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I’ll bet you thought it would never get here! But, as Mr. Borland stated: No spring ever skips its turn. With the snow melting away (mostly) and the sun warmer, we all feel a little bit of excitement about what is to come. Who doesn’t find spring one of the best seasons of the year? This is the perfect time of year to explore! Tuck your copy of The Country Register under your arm and head out for a day of local-business retail therapy. The shops and events advertising within our publication can certainly help you find that special item that will make your home scream S-P-R-I-N-G! How about a Shop Hop? Check the Events Listing and ads in this edition and call your girlfriends. We’ve included lots of shops that offer quilting, needlework, sewing, fabric, cross stitch, rug hooking,
The Memory Box When I was a little girl, my grandmother kept a big box of pictures in her sewing room. Being the curious child that I was, I loved looking through it and seeing family and friends and how they had changed over the years. However, it was the people I didn’t know and had never met who intrigued me the most. Fortunately for me, Grandma Helen never minded when I interrupted her sewing (or crocheting, knitting, baking, or cooking – yup, she could do it all) to ask her who those people were. Some of the pictures were really old, and although the details weren’t very clear, I remember loving them the most. I especially liked the ones with the fancy scalloped borders around them. Why did they ever stop doing that? Anyway, my grandmother would sit down with me and patiently explain who everyone was and where and what they were doing. I got to know relatives whom I had never met, like my great grandmother who died when my grandma was only thirteen, along with others I had only heard about. These times we spent together were not only special for me, but I believe for Grandma Helen as well. She got to relive her special memories as she was passing them on to me and my siblings. These photos were a gateway into the past, and reminded us how everyday events such as birthdays, weddings and baptisms helped form our family’s history. I also loved that these pictures were all jumbled together in a big box, rather than arranged neatly and orderly in photo albums. That’s nice too, of course, but for a kid who liked to explore, being able to dig down into the very bottom to find one that I hadn’t seen before made it much more fun. Today, due to the proliferation of online photo albums, there seem to be fewer and fewer printed pictures to keep in a box or
etc. You’ll find projects in this issue and many articles about the great time of year that is spring. Are you ready for a redecorating project for spring? Then head out to our advertising shops and events to get redecorating ideas and new home décor. Within these pages, you’ll find furniture, curtains, linens, wallpaper, collectibles, and everything else you need for any redecorating project. Plan your shopping trip and be sure to check the ads for their new spring hours or call ahead to verify. Don’t forget to visit our facebook page for updates on our advertisers too. .
Let’s Go ShoppingAND THE GRANDKIDS!
by Susan Baldani
put into an album. Sure, online digital pictures are great. The clarity cannot be beat, plus you can pick and choose which ones to keep. Still, there’s something about those old black and white pictures in your hand that make you feel as if you’re holding pieces of the past. My mother and uncle now have these pictures, and just recently my mom and I sat in her bedroom going through them. This time my mother got to relive her own special memories with me. Although, when some of them were taken, my mother was not even born yet. But I could see when she looked at her ancestors how special they were to her, even though she never got to meet them all. This, in turn, made them special to me. Why not make your kids or grandchildren a picture box so they too can hold a tangible part of your family’s history? Be sure to pass on stories about the people and places to make them come alive in their hearts and minds. You could even write a little story on the back of each one. I know I will never forget the times spent looking through that old box of memories. –Susan Baldani has an MA in Education and a BA in Psychology. She enjoys writing and in addition to writing articles about small town life, is currently working on her second book. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com
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Advertiser Index
Events Listing
Shops are listed alphabetically by location.
See shop & show ads for complete details. Cities & Shops
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Bedford ................................ 16 Indiana Quilt Depot Bloomington ....................... 14 Fancy Works IN Heritage Quilt Show Simply Primitive Bremen ................................ 11 Country Quilt Creations Brookville ............................ 12 Franklin County Quilt Show Brownstown ......................... 16 Scrappy Patches Quilt Shop Crawfordsville ........................ 6 Harvest Inn Interior Decor/Gifts Decatur ................................ 24 the homeplace Ft Wayne .............................. 24 Nature’s Corner Antiques Mall Sacred Images Georgetown ........................... 4 The Quilting Bee Greensburg .......................... 20 Tree City Stitches Greenwood ............................ 7 Back Door Quilts Indianapolis ........................... 7 Treasures of the Earth Show Lawrenceburg...................... 13 Tri-State Antique Market Liberty ................................. 12 Pohlar Fabrics Madison ................................. 4 Fabric Shop Marion ................................... 8 Quilters Hall of Fame Metamora ............................ 12 Words & Images - Town Event Middlebury .......................... 11 Pumpkinvine Quilting Monroeville.......................... 24 Red Barn Quiltery Mooresville ............................ 6 Breezy Manor Farm Nashville .............................. 15 Pioneer Women Quilt Show The Story Inn Wishful Thinking
Cities & Shops
Page P age #
Nineveh ............................... 15 The Farmhouse Cafe Tea Room North Vernon ...................... 18 Sharynn’s Quilt Box Plainfield ............................... 7 Porhouse Primitives Plymouth ............................. 11 Boonee’s Rustic Shoppe Simply Thymes 2 Richmond ............................ 12 Heartland Antique Show Rising Sun ........................... 13 Quiltfest Rome City ............................ 10 Caroline’s Cottage Cottons Rushville .............................. 21 Elizabeth’s Keepsakes In Stitches Salem ................................... 17 Piecemakers Quilt Show St Paul .................................. 20 Olde Barn Primitives Seymour ............................... 19 Primitive Crow Small Town Stitches Shelby County ..................... 21 Crafty Saturday Shipshewana ........................ 10 Yoder Department Store Spencer ................................ 14 Relics Antiques & More Unraveled Quilt and Fabric Store Versailles .............................. 13 The Quilter’s Nook Wabash .................................. 9 Heaven on Earth Nancy J’s Fabrics Washington ............................ 5 The Stitching Post
Not Classified by T own Town and Out of State Out of State ........................ 22, 23 Tour Towns .................................. 5 Web Based ................................ 23
Salvage Style
by Marla Wilson
Farmhouse Buffet
The farmhouse look is so popular right now, so I decided to make a furniture piece to fit in with that décor. I am calling it a buffet, but it could be used in a kitchen, bathroom, entry, mud room, or dining room. It would also make a cute crafting table. I found an old work bench that was being used in a garage, so it had grease stains and other questionable marks on it. It obviously had been made with whatever was available at the time and was very primitive. I loved it! I started by cleaning it, removing any unwanted nails and giving it two coats of a good stain killing primer. I had a door from a cupboard that was just the right size for the back. It was made of bead board and I thought it would mix well with the work table. I painted the bench and door with a semigloss paint and stenciled the farm motif across the top. It is put together with some rusty brackets that were sprayed with clear acrylic to seal them. This keeps the rust from getting on other things. I added the door handle because I like the look, but it would also work as a hand or kitchen towel holder. Some wire bins or baskets would make a great addition to the bottom shelf and serve as storage.
