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Orofino, Idaho • Bozeman, Eureka, Great Falls & Townsend, Montana Cover Artist: Monica Sabolla Gruppo Answered her Calling Born and raised in Italy, artist Monica Sabolla Grupp inherited the love for brushes and colors from her maternal grandfather, an award-winning painter. Monica has spent 20+ years nurturing her creative soul through painting, crafting and photography. Always growing and evolving, experimenting and trying new techniques, Monica eventually decided to “an-

swer her calling” and devote herself to painting as a full time profession. Monica lives in Italy with her beloved husband and their sweet Golden Retriever. She is passionate about infusing creativity, beauty and inspiration in every aspect of her life. Monica’s artwork is licensed by Linda McDonald, Inc., Charlotte, NC (704) 370-0057.

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Index:

See page 14 for advertiser’s index by name and by community as well as upcoming events.

Next Deadline: Ads and articles for the July/August 2013 issue are due June 7, 2013.

Publisher’s Notes The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains including North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, & Northern Idaho Dee Sleep, Publisher Amy Rans, Editor Produced by Chicken Creek Communications 132 W. Hudson St. • Spearfish, SD 57783 605-722-7028 Office • 605-385-0035 Fax www.countryregisternrgp.com www.chickencreek.net Publisher’s contact numbers across the USA & Canada for The Country Register Send $3 to any publisher below to obtain a paper from another area: * Indicates these editions are available on-line at www.countryregister.com.

Country Register Founder: Barbara Floyd, 602-237-6008, info@countryregister.com, located: Phoenix, AX USA Alabama: Dana Wilburn, 6349 Knollwood Ct. Frederick, MD 21701, dana@countryregister.com * Arizona: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950 * Arkansas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, lenda@countryregister.com * California: Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 Colorado: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797 * Connecticut: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC, miked@countryregister.com * Delaware: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, info@countryregisteronline.com * Florida: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, florida@countryregisteronline.com * Georgia: Linda Parish, P.O. Box 389, Lexington, GA, 30648, tcrga@windstream.net * Idaho (N): Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028, dee.sleep@chickencreek.net * Idaho (S): Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 * Illinois: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, lenda@countryregister.com * Indiana: Gail & Merle Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, info@countryregisteronline.com Iowa: Linda Glendy, P.O. Box 6, Tama, IA, 52339, IowaCountryRegister@mchsi.com * Kansas: Cindy Baldwin, 988 9th Ave., McPherson, KS 67460, kansas@countryregister.com * Kentucky: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774 443-243, cowprintdesigns@gmail.com Maine: Gail Hageman, 221 Winslow Rd, Albion, ME 04910, 207-437-2663 * Maryland: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, ads@countryregisteronline.com * Massachusetts: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC , 27603, countryregister@bellsouth.net Michigan: Bill and Marlene Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-4211 * Minnesota: Kim & Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, minnesota@countryregister.com * Missouri: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, lenda@countryregister.com * Montana: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028, dee.sleep@chickencreek.net * Nebraska: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 * Nevada (N): Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 * Nevada (S): Glena Dunn, 4568 Carol Circle, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, 702-523-1803 New Hampshire: Kathleen Graham, 330 North Road, Deerfield, NH, 03037, countryregister@metrocast.net * New Jersey: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, info@countryregisteronline.com New Mexico: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797 * New York: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, ads@countryregisteronline.com * North Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC , 27603, miked@countryregister.com * North Dakota: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028, dee.sleep@chickencreek.net * Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009, ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com * Oklahoma: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, lenda@countryregister.com * Oregon: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 * Pennsylvania: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, ads@countryregisteronline.com * Rhode Island: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC , 27603, miked@countryregister.com * South Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, miked@countryregister.com * South Dakota: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028, dee.sleep@chickencreek.net * Tennessee: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774 443-243, cowprintdesigns@gmail.com * Texas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123, lenda@countryregister.com * Utah: Daniel & Stacy Tueller, 153 S 2050 W, Provo UT 84601, stacytueller@gmail.com * Vermont: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774, cowprintdesigns@gmail.com * Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, ads@countryregisteronline.com Vermont: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774 443-243, cowprintdesigns@gmail.com * Washington: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 * West Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, ads@countryregisteronline.com * Wisconsin: Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona, WI, 54720, jennifer@countryregisterofwisconsin.com * Wyoming: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Rd., Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028, dee.sleep@chickencreek.net CANADA * Alberta: Ruth Burke, P.O. Box 97, Heisler, AB, T0B2A0,780-889-3776, countryregab@yahoo.com British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, Box 1338, Summerland, BC, V0H 1Z0, 800-784-6711 * Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Scott & Marj Kearns, Box 850, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0, countryregister@sasket.net Ontario: Laurie Holcombe, 166-B Craig Henry Drive, Nepean, Ontario K2G 4M7, countryregisterontario@gmail.com

Travel Season is Upon Us!

