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Editors’ Corner

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The Bolo Tie:

by Cathy Elliott

A Father’s Day Tribute

“Here, Sis. Catch.” My brother, Mike, tossed something across the dining room. Reacting fast, I hooked my hand through a flying gray cord and it looped around my wrist like a lasso. I stopped its spin and laid it out on the counter with care. My dad’s old bolo tie. “Don’t you want it?” I asked. Somebody should take it. The tie was a striking western accessory that my dad had worn often. It was still hard to part with his personal items, though he had passed away several years before. The task of disposing of them had been so daunting, we’d put it off again and again. Now, since our mother had moved to a full-time care facility, we needed to ready the house to rent. “I’ve got plenty of Dad’s things to remember him by,” Mike said. “I’d never wear it.” Actually, it didn’t look like my other brother’s style either. But just in case, I held it up and waved it at him. “Dan? What about you?” He stopped stacking books in a box and glanced over, shaking his head. “No thanks, Sis. I’ve got Dad’s bomber jacket. That means more to me than anything. You take it.” “Well....” I hesitated. What would I do with a bolo tie? “You could hang it around the rear view mirror in your car,” Mike said. Did I really want something swinging from my mirror? I mean, it wasn’t like a set of fuzzy dice or anything. Thank goodness. “Let me think about it.” I placed the tie on my “possibly” pile and got back to work, joining family members as we sorted through a number of personal items – some to keep, some to store, and some for the Salvation Army. At lunch time, we decided to go for hamburgers in town. As I reached for my purse, I noticed the bolo tie still coiled on the counter and grabbed it, too. Once in my car, I hung it around my rear view mirror, as my brother had suggested. A nice effect. It even matched the gray interior of my car. Maybe I would keep it after all. We caravanned our cars over the rough road, the bumpy ride causing the tie to sway back and forth. Though I needed to pay attention to the pot holes, a scene from years past filled my mind instead. I envisioned my dad, taking his place in line behind my mother at a pancake breakfast. Wide-shouldered and straight, his six-foot frame towered over her five-foot-two petiteness. A dashing cowboy hat covered Dad’s thick white hair and his steel blue eyes were highlighted by the silvery gray of his bolo tie. More than one woman gave him a second glance. And a third. None of these looks were lost on my mother, who secured his hand and looked up at him with a mixture of pride and possessiveness. He gave her a wink and a smile. To Dad, Mother was always the only woman in the room. It was a sweet memory, especially now that he was gone. The tie evoked other memories, as well. Of dinners out and family reunions and snapshots of the handsome man I liked to call “The Silver Fox.” I touched the tie as I drove, running my fingers up and down the cool cord, stopping at the silver slide. The setting featured a black background with a swordfish arced across the metal. It reminded me of my dad’s lifetime enjoyment of fishing - his handtied flies, tackle boxes, and humming reels. Boat rides across the lake and an Evinrude motor that ran smooth long after its heyday – another beneficiary of Dad’s talent for tinkering. Rubbing the tie’s ribbed tips between my fingers, I sent a thank you heavenward for my dad. While passing through this life, he had also passed on his love of the outdoors to my brothers and to me. An inheritance more valuable than mere money. And I offered gratitude for fond memories of a winsome, white-haired cowboy, unwittingly winning over all the ladies in the room, while wearing a bolo tie. – © 2019 C. Elliott - Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer in California whose cozy mysteries reflect her personal interests from quilting and antique collecting to playing her fiddle with friends. She also leads music at church and cherishes time with her “grand-gems” Cathy’s cozy plot-twisters include A Stitch in Crime released in tandem with the RErelease of a companion book, A Vase of Mistaken Identity. She is also a contributing author to Guideposts’ devotional books, Every Day Jessus, All God’s Creations and Chicken Soup for the Soul books. For more information about Cathy, visit: www.cathyelliottboos.com

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Advertiser Index

Events Listing

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New Jersey Cape May............................. 15 Fiber Arts Yarn Shop Olde Pear Primitives Stitch by Stitch Elmer ................................... 12 Elmer Historical Society Peggy’s Country Gifts/Antiques Haddon Heights ................... 7 Haddon Heights Fall Festival Marmora .............................. 16 Dollard Baker Sew & Vac Millville ................................ 13 South Jersey Apple Fest Mount Holly .......................... 7 The Village Quilter Morristown .......................... 14 Acorn Hall Mullica Hill ........................... 6 Creamy Acres Farm Needles & Pins Pedricktown ........................ 11 Heart Felt Designs Pitman ................................. 12 The Scarecrow Factory Red Bank ............................. 14 Antique Center of Red Bank Salem ................................... 11 Cawman’s Antique Mall Suse-E-Q’s Cottage Vineland .............................. 13 The Pin Cushion West Creek ......................... 8, 9 KC Creations

Dagsboro ............................. 10 Serendipity Dover ................................... 10 Shady Lane Selections Newark ................................ 10 The Blue Hen Quilt Shop

PA/WV Bucks County PA .................. 5 Quilt Show Emmaus PA ........................... 4 Sweet Memories Hershey PA ............................ 5 Quilt Odyssey Kutztown PA .......................... 4 Brubakers Quilts Wooden Bridge Drygoods Oley PA .................................. 4 Ladyfingers Sewing Studio Palmerton PA ........................ 4 The Quilted Crow Stroudsburg PA ..................... 4 American Ribbon Washington PA ...................... 5 Three Rivers Quilt Show

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Recipes from Breezy Manor Farm Fresh Spinach Salad & Biscuits Always good in spring in summer

Ingredients: 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves, washed and tore up 4 hard boilded eggs, peeled and cut up 1 cup ranch dressing Mix together, chill. The salad is great with cheese biscuits: 2 cups baking mix, add enough milk to make a dough. Add I cup shredded cheese and ½ teaspoon oregano. Knead well and form biscuit rounds. Bake on a greased sheet at 425 til brown. –Submitted by Donna Jo Copeland, of Breezy Manor Farm