March
Day
Event
3rd 1-3 15-18 16, 17 16-18 17 22-25
Sat thru Nov Bluegrass, Metamora ................................................................ 12 Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, Bloomington ................................................. 14 Quilt Camp, Ripley, WVA ................................................................................ 23 Spring Open House - Harvest Inn Interior Decor, Crawfordsville ............ 6 Mystery Quilt Retreat - Unraveled, Spencer ................................................. 14 Fabric Dating Workshop - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion ........................ 8 Spring Retreat - Fancy Works, Bloomington ................................................ 14
Day
Event
6, 7 6, 7 6-8 6-8 12-15
Doug Leko - Heaven on Earth, Wabash ......................................................... 9 Open House - Simply Thymes 2, Plymouth ................................................. 11 QuiltFest, Rising Sun ........................................................................................ 13 Treasures of the Earth Gem & Jewelry Show, Indianapolis ........................ 7 Spring Retreat - Tree City Stitches, Greensburg........................................... 20
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5 Crafty Saturday, Shelby County ....................................................................... 21 6 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ...................................................... 13 18, 19 Franklin County Quilt Show, Brookville ....................................................... 12
The Knitting Savant
By Andrea Springer
Finding Your Knitting Tribe Do you have a knitting “tribe” – a group of like-minded crafters to spend a few hours a week with? If so, count yourself lucky. I never cease to be amazed by the variety of places knitters and crocheters settle in for craft and conversation. Your local yarn store (LYS) can be a great place to meet others who share your passion, but I’ve found fiber friends in coffee shops, churches, libraries, parks, bars and on cruise ships. We’re everywhere, and our time spent together produces good things – even if it’s simply the conversation around the table. One of my favorite groups gathers once a month at a local restaurant-- not to knit but to visit, eat and swap handknits. The Dishcloth Exchange has a permanent date on the calendar – the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. We meet at a predetermined restaurant, carrying gift bags holding our treasures to trade, and with no real agenda but to enjoy each other’s company. After the food and the conversation, we pass the unmarked bags around and see what surprises materialize that month. Some dishcloths are colorful and practical, some have a seasonal theme, some are lacy and almost too lovely to use. Once they’re open, we pass them around, admiring stitch patterns
and yarns used. We compliment creative uses of patterns and the fine handwork that went in to the finished product. At the end of the evening, we decide the next meeting location, and we start working on our new dishcloth for the next month. I love meeting with my knitting tribes, working on my projects and sharing an activity that has meaning for all of us. At the same time, I love opening the kitchen drawer that holds the work of my friends – humble dishcloths that see daily service and make me smile very time they’re used. One of my favorite dishcloth patterns is one you probably know by heart, a six-stitch repeat worked over and over. (See pattern below.) I have no idea what the formal name of this stitch pattern is, but I always refer to it as the “three three” pattern because of the three knit stitches and three purl stitches. It’s a great pattern for beginners and the finished dishcloth has a nice texture and lovely look. –Andrea Springer blogs at www.knittingsavant.com where she helps folks remember that they have everything they need to be successful in knitting and in life. You can share comments with her at andrea@knittingsavant.com or follow Knitting Savant on Facebook and Twitter.
Free Knitting Project
Basic “Three Three” Dishcloth A great pattern for beginners and the finished dishcloth has a nice texture and lovely look.
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 home decor . Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook
Materials: One skein worsted weight cotton, cotton blend yarn Needles: US 7 or US 8 Notions: Tapestry needles for weaving in ends Pattern: Cast on an odd multiple of three stitches (3 x an odd number) to your desired width (usually 39 sts or 45 sts) Row 1: *K3, P3, repeat from * to the last 3 sts, K3 Repeat Row 1 for all following rows, binding off in pattern when the dishcloth reaches the desired size. Weave in ends. Sumbitted by Andrea Springer, the Knitting Savant - www.knittingsavant.com
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Observations and Confessions From a Crazy Quilt Designer I’ve always created with chaos. It’s just how I roll. One spark, one idea and, before you know it, almost every fabric I own must be pulled from its hiding place. Do I neatly fold them and put them back up once I’ve made my selections? Of course not! By then I am in the zone. (Picture a lion suddenly running free from its cageand madly dashing here and there.) That’s me as I grab, cut and stitch. A new idea means that a hurricane of fabric bolts, fat Quarters and other assorted yardage— some on the floor, some stacked into mountains and still others spilling from the cabinets—will soon be decorating my room. Actual cutting takes place by shoving fabric far enough to one side to see a portion of the cutting mat. Scraps from the cutting get tossed toward the trashcan but, more times than not, they end up on the floor where my cats think I have presented them with new toys and end up happily buried in the piles. This wild frenzy sometimes last for days but, before you know it, a new design and thus a new pattern is born. I clean up at that point and my room may actually be neat and tidy for a day or two until the roller coaster of design begins anew. At that point, the chaos will start all over again. I’ve often wondered if this wild artistic whirlwind is the norm so I casually asked a few friends about their creative habits. “Oh, I clean as I go.” The first one answered. “I can’t stand the mess when I am finished.” “Hmmm” I thought to myself. I do that when I cook. Perhaps I should give it a try when I sew. It would be nice to see the top of my cutting table more than once or twice a month. Good intentions in check, the next day I set out on this new adventure. Although it felt strange, I cut the first fabric then neatly folded and put it back on the shelf. All was well. That is, until a few minutes passed and I discovered that I needed two more cuts from that same fabric. Grumbling to myself, I pulled it back out and repeated the process of cut, fold and replace.
by Deb Heatherly
I was not a happy designer but I was determined to give this a try. Four more fabrics followed and I thought I was getting the hang of this “be neat as you sew” method until I realized that I’d cut a piece of selvage into fabric one and would need still more cuts. By now,fabric one was stacked neatly under the other four fabrics on a shelf that required a step stool to reach. Rather than moving the topmost fabrics, I tried to gently tug fabric number one from underneath the other four. Clever me thought I’d accomplished just that until an avalanche ensued and the rest of the fabric spilled in every direction. Soon my sewing room looked like it always did so I gave up. Freed from my cage, I stepped over the pile and continued on my quest. I’d tried it and it did not work for me. I felt myself smile. Let the pandemonium ensue. The moral of my story—I don’t think we need to try and be like anyone else. Our creativity is unique and must be expressed in the way most natural to us. If you are a neat quilter, I applaud you and you have my greatest respect. One day I might grow up to be like you. For now, I’m happy being the mad scientisttype designer. I think the tornado of color and creativity that blows through my room is part of my inspiration. It works for me and makes me happy. Isn’t that what its ultimately about? Creative happiness? As the old Nike logo said, “Just do it.” It’s all about the journey; let’s enjoy the path that gets us there and be happy along the way. –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 and the Ultimate Flying Geese tool, and the author of the books ‘Cat’itude, Strippy Stars, and 4-Patch Panache. Visit her website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com Creative Grids® fans are invited to join her new Facebook group—Grids Girls.
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Become Inspired
by Annice Bradley Rockwell
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style Spring’s Soft Awakening As winter slowly melts into spring we often feel a sense of uplifting joy. The once barren landscape wakes up with nature’s touches of green and each day seems to be brighter than the last. Daylight begins to stretch out before us giving us nature’s predictable message that things are indeed about to change. The season of spring is a happy time and often a precious reward for having endured the stark season of cold. Venturing Beyond Home As the subtle shift in the season occurs we often feel the need to venture beyond the comfort of home. Special events such as spring open houses or special antique shows promising the freshest of finds beckon us to wander and enjoy the invitation to shop and to dream. Regardless of our destination, our desire to get out and enjoy the season of spring is no doubt rewarded. There is a sense of freedom that comes with spring that suggests that even more good things are coming our way.
A Symbolic Season of Change The promise of spring gives us a soulful lift in harmony with nature’s blessings that are coming to life right before our eyes. As the first yellow daffodils reach up through the earth, we too begin to feel as though we are breaking through to a new day. The sense of coming alive again is contagious and we often mirror nature’s beautiful reflection. Our time spent enjoying the gifts of spring like the warmth of the sun hitting our skin or the longawaited melodious chirping of the birds on a spring morning are simple joys that show us that just like nature, we are about to feel more free and more alive in this spectacular and symbolic season of change. – Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques in Connecticut. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
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UPCOMING We are all about You and Your Home! EVENTS: Spring Preview Open House March 16-17th at our Crawfordsville location. Stop in for all the new items you will want for you and your home!! We will do a drawing for a gift certificate and you can shop, shop,shop!! Join us on: Mar ual Gar den Sho w aatt our local 4H bbuilding uilding Marcch 24th aatt the ann annual Garden Show and April 3 aatt the FFar ar m Womens Seminar aatt the Co vington Beef House arm Covington • Spring and everyday floral and wreaths • Garden flags, Sassafras Door Mats and Solar items • Funeral Gifts, Gift Baskets, lanterns and Luminera candles • Curtains, rugs, lamps and bathroom accessories • Candles by: Candleberry, Jim Beam, Crossroads, Warm Glow and Thompson • Jewelry, scarves, wraps/ponchos and purses Har Harvvest Inn
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The Dropped Stitch Yea For Crochet!
