakota I left behind a family of sewing women. Both of my grandmas, several aunts, my mom and my four sisters all sew and quilt. I was nervous about the blizzards, making new friends and keeping in touch with those I love in Missouri. My love of quilting has always been a fulfilling creative pursuit. Yet, I was surprised when quilting quickly became the solution to all of my fears. Had I moved to South Dakota in June, things may have worked out differently. Maybe I would have fallen for gardening? However, I moved in the height of blizzard season. Within a few weeks, I realized how I would happily survive the blizzards of South Dakota – stich-by-stich and quilt-by-quilt. For my college graduation gift, my mother gave me my first sewing machine. We waited to purchase it until I moved, so it could be serviced near my new hometown. Buying the machine gave me a chance to meet the owner of Quilts, Stitches and Framing in Brookings, SD. Then, I started taking classes and meeting women from all over the area. While buying fabric in my new hometown of Lake Preston at Lone Tree Legend Quilts I met shop owner, Nea. Quilting is now an easy way for me to meet women and make new friends. The transition was going well and I began slowly stitching a new life for myself in South Dakota. I talked on the phone with my Mom frequently and told her about my sewing projects and snow day adventures on the farm. Yet, my words over the phone were limited in describing the quilts or new
baby calves. Then, I started a blog (www.sierrashea.com) and began sharing about all of my sewing projects. Suddenly, my mother, sisters, aunts, grandmas and friends were able to see my quilts and new snowy life. My sewing process was no longer a solitary act. Today, I post on my blog about the projects I have in progress or new sewing techniques I am learning. Now, when my Mom and I are talking on the phone we can discuss quilts or projects that she has actually seen and not just heard about. Quilting and crafting are visual arts, so sharing photos on my blog is much more exciting for her than a short description over the phone. I am amazed and grateful that quilting was able to bring peaceful, fulfilling solutions to all of my fears about moving to the high plains. Sierra Angell calls herself a “Modern Day Laura Ingalls Wilder” because of her new lifestyle in South Dakota as a farmer’s wife, quilter and writer. Read more on Sierra’s blog at www.sierrashea.com.
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Bozeman, Great Falls, Ronan & Townsend, MT............................................... 2 Missoula, Montana................................................................................................ 4 Ennis, Livingston & Sidney, Montana................................................................ 5 Story, Wyoming..................................................................................................... 6 Gillette & Sheridan, Wyoming............................................................................. 7 Gillette, Wyoming • Devil’s Lake & Wishek, North Dakota............................ 9 Orofino, Idaho.....................................................................................................10 Faulkton, Huron & Sioux Falls, South Dakota................................................11 Bristol, Dell Rapids & Watertown, South Dakota...........................................14 Chamberlain & Pierre, South Dakota ..............................................................15 Rapid City & Wall, South Dakota......................................................................16 Custer, Hot Springs & Rapid City, South Dakota............................................17 Belle Fourche, Edgemont, Hill City, Hot Springs, Rapid City & Spearfish, SD...19 Rapid City & Spearfish, South Dakota.............................................................20
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Always Your Design, Dell Rapids, SD............................................................... 14 Athena Fibers, Sioux Falls, SD........................................................................... 11 Black Hills Books & Treasures, Hot Springs, SD............................................. 17 Black Hills Visitor Center, Rapid City, SD....................................................... 16 Comfort & Joy Quilting, Rapid City, SD.......................................................... 20 Creative Closet, Townsend, MT.......................................................................... 2 Dakota Quilt Company, Spearfish, SD............................................................. 20 Eureka Montana Quilt Show, Eureka, MT.................................................Cover Fall River Fibers, Hot Springs, SD..................................................................... 19 Flip Side Fabrics, Sidney, MT............................................................................... 5 Fritz Furniture & Antiques, Bristol, SD............................................................ 14 Heartsong Quilts, Hot Springs ,SD................................................................... 17 Herman’s Antiques, Gillette, WY........................................................................ 9 Hill City Quilt Show, Hill City, SD.................................................................... 19 Hot Spring Housing, Hot Springs, SD.............................................................. 19 J.L. Wright’s Trading Post, Townsend, MT......................................................... 2 Knothole, Spearfish, SD...................................................................................... 19 Lutheran Outdoors, SD...................................................................................... 16 Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Quilt Show, Ronan, MT................................. 2 Moonshadow Beads, Rapid City, SD................................................................ 19 North Country Fiber Fair, Watertown, SD...................................................... 14 Nuts & Bolts Fabric Shop, Edgemont, SD........................................................ 19 Oak by Amish, Chamberlain, SD...................................................................... 15 Pinewood Cottage, Story, WY............................................................................. 6 Quilt Connection, Rapid City, SD..................................................................... 17 Quilt Essential, Devils Lake, ND......................................................................... 9 Quilt Nook, Gillette, WY...................................................................................... 7 Quilt-Tiques, Rapid City, SD............................................................................. 19 Quilter’s Corner, Faulkton, SD.......................................................................... 11 Quilting in the Country, Bozeman, MT............................................................. 2 Rubber Stamp Events............................................................................................ 9 Rumpel Quiltskin, Wishek, ND........................................................................... 9 South Dakota Quilter’s Guild, SD..................................................................... 11 State Street Co-Op, Belle Fourche, SD.............................................................. 19 Stitches That Bind, Ennis, MT............................................................................. 5 The Fiber House, Sheridan, WY.......................................................................... 7 The Quilt Yard, Pierre, SD.................................................................................. 15 The Quilt-A-Way, Great Falls, MT...................................................................... 2 The Quilter’s Fix, Sheridan, WY.......................................................................... 7 The Quilters Nook, Custer, SD.......................................................................... 17 The Wild Hare, Orofino, ID............................................................................... 10 Thimble Cottage, Rapid City, SD....................................................................... 20 Tri-State Bakery, Belle Fourche, SD.................................................................. 19 Vicki’s Quilts Down Under, Missoula, MT........................................................ 4 Wall Drug, Wall, SD............................................................................................ 16 Windy Stitches Quilt Retreat, Livingston, MT.................................................. 5 Wyoming State Quilt Shop Hop, WY................................................................. 6
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Belle Fourche, Edgemont, Hill City, Hot Springs, Rapid City & Spearfish, South Dakota Upcoming Area Events Wyoming Ronan, MT Idaho Eureka, MT
Wyoming State Shop Hop
June 1- Aug 31
Mission Mountain Quilt Guild Show
Aug 1-3
Crazy 8 Shop Run
Aug 2-4
Eureka Montana Outdoor Quilt Show
Aug 3
Bozeman, MT
Day in the Country
Aug 16
Story, WY
Outdoor Quilt Show
Aug 24
Hill City, SD Watertown, SD Huron, SD
Hill City Area Quilt Show & Sale
Sept 14-15
North Country Fiber Fair
Sept 20-22
“Color”ful Quilt Show
Sept 27-29
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SEPTEMBER 14TH & 15TH , 2013 HILL CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA Hill City Area Chamber of Commerce 605-574-2368 or 800-888-1798 www.hillcitysd.com | $5 ENTRY FEE
Sponsored by: Hill City Mercantile, Crazy Horse Memorial & Hill City Chamber Artwork: SPARROWS at COBBLESTONE COURT by Sonja Taylor