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4 & 11 Mothers Day Special - Scarecrow Factory Country Store, Pitman ........... 12 5 Opening Anniversary Sony Walkman - Acorn Hall, Morristown ............. 14 9-11 Quilt Show - Three Rivers Quilters, Washington, PA ................................... 5 11, 12 Mother’s Day Open House - Olde Pear Primitives, Cape May .................. 15 18 Patriotic Open House - Heart Felt Designs, Pedricktown ......................... 11 18 Craft Fair, Pitman ............................................................................................. 12 31, 6/1Handi Quilter Event - Dollard Baker Sew & Vac, Marmora ..................... 16 Day

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30 - 9/2 Quilt Show , Bucks County PA ...................................................................... 5

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8-11 “Fun on the Farm” Camp - Creamy Acres Farm, Mullica Hill .................... 6 25-28 Quilt Show - Quilt Odyssey, Hershey PA ........................................................ 5

Life on Breezy Manor Farm

by Donna Jo Copeland

Passages and Time

Farm life teaches many lessons—patience, practice, endurance, work ethic, life and death, renewal, reverence, hope and love. And for me, contentment. For this silver haired farmeress my wee farmstead is the center of my soul. I find so much joy in the eyes of my animals, the hard work, and at day’s end, rest knowing I have done my best. The concrete steps to the back porch, put in about 1960 are a testament to endurance and hope. They have withstood sunshine and rain, ice and snow, blistering heat and blizzard cold. Sure they are worn and some would replace them, but I love the age spots. This morning as I went down them on my way to do barn chores, I paused to think of the thousands of foot falls they have felt. Sometimes bounding with joy to check the barn for babes. Sometimes heavy and measured at the loss of one. But always there. Standing sentinel next to the steps is my old cistern hand pump. Still in use after 160 years. I do so love the creak of the handle and rush of water as I fill buckets for the stock tanks. While I concede carrying 2 five gallon buckets of water is a bit much, I can handle three gallons fine. And the exercise is good in any weather. My sheep and goat shearing was Sunday morning—the only day my shearer had open. A few friends came to help despite storm warnings and a family visiting from Israel. I had to do some major remodeling in the bunny barn to hold the shearing as the pasture was a mud pit. I have a friend with a chain saw who cut the doorway I had marked. And now I have to construct a door. Really wish I were a better carpenter. Oh and one sassy angora bunny, Aurora, decided she had had enough nonsense and needed bred so babies are expected. Farm life, never a dull moment. My flock blessed me with 64 pounds of wool and a bucket of cashmere from my Toggenburg goat. Skirting and washing are in full swing. I stepped out of my troglodyte world and bought a centrifuge to spin the water out of the wool. It’s really fast! Guess sometimes technology is good, in small amounts. Much to the aggravation of my family I am buying 3 more sheep, a Romney ewe and 2 Border Leicesters all 3 years old, I lost the matriarch of my flock a few months ago, she was 14 years old. And eight of my sheep are teenagers. I have to keep good sheep to produce good wool. One of the reasons my sheep live so long and produce great wool is diet—no corn—and secondly, love. There you have it. My secret. This summer I am embarking upon a huge wool project. Can’t reveal details as yet but by high summer twill be finished. Really excited! As they say on TV, film at 11. Since I shared my sheep secret, I shall admit my addiction (ok, one of my addictions)—I love fiber equipment. This winter a friend and I reconstructed a huge 2 harness loom on my back porch. It was supposed to be a barn loom but was really a loom from a barn. Oh, well. Now I have looms on both enclosed porches and in three rooms of my farmhouse. And I bought my third Ashford Country Spinner spinning wheel to join my Ashford Traditonal and Joy, a Canadian Production Wheel and a Great Wheel. And you know what—I have a project on each one! I have a really short attention span and a very fertile and exciting mind. Each wheel and loom is a bit different, each has its own story to tell. And I love stories of old. This summer I will be doing a Farmer’s Market on Friday afternoons with my wool good, spinning wheel and bunny. Promises to be a great summer. –Donna Jo operates Breezy Manor Farm in Mooresville. See her art at the Farmer’s Market each Friday or visit her shop, located at Breezy Manor Farm.

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What qualities does one need to be a wonderful mother? Well, let’s see. Kindness, selflessness, a loving heart, a caring personality, an abundance of patience, acceptance and wisdom are just a few necessary qualities. Fortunately for me, my mother has all of these and more. Even though I never had children of my own, I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to be a stepmother and, in the last few years, a grandmother, or in my case, a MeMa. I fell into these roles rather easily, I believe, because I had such a great role model in my mother (and grandmothers). Not that the men in my life haven’t influenced me positively as well, but this article is, after all, to celebrate Mother’s Day. I learned that my needs have to sometimes be overlooked in order to make others happy. That sacrifice is a form of love and not something to begrudge. I learned that giving to others makes me much happier than any gift I could give myself. I learned how to bring comfort, even when I feel like I’m the one who needs comforting, and that it’s better to get up to help when all I want is to do is lie down. These are traits I have tried to carry over into all of my relationships. My mom is also one of my very best friends. I can talk to her about anything and she will never judge me, criticize me, or try to make decisions for me and my future. She will give me advice, but knows that I need to make some mistakes to find my own true path in life, and hitting a few speed bumps along the journey is the only way to really find the right destination. My life has been filled with many successes, both personally and professionally. My mother has encouraged me to take advantage of opportunities that have arisen and has been my tireless cheerleader. I couldn’t have accomplished what I have without the belief instilled in me to trust in my own decisions. I know I am so very fortunate to still have my mom. Some of my friends have already had to say goodbye to theirs, and my heart truly breaks for them since I know what a hole I would have in my life without my mother. No matter how old I get, I will always need my mommy. Happy Mother’s Day! –Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazines across the country and Canada. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

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Observations and Confessions

Hello Spring!