Timeless and versatile crochet has become one of the best-loved handcrafts. For that reason, National Crochet Week was declared in 1998 by the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). In 2000 the week declaration became National Crochet Month for March. Crochet’s widespread appeal is because it is easy to do and is adaptable to endless pleasing interpretations. Novices are attracted to the simplicity and challenge this art offers in choices of fiber, texture, stitches, color, and unending designs for all skill levels. With hook and thread/ yarn, agile fingers are capable of producing an endless variety of beautiful traditional and modern designs. Once stitches are learned, creative designs are quickly created for numerous uses. One of the most beautiful designs is Irish Crochet, famous since 1743 when the royal Dublin Society awarded prizes for outstanding art examples. During the famine of 1846, it became more generally popular when rare patterns of old lace were so skillfully copied by Irish girls. The word crochet is derived from the French croche, meaning hook. Originally, the crochet hook was only one of many tools used in the intricate process of lace making. As time moved on, a repertoire of stitches and designs evolved. Crocheting graduated into a separate and pleasurable art. In the beginning, it was almost entirely a convent art, classified with other types of handiwork under the
by Sharon Greve
general heading of “man’s work.” At the time, nuns taught it to their pupils and the proceeds from sales of crocheted articles helped alleviate much poverty. It was then that crochet became one of the graceful accomplishments of well-born young ladies. Shepherd’s Knitting is actually crocheting in slip stitches. Crocheting offers a variety of project choices: (1) Laces as delicate as cobwebs for tablecloths, doilies, and shawls as well as others more suitable for curtains and bedspreads. (2) Rugs and afghans in glowing colors in which texture and design are artfully blended which spell beauty and utility for every home. (3) Crochet knows fashion, too. A crocheted hat and bag can “dress up” an outfit for any occasion. A lacy cocktail sweater can “make” an evening. Fashion and crochet have united to design some of the most sought after accessories. Machines have brought us many comforts and luxuries, but when it comes to a touch of beauty, nothing will ever replace the loveliness of the “handmade.” There is a joy in wearing it—a subtle magic that the machine cannot copy or equal. That is the secret of the charm of crochet, as knitters have also discovered, whether done for profit, a hobby, or a means to brighten a wardrobe or a home. It is an art that grows on you. Celebrate Crochet! © 2018 Sharon Greve Contactcastonshar@charter.net No reprint without permission.
Do you rearrange your furniture every time you clean? Do you decorate for all the holidays? Do you love the thrill of the hunt when shopping for home accessories? Does your heart beat faster when you cross the threshold of an antique or home decor shop? If you answered yes to even a couple of the above questions, you may be afflicted with the notorious OCDD, Obsessive Compulsive Decorating Disorder. I was afflicted with OCDD in early childhood, but didn't self diagnose until I reached adulthood. As a child I was constantly rearranging the furniture in my childhood home. Fortunately my mother was very indulgent, at least in this area. Thanks mom! As an adult I continued my obsession, moving on to crafting and designing decor items, and yes, still rearranging furniture. Gotta keep it fresh!! In the early 1980's country wood decor hit the scene. For those of you too young to remember, there were long necked geese with the word welcome scrawled across their tummies, cows, pigs, chickens, roosters and hearts, all made of wood. Oh, so many hearts on everything!!! Those of you old enough to remember will most likely agree, we are blessed that trend has passed!! Being newly married at the time, I wanted to decorate my home in the latest style. However, like many newlyweds, money was an issue. After some consideration I convinced myself I could learn to make these things. After all, I had mastered macrame (that's a completely different story ).
by Linda Kindle I approached my woodworker uncle and persuaded him to teach me to operate a band saw. That year for Christmas Santa brought me my very own Craftsman band saw. Thanks, hubby Santa! My father, bless his heart, lamented “You'll cut your fingers off.” I was 30 years old, but still a little girl in his eyes. Note: I thankfully still have all my fingers. Immediately after receiving my band saw I started churning out the long neck geese, related farm animals, and other current fad designs, including all those hearts! Some days I would spend eight or nine hours at the band saw. Early on, I broke more than a few blades, as they break easily until you become experienced. With blades being $8.00 each it might have been less expensive to buy the finished products, but that wouldn't have been any fun! Since this was the era of the good old days, before the internet (hard to actually fathom that ) my next challenge was how to market my newly constructed wares. At that time, home party plans were all the rage. For you younger readers, a hostess would invite friends and family to a “party” in her home. The salesperson, referred to as a demonstrator would display and “demonstrate” the highlights of the merchandise. Refreshments were served and orders were taken. The hostess received a gift and a percentage of the total sales in “free” merchandise. Some of these parties still occur but are done online, or with a catalog passed around a place of employment. No one seems to have time anymore to actually gather, which is sort
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Thousands of bolts of fine quilting fabrics Hundreds of books and patterns for: quilts, stitchery, English paper piecing, and more of a shame, as these gatherings could sometimes be fun. So, that was my first marketing gig, home party plans. I would make sample items, pack them in apple crates, tote the crates to the parties and use the crates to set up my display. I would share ideas for decorating with my handcrafted pieces, take orders, and deliver items in two or three weeks. I did well with the party plan, but soon tired of cutting, sanding, and painting the same items over and over. My joy is in designing and bringing that first creation to life. I was starting to feel like a factory, manufacturing the same item over and over. Not fun! At that time craft malls were starting to pop up everywhere. I decided renting a booth in a mall seemed like the next logical step. I could design one of a kind items, mix my creations with a few antiques and not be required to drag apple crates here, there, and everywhere. With the encouragement of my hubby, I took the leap! My first booth was in a little Mini Mall (that was the name of the place ) in Martinsville, Indiana. I eventually stayed there 10 years. During those ten years the business sold to nine different owners. There's another story there as well...maybe even a book..lol. During a portion of those ten years I also rented booths in Nashville, Morgantown, and Edinburgh, Indiana. Finally, twenty years ago I found a permanent home at Gilley's Antique and Decorator Mall, in Plainfield, Indiana. I started with 40 square feet of booth space and over the years have progressed to 560 square feet. The days of long neck welcome geese are over, thank goodness! Currently my creations are primitive and farmhouse wood signs. I am fortunately artistic enough to be able to create my own designs, therefore I can offer signs that are a little different than what you might
find elsewhere. I also offer other types of signs from popular distributors. As well as signs, I specialize in braided rugs and accessories (no I don't make them ), seasonal greenery and florals, vintage kitchen and laundry implements, galvanized items, enamelware, lanterns, lighting needs, Briwax, and a constant changing inventory of antiques, decor items, and necessities. I also carry Black Crow and Warm Glow candle lines, as well as Primitive Place, The Simple Life, and American Country magazines. I still have a few back issues of the Judy Condon country book series for those of you that might be missing an issue. We were sad to see her end the publishing of her very popular books. I try to offer a good balance of handcrafted items, antiques, and decor, all in the primitive and farmhouse style (yes, you can blend it in your home ). For twenty years having booths and indulging my creative juices was a side business while I worked as a Tile I language arts tutor, retiring in 2006. In 2009 I retired from my most recent position, managing my husband's trucking office. At that time I made the decision to jump into the booths full time, expanding my inventory and space. I am blessed to be able to work and play at what I love, and plan to continue, as long as the good Lord will allow. Over the years this business has brought many good friends into my life, both customers and fellow dealers. Thank you all for supporting my business and helping me to be successful. If you visit Gilley's Antique and Decorator Mall, hopefully I will be there working on my booths, and will get the opportunity to meet you! I love chatting with customers, answering questions, and
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offering creative solutions to decorating dilemmas. Gilley's Antique and Decorator Mall is located on US 40 approximately one mile West of downtown Plainfield, Indiana. We are open 10-5 seven days a week. My booths are located in the first aisle of the decorator mall. Turn to your right after coming in the main entry doors. Dealer 503 and 1503. When you come to the booth with the braided rugs, you have found my area! Hope to see you soon! Happy Shopping!