Even though snow continued to fall in large amounts through much of April, May still marks the beginning of tourism season throughout this region. The weather becomes more predictable and by the end of May, the kids are free from school. Whether you are taking a quick day trip to the next town or a longer journey to experience a new area, we encourage you to use The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains to know and plan which specialty shops to visit along the way. This issue gives our readers lots of reasons to travel. It calls readers to explore the shops of all of our wonderful regular advertisers, and it also details the Black Hills Quilt Show in early June. The issue encourages travel throughout the summer with shop hops going on throughout Wyoming and Minnesota. Dee Sleep Even if you are traveling outside of our coverage Editor of area, you can find an issue of The Country Register The Country Register in just about every state in the nation and in some of ND, SD, WY, Canadian provinces, as well. MT & N. ID Each of our issues covers the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota where our office is located and also includes shops and events in North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana and Northern Idaho. This area includes such national treasures as Mount Rushmore and Devils Tower National Monuments and Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. Our paper can be picked up at visitor centers across South Dakota and Wyoming during the summer months and can also be found at any of our advertiser locations. Readers can also subscribe on an annual basis for $18. Just planning to travel through once? Request a single issue ahead of your special trip for just $3. Visit our website at www.countryregisternrgp.com for more information. Thank you! The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains May-June 2013 • Volume 3 Issue 3 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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Cooking with the Oldies..... Refreshing Summer Slaw

There are times in your menu planning that call for a good crunchy slaw as a side dish. With summer in the near future we will be looking for some interesting salads. Over many years, more than 50 years to be exact, my favorite slaw has been from Vada’s Steak House in Breckenridge, MN. I am sure it was served at our wedding dinner reception there in the dead of winter of 1962 because it was kind of like the trademark of that restaurant. We townsfolk loved the Lutheran Cookbook that came out a bit before that because Vada had her recipe for the slaw in it. That cookbook is now on my daughter’s shelf up in Walla Walla out on a farm. It would probably sell, if it were for sale, at the Love of Junk, Walla Walla’s Vintage Market that I am coordinating on that farm on June 14-15. (www.loveofjunk.com). Meanwhile, here in Phoenix I have enjoyed doing some entertaining for large groups. Instead of the usual box of greens tossed with a few other veggies and dressing, I recently was craving some tangy, crunchy slaw that would taste like Vada’s. I know the recipe by heart. Finely chopped green cabbage in any amount you wish along with a good amount of course shredded carrots is the original recipe. Toss lightly with a coating of olive oil (back in the “good old days” it was corn oil). Then mix equal portions of sugar and apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to dissolve the sugar and pour over slaw, stirring often. If you have a medium sized bowl of slaw, try 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of vinegar. I tend to do less sugar, more vinegar because I like the thought of less sugar and love the taste of the vinegar to come through. Now, after all these years I have taken a few liberties with Vada’s recipe. Color is good when it comes in the form of real food. This salad is much prettier and healthier with the addition of such things as some shredded or chopped red cabbage, green onions, radishes, sweet red peppers chopped and various fresh hot peppers diced very fine and to your own liking. This will add a little kick for the tastebuds and compliment Mexican food, burgers or any type of meat you might serve with slaw such as pulled pork. This slaw keeps well for several days refrigerated so it is a good makeit-ahead, get-it-done kind of salad. Barbara Floyd, Founder of The Country Register resides in Phoenix, AZ, and since retiring from active publishing she entertains a bit more and is enjoying a couple of volunteer jobs. Summers she escapes to Walla Walla and Tri-Cities, WA, where she enjoys the company of three children and six of her 10 grandchildren plus much more family.

Rules Change From Childhood to Motherhood for Safety When I started riding, some 45 years ago, I didn’t wear a helmet. Or boots, for that matter, I don’t remember footwear at all a lot of the time. When I was 9, I climbed on the gelding that everyone was afraid of. No kidding, we built a special fence so my brothers could walk through the field and have something to hide behind in case Freckles saw them and came after them. He was not a large horse at 15.3 hands. A Morgan/Albino (I really am dating myself) cross, but he scared people. And one morning he was standing at the feed trough and his head was down and, well, it just looked so easy to climb into the feeder and slide my leg over his back. And it was. And I rode him for 12 years after that with no negative incidences – of his doing. So why is it that now that I am a mother, I cringe at the thought of one of my children doing anything so reckless? I just do. That is why we have rules here. Lots of rules. The most important one is that under no circumstances does a child enter the pasture without an adult there to supervise. Pretty clear rule. Boundaries are easily recognized. With this rule, I have eliminated the need for many others. I did not, however, take into account our determined 5 year old. She wanted to go for a ride. Her horse is Charlie. Another 15.3 hands Morgan. Wonderful gelding. But big, especially if you are 3 1/2 feet tall. I was at the kitchen table doing books, oh so fun, watching Avery with one eye. Avery really needs to be watched with both eyes, but, I was doing books! Out she goes to just see her horse. OK. She is carefully feeding him grass through the rails. So far, so good. Then she leaves and returns with his halter and shank in her hand. I step outside to witness her breaking the rules. I watch and grin as she holds the halter up and Charlie actually lowers his head into it. Still outside the fence. She buckles him in. I am going to nail this kid to the wall this time. Caught red-handed. My grin begins to fade as she leads him toward the gate. She is still outside the fence. She carefully opens the gate, leads Charlie through, and fastens it closed again. I am standing right behind her when she turns. Her grin splits her face. There isn’t a trace of belligerence on her face, just pure pride and excitement. “Mom, I caught Charlie all by myself and put the halter on and I didn’t even go in the field. Can I ride now?” No rules broken, but some definitely need to be reworded. The books can obviously wait.

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This Summer, Keep it Simple in the Kitchen (Family Features) Once the stress of the school year fades away, everyone has easy summer living on their minds. For Deanna Segrave-Daly, RD, LDN, summer is all about convenience in the kitchen. “When my daughter has a less structured schedule and the sunshine is calling my name, I always make sure mealtime is hassle-free but still healthy and delicious,” says the culinary savvy dietitian.

Prize Winners!