by Deb Heatherly

For some reason I am even more excited this year than ever, that old man winter has finally left town. Longer days means more sewing time, better lighting, and an abundance of color inspiration right outside my studio window. It also means it’s time for me to change the decorations on the porch just outside of the studio. I love to use mini quilts throughout my home and change them with every season. This week I pulled out several that always make me smile. These pastel cuties will stay in place until I begin to feel patriotic and change to red, white, and blue quilts in late June. It’s funny, but even the UPS guy seems to enjoy the seasonal changes and always makes a remark while I sign for the latest delivery. This little yellow quilt has always been one of my favorites. Simple paper piecing makes it quick and easy to complete. The blocks finish at 3” and are set in four rows, each containing four blocks. The overall quilt is just 16 ½” once borders are added. I chose 30s prints in a variety of colors but this mini quilt would be just as cute in any color combination. Use it on a table, in a basket, or hang it like I did. No matter where you place it, it’s sure to get noticed. You can also enlarge the blocks and/or add blocks to make this quilt any size you wish. I hope you’ll send me a picture of your creation. I’d love to see what you did with this design. Fabric requirements: 1/2 yd. white Scraps of 30’s prints 1/8 yd. blue for inner border 1/3 yd. yellow for outer border and binding Directions: Print (16) foundation patterns at 3 1/2” (3” finished). Piece the blocks using white in the A1, A3, A5, A7, and A8 positions. Use a variety of colors in the A2, A4, and A6 positions. Use a colored pencil and color in the areas if needed so that you do not get confused. Trim the blocks on the outside line and piece the blocks in rows. Sew the rows together to complete the quilt center. Cut (2) 1” WOF blue strips for the inner border. Cut (2) 2 ¼” WOF yellow strips for the outer border. Remove the paper and layer with batting and backing. Quilt as desired. Cut (2) 2 ½” WOF yellow strips (or width of choice) for binding. –Deb Heatherly is a designer for Creative Grids® rulers and tools. When not in her studio, she is on the road doing Creative Grids® lectures and workshops for guilds and shops across the country. She is the designer of the Creative Grids Cat’s Cradle tool, Strippy Stars tool, Turbo 4 Patch, Ultimate Flying Geese tool, and Cat’s Cradle XL. She is the author of the books ‘Cat’itude, Strippy Stars, 4-Patch Panache, The Ultimate flying Geese Book, and Catitude XL. Visit her website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com. Creative Grids® fans are invited to join her Facebook group page- Grids Girls, for tips and inspiration https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 770429649800457/.

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by Marlene Oddie

Thankful for Mom As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to honor my own mother by sharing with you a bit of her story. We lost my dad this past August. He was my mom’s everything partner for the past almost 56 years. They did the same degrees at the same college, they taught at the same schools for 40 years and for many of those even shared an office. They raised us to enjoy adventure during vacations and appreciate God’s nature and the act of service. When mom was diagnosed with breast cancer more than ten years ago now, I thought she needed a distraction and encouraged her to make a quilt. I carefully curated fabrics that had beautiful iceland poppies—her favorite! She then found some embroidered dutch children on muslin that she had stitched more than fifty years previously. So I designed a quilt to incorporate them. When her neighbor said she needed to do it by hand due to the age of the blocks, I redesigned it to have fewer seams. She diligently pieced the top and then was convinced to quilt it by hand as well. Due to the heat in the summers, this took awhile but she did complete it. About ten years later she pieced an iceland poppy quilt–upsized to a king–while visiting me for a mother-daughter week. What a wonderful gift to have the time together and to celebrate ten years without cancer. In retirement, Mom has been involved with a “It’s My Very Own” chapter in Apache Junction, AZ, that creates Bags of Love full of items in ten age/gender appropriate categories. They recently added a special needs category that includes special items for older disabled children. There have been features in the paper, articles in magazines (even a cover) and news segments that aired locally, sharing the good work that this group does. This coverage has resulted in many connections with area organizations that have made generous donations for which they are very thankful. Recently, they prayed, hoping for a way to get many bags to Paradise, CA, after the fires. A few hours later, a friend of the group showed up with his truck feeling impressed to load up the bags, if they would allow, and haul them to Paradise! An answer to prayer! I’m looking forward to spending quality time with my mom this year on several occassions. Happy Mother’s Day! I love you! –Marlene Oddie (marlene@kissedquilts.com) is an engineer by education, project manager by profession and now a quilter by passion in Grand Coulee, WA, at her quilt shop, KISSed Quilts. She enjoys long-arm quilting on her Gammill Optimum Plus, but especially enjoys designing quilts and assisting in the creation of a meaningful treasure for the recipient. Patterns, kits and fabric are available at http://www.kissedquilts.com. Follow Marlene’s adventures via http://www.facebook.com/kissedquilts, http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com, instagram marlene.kissedquilts, twitter @kissedquilts, and pinterest marleneoddie.

Recipe Exchange

Heirloom Tomato & Zucchini Salad A Summer Favorite

Ingredients: 7 large heirloom tomatoes (about 2-1/2 pounds), cut into wedges 3 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 medium sweet yellow or red peppers, thinly sliced

1/3 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil, parsley and tarragon