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MARION
Town and Country Cooking
by Janette Hess
Dessert Inspiration To Go • February 27 - May 2 - Arnold Savage: My Family's Life in Textiles Featuring Quilts from 5 Generations • March 17 - Fabric Dating Workshop with Arnold Savage – AKA: National Quilting Day 10- 12 - Call for details The Quilters Hall of Fame is open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm 926 S Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953 (765)664-9333 www.quiltershalloffame.net ~ admin@quiltershalloffame.net
Life on Breezy Manor Farm
Phyllo-Wrapped Brownies by Donna Jo Copeland
Waiting For Spring
Sitting here in my 50 degree kitchen (the room farthest from the woodstove) at the end of January bracing for yet another winter storm, I find it hard to envision the glory of spring. This has been a winter of ups and downs, darkness and sunshine, ice and snow. No better or worse than other Indiana winters. Its time for it to end. As of late I have marked a disturbance in my realm of country life. I have lived here 47 years this March, watched family farms sold off and carved up for ugly McMansions. Owners of swimming pools, Hummers, fancy pickup trucks, home theaters. Neighbors who fly by my wee old place never seeing or acknowledging me. Since I am older, alone and poor I don’t exist for them. This winter as I shoveled snow from my drive many times I counted 6 pick ups with snow blades go by. No one ever stopped. I have a bright purple barn in my front yard which is my wool shop and a huge wooden brightly painted watermelon slice by my mailbox. Nice sign and twinkle lights around the shop. Not one of my neighbors has ever stopped by. Not one. You would think curiosity would bring them in if nothing else. What has happened to neighborliness? Waving, stopping by, checking on people? Why don’t we care about our neighbors anymore? Are we all too busy with our own lives to even “see” others? I am old school. I wave to everyone (even those flying by my place), say hello and thank you. Of course I don’t have cable TV and internet. Rant over….time to think of spring. Once again March brings my spring shearing. I am really looking forward to fresh fleeces. Nine sheep and four goats will be sheared this time. As my shearing day is an open event several people come to watch and perhaps talk me into selling a fleece or two. I love watching people who observe the shearing for the first
Need an exceptional dessert to impress friends or family? Look no further than your favorite eatery for inspiration. We all have been dazzled by restaurant desserts but, for one reason or another, have not indulged. Or perhaps we’ve indulged but still want more! The solution is to take the idea, not the dessert, home. Then mimic the dessert on your own time and serve it on an occasion when you and your dinner guests can afford the extra calories. The ideas for this month’s recipes originated in boutique restaurants. All started as basic recipes, but then the chefinspired additions, wrappings and sauces took them over the top. –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.
time. Most have no idea where wool and wool yarn come from. This spring I mark another milestone. For the first time in the 46 winters here I have no babies on the farm. No bunnies, lambs, calves, piglets, kittens or pups. It was a decision I made bowing to my age, severity of winter weather and the death last February of my ram. I decided it was best. But that back porch is so empty. My son and I got teary eyed looking at the empty cages and pens. Maybe next year I will rethink. Livestock farming is always changing. Speaking of change, I bought hay this week from another farm. Still mixed hay but not what I had been getting. There is a revolt in the pasture. My sheep hate change. Right now they are all lined up at the fence staging a lay down as they stare into my kitchen window. (I feel the same way when I run out of Hershey Kisses.) April brings gardening weather—new plants and plans. Thinking about some raised beds, redoing my dye garden. I like revising garden plans, trying possibilities. And playing in the dirt! The middle of April is the biggest fiber event in our area—three buildings and fairgrounds filled with vendors, wool, fiber animals and people. For me it means skirting fleeces, washing, dyeing, spinning, knitting and weaving like mad. The end result is wonderful but I climb a farmeress mountain to get there! This past winter I have been hooking rugs in the primitive style using my wool roving and handspun yarns instead of cut up wool cloth. I love the look and feel. And my sheep know its them! Always come up to sniff and rub when I hang the rugs on the fence to photograph. They are proud of their work! My sheep and I make a good life. –Donna Jo Copeland, farmeress of Breezy Manor Farm, Mooresville, IN. Where she farms with sheep and goats and bunnies.
1 package brownie mix, prepared according to package instructions Fudge sauce (homemade or purchased) 1 16-ounce package phyllo dough, thawed according to package instructions ½ cup melted butter, plus more as needed Vanilla ice cream for garnish Bake brownies in greased, 8- by 8inch, parchment-lined baking dish. When slightly cool, invert onto large cutting board. Cut in half, and then cut each half into 6, 7 or 8 oblong pieces, depending on size of brownie desired. To assemble, carefully place 2 sheets of dough on flat surface. Brush top layer with melted butter. Place one brownie lengthwise near narrow end of dough and spread top of brownie with fudge sauce. (Two generous teaspoons is an appropriate amount.) Roll and wrap brownie in dough, ending fudge-side-up. Brush exposed surfaces of dough with butter and carefully tuck open ends underneath, using butter as adhesive. Quickly repeat process until all brownies have been wrapped in dough. Keep dough covered with plastic wrap until all brownies have been wrapped. Place brownies on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, or until browned. Serve with ice cream and additional warm fudge sauce. Note: Depending on the number of brownies used, you may have some leftover phyllo dough. Most packages contain two sleeves of dough. One sleeve is enough to wrap approximately 10 oblong brownies.
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta 2 cups heavy cream 1 vanilla bean ½ cup sugar 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin ½ cup milk 1 5.3-ounce container (approximately ½ cup) plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sweetened berries of choice for serving Split vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape seeds into small bowl. Add small amount of cream; stir to separate seeds. Combine with remaining cream and sugar in medium saucepan. Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. While cream mixture is heating, measure milk into separate dish and sprinkle with gelatin. Allow gelatin to soften for 5 minutes. Thoroughly combine hot cream mixture with milk/gelatin mixture, yogurt and vanilla extract. Divide among eight 4-ounce ramekins. Cover and chill overnight. Panna Cotta may be served in ramekins or unmolded onto individual plates. To unmold, loosen edges with thin knife and briefly dip each ramekin into shallow dish of very hot water, taking care not to allow water into ramekin. Invert onto plate. Top with sweetened berries.
Blondies with Butterscotch Cream Sauce Blondies: ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup flour ½ cup oatmeal, lightly processed 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts Ice cream for serving In mixing bowl, combine melted butter with sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients and combine thoroughly. Stir in nuts. Spread batter in greased 8- by 8-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cut into bars while warm. To serve, top with ice cream and warm Butterscotch Cream Sauce. Butterscotch Cream Sauce: 1 cup butterscotch topping (homemade or purchased) ½ cup soft cream cheese Lightly heat butterscotch topping in microwave oven. Add cream cheese and stir to combine. Serve warm over blondies and ice cream.
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WABASH
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Easter Celebrations of My Youth by Gayle Cranford Easter is the celebration of Christ’s resurrection and the basis for Christianity. Through the years, traditions and practices of celebrations have changed. At least, they have in my life. Growing up in the late 30s, 40s, and 50s, Easter was special to me for many reasons. As a child, having grown up in a traditional Baptist tradition, I understood its ultimate meaning. In our particular small church, although everyone “dressed up” for church each Sunday, on Easter Sunday, we proudly wore brand new shoes, hats, dresses or suits, purses, and gloves. (I have photos to prove it.) Of course, in western Pennsylvania, depending upon the date of that year’s Easter, there were times when it was wintery enough that those new duds were covered by a coat, preferably a spring one. A few days before Easter Sunday, we grandchildren would sometimes gather at one of our grandparents’ homes where eggs would be boiled and colored. Each color tablet or packet was dissolved in a cup of warm water. Using a wire holder found in the dye package, we carefully dipped each egg into the selected cup of color. Being somewhat creative, we combined colors and double-dipped some. Ukrainian Pysanky eggs they were not. But, we thought that they were beautiful! Easter morning, my brother and I were “surprised” that the Easter Bunny had brought each of us a large pastel-colored straw basket filled to the brim with chocolate eggs, marshmallow “peeps,” candy bars, and an assortment of other candies, all nestled in beds of fake green
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grass. As we grew up, we discarded the bunny myth but continued to receive those filled baskets for many years. In those days, it mattered not if we ate so many sweets, other than developing a sweet tooth that plagued us the rest of our lives. Attending church on Easter was a given, of course. After the church service with its special music, we returned home to then meet with one side of the extended family for a celebration meal usually at our grandparents’ homes. The requisite photos of our new Easter outfits and yearly growth were taken. It was a big day spent with many aunts, uncles, grandparents, and several cousins…always great fun. Our immediate family of four would then visit the other grandparents in whose home more aunts, uncles, and cousins would congregate. Grandma would pull out her ever-ready Brownie camera, line up all of us like mannequins in her back yard, and snap our pictures for posterity. (I have photos to prove it.) Easter traditions have changed since my youth...and not necessarily always for the better. In today’s world, like Christmas, it has become so commercial as to have, sadly, lost some of its true meaning. But, I have my wonderful memories of Easters past....and the photos to prove them. –Gayle Cranford writes from her home in central Pennsylvania. Her age often surprises new friends because she is very active. Besides golf, she also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, writing letters to the editor, and working church groups.