Lisa Pickford, Custer, SD, won a $25 gift certificate to her favorite shop – Dakota Quilt Company, Spearfish, SD. To enter the next drawing, fill out the form on page 14 or visit www.chickencreek.net. Kay Anderson, Rapid City, SD, won Fragments, by Jill Peterson in our most recent book drawing. Stay tuned for future book drawings. Congrats!

Prepare meals without the mess

No-cook meals are the best solution when you would rather spend time outdoors than toiling in the kitchen. “Grains like bulgur and whole wheat couscous can be cooked using only hot water,” Segrave-Daly says. “Add nuts, beans, sliced fruit or vegetables, and toss with canola oil, pepper and salt to create a balanced meal.” Should you prefer a greens-based salad, try a mix of different lettuces or raw kale. And chopped salads topped with green beans, corn, and pinto, black or kidney beans make for a refreshing, meatless and fuss-free entrée.

Grill to perfection

Backyard cooking is a foodie’s favorite summertime activity. In addition to grilling lean meats, barbecue vegetable and fruit kabobs for healthy alternatives. Portabella mushrooms make a great alternative to burgers when brushed with olive oil. Fruits like pineapple, peaches, pears, apricots and plums are delicious when grilled and drizzled with honey.

Make multi-purpose meals

Save time by following Segrave-Daly's golden rule of flexibility: cook once and eat twice. “Take leftover green salads, add cooked shrimp or chicken, and stuff into a wrap for a tasty sandwich,” she says. Bean and vegetable dips, like Smoky Carrot Hummus, can also double as sandwich spreads or a mayonnaise alternative in a potato or pasta salad. For more healthy summer recipes, visit Libby's Table on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Smoky Carrot Hummus 1 can Libby’s® Sliced Carrots, drained & rinsed 1 can Libby’s® Organic Garbanzo Beans, drained & rinsed 2 TBLS lemon juice (about 1 small lemon)

2 garlic cloves 1 tsp smoked paprika or curry powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

In food processor, blend together carrots, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin and pepper. While processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil. Process until smooth. To make sandwich, spread 2 tablespoons of carrot hummus on slice of whole grain bread. Top with avocado, tomato, turkey and sandwich fillings. Top with piece of whole grain bread. Keep remaining spread in sealed container for up to 10 days in refrigerator. Source: Libby’s

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Wyoming Shop Hop Runs Throughout Summer Over 30 Shops participating in 2nd Annual State-Wide Event Take part in the second annual Wyoming Quilt and Fabric Shop Hop from June 1 through August 31, 2013. With 35 shops participating throughout the entire state of Wyoming, hoppers are sure to find inspiration, fabric, friends and maybe even a door prize or two!

How to Begin:

1. Pick up a passport at the first shop you visit or download one online at www.wsqg.org. Shop Hoppers must be 18 years old to receive a Passport and do not need to be Wyoming residents. Passports cannot be shared, and individuals must be physically present for a passport to be signed. Gather friends & family, take a current Wyoming map, and hit the road! Stop by Quilt Wyoming 2013 in Casper July 11-14 on the Casper College campus. 2. Visit every shop you can during the three-month period. At each location, have your Passport verified, sign up for door prizes, and receive a free quilt block pattern. Incorporate at least three of these block patterns in a project of any size and enter the challenge. Show your quilted project at Quilt Wyoming 2014 and vie for cash prizes. Challenge guidelines posted at every participating shop and online at www.wsqg.org.

How to Win:

1. Earn one entry into the grand prize drawing by visiting about 45 percent of the participating shops (16 shops state-wide). Every shop is unique. Visit them all – the more you shop, the more you can win. 2. Earn one entry into the grand prize drawing for every Shopping CirRhubarb Bread

1 1/2 cup Brown sugar 2/3 cup Oil 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla 2 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 c Rhubarb (finely cut) 1 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Mix well top with 1 teaspoon butter and 1/2 cup sugar Bake one hour at 350 degrees. Makes 2 loafs Submitted by Brenda Hofeldt, Millboro, SD

cle completed – THREE possible. 3. Submit completed or partially completed Passports (at least one circle completed or 16 or more shops visited) by Sept. 10, 2013, to the address provided on the Passport. Drawings will be held on Sept. 17, 2013. Winners will be notified and names posted on the Wyoming State Quilt Guild Web Site (www.wsqg.org).

Grand Prizes:

1. Janome Sewing Machine – Donated in part by The Quilt Nook, Gillette 2. Baby Lock Serger – Donated in part by the Wyoming Sewing Center, Casper 3. FREE Professional Custom Machine Quilting for a queen-sized Quilt. Winner will provide quilt top and backing. 4. Super Sewing Basket – Includes a Quilt Kit donated by The Kalico Kat, Casper, Sewing Machine Cart donated by Quilted Corner, Cheyenne + Gingher Rotary Cutter, Scissor Set, and more. All donations partially compensated by the Wyoming Shop Hop Fund. For more information about the shop hop call 307-683-2902 or visit www. wsqg.org. Additional details and shops participating found in ad on this page.