The Fine Art of Porch Sitting by Kerri Habben At this time of year, a vital thing to do is porch sitting. If you don’t have a porch, a front or back step will do. Or a folding chair. As long as it is a place to pause and do absolutely nothing. Though by doing nothing I actually mean doing something. Like watching the colors of vehicles as they pass by. Listening to kids bounce a basketball. Seeing someone jog by and knowing you should get up. But you don’t. Because if you did, you would no longer be porch sitting. The philosophy is to be still and pay attention to the little things. Albert Einstein wrote, “There are only two ways to look at your life…one is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle.” If you are porch sitting with the proper mindset, everything before you is a miracle. From a blade of grass to the tips of the trees, you feel the resilient life energy surrounding you. It recharges you in a way that you didn’t even know you needed. To achieve this affirmation in porch sitting requires practice. Sometimes hours and sometimes lots of sweet tea. Another point of porch sitting is to merely observe. For example, a gray-haired lady wearing turquoise walks by. You notice this, absorb it, and then release it as you shift your attention to whatever comes along next. There are moments where you realize that the porch needs sweeping and weeds are sneaking into the petunias. But you do not get up. Not yet. You will get everything done that needs doing. However, right then, you are porch sitting. I like to sip a coffee on the back step in the early morning. I watch the sun sliding up between the pine trees. I smile at the maple leaves glimmering like pale emeralds with the light behind them. I hear the neighbor’s dog come out, and I watch him. He is a little black dog, who has extremely sensitive hearing. If I use the utensil drawer that squeals and he is outside, he barks. Between you and me I have my own title for this dog. In college, I read Goethe’s Faust, wherein the main character makes a selfishly ill-guided pact with the devil. The character of the devil is named “Mephistopheles” and first appears as a little black dog. Ever since, every little black dog I see receives this name in my head. I know. This likely isn’t normal. Yes, please pray for me. And if you have a little black dog, I apologize. Anyway, the dog wanders, then my neighbor comes to the door and calls him. He cocks his head to one side, pauses, and then wanders a little more. The neighbor’s voice changes pitch, and the dog repeats this routine. This occurs about four times until my neighbor hits just the right tone, and the dog darts inside as if a genuine Mephistopheles is chasing him. If I didn’t porch sit, I would miss that moment. However, the most important part of porch sitting is to share it with those we cherish. Generations of families and friends porch sat together, and it is only in more recent times that we have seemingly forgotten how. You are more than welcome to porch sit with me. I’ll pour you a glass of sweet tea, and we’ll watch the world go by together. Just promise not to tell my neighbor what I secretly call the dog. -Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. Many of her yarn creations she donates to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish and can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com.

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HADDON HEIGHTS - MOUNT HOLL Y HOLLY Haddon Heights Fall Festival October 5th, 2019- 10 am to 4pm Rain date October 6th

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Salvage Style

by Marla Wilson

Succulent Arrangements

Succulents are very popular right now for home decorating, both indoors and out. They symbolize enduring and timeless love. For this project, I chose to use faux succulents. They are very realistic and come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes and textures, but without the maintenance of live plants. I went through my stash of vintage goodies and came up with several choices for the planters. By using the faux succulents, I did not have to worry about water and drainage. I chose an old flour sifter, a small tin drawer, enamelware dipper, spice can, china sugar and creamer, a tin cup and numerous mini teapots. Almost anything will work and the more interesting, the better. Gather a variety of faux succulents from your local floral and craft shops, as well as some floral foam, moss, pebbles or small stones. If possible, use more than one type of succulent per container. It makes the arrangement much more interesting. If you end up with a bare spot, just add a bit of moss or a small stone. This adds to the natural look. These mini gardens are fun to make and will add a bright spot to your home. They also make lovely gifts for friends and neighbors.

–Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed “junk,” as well as kitchen and baby gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook, or www.therustywheel.vpweb.com

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Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style A Season of Natural Abundance The month of May is usually a busy but welcomed time for a country homeowner. With the season of winter being a distant memory and the transitional month of rainy April behind us, we tend to appreciate the days of sunny warmth as they afford us a well-earned chance to work outside as we prepare our yards for a season of growing and a season of natural abundance. For those who feel a sense of reward from hard work and consistent nurturing, a vegetable garden provides not only plentiful produce during summer and fall months, but a feeling of being self-reliant. Time spent during the end of spring working and planting garden beds is truly time well-spent. As rows of seeds begin to break through the carefully tended earth there is an inevitable feeling of promise in nature’s gift. And as the tiny sprouts become more sturdy and recognizable plants we can begin to imagine all of the summer meals that will be enhanced by nature’s hand. Soulful Simplicity Whether it is a fresh zucchini and heirloom tomato salad blended with olive oil and fresh ground pepper as a refreshing summer lunch or a batch of large dark green peppers stuffed with fresh herbs, rice and beef baked to be enjoyed as a hearty meal, there is always something soulfully pleasing about harvesting your own food. There is a sense of simplicity that accompanies this special country blessing and the pace of our days begins to feel more in keeping with nature. Stepping Back in Time As the weather gets warmer we also have a chance to enjoy special country antiquing events that are hosted by seasoned shop owners. Many of these spring shows feature gatherings of antiques dealers and craftsmen who set up under tents on a warm spring day to offer their wares for sale. Huge country harvest tables filled with decorated salt glazed stoneware and antique gathering baskets alongside a table filled with handcrafted redware or hooked wool rugs that were made by hand over the winter are displays that are truly appreciated by the country shopper. Sipping lavender lemonade while browsing through antiques and listening to the live music of a happy fiddle, one feels as if they are stepping back to a much simpler time. The season of spring is a time of joy and a time of country blessings. The now vibrant landscape surrounds us with nature’s reminder that renewal and growth are the rewards for our patience and our faith that the spectacular beauty of this time of year will always return to us. –Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com