Recipes From Breezy Manor Farm Seven Up Salad
This is an old favorite served at extension homemaker lunches! Dissolve 1 small box lemon jello in 1 cup boiling water Then add: I large package cream cheese, softened 1 small can crushed pineapple ½ cup chopped pecans 1 small bottle (6 oz) Seven Up Mix well. Chill until firm. from: Donna Jo Copeland, a farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor Farm
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In Providing Quilts for First Responders Hurt on Duty Quilts for Cops, a 501-C3 non-profit organization that was established to provide handmade quilts to help comfort First Responders who have been hurt in the line of duty, could use some help! The organizer behind this important effort is Bobbie Bebereia of Yamhill, Oregon, who retired after 20+ years as a 911 Dispatcher at Oregon's second largest PSAP 911 center. Her husband, a Deputy Sheriff, recently retired after 25 years with a large metro area Sheriff's Department. Bobbie was always grateful that he returned home safe at the end of every shift because many are not so lucky. Bobbie owned The Quilted Hill quilt shop in Yamhill for several years and has been a long arm quilter for many years. So, she decided to combine her love of quilting with her appreciation for the sacrifices of all those who are not so fortunate. It is her hope that the handmade quilts will provide comfort to those injured officers. Bobbie says, "Since we began in October 2016, more than 300 quilts have been sent to injured First Responders across our nation but many hurt men and women remain on the waiting list and the numbers increase with two to four hurt daily. Help is needed if we are to provide comfort quilts to all those who have been harmed." Currently the Quilts for Cops organization is made up of local helpers—3 board members, 2 longarm quilters, 10 volunteers with various levels and time commitment. Bobbie spends 50 to 60 hours each week alone and she does 90-95% of the long arm quilting. Goals for Quilts for Cops include: Using Quilts of Valor as a model with
chapters across the U.S.; Increase volunteers locally to eliminate the 3 month backlog and get quilts sent out in a more timely manner; Find a fundraising coordinator and increase funding for shipping and supplies; and share the work-load, especially for out-of-state recipients. Donations are most welcome and the finished quilts or quilt tops that they can finish and send off have certain requirements. All donations are tax deductible. Because 99% of recipients are men, they are always in need of good "guy fabrics," neutrals or prints. The standards (size and quality) are much like Quilts of Valor, although not patriotic colors. They aim for quilts or Tops that are 60-64" wide by 80-84" long of quality fabric—no novelty, sports or panels. Quilts must be machine quilted to withstand use and washings. Each quilt typically requires batting, longarm quilting and shipping (very few come ready to ship) and funds are needed for batting and shipping. Quilts are shipped USPS in large, flat rate boxes. Bobbie explains, "Monetary donations are greatly appreciated and needed. 100% of donations go toward the purchase of top quality fabrics, thread, batting, backing, shipping and maintaining our website. All of our quilts are pieced and quilted with volunteer hours." To learn more about Quilts for Cops and how you can help, visit their website at quiltsforcops.com. You can contact them by phone at 503-662-4052 or by emailing quiltsforcops@gmail.com. Or you can connect with them by visitng Quilts for Cops on Facebook or follow them on Instagram.
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ROME CITY - SHIPSHEWANA All roads lead to R ome... City Rome... City,, Home of:
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Short Stories by a Mystery Book Author Crazed for Crazy Quilts I don’t own a crazy quilt. Though I admire them a great deal. So far, quilts that interest me also exceed my spending limit. I justify NOT buying them by asking myself pithy questions, like: • How much craziness is too much in a house with an overabundance of fancy teacups and saucers and feminine frills? • Should I purchase this expensive crazy quilt that doesn’t mix with my décor? Or give the money to missions? (That would be a smashing alternative, no?) There’s simply something charming about crazy quilts. Consider their antiquity: Think 1876 - the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition - and an exhibit in the Japanese Pavilion that stunned the Victorians. It featured crazed ceramics and asymmetrical art, unseen before. It wasn’t long before society seamstresses mimiced the design with their crazy quilt technique. Every house displayed one (or more) as a status symbol. The quilts continued in popularity until about 1910. A perfect opportunity for ladies to show off their expensive, luxury fabrics and needlework skills. The exquisite designs were only limited by the fabric stashes and ability of their makers. Some years ago, my dear friend, Nancy Boyd, made a heritage project for each of her granddaughters – to be given on their wedding days. Instead of a full-size quilt, she made “crazy” shadow boxes. Artwork with a crazy quilt piece made out of fabrics that meant something to their family: a button from a wedding dress, a part of grandpa’s tie, and so on. She included other precious mementos for each piece. The one pictured above shows some military service medals. I loved the idea so much, I “sewed” similar memorabilia into the crazy quilt in my cozy mystery, A Stitch in Crime. In addition, a lovely crazy design by Angela McInnis was chosen for the book’s cover. After my precise
by Cathy Elliott
descriptions of how I saw the legacy quilt inside, I never expected the publishing house to search and find Angela’s framed crazy square, and travel miles across the nation to photograph it. But they did! The colors were exactly right, the “bling” pushed the stitching up a notch, and she’d even added a spider web for interest. I’d mentioned a spider to Abingdon Press and how they were considered good luck in the Victorian age. And…it was there! Perfect. I loved looking at A Stitch in Crime’s beautiful cover decorated with Angela’s crazy quilt. Made me want a real quilt of my own. Soon, I saw a gorgeous crazy quilt pillow on eBay and bid hard to win it. The cost was higher than I wanted to pay, but the embroidery – flawless. I had to have it. My rationale? To use it as a prop at book signings and draw curious readers to my table. The colorful, crazy part is made from an antique quilt, while the backing is black velveteen cut from an ancient opera cloak. Isn't that romantic? I can almost see a story when I look at that pillow. Since then, I’ve managed to restrain my crazy quilt lust. To a point. While I’ve decided a quilt will not work for me, some crazy hearts have found their way into my welcoming hands. One was gifted to me. The rest arrived after a little eBay excursion. I only need another twenty or so to deck out a Victorian (crazy heart) Christmas tree! In my world, that’s a shopping opportunity. And, when opportunity knocks? Well, you know! –Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer living in northern California whose mysteries reflect her personal interests of crafting and collecting. She also leads music at church and cherishes time with her grandchildren. In addition to various articles and anthology contributions, Cathy’s written ten children’s books for classroom use. Her plottwisting works include A Vase of Mistaken Identity, Medals in the Attic, and A Stitch in Crime. Website www.cathyelliottbooks.com
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BREMEN - MIDDLEBURY - PLYMOUTH
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Souper Hospitality What’s for dinner? How about a big pot of soup? When is a good night to share it? Who’s the first person who comes to mind to invite? Why not ask them to bring a salad and you’ve got a meal! Think about it. What would happen if in the next fifteen minutes someone called you and said they were ordering out Chinese. Or Pizza. Or _____ fill in the blank. Would you want to join them? In a heartbeat. I’d venture even for leftovers. Why? Because it means no cooking and you’ll have conversation with friends. Face to face instead of on Facebook. So what stops us from inviting others over? Excuses are endless: • My house is a mess. • I’m not a great cook. • I’m too busy. • They’re too busy. • I don’t know what they like. • It’s too short of notice. • I have too much work. Consider a different list: What would our family gain by sharing a meal? • Conversation skills • Etiquette skills • Hospitality • Spontaneity • Culinary Skills • Growing friendships Our house feels homey when everyone is around the table sharing food and friendship. I love it when the conversations linger. I hesitate to clear the dishes because I’m afraid I’ll interrupt the atmosphere. Warm up with two soups I’ve recently enjoyed: Taco Soup and Sausage Kale