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The Quilter’s Fix

Friends Operate Quilting Business Together for Nearly Five Years

From beginners to quilting addicts, owners, Jackie Jolovich and Julie Way, strive to please all level of quilters at The Quilter’s Fix in Sheridan, Wyoming. Nearly five years ago, Julie had the idea of opening a quilt store in Sheridan because two other long-time quilt stores were closing. As an avid quilter, she didn’t want to be without a shop in town. Julie works for a CPA office during the day and wanted to continue doing so, but needed someone to keep the store open during the day, so she asked Jackie to be a partner in the business and run the store on a daily basis. Today you can find Jackie in the store during the day and Julie over lunch, in the evenings and occasional Saturday’s. Julie and Jackie both agree that it is challenging to know what fabrics people will like and what will sell, but with around 2,500 bolts of fabric, quilters of all ages, stages and styles are sure to find the perfect fabric for their project. The Quilter’s Fix stocks 100 percent cotton fabric for quilting purposes as well as all the notions, patterns, and books quilters may need to make

their special project. In addition, they offer classes for beginners to master-piecers. The store offers weekly gatherings of groups who do hand projects in the afternoon and quilting addicts in the evenings. “Our customers like the openness of the store and the constantly changing samples for inspiration,” said Jackie. “Stop in for your supplies, a class or even a little inspiration for your next project.” Celebrating their five-year store anniversary in November will be a great accomplishment and celebration for Julie and Jackie. They both enjoy playing with the fabrics, helping customers pick out fabric for their projects and seeing the finished pieces made with fabric from their store.

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The Whole Bag Full

My mother-in-law only ever gave me one piece of advice – carry a small purse. Doing that should preclude having your purse be the tote bag for various family members when the family is out and about. Yet, there are certain things moms, grandmas and wives are expected to fit into that small purse, and among these items are toothpicks, Kleenex and hard candy or mints to suck on. It was funny to see last week when right after the roast beef meal at the local Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Appreciation banquet, a 20-something young man asked his grandma for a toothpick. Fortunately, she is member of the local cattle women’s group and a requisite item in her purse is a small size toothpick dispenser, a promotional item of the cattlewomen. She fixed him right up. Knowing her, she also likely had the additional expected necessities in her bag. It is sort of like the Boy Scout motto, “Be prepared,” when you carry a purse. You may have memories of the old Art Linkletter television show, variously called House Party, the Art Linkletter Show and Life with Linkletter, during its TV run from 1952 through 1970. (The program began on radio in 1945, but that was before my time.) One of Art’s gimmicks was to periodically ask audience members for some oddity to see which woman might have it in her handbag. I don’t recall any time that the object in question was not produced. My recollection is the segment was called “What’s in the Bag?” Art would request things like a collapsible yardstick, a screw or washer, a stick of butter – just about anything that no one would be expected to have in her purse – and one of the women in the audience would produce it. This got me to thinking what might be found in a craft-woman’s purse, beyond the typical necessities. Any time of year there would be red and green – fabric, yarn, ribbon or paper – because Christmas is always in the works for artisans. A purse might hold a stash of safety pins, perhaps a packet of sewing needles or small pliers for making jewelry. The handbag or in some cases, backpack or satchel might hold knitting or crochet projects, along with snacks in a separate compartment. Parts of a QIP (quilt in progress) and for those times that it is impractical to whip out a project and work on it, a book about the craft of choice would be handy to have in a tote. A broken zipper, a glue stick, an agate that may end up in a necklace, wallpaper or paint swatches, and a jar ring might also be found in a crafty woman’s purse. Now men in the city have gone to carrying bags. I wonder if they carry their wife’s lipstick; after all, fair is fair. Peggy Sanders writes from the ranch in southwest South Dakota. 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.

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What Does Your Handbag Say About You?

Some psychologists believe the style of handbag a woman carries, and the way she carries it, says volumes about her. It is, after all, a woman’s favorite and most important accessory for her daily busy activities. Today’s handbags have to fit the role of practical accessory and a fashion statement – adapting to changing needs and lifestyles from purses (the American name) to totes. Fiber women have the advantage of designing and creating their very own bag which expresses their personality and individual interests. Today just about anything goes as far as handbag designs – a great accessory to show your needlework skills. If a woman’s handbag project is intimidating to you, create a bag for a little girl. Either way, the following guidelines will help. Consider the age and lifestyle of recipient. What is the intended use – everyday shopping, at work, the beach, gym, or a wedding? Consider the intended contents. Handbags can wear out with the weight and nature of the objects placed inside. A sharp pen can wear a hole, coins can rub stitching that can come undone at points of intense wear or friction such as on the bottom panel where the bag rests on a variety of surfaces. Personally, I recommend lining any bag, even if felted. Select a favorite color or a “surprise splash” of a print which expresses your personality or interest. The bag shell is protected from sagging and stretching because the content weight is on the lining. A handbag should complement the recipient’s body size and shape. If the bag is too small, the woman appears to be carrying a child’s bag; if too large, the woman appears overpowered by the accessory. A handbag’s shape can add bulk to a woman’s body before adding the contents. And, no woman wants that! Common bag shapes are square (bucket), rectangular (envelope), and circular (hobo and drawstring). The size of the intended contents and their placement (vertical or horizontal) in the bag should be considered. Pockets in the lining provide content organization. A durable fiber is important. You do want the bag to last a long time after your needlework. A swatch is handy to determine if the pattern stitches, which add to the bag’s strength, are pleasantly visible or if they are lost in the color and dense texture. Color can be an instant reflection of your personality so select a favorite color, keeping in mind there are summer colors and winter colors. A colorful lining, of course, reveals a splash of personal expression when the bag is open. Wooden handles are available in yarn stores for a hand-carried handbag if you don’t want to create your own of fiber. If a shoulder strap is desired, be sure the fiber and stitch pattern is strong, not stretchy; however, a strong fiber may be carried with the primary fiber for strength to withstand the pull of the filled handbag weight. An across-the-body-strap should match your body measurement. Closure options are only limited by your imagination. Some are button, shell, bead and loop, magnetic device, zipper, Velcro, drawstring or combination; i.e., Velcro or zipper for inside closure with fold over flap closing with loop and button, etc. Personalize your bag with embellishments of embroidery, applique, beads, shells, decorative pins, buttons, ribbons, flowers (knitted, crocheted, or felted), zipper pull fobs, and the list goes on. The options are endless. Use your creativity to express you. Since a handbag goes everywhere with you and rests on many surfaces, care is important. To avoid unwanted felting, follow the fiber care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Hand washing and shaping is generally recommended. Make your handbag speak for you! ©2013 Sharon Greve. She may be reached at castonshar@yahoo.com. No reprint without permission.