Quilting With Barbara

by Barbara Conquest

Reasons for Quilting

A few weeks ago after struggling with a quilt that simply would not cooperate, a thought flashed through my mind: Why am I doing this? In fact, why would anyone quilt? Seriously. I began to consider the question. Seriously. Originally, making quilts from good scraps of worn-out clothing was an economic necessity for many households who could not afford to waste anything. This is rarely the case today, so why are there still so many quilters, young and old? Upon reflection, I realized there are almost as many reasons for quilting as there are quilters. Every person, deep down and often well hidden, harbours a streak of creativity which may manifest itself in quilting, an activity which allows one to choose or originate patterns and to arrange colours. Many people, myself included, are fascinated by colour with its limitless permutations and combinations and its effect on emotion. Colour permeates our lives: restaurants choose their dĂŠcor colours and lighting to influence their customers. Wearing certain colours, different for everyone, gives us a sense of wellbeing. Those of a “certain ageâ€? will remember the popular book Color Me Beautiful and its spinoffs. Certain grandmothers, aunts and friends, although they have never quilted before, cannot resist making a quilt for a special baby. They may never make another one, but chances are that they’ll be hooked and will make more, possibly for subsequent family members or others. It’s possible that they will join countless others to broaden their group of recipients to include “charityâ€? or “comfort quiltsâ€? for sick or needy children (think the 1,000,000 pillow case challenge) wounded veterans (Quilts of Valour), the homeless and disaster victims‌ and so many more. Some of us want to leave quilts as legacies for future generations whose graduations, weddings and other rites of passage we will not be here to attend. People who simply must follow trends often enter the quilting world in their quest to keep up with their friends. Inevitably some of them will leave, but more will stay until quilting is not a novel new craft, but a way of life. To others the benefits of quilting are less tangible but no less important – companionship, common goals and social contact. Anyone who has ever belonged to a quilt guild can attest to the joy of sharing skills, information and time with other likeminded people. No matter how old one is, there is always something new to be learned, and that is an attraction for many. It has been said that to stop learning is to stop living. And a talented and devoted few, competition quilters, create original projects that the rest of us can only admire from afar as they win some of the thousands of dollars in competition prize money available from many sources – from small local fairs to sponsored prizes of thousands of dollars from large companies and organizations. Prize money is a tangible reward, but it’s not hard to imagine that the resulting satisfaction and recognition are just as important to the winners as the money. What are your reasons for quilting? –Š2019 Barbara Conquest writes her column from Blue Sky Quilting in Tofield, AB.

–This Innkeeper Chic by Kelly Illick features fresh seasonal recipes from the northwoods of Wisconsin. Kelly loves using locally grown fruits and vegetables grown here in the north. She and her husband Mark operate Second Wind Country Inn in rural Ashland Wisconsin. Second Wind is known for its rustic elegance and yummy breakfasts. Check us out at www.secondwindcountryinn.com or become our friend on Facebook.

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PEDRICK TOWN - SSALEM ALEM PEDRICKTOWN

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Mr. Hubbs and I were away at a conference early this month. It was a resort in a neighboring state. This resort, in my mind is Second Wind on steroids. It was huge, yet so similar to our little inn, with its lodgey northwoodsy theme. We were right at home. It had over 100 guest rooms (we have 6) and was on a lake. It also included your every meal (we do not). It's dinning room seated at least 200 people. Our favorite part was, every evening at 8PM all the guests gathered in the dinning room for banana splits...I would say the best banana splits ever! The first night I had a three scoop banana slit. The second night I brought it down to two scoops. The third night I shrunk it to one scoop. And then after that, I either didn't go or I attended only to drink ice water and socialize. One cannot eat a banana split each night without consequences. It affected my sleep, plus a week of banana splits each night would have put on at least five pounds.. As I mentioned earlier, this resort served all meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was cafeteria style and many meals were similar. This "food snob" needed a change. One day, just for fun we ventured out to explore a neighboring town, catch a fun lunch out, and do laundry at a little laundromat. The laundromat we chose was by far the

Recipes from Second Wind B & B Smoked Fish and Cheddar Chowder Ingredients: 1 pound thick sliced bacon, diced small and fried to brown 2 ears of roasted corn (roast in oven either on the cob or towel dried canned corn) with a bit of oil ---------1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 garlic cloves, pressed 3 medium leeks, white and light greens only, rinse, halved and slice (about 2 cups) 1 small red onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced small 1/2 tablespoon white pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 - 4 cups cubed red potatoes ---------4 cups milk 2 cups cream (or half and half if that is your preference) 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 12 -14 ounces of smoked fish (salmon or white) flaked 3 tablespoons chives, chopped

Directions: 1. Brown diced bacon, drain and set aside. Roast oiled corn under broiler till browned. set aside. 2. Saute leeks and garlic in oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over low heat. 3. Add onion, celery, potatoes, salt, and pepper and cook over medium heat for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4. Add the broth and simmer until the potato is tender, about 15 minutes. 5. Add milk and bring the mixture back to a simmer for a few minutes (but don't let it boil, or the milk will separate). 6. As it simmers, stir in the cream. Bring up to temp, then add shredded cheese and roasted corn. Lastly add the flakes of smoked fish. Remove from burner. Taste before serving. You may want to add a dash or two of salt to taste depending on how salty the fish was. 7. Serve chowder in warm bowls. Garnish by sprinkling bacon generously on top and a sprinkle of chives. And if your like you'll like, a blend of freshly group pepper sprinkled over your bowl. –Serve with crusty bread

© 2019 Kelly Illick, owner of Second Wind Country Inn, Ashland, WI

Patriotic Open House Sat., May 18th - 10 am to 5pm Refreshments & Door Prizes Special Drawing: $50. Gift Certificate to Heart Felt Designs Lots of Patriotic Wooden Flags, Wreaths & Florals, Vintage Patriotic Prints on Canvas, Primitive American Flag Draped Wooden Ladders, Candles (Large Selection), Potpourri, Birdhouses, Signs, Glass Candle Cylinders, Lighting, Table Linens, Curtains & MORE! Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeartFeltDesignsCountryShop PHONE: (856) 299-2133 • WEB: www.heartfeltdesigns.com Hrs: Mon. 10-5 (Call First), Tues.- Sat.: 10-5, Thurs.’till 8 (Call if coming after 5), Sun.: 12:30 -5 (Call First)

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cleanest, most well cared for that I have ever been to. The owner was there and we met him. He puts his heart and soul into that place and it shows. His customers love it so much. because he makes that place more like a home and because of that his customers have an amazing sense of ownership. They shovel his walks, clean the bathroom and keep the place tidy. As we were leaving our new found friend, (the owner) we asked him of a good restaurant suggestion. He told us there were NONE in his little town and suggested we travel to a neighboring town. He assured us it was the only good restaurant to eat at in miles. We took him up on his suggestion, and WOW! It was an amazing little place. We ordered their smoked salmon chowder. I have eaten many chowders in my life. I have been on the Nova Scotia Chowder Trail. This chowder at this amazing little restaurant topped them all. So being the cook I am, I had to try to reenact their chowder. I had our sons smoked white fish, so that is what I used. I felt like I came close but I was a wee bit disappointed. Mr. Hubbs had it leftover the next day and he was sure I had hit it on the head as it had melded for 24 hours. So here it is folks, hot off the press! It has a tasty cheesy broth you will love. Enjoy! (See author information on page 9.)