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Bean Soup. (See recipes below or elsewhere in this edition.) Each recipe would feed eight. Invite your neighbors, your friends, or family. Have a potluck. Or perhaps ask guests to bring the toppings for this taco soup. Simply enjoy the evening. If your hospitality is too grand, your guests may feel uncomfortable about reciprocating. It’s lambing season at Skye Moor Farm, and so it’s busy. There may be baby lambs in the barn to show off, baby bottles and lamb formula on my kitchen counter, and my husband may just have come in from the barn with a newborn to warm by the fire! But it all adds to an opportunity to share with others. Share your home, hearth and your heart soon with somebody who could use fellowship and a warm meal. If dessert sounds good – then pick up some ice cream, scoop it into pretty bowls and top with fudge sauce, a cookie, or fresh fruit. Prepare, share, and enjoy time with friends. You may even find this becomes a weekly event. Perhaps your specialty is spaghetti and you serve that every Friday for lucky friends. Or maybe a taco topping party! Whatever you serve, your house will be a home where you invest into friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Mark your calendars now so you do not miss the Heartland Antiques Show on June 2 (Saturday only) at the fairgrounds in Richmond, Indiana. This year there will be over 100 antique dealers from 17 states. The spring Heartland Show will features textiles. Whether you are a history buff or a quilter, you will enjoy the variety of textiles: quilts, coverlets, hooked rugs, and samplers. Nationally known quilt dealer Marie Miller of Vermont will display her wares at this show. Marie handles vintage and antique quilts from the 19th and 20th centuries. Midwest customers may enjoy Marie's collection of Amish and Mennonite quilts. For more photos of Marie's quilts, check out her website www.antiquequilts.com or check Marie Miller on Facebook. Heartland Antique Show includes exhibitors featuring late 18th & early 19th century American country and formal furniture and accessories, folk and fine art, textiles, treen, redware, architectural, ethnic, Native American and so much more! Imagine walking the show aisles and finding painted cupboards, dry sinks, pie safes, tables, chairs, as well as rugs, samplers, quilts, coverlets, stoneware and more, all available for you to take home. Food service is offered by caterers Willie & Red's from Hagerstown, Indiana. Be sure to sample the homemade pies. For more detailed information visit the website in the show ad. You will find many photos of merchandise, a list of show exhibitors, lodging discounts, and
directions. You can find and like Heartland Antique Shows on Facebook for current posts regarding vendors and more. Heartland shows also feature many dealers who return year after year. Among them is Tim Chambers of Missouri Plain Folk, who has set up at every Heartland show. Chambers specializes in Americana and folk art. Others include Fred Henderson of Indiana, who never seems to be without a tall-case clock; Colleen and Daryl Alpers of Iowa, who always carry a fantastic mix of small items; and Mary deBuhr of Illinois, who will highlight items in original and painted finishes. Among the dealers coming to Heartland from outside the region are Sandy Hart of Hart's Country Antiques in Pennsylvania, Sam and Denise Scott of Wisconsin, Marie Miller of Vermont and The Lady and the Cowboy from Texas. While their array of specialties range from primitives to quilts, those merchants also guarantee a steady supply of New England antiques. The complete mix of items is part of Heartland's allure, as seen in the photo. Buyers know to expect plenty of variety. Hours for the show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wayne County Fair-grounds which are located at 861 Salisbury Road, on the western edge of Richmond. For more information, visit the show website or contact show manager Jennifer Sabin at (843) 812-0282 or by email at sabinmgmt@hotmail.com.
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Rising Sun QuiltFest celebrates its 16th year on April 6, 7 and 8th at the Rising Sun History Museum, 212 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana. Hours are 10am to 5 pm daily and admission is $5 for all three days. Vendors, daily demonstrations, door prizes and special exhibits are planned to interest the veteran quilter as well as those new to the needle. There will be a special exhibit honoring the memory of past vendor and featured artist, Pat Statzer, including some of her calendar panels. Also on exhibit will be River City Quilt Guild Challenge quilts “A Walk Through the Park”. And we are pleased to welcome back the West of Dublin music group who will entertain us again this year, on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30. Our judged contest draws quilt entries from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky and awards cash prizes in six categories including art work in any medium with a quilting theme. Special Awards are also given for Best Hand Quilting, Best Machine Quilting, Judge’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice and Viewer’s Choice. More information including entry forms, vendors and past winners is available at www.risingsunquiltest.com .
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QuiltFest started at the Historical Society in 2002 after longtime residents, Lloyd and Betty Pavy retired and closed their quilt shop and furniture business in Rising Sun. For years they had displayed customer quilts in early April in their store on Hwy. 56. The Historical Society started with an exhibition of the Museum’s antique quilt collection and additional vintage family quilts from the Community.Within a couple of years, a judged contest, vendors and classes had been added to the weekend celebration. After changing locations as the event grew, the show has made its per manent home at the renovated Ohio County Historical Society complex of nineteenth century commercial buildings. The photographs from the 2017 show, which are shown here are of: Top - 2017 Best in Show - Beautiful Day Ocean Experience and Bottom 2017 Art Quilt 1st - Clifty Falls State Park. Please join us for this year’s QuiltFest as we celebrate quilts and quilting. Entry forms, maps, vendor and sponsor listings, photos and much more information can be found online at www.risingsunquiltfest.com or you can email any questions or requests for more info to quiltfest@ohiocountyhistory.org.
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by Judyann Grant
Extreme Make-Over One morning grand-daughter Annie asked me to give her a make-over. Now make-overs are usually reserved for a slightly older populace, those who have suffered the advances of time with its accompanying sags and wrinkles. Yet here was this fresh-faced five-year-old, sincerely seeking to improve her appearance. Since I didn’t jump at the request, Annie took it upon herself to rummage through my bedroom looking for beauty aids. She gathered a variety of make-up, combs, hair accessories and nail polish. This make-over was serious business. With as straight a face as I could muster, I applied rose-colored blush to her flawless cheeks, mauve shadow to her baby-smooth eye lids and barely-there lipstick to her rosebud mouth. I styled
her hair and secured it with a fancy clip that was nearly as big as her head. Then I gave her tiny fingernails two coats of glittery red polish. She looked like a miniature porcelain doll. Annie loved the transformation. Make-overs can often fix, or at least temporarily conceal, physical imperfections. I can’t even begin to imagine how much time and money is spent in the pursuit of the perfect face, perfect hair and perfect body. And yet youth and beauty are so fleeting. How much better to spend our energies seeking a spiritual make-over that works to correct our inner imperfections. A spiritual make-over has the power to transform our hearts and minds. –Judyann Grant writes from New York
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Are you looking for a fun-filled, crafty weekend getaway? The Canyon Inn’s Mystery Quilt Retreat, March 16-18, 2018, at the Canyon Inn inside beautiful McCormick’s Creek State Park might just be what you’re looking for. Unraveled Quilt Store owner, Lisa Stantz, is excited to be teaching this ninth annual retreat. To sign up call the Canyon Inn and tell them that you read about the event here. The weekend package is $175 per person and covers the room (double occupancy), the class, and your meals Saturday morning through Sunday morning. The Canyon Inn will send out fabric requirements and cutting instructions. You can use your own stash or drop by Unraveled and get a discount on fabric bought for the retreat. The way it works: The quilt is pieced in 10 or less steps. You will be given a paper with each step’s instructions on it. Once you finish a step, you will move onto the next at your own pace. Lisa, and her daughter Laura, will be in attendance to hand out steps, assist you in assembly and organizing weekend festivities. However, they will not be giving away any clues! The mystery quilt will remain a mystery until it is completed.