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Zentangle Lesson #2: Let Your Creativity Flow Freely Zentagle® Lesson 2 – Tangle Pattern: “Zander” 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

With your pencil, quickly draw two quasi-parallel lines

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)

Thank you for joining me! Continue learning Zentangle® with me in subsequent issues of The Country Register. To book workshops or purchase Zentangle® supplies contact Jayme Crow by email at info@bellanonnaquilt.com or check out her website at www.bellanonnaquilt.com.

Winner Makes Pattern From ‘Posies’ Book

Martha Northway was the January/February book drawing winner. She won Plenty of Posies by JoAnn Kilgroe. She enjoyed the book so much that she sent us a picture of her interpretation of the “Black and White and Posies all Over” pattern. She said, “the whole experience was wonderful!” Congratulations to all of our book and gift certificate winners from The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains!

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Hundreds of Quilts on Display at Black Hills Quilt Show in June

Certified Appraiser Available for Quilts, New & Old

Quilts of every size and description will delight visitors in awarded on Sunday. There will also be a raffle basket featuring the 39th annual Black Hills Quilt Show, set for June 7, 8, a wide assortment of fabrics, notions, and many other extras. and 9 in Rapid City, SD. Certified AQS appraiser, Jan Sears, will be available for King-size bed covers, intricate miniatures and everywritten and verbal appraisals on old and new quilts. There thing in between will be on display at the Rushmore Plaza is a fee for the appraisal. Drop-ins are welcome, or you can Civic Center, 444 Mt. Rushmore Road North. Along with make a reservation by calling Gywnn at (605) 431-2519. June the competition quilts, visitors will see fabric-challenge Each year at the show a silent auction raises thou7, 8 & 9 quilts by the Black Hills Quilters Guild, as well as other sands of dollars for Hospice House of the Black Hills. The special exhibits. bidding sheets for the handmade little quilts and quilted The Black Hills Quilters Guild presents the show every objects, from true miniatures to table runners and some June to showcase creations by its members and other unique items, are put out on Friday with the bidding endquilters around the region. The show, one of the largest in the Dakotas ing on Sunday. with over 400, is a colorful feast for the eyes. Viewing each quilt on its Project Warmth, the charity outreach division of the quilters’ guild, own reveals the care, creativity and workmanship quilters put into their will sell baby quilts and larger quilts, as well as smaller items, to raise money fabric art. It can be appreciated not only by quilters, but also by anyone who for its work. In the past year, guild members have made more than 300 quilts enjoys looking at beautiful things. for hospitalized children, the Black Hills Children’s Home, the battered womShopping and demonstrations will be part of the show. New vendors, in en’s shelter, families who have lost their homes to fire, and more. addition to old favorites, will offer fabrics, embellishments, patterns, books Quilt show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7 and 8, and more. A Country Store will offer guild members’ hand-made creations and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9. Admission is $5 per day. Parking at for sale. the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center is free. For more information on the quilt “Autumn Jewels,” the hand appliquéd, machine quilted raffle quilt, will be show, please go to www.blackhillsquilters.org, Quilt Show page.

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Minnesota & Washington

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Love of Junkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to Showcase Vintage Market

Great Plains Vendors & Shoppers Welcome in Walla Walla, WA Anticipation and continual new ideas rule at the Swenson farm as owners, Doug and Brenda Swenson prepare for Love of Junk, Walla Walla's Vintage Market. Their farm and 1910 era home with turquoise doors overlooks the Blues Mountains located just on the outskirts of beautiful, quaint Walla Walla,WA. The big red barn and other amenities on the property lend itself well to this two-day show being held June 14-15 at 221 Valley Chapel Rd. Cool finds, sassy salvage, repurposed, and handcrafted items will be among the wide variety of merchandise for sale from the vendors attending. Come enjoy the fresh countryside air and the wide open spaces. There will be something for all ages and tastes for gift giving, home and garden decor. Collectors and dealers welcome. A fun addition to this gathering of vendors will be a group of children selling their own art work. Vintage trailers will be on hand selling merchandise as well as camping out to show off their special trailers. Food vendors and food trucks will be there to tempt you to satisfy your taste buds. Vendors will be accommodated indoors or on the lush maintained grassy areas. Parking is free and readily available to the farm which is easy for young and old to navigate. There will be handicap parking close to the activities, as well. So, save the dates and come to the farm for a fun day in Walla Walla.

Each vendor will sell their own wares so cash will be required at a lot of booths. There will be a $5 entry fee for everyone over age 12. For more information on vending or shopping, visit www.loveofjunk.com.