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ELMER - PITMAN

Peg g y’ y’ss Country Gifts & Antiques

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Wit & Wisdom

by Juleann Lattimer

Grocery Day Blues Conviction and confession. Hearing those words, how do they make you feel? Uneasy…threatened? I consider some words “happy” words” and others “unhappy words”. Obvious to all is where these fall. Recently while visiting my brother in Georgia I had an experience that would define “conviction & confession.”. I was having a good day - or so I thought. But an experience in the grocery store surprisingly changed that good day into a bad one. And It happened so quickly …in the blink of an eye this person I didn’t know emerged from my body. Who was that nasty old woman? I’m not going to give a defense but, you know those new “self service” check outs? I seldom use them but I was in a hurry and the check- out lanes were busy, so I decided to use one. I began to scan an item and then the machine wouldn’t scan another…so I looked for a helper who came over and asked why I was using that machine. She said only the ones with a light on were to be used. I tried to explain that it did have a light on but she kept scolding me. I am usually patient and kind, but all of a sudden I lost it and some words came out of me that astonished me and I turned and saw the shocked look on my brothers’ face. I stomped off to a check-out lane. He followed. Bless him. He never said a word. (He probably didn’t dare!) I felt justified, but so guilty. So I went back, found the woman helper, and apologized. She didn’t even remember. But to this day, I carry the sad memory. –You may enjoy the books in the group's "Seeing God" series. witandwisdomwriters@gmail.com

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MILL VILLE - VINEL AND MILLVILLE VINELAND

Over The Tea Cup

By Janet Young

Summer Vacation

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As summer approaches and the school year is coming to an end, the daunting question of how to spend the next three months without hearing laments of, “Mom/Dad, I’m bored” looms forward. Sure, there are a myriad of summer camps, vacation bible schools, and for the younger ones day care programs, if you have the available time to transport them back and forth since some camps are only for a few weeks, and may only be offered during the morning hours. Then there is the cost of these programs. It is especially challenging when you have more than one child to transport and to pay for some of these programs which are only offered for a two week period of time. Hundreds of dollars can be spent for just one adventure. Granted the educational value some programs offer may be well worth the investment. Obviously, as working parents, there is a definite need for child care, as well as providing for their safety and security. But what about when they come home from camp etc., how will they spend their time. Perhaps this could be the year you add the goal of teaching your children how to reach out to others. In other words what can you do as a family to help others? For one thing, you and your children could serve in a soup kitchen or pack food in a Food Pantry to hand out to the community. Or, volunteer your time to assist at a vacation bible school or retirement center. There are plenty of community outreaches. A lot of times, there is no need to go any further than to reach out to people in your own neighborhood. For example, is there a working couple who might welcome you to walk their dog? Or, what about a neighbor who injured his arm or leg, and would be grateful to have someone cut his grass for a few weeks while he recuperates. The next time you make a quick trip to the grocery store, why not ask the mother with the newborn baby if she needs anything from the store. Tell her you were on your way and would be happy to pick something up for her. Then there is the elderly neighbor who receives very little visits. Why not present him or her with a fresh bouquet of flowers that you just picked from your yard. Or, invite her to join you for some cool iced tea, and perhaps some freshly baked cookies. Be sure to send her home with some of those cookies to be enjoyed at a later time. What brought this to mind for me, was a family had moved into my neighborhood last Fall. One of the neighbors held a Welcome To The Neighborhood/Meet The New Neighbor kind of party. What a fantastic idea. Through that party we discovered that this was a military family. And, they got to know the demographics of the neighborhood as there were other young families, single dwellers, and senior citizens. If you will, fast forward to winter, and the first snow storm. There they were all four children ranging in age from 5 years of age to their teens, shoveling the senior citizen’s house and the single lady’s house as well. It has snowed several times now, and they are always there promptly ready to help. What a lesson the parents are teaching their children. They see their father giving of himself to protect our country, but they are learning to give of themselves in small, yet meaningful ways. So, why not make this year’s summer vacation more meaningful and perhaps lifechanging as well. Helping others is one of the most rewarding, satisfying things we can ever do for ourselves. What this family is teaching their children through serving others will impact their lives forever. Are you ready to accept the challenge and become engaged or will you sit idly by as your children lament that popular summer chant, “ Mom/Dad, I’m bored”. The choice is yours. –Janet Young is a Certified Tea and Etiquette Consultant and freelance writer/national tea presenter. Visit her website at www.overtheteacup.com.

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Tips for Shopping an Antique Store

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by Dave Emigh

Sundays 12-5pm

The Antique Center of Red Bank

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Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall Founded in 1945, MCHS has operated Acorn Hall as a house museum since 1971. Nationally recognized for its original mid-19th century decorative and fine arts, Acorn Hall’s recently restored exterior provides visitors an authentic Victorian Era experience. Acorn Hall is open for tours: Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m Exhibit: Iconic Culture: From Little Black Dress to Bell Bottoms. The cultural retrospective continues until June 16 with new and exciting pieces each further bringing to life how changes in clothing styles mirrored the social climate of their time and the seminal moments that defined the decade. Coming: Opening May 5: as we mark the 40th anniversary of the Sony Walkman with former Sony spokesmodel Carol Lopatin. Also, MCHS celebrates former landmark Bertrand Island Amusement Park with a film on May 7 and a Q&A session with Lake Hopatcong Historical Museum Director Martin Kane on May 9.

www.MorrisCountyHistory.org Find us on FaceBook, Twitter and Instagram 68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973)267-3465