Lisa said sometimes people aren’t able to get their pieces cut out before coming to the retreat, so Friday nights are often spent in cutting out the pieces. If you’re ahead of the game and already have your fabric cut, you can go right to Step 1 and begin working on the quilt. Another thing to note, if quilting isn’t your “thing” but you have a friend or relative who loves it, you can gift them this weekend. While they’re working on the mystery quilt, you can bring along your own crafting hobby to work on (needle arts, scrap booking, etc.). Lisa is also planning a summer bus trip from June 24 through June 26. Lisa is hoping to make this an annual event as well. The bus trip is called “Rippin’ Up the Quilt Trail” and they will be taking Highway 36 through Missouri (known as The Quilt Trail) to The Missouri Star Quilt Company. A candy store and a couple other quilt stores are also on the agenda. Unraveled Quilt Store has a huge variety of fabrics and a number of classes available year round. www.facebook.com/unraveledquilts Stop by and tell them you read about them in The Country Register!
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Fancy Works, a needlework shop in Ellettsville, just outside of Bloomington, is sponsoring a retreat at the Canyon Inn at McCormick Creek State Park in Southern Indiana. The retreat starts Thursday March 22 at 1 pm and goes through Sunday March 25. Shopping will be available at a small store set up at the Inn or at their nearby shop. Games, free gifts and lots of free time will be available each day for your stitching pleasure. There will be classes each day. Classes: Vonna Pfeiffer (The Twisted Stitcher) will teach two different finishing classes, one on onaments and one on flat-folds. The classes are optional and are *not included in the cost of the retreat.* Thursday: Basic Hardanger Class starting at 2 p.m.; Friday: Ribbon Embroidery from 9-11 a.m. and Needle Punch from 2 to 4 p.m.; Saturday: Cordmaking and Scissor Fob from 9-11 a.m. and Tart/Tin Finishing from 2-4 p.m.; and Sunday: Breakfast Space is limited. If you would like to attend, your deposit can be paid via check
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Antique Blues is the twelfth book in Jane K. Cleland’s critically acclaimed Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series [St. Martin’s Minotaur]. Josie, an antiques appraiser-turned-amateur sleuth, once blew the whistle on a price-fixing scandal that rocked the high-end antiques auction houses in New York City. She then relocated to the quaint coastal town of Rocky Point, New Hampshire, to start a new life founding her own antiques appraisal and auction business. Cleland’s fictional debut, the IMBA bestselling and multiple-award nominated Consigned to Death, introduced her resourceful protagonist and was selected by Librar y Journal as a “core title” for librarians looking to build a cozy collection. In Antique Blues, Josie is delighted when her friend Mo Shannon asks her to appraise her newly purchased Japanese woodblock print. And she’s thrilled when Mo’s dad asks her to appraise his vintage Martin guitar, alleged to have been played by Robert Johnson, the great American blues artist. The seller of the woodblock print is Mo’s sister Lydia’s boyfriend, Cal Lewis, a charming and handsome professor of art who creeps Josie out—although she can’t quite pinpoint why. When Josie learns that the gallery where Cal supposedly purchased the print knows nothing about it, her worry meter whirrs into high. Arriving at the Shannon home to ask Mo and Cal about the print, Josie finds Mo dead and Cal missing.
While her friend, Police Chief Ellis Hunter, searches for the killer, Josie continues to appraise the print, certain that somewhere in its history is the answer to Mo’s murder. Josie discovers facts that make Cal look guilty but, when she learns long-buried secrets about the antiques and the people who cherish them, she discovers that Cal is far from the only suspect. Antique Blues is a wonderful addition to Jane Cleland’s Josie Prescott series. Readers will delight in spending time in charming Rocky Point as Josie and her fiancé plan their wedding. You’ll feel part of the family as these much-loved characters come together to solve a horrific double murder. Kirkus Reviews says, “Another gift for antiques lovers, full of usable information on treasure hunting and a mystery replete with red herrings.” Often reviewed as an Antiques Roadshow for mystery fans, Cleland’s series marries antiques lore seamlessly with fair-play mystery puzzles.This book, like all of the books in the series, stands alone, but for series readers, it’s fun to see the evolution of the familiar stable of characters and witness how Josie counts on her good friends, Hank and Angela, the Prescott cats, for wisdom and guidance. –Antique Blues can be purchased from your local bookstore or online. Visit www.janecleland.com for more information about the series and fun tidbits like Josie’s Dad’s sayings and Josie’s mother’s recipes.
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Somehow it is again time to pick the violets. I should tell you that what we call a lawn is actually an abundance of weeds with some smatterings of blades of grass. Over two decades ago, we used to have the yard sprayed until we realized that we no longer had birds visit, no rabbits munching on greens. The clover, violet leaves and wild strawberries are a veritable feast. My Dad never quite reconciled with the invasive presence of the violet leaves. Back when we had mostly real grass growing, I would get off the school bus and, some days, there he would be, walking and perusing, bending and digging. It only occurred to me years later that perhaps he was also waiting for me. Being some years older than my Mom, Dad was retired during my school years. One blessing of this was traveling during summer vacations. One year we drove to my aunt and family in California via the Canadian Rockies. Dad was an accomplished woodworker and could fix anything. Anything from a broken object to a daughter’s weary heart. His pocket knife yet lives on his workbench. His tools are still his, even though he died on March 21st seventeen years ago. We humans are ironic beings sometimes. We create milestones that we hold upon a pedestal, these things of import we perceive to define us. And yet, when someone we love passes on, we do not long for a particular holiday or birthday. Time eases the grief but it does not remove the sudden longing for a shadow of yesterday. Instead, we sometimes ache for the everyday and the ordinary. Like a man with a pocketknife digging weeds. We all agreed that when the violets are in bloom, their delicate flowers create a delightful purple carpet across the backyard. Mom and I have continued to
welcome them each spring and we happened to read that the flowers are edible. The article provided a recipe for violet syrup, using the petals, sugar and water. The syrup turns out to be delicious on a piece of pound cake and a good sweetener for tea. So now each spring I have a ritual. I sit down in a patch of purple, yellow dust of pollen or not, and gently pick one violet flower at a time, placing each one in a small glass bowl. Gradually something happens. I become acutely aware of how my body fits into the soil, how solid the ground is, and I connect with those who tended this land before me. I slow down, studying the tiny petals and their centers with a touch of yellow. No two blossoms are exactly alike. I begin to feel tiny myself. Close to the ground and, yet, as I pick flower after flower, I think immense thoughts. By the time the bowl is full, quiet tears stand in my eyes. Not because I feel any emotion intensely and not merely because I am deeply grateful. The tears emerge because I am once again in awe of God’s amazing design. How ironic that something is both utterly simple and intricately complex.I always hesitate before I stand because I know that when I do, the moment will pass. But if I hear the squeal of school bus brakes over the hill, all I have to do is look across driveway to yesterday. A time long ago and yet so close. There I will see my Daddy, patiently cutting out weeds, waiting for me to come home. –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. She donates many of her yarn creations to those in need. Kerry has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish and can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com.