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Vintage Trend Enjoyed by Diverse Audiences

How to Display Broaches Using Crochet Thread & Wood Spool A trend is quickly sweeping through the country. Have you heard of it? No it’s not a new fad diet or a band the kids are into. (OK, those are probably out there too, but that’s not what I’m talking about). I’m talking about the all new, but old, vintage rage. Men, women and children, of all ages, are repurposing and reusing things that have typically been throw away. At the same time, antiques and collectible items that are typically found at flea markets, yard sales and antique stores are being ripped apart, stripped down and made into some really great, useful, everyday items. Broach bouquets are popping up all over weddings nowadays. That old 1950s household door is being turned into a coffee table, wall decoration, corner shelf or door of mirrors. Jane calls herself a “junker.” In her spare time you will find her shopping for treasures at local flea markets, thrift

stores and antique malls or repurposing said treasures into new pieces that she uses in her home or as gifts for friends. She admits she finds more time for the shopping part than the creating part, but usually has all the “supplies” on-hand when the inspiration hits. Jane enjoys sharing her projects and shopping adventures on her blog, Mamie Jane’s. Visit: http://mamiejanes. blogspot.com/ for your dose of vintage inspiration. In one blog post, she asked viewers “what do you get when you combine an oil can, a vintage wood spool, and a couple rolls of crochet thread?” Answer: A beautiful display for brooches. Here is how to make it: 1. Spray paint the oil can 2. Remove the top because you will only need the base for this project 3. Add the wood spool to the base of the oil can (some spools may fit perfectly snug, others may not – find a way to make it fit or glue on it to hold in place) 4. Slide two spools of crochet thread onto the wood spool 5. Then add the brooches. The brooches stay put when the pins on the back of the brooches are slid between the layers of thread on the crochet spools. Whether they are your brooches, your grandmother’s or beautiful ones you picked up at the thrift store and flea market, now, you will be able to find them, wear them and display them beautifully.

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Primitive Decorating for This Season: Make it Americana When you think of Americana, all things red, white and blue come to mind. Bringing the patriotic spirit into your home can be as easy as hanging an American flag. Incorporate a few of these ideas to give your home warmth and style this summer.

Decorating Elements/Accents

American colonial is a decorating standard in many homes. Early American décor, such as spinning wheels, vintage quilts, historical documents and presidential portraits will give your room a historical look and patriotic feel. For a rustic/country-inspired look, add primitive folk art – flags, stars and folksy motifs in red, white and blue. Amish barn stars, rusty star garlands, a rustic wooden flag and small American flags tucked into crocks or baskets will complement any room and add instant flair. Place a potted red geranium in a small crock for an instant pop of color.

Red, White & Blue

If the traditional colors of red, white and blue do not flow with your décor, try using slightly different shades – burgundy instead of red, antique cream instead of white or country blue instead the traditional blue. Coffee -stain table runners, linens or other items in patriotic themes to tone down the colors. This will give them an antique or primitive look.

Add a touch of Americana to bring patriotic spirit to your home yearround. Remember, patriotic décor does not have to be just for the Fourth of July. Our love of the past goes hand-in-hand with celebrating our country’s birthday.

Showcase your items against a neutral backdrop. Displaying them against a wallpapered wall will only create a busy scene. Your collections will already be colorful by themselves. Put them up against a neutral background so they can take center stage. Americana is based on the simplicity of country. Keep it simple.

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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Decorating the Outdoors with Antiques

One (Wo)man’s Trash is Another’s Summertime Décor When I think about the months of May and June I envision warm, sunny days that lure me out to my herb garden to work with my plants. The arrival of May makes me think of the year my mother’s herb garden was a stop on the Woodstock, CT, House and Garden tour. She and I worked side by side in her garden and when our work was done the finishing touch was to add a special accent that would have been part of an eighteenth century garden. It remains one of my favorite garden centerpieces to this day – the bee skep. Each year my mother would place a tall skep on the large stump that was beautifully surrounded by stands of mint. The bee skep was visible from the road and was the perfect touch to this 1703 kitchen-side garden. In primitive decorating nothing says gardening like the traditional bee skep and they can be found reasonably in many shapes and forms. Another prominent accent that indeed says ‘almost summer’ is the American flag. As an owner of an early home I like to purchase tea-dyed Betsy Ross flags for my indoor and outdoor displays. They look early and when these patriotic symbols are attached to wooden sticks they can be put almost anywhere for an instant,

primitive touch of summer. Porches or small outbuildings can be adorned with banners of stars and stripes in the same early American style.

Using Your Antiques

My passion for antiques has led me to discover that not only do I love antiques for their history, value and form, but also for their function. I have found that a sturdy, primitive tool carrier can be rendered useful once again by serving as a tote for gardening hand tools. Early baskets fashioned from quality splint can be used to gather herbs or to bring picnic notions out to the summer table. Wooden wheelbarrows can be used as efficient work carts and serve double-duty as a garden centerpiece when the day is done. In essence, when I buy antiques that have stood the test of time I feel I am honoring them by putting them back to work. As I think to the warmer months ahead I get busy thinking of ways to entertain outside. My herb garden and stone patio can become my “outdoor space” for entertaining and I try to think of ways to make it special for my guests.