Ballet Classes

Spring Flowers on Stage

by Carol Nixon

Young seedlings, still in their birthing soil, are children in their own right. That being said, I've kept them nourished and spoiled in the nursery, my "She Shed". They have grown to adolescence. All danger of frost is no more a worry. I carefully transplant thee "Gavotte" of miniature ballerinas into lush fertilized soil replicating a center stage floor. Contrasting hues of violas and pansies mesmerize the viewers. Pansies are derived from the french word, "pensee", meaning thought. Alyssum and Forget-Me-Knots share the back of the stage. Mischievous white and pink baby's breath begin to kiss tulips. Such an opening act. Perennial ebony pansies with yellow dots, belonging to the viola family, boast their velvet petals. They are the only "he" of the garden. My maestro turns to Canterbury Bells to start the music accompanied by wind chimes. Ubiquitous gold flinches and bluebirds flit around the dancers, while hummingbirds look for something sweet and red. Coconut Surprise, an award winning white flower with a raspberry-red center is their find. Red sultry velvet Verbena, my second favorite, align the sides of the stage. Buttercups, another attraction, push their way between the emerald green moss and shamrocks under a cloud of Japanese leaves. The finale for the closing act are by far the prettiest, Blue Pimpernel, also called "The Poor Man's Weatherglass". Open in the sun. Close in the shade. A golf ball, swung so hearty; it knocked me in the head. A four year old approached to look for his ball. He brought me some toads and I named them Johnny-Jump-Ups. – Carol Nixon A.K.A. "Auntie Ca'h

My wife, Jill and I, have shopped and looked for treasures in thousands of different antique stores, shows, and sales. Shopping each type of venue is different but through our observations, we have developed some tips that we are happy to share. These tips seem to organize themselves into three topics. They include navigating through a store, using the owner as a resource, and making a record of your finds. Navigating through a store Shopping studies show that customers seem to automatically turn to the right upon entering a store. We are aware of this at Shady Lawn Antiques, but the only physically logical place for our checkout area is to the right of the door. It is amazing to have people enter the store, see us to the right, and then ask, ‘which direction should I go?’ Our response is “which ever direction is most comfortable for you, but most people seem to go left first.” This interaction does actually give us the opportunity to describe the type of items that are located in each section of our store. Since we own our entire inventory, we are able to group similar items together in coherent displays and we can point out their locations. Jill and I have found that if we really want to see everything in another shop, we will take a second look around. However, the second time, we walk around in the opposite direction. Items that are fanned out, staggered, or displayed even at slight angles are more obvious when viewed from a different point of view. Another tip is to make sure to look at all levels in a shop. It is only natural that shoppers focus most of their attention at eye level. Savvy and/or experienced antique dealers respond to this by displaying their best items at that level. Sign collectors, however, automatically focus on walls above eye level, because that is where most signs are hung. That being said, one of the best signs that I have ever found (in an antique shop) was on the floor leaning against the wall. I guess that adds credence to the phrase ‘I’ve been looking and high and low…’ Shop owners are a great resource Don’t hesitate to engage in a discussion with an antique dealer. I have never met one that is a ‘high pressure’ salesman. Owners are proud of their inventory and are happy, perhaps even eager to talk about it. Just ask them “what can you tell me about this piece”? Let the owner know what you are looking for. There may be one in the shop that you have over looked, or they may have one in storage. Antique dealers don’t automatically buy every old thing that they see. So, when items are requested, it will increase the chances that the owner will buy one. For me, one of the first indicators of a new trend is when several individuals ask for the same item. Some owners keep a list of requests and may take your phone number… but don’t just wait for their call, check back with them from time-to-time. This reinforces that you are seriously looking for that item. If you are looking for a specific type of furniture, it is especially important to talk to the shop owner. For example, we have several dozen pieces of furniture (in storage) awaiting restoration. We are happy to adjust our restoration schedule when we have a request. Making a record of your finds So, you’ve walked up and down all of the aisles, looked high and low, and found a few things that you would like to think about… there are several methods to record your finds. The ‘high tech’ solution is to use your cell phone. At Shady Lawn, we encourage people to take pictures of the things that they are interested in. However, it is always polite to ask a shop owner if it is alright to take pictures. When I am visiting another shop, I like to take a picture of their business card, so that I have contact information. Then I photograph the item(s), along with measurements if necessary. When I want measurements, I will include a tape measure or a yard stick in the picture. Finally, I photograph the price tag. It will often have an inventory number and a description that will help in future communication with the shop owner. The ‘low tech’ method is to draw a sketch and make notes. I normally use my phone, but I always carry several 3” by 5” index cards for notes. The cards are convenient because they are a little stiff (and therefore easy to write on) and they fit easily into my check book. When a Shady Lawn customer asks to borrow a tape measure, I often grab a note pad and follow along. I’ll do a quick sketch and add the dimensions as they are taking them. It is fun, and it gives me a chance to use the skills I developed when I was a community college drafting/engineering instructor. I hope that these tips are valuable to you, on your next antique shopping adventure. –Dave Emigh is the owner of Shady Lawn Antiques and is a fifth generation ‘Walla Wallan’. Glimpses of the ever-changing Shady Lawn inventory can be seen on Facebook. Shady Lawn is located at 711 N Rose & Sumach in Walla Walla, WA. The shop is open for business Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

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May & June 2019

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Town and Country Cooking

by Janette Hess

June: Tues-Fri 10-5; Sat 10-6; Closed Sun & Mon Check us out on FACEBOOK & Instagram to stay up to date on local happenings and specials!

Mix and Match – Spring in a Salad Bowl Before spring gets away from you, treat your family and friends to perfectly mixed and matched salads. To start, simply mix up one of this month’s easy dressing recipes. Next, match it with the perfect leafy green. Finally, hand out the forks, because dinner salad is served! In recent years, food snobs have tossed iceberg lettuce aside in favor of more exotic offerings. Even so, homemade Blue Cheese Dressing begs to be served over cool, crisp wedges of iceberg lettuce. Arugula, also known as salad rocket, is a bright, peppery green that has found its way into most supermarket produce sections. For a salad that’s delicious but decidedly different, mix baby arugula with Citrusy Dressing and top it with feta cheese, toasted almonds and sliced red onion. Arugula also adds a pleasing zip to sandwiches and pizzas. Because ripe, juicy strawberries are abundant at this time of year, match them with baby spinach and a batch of Strawberry Vinaigrette. Add blueberries, toasted pecans and sliced onions to the mix, and you have captured the essence of spring in a salad bowl!