Entertaining with Antiques

When I go shopping for antiques I consider ways to incorporate primitives into this new outdoor area. For evening gatherings, I always like to use antique lighting to adorn my outdoor table settings. Antique lanterns on sticks placed around my back fence add a primitive touch. The collective effect is simple, but relaxing. To add to the

ambiance of the outdoors, Robin Rock, the owner of Milltown Primitives, shared some creative ideas with me that I have recently tried. I used an antique iron pot as a fire pit to gather around when guests begin to feel a chill in the air. When I tried it out, it worked perfectly and did not take up much space. Robin also recommended using tobacco fencing to establish the perimeter of your outdoor space. Similarly, simple beanpoles add primitive distinction while serving as trellises for climbing flowers such as nasturtium. To anchor the corners of the space in an early American style, large antique rain barrels can add a genuine touch that brings one back to a simpler time. Using antiques to accentuate your yard and home is rewarding in so many ways. As I pull into my yard at the end of my day I look upon my outdoor antiques and they seem to stand as a symbol for old-fashioned hard work, well-deserved satisfaction and time-honored pride. They remind me of all of the blessings found in a life lived simply and a life lived with purpose.

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Quilts That Redeem - ANYthing and EVERYthing She Who Uses the Most or Gives the Most Away WINS! As I write this, I'm basking in the afterglow of a blessing. I have written before about the blessings God sometimes sends through the door of my Studio as I work. Even on the days I sometimes forget to ask, He'll send one. I used to feel a little funny about asking for a blessing, as if it was a bit presumptuous and something I really shouldn't do. I've come to think of asking for it like the child I was when I used to ask, “Daddy, can I have a pop?” The times my earthly father smiled and said “OK” were mirrored from my Heavenly Father who says “OK” in the same frame of heart and mind. He delights in His children and loves giving us all good things. So, I now ask for blessings . . . and . . . it’s “OK.” I received a phone call a few days ago from a friend. She was calling on behalf of a neighbor looking for some quilt scraps. She didn’t know the specifics so gave me the neighbor woman’s phone number. In the meantime, I was leaning more towards saying no because of the quilts made by my Sew Promises group. We use donated fabrics in making and giving quilts where there’s a need and we never know exactly what we’ll need. That was my hesitancy as I called the woman and was prepared to explain. Her voice was warm and energetic. We visited

and I found that she was asking for ANYthing and EVERYthing. She didn’t care if it was cotton, poly, blends, yardages, teeny tiny pieces or even double knit! Having raised eight children, she had learned to use it all! Well, I promised to keep her name and phone number, and I would get back to her. As I started back to work, the sincerity of her voice kept coming to mind. I started thinking of a box of left over fabric scraps. Ladies of Sew Promises are typically in a hurry to get the quilt made so it can be given as soon as possible. With that, we typically strip piece for economy of our time and need the bigger yardages to do so. I took down the box of scraps and started re-thinking our need for them. My hands started making a pile almost before my mind engaged. One piece led to another . . . and another . . . and, Oh! There’s that piece of knit I know we’ll not use. There’s the yardage we used, but didn't particularly like how stiff it was. And the home-spun! It wasn't anyone’s favorite because it felt flimsy, but it’s what we had so we used it anyway. We’ve still got a lot of that! While sorting those first pieces, my heart engaged and my attitude changed. For all that our group is always open to having others join in making and giving quilts, here’s a woman already working with the same heart and hands – just

in a different location. What was I thinking? My sorting changed to include cotton fabrics that would more readily go together. I got more excited about the possibilities and potential of the fabrics in the bags I was filling. The more I sorted, the more generous I became. What came to mind is the well-known saying among piecers and quilters – “She who dies with the most fabric wins.” NOT! The winner should be the one who has used the most and/or given it away. With several bags full of fabric stacked against the wall, I called the woman and asked when she would like to pick them up. Her coming is the reason for this story. With a short visit and loading the bags into the trunk of her car, we’ve both received a blessing. Not the least of which is the realization of being on the same path; just in different places . . . till now. Our hearts’ desires lead us in the same direction. Now that we’ve connected, we know we’ll be seeing each other again. I am already looking forward to finding more fabric for her in the future. Her use of ANYthing and EVERYthing is now blessing me as it soon will be others, as well. For now, I’m writing in the afterglow of the blessing that just walked through my door. You are so kind, Abba (Daddy) Father. Thank You. Written by Sherry Osland of Praise Works Quilting, Abilene. In business and ministry for 12 years. For examples of quilting and AIO Dove Diaperz: Facebook.com/PraiseWorks. Contact her at sherryo51@hotmail.com or 785-263-4600.

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie 2 C. diced rhubarb 2 C. sliced strawberries 1 ½ C. sugar or less 4 T. Minute Tapioca

½ teas. salt 1 T. butter 1 pastry for 2-crust pie

Combine rhubarb and strawberries in large bowl. Combine sugar, tapioca, and salt in a small bowl. Add to fruit and let stand while preparing pastry. Spoon rhubarb mixture into pie shell. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Slit top and flute edges. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes. I once made this pie as a substitute for the groom’s cake at a friend’s wedding. Add any fruit – blueberries, mangos, or raspberries. I love this recipe! It is from my book, Daily Desserts from Quilting in the Country 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.

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Prepare for Summer with Easy Sewing Project Stitch up your own beach-towel roll-up in no time! This beach-towel-roll-up is the perfect beginner sewing project, and you will need only a few supplies to get started. This design boasts a hidden compartment perfect for sowing valuables. To get started, you will need to gather two beach towels, sewing pins, sewing machine, thread, sewon-hook-and-loop tape, two 30-inch lengths of ribbon and some polyester stuffing. Begin by laying your towels down, one on top of the other with the wrong sides facing. Store-bought towels are not always exactly the size that is specified on the label, so your towels may not line up exactly. If this is the case, just line them up as best you can; they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be exactly the same size for this project to work. Divide your towels into thirds by measuring the length of the towels and dividing by three. Pin the towels together along each one-third point, pinning all the way across the width of the towels. Sew the towels together along each of these lines using a long straight stitch. In the middle third, stitch hook and loop tape to the inside edge of the towel layers. Sew around all edges of the hook and loop tape to secure it.

This third of the towel will form a sealable pocket where keys, jewelry and other valuables can be hidden. Find the center point at each end of the towel and pin the end of a 30-inch piece of ribbon in between the two towels at each of these points. Starting just below the hook and loop tape, stitch the towels together all along the perimeter, making sure to catch the ends of the ribbon as you stitch. If your binding along the edges of your towels is too thick to feed through your sewing machine, just stitch the towels together a little bit farther in from the edge to avoid the thick binding. You want to leave one side of the top section open to stuff the pillow. Also, do not stitch over the hook-and-loop section. Stuff the top portion of the towel with poly stuffing, pin the opening closed and stitch it shut using the machine or a hand whipstitch. To roll up the towel: fold the towel in half with the ribbons together. Fold or roll up the lower portion of the towel, leaving the ribbon exposed at the top. Wrap the ribbons around the towel roll and tie together. Relax and enjoy!

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The Final Step: Long-Arm Quilting

Long-Arm Services Needed to for Avid Quilters Comfort & Joy Quilting grew out of the dreams and passions of LaDonna Coates who now resides in Rapid City. LaDonna has been sewing most all of her life (over 40 years). Even as a young girl, her creative talents and skill for adaptability were recognized by her family and one special Home Economics teacher. Instead of running to a mall to keep up with fashion, this young Iowa farm girl would make her own clothes, sometimes of her own pattern and design. As a young mother of three boys, she could sew baby clothes and even design various Halloween costumes from her own imagination. Quilting was just part of her many talents, and she’s been passionate about quilting ever since. Throughout her life, LaDonna has come to realize the joys of quilting…by herself or with her sister Marcella or with the many quilt “divas” she calls friends. She has done many different types of quilt tops and it was always interesting to get them back after someone had quilted them for her. It was these times where the seeds of Comfort & Joy Quilting started to sprout. These were anxious times waiting 6, 8 or 9 months to get the quilt back. Most were really good, but there were those few with uneven stitching, questionable designs and styles of quilting and choices of thread for the color values of the fabric…even the one who quilted with two different colors of thread on the back of the quilt. LaDonna’s thoughts were, “I would have done this differently…” and “I would do this better.” to “I will do this. I will start my own long-arm quilting business.” She started shopping for a quilting machine. There are many brands out there in many dif-

ferent sizes each with many benefits and quirks. After traveling to various quilt shows and stores to try out many different brands, LaDonna came to the conclusion that if this was going to be a business…not just a hobby, she’d have to go all-in and go top of the line. So LaDonna and her friends and family started refinishing half the basement into a quilt studio. A 13’ by 32’ room with a nice sized walk in closet. In 2008 she bought a stitch regulated Gammill ™ Classic Plus longarm quilting machine to start Comfort & Joy Quilting in Webster City, Iowa. Like most quilters, she has a love affair with all kinds of fabrics. And as a fellow quilter she knows the value of getting a quilt back from the quilter quickly to begin enjoying the finished product, but more importantly LaDonna knows how crucial the actual quilting must be on each type of fabric, the type of blocks and borders, general theme of the quilt and who will receive it. Each quilt has a personality of its own and that needs to be discussed with the customer and a little time needs to be taken to envision this before any quilt is put on the rollers of the quilting machine. As Comfort & Joy Quilting expanded, LaDonna purchased another machine, the Gammill™ Statler Stitcher which utilizes computer software

and hardware to operate the long-arm quilting machine capable of stitching almost any design. The machine equipped with Statler Stitcher® can handle an intricately patterned king-size quilt in a matter of hours instead of days, and is guided by the computer instead of by hand. The system can increase the turn around time for her customers. LaDonna specializes in all over edge to edge quilting and has been trained at the Gammill factory showcase in West Plains, Mo as well as Jainesville,WI; Ft. Collins, Co and other places to make sure Comfort & Joy Quilting provides the best and most up-to-date service for her customers. When LaDonna and her husband Gordon had a chance to move to the beautiful Black Hills, they jumped at the chance. The couple enjoys the area, the scenery and the people of the area. The Rapid City and Black Hills area has a tremendous amount of first rate quilt stores and world renowned figures in the quilt world that live here. And with the numerous amounts of quilt guilds, this region has many outstanding women and men who make fabulous quilt tops. LaDonna is excited to meet new friends and fellow quilters and would love to help you complete your quilts. “I find my best comfort zone in my quilt studio. And one of my best joys is quilting.” See ad on page 20.

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Belle Fourche, Edgemont, Hot Springs, Rapid City & Spearfish, South Dakota Upcoming Area Events

Wyoming Wyoming State Quilt Shop Hop Rapid City, SD Black Hills Quilt Show Walla Walla, WA Love of Junk Vintage Market Rapid City, SD Kountry Junkin’ Antique & Vintage Show Minnesota Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop Eureka, MT Eureka Montana Outdoor Quilt Show Story, WY Outdoor Quilt Show Watertown, SD North Country Fiber Fair Huron, SD “Color”ful Quilt Show

June-Aug June 7-9 June 14-15 June 22 Aug 2-18 Aug 3 Aug 24 Sept 20-22 Sept 27-29