Strawberry Vinaigrette ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 4 large, ripe strawberries, trimmed ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional) Combine all ingredients, except poppy seeds, in blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir in poppy seeds, if desired. Serve immediately. Chill leftovers. Makes approximately 1 cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Toss baby spinach and sliced strawberries with desired amount of dressing. Add blueberries, toasted pecans and sliced green or red onion. For extra flavor, sprinkle with crumbled feta or blue cheese.

Citrusy Dressing 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1/8 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Whisk together all ingredients and serve immediately. Chill any leftover dressing, but return to room temperature before re-serving. Makes approximately ¾ cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Toss baby arugula or baby spinach with desired amount of dressing. Top with crumbled feta cheese, toasted almonds and thinly sliced red onion

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ny wh hip aan I f we don wheere re.. don’’t hav avee it, we will oorrder it . We sship Blue Cheese Dressing ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 ozs blue cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon freshly snipped chives ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2-3 drops hot pepper sauce Freshly ground pepper to taste Using hand mixer or small blender, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and 1 ounce blue cheese crumbles. Mix until smooth. Fold in remaining blue cheese crumbles, chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce and freshly ground pepper. Chill several hours to allow flavors to blend. Makes approximately 1 cup dressing. Serving suggestion: Spoon dressing over iceberg lettuce wedges. Top with crisp, crumbled bacon and additional blue cheese –A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local Extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.

Book News from our own Cathy Elliot

Chicken Soup for the Soul - Grandparents One of our Contributing Writers, Cathy Elliott, is also a contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grandparents - 101 Stories of Love, Laughs and Lessons Across the Generations. Her story, featuring her grandgem gal, is titled, "Making Magic with Sidney." The book is available at many of the gift shops who advertise here and online. There’s a special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, and an unconditional love that is truly special. Whether an experienced grandparent, or a grandparent-to-be, you’ll enjoy these 101 heartwarming, amusing and inspirational stories. The moment a grandchild is born, a grandparent is born too. This collection is full of stories by grandparents about being a grandparent, and grandchildren about their grandparents. Personal stories about legacies and traditions, a grandparent's wisdom and lessons from grandchildren as well as the joys and challenges of grandparenting will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone.

ISBN-13: 9781611599862

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Playtime Is Fun For The Whole Family by Susan Baldani Kids today are busy. Besides school and homework, there are sports, clubs, music lessons, ballet and other activities that keep them on a structured schedule. It’s easy to see why kids can feel overwhelmed and anxious. Summer gives children a chance to change up their routines and have more time to just have fun. Children are great at playing on their own and can usually entertain themselves for a while, but they also like when mom and dad play with them. Parents can try to squeeze in some playtime with a few easy tips, which will not only have positive results for the child, but for the whole family as well. For example, now that the warm weather is here, keeping some simple items in your car can lead to spontaneous play. Frisbees, chalk, balls, balloons and jump ropes don’t take up much room and can be available at a moments notice. While driving past a park or big open field, park the car and have a quick game of Frisbee or a jump rope contest. Throw some balls back and forth, or if you don’t have anything with you, play a game of tag. Make a list of natural elements, such as acorns and pine cones, and have a scavenger hunt to see who can find all the things on the list the fastest. Blow up the balloons and have a volleyball game – who needs a net? On a flat, hard surface, use sidewalk chalk to draw a hopscotch pattern. Find a rock or other marker and use it to throw on the squares. Hop around with your kids and you will all get some exercise. Scheduling some play time into everyday routines will make happy memories that will last a lifetime. It will also give parents some much needed downtime to have fun with their kids. –Susan Baldani writes articles about small town life, decor and food for various magazines across the U.S., Canada, and the UK. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com.

Handi Quilter Educator Ashley Malinowski

At Dollard Baker May 31 and June 1

Call today to sign up for Dollard Baker Sew & Vac’s Handi Quilter in-store event with Ashley Malinowski, as the Sewing Educator. Space is limited for the two day event taking place on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and June 1. Ashley, who resides in Middletown, DE, is looking forward to sharing her knowledge in her next adventure as a Handi Quilter Educator. The start of a lifetime passion began when she was 6 years old and her mother took her to summer camps for sewing and quilting. It wasn’t long before Ashley began entering her quilts in the Delaware State Fair with a skill limited to stitch in the ditch. Ashley discovered a longarm rental program at a Handi Quilter retailer and fell in love with the quilting of computerized designs using Pro-StitcherÂŽ. In 2009, Ashley worked for a Handi Quilter retailer in her hometown. In addition to machine sales, she developed their machine rental program and taught customers how to quilt their quilts. At the age of 17, she traveled to the MQX show in Rhode Island. That was where she purchased her first longarm, a HQ AvantĂŠÂŽ with Pro-StitcherÂŽ. Ashley’s longarm business, Midnight Quilter, started in 2010. This business funded her college education leading to a BA in Accounting and Finance. She has since expanded her business to include a HQ FusionÂŽ with Pro-StitcherÂŽ. Having two machines has enabled her to have a thriving longarm business. Ashley loves to enhance quilts through the selection of design and thread colors. Ashley is an award winning quilter, both locally and nationally. She has also been a featured quilter in Handi Quilter advertisements and on the Handi Quilter website in the “My Handi Quilter Storyâ€?. Ashley has quilted for international artists. Currently, Ashley is working with Gyleen X. Fitzgerald, an artist/author which has led to completing quilts for two award winning books including Bricks, Cobblestones and Pebbles and quilts featured on The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Vist Ashley’s website for more information about the Hand Quilter educator for the Dollard Baker event: www.midnightquilter.weebly.com

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