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Stories of a Farm Wife
by Tammy Page
Grandma’s House
Going to grandma’ holds a very special place in my heart and memories. My grandma lived in a small town on the banks of the Ohio River of Bethlehem, Indiana. My dad grew up in this closeknit community where there was one general store with the post office inside and people grew tobacco on their small farms. My grandma’s house was a big two-story home where the only heat in the home was a huge gas heater in the living room. In the winter months, if you had to go to the bathroom you better make it snappy because it was cold on the other end of the house. She had a small, little heater in the kitchen where we spent lots of time at her metal turquoise topped table. There was no heat upstairs where we grandkids would sleep three to a bed sometimes on the soft feather mattress. I remember the smell of bacon and coffee as we ran down the stairs on cold mornings. I don’t ever remember my grandma’s house having carpet in any of the rooms. Her floors were covered in linoleum with scatter rugs throughout. It was so much fun to get a running start and slide our way across the floor on the linoleum floors! Like most grandma’s homes, it had a distinct smell. Not a bad smell but a smell that is associated with old things, cooking and starched table linens. Grandma’s kitchen housed a Hoosier Cabinet where she kept white iced danish, her cookie jar and homemade cream pies with 3-inch meringues. Grandma’s old Frigidaire refrigerator had a metal drinking glass holder sitting atop it and every time someone would walk by, the glasses would clink in that holder. That memory is one of the dearests I have of my grandma’s house and today, I have one like it that I bought at an auction. Grandma was a short, round grandma with just the right lap to cuddle in. I remember sitting in her lap, when she
finally sat down at the end of the day, and smelling the starch in her apron and the talcum powder she used from the little round cardboard box. I would rub her soft skin and felt I was in the best place in the world. She was kind and loving to all the grandchildren and showed it with her affection of lots of hugs and kisses. I loved spending time there with my family who visited at least once a month and each summer for two weeks all by myself. Grandma and I would pick green beans out of her big garden and break them while watching the litter of kittens playing under the garden shed. I would help her hang clothes on the line and fix supper each evening for Grandpa and me. Grandma and I would walk to Jacks, the only store in the town and she would let me pick out my favorite ice cream and cereal. Jack’s was the typical store you see in old movies where they had a butcher counter, soda pop machine, post office and benches out front where the men would meet to talk about the weather. Everyone knew everyone and if not, they knew your name before you left. I always thought it was the neatest thing to walk to the store all by myself and get grandma’s mail. The mailboxes had combination locks on them and until I was old enough to work the combination, I would have to ask for the mail from the postmaster. If I was going to get the mail by myself, I was always given a nickel to buy myself a treat while there. Those were the days when a child could walk across the school commons to the store and not worry about getting there safely. I think I was about 8 or so before I was allowed to go by myself and boy did I think I was big stuff! My grandma passed many years ago, but I still think of her often, especially when I hear the clanking of glasses.
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I grew up eating these cookies. Now they are my kid’s favorite.
1 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs well beaten 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon cinnamon 3 cups Quaker oats 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup raisins (optional)
1 Beat together the shortening and sugars. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat well. 2 Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Add to sugar and egg mixture and mix well. Add a tablespoon of water. Add raisins (if using) and nuts. Add oats last. 3 Spoon out by heaping tablespoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350°F. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove to wire rack. Cool completely. *Submitted by Tammy Page, whose “Stories of a Farm Wife” appears in this edition.
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Quilting with Barbara Many years ago my great-uncle kept a flock of domesticated Canada geese, a novelty in those times. These geese had minds of their own; they much preferred to live on my father’s farm, where something – perhaps the water or food availability – was more to their liking. So my great-uncle clipped their wings so they would stay home where they belonged. They were resourceful creatures, however. The following morning a parade of geese with clipped wings passed through our yard on their way to their preferred swimming and nesting site. These birds had walked over a mile cross-country, over plowed fields and pastures to get where they wanted to be. They stayed with us until harvest, at which time they returned home for the winter, wing feathers regrown, honking all the way in triumph. (They may have been honking “I did It My Way,” in goose language, I suppose). Recently I‘ve been thinking of these geese, envying their ability to overcome obstacles. After knee-replacement surgery in December, I felt like my wings had been clipped. My work spaces are down a flight of stairs, and while it was possible to ascend and descend stairs with
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my new knee, it was slow and painful. Downstairs more frustration awaited. Standing at my longarm machine, for even a short time, was out of the question. Piecing long-delayed quilt tops involved periods of sitting with my knee bent, which was equally painful. Cutting was worse. Quilting and all quiltingrelated activities came to a crashing halt. It must be said, however, that the experience was not all bad. I had excellent care both in hospital and at home, thanks to my caring husband who cancelled or postponed most of his n o r m a l activities to look after me.And, living in Canada, the price was right! There are worse ways to spend six weeks of an Alberta winter than lounging around indoors reading, napping and planning future quilting ventures. However my wings, er knee, usable once again, is beginning to allow me free flight and by the time this is printed I’ll be back at work, knee rejuvenated and enthusiasm regained. I probably won’t be honking, though. –Barbara Conquest writes her column from Blue Sky Quilting in Tofield, AB. © Barbara Conquest.
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Building Harmony
by Jeff Cappis
Living in the country, we are somewhat removed from civilization. We enjoy the peace, privacy and solitude of living out here. On a quiet night you can hear a moose pass wind from a thousand feet and the stars are spectacular. We do march in step with the rest of the world, though, when it comes to conveniences and technology. My wife Cathy and I decided to put some security cameras up around the property. It was a seemingly prudent thing to do. Our neighbor had put a video system in a year before and even caught images of a cougar walking across his property toward our place! Cool! We talked about all the reasons for getting one. Security and peace of mind were at the top of the list, but secretly, I was hoping to get pictures of Bigfoot or aliens walking around. At the very least, we could get a good look at the critters in our yard when we’re not around. And we did. We saw moose tearing up our pond and deer eating all of Cathy’s flowers then leaving pellets on the deck. (Actually, we didn’t need a camera system to figure that one out.) I set up the system to email my phone a picture whenever the cameras detected movement. I guess I set the system up wrong. One night it emailed all of our friends a picture of my butt going out to the hot tub. It also emailed everybody a picture of our grandson picking his nose, me trying to put out a fire in our bar-b-q and our dog Max doing his duty (and not from a good angle either). It began to feel more and more all the time like we were being watched. But at least we had security. Then we got one of those new home units. You know, the thing that listens to your voice and does things like answers questions, controls the lights, make phone calls and plays music. Stuff like that. It was amazing! We used that little unit to keep our schedules, wake us up and program shows on TV. I liked the soft and gentle female voice it had. Don’t tell my wife.
My grandson developed a relationship with it. They told each other jokes for hours. When he told her (the unit) that she was his best friend, she told him that he was hers. At bedtime they would say a fond goodnight to each other. This machine was becoming part of the family. One night he asked it, “Do you want to hear a secret?” The unit asked, “What is your secret?” Our grandson whispered to it in a cute but hard to understand voice, “Gramma and Grandpa give me lots of hugs.” The unit completely misunderstood him and the police were here in 15 minutes. It also listens to everything that’s going on. One night we were talking about an annoying neighbor down the block. The unit must have mistakenly thought we wanted to call him. Try coming back from that one. The conversation went on for about five minutes before we realized he was listening. I tried to blame the machine but he wasn’t buying it. Now if we talk about anybody, we have to go into a closet. Oh ya, a word of warning, don’t put one of those units in your bathroom. It phoned some stranger named Cathy and caught me yelling, “We’re out of toilet paper.” It will also catch you singing in the shower. Various strangers have gotten live auditions of me singing under the water because their name was in a song and the unit called them. I got harassment complaints from 867-5309 (Jenny) and a woman named Billy Jean. I still like Michael Jackson music but I don’t sing it in the shower any more. We used to get a little freaked out wondering what wild animals might be watching and listening in the forest. Now we worry about who might be watching and listening around the house. Despite all this though, we still enjoy some peace, privacy and solitude living out here. Anyway, I’d better end this story now because I think the camera on my computer is watching and it might report me to the home unit.
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This Journey Is as Perennial as the Seasons
by Susan Baldani
Quick and Easy Ideas to Update Your Décor Most people wait for spring to do their major cleaning. However, instead of just throwing things out and giving your home a thorough scrubbing, why not also do some simple redecorating? I’m not talking about taking down walls or buying all new furniture, which may not be in your budget right now, but doing some small things that can make a big difference. Let’s say your couch and love seat have seen better days and look a little drab. A quick and easy solution to update these pieces would be upholstery covers. Many of these are machine washable, so they can be laundered and kept looking new and clean for many years. Toss on some new throw pillows and it will almost be like having an entirely new living room set. In the bedroom, find a pretty floral duvet cover or bedspread to celebrate the new season, and again, add some new pillows to create a cheerful, homey look. If you do enjoy “the hunt” shop the Antique malls and multi-dealer shops you will find here in The County Register for that unusal sleigh bed you have been dreaming about. Lie down on the bed with a good book and relax in your “new” space. New towels and shower curtains are inexpensive ways to change the feel of any bathroom. Add some floral soaps or a pretty soap dispenser and you’re all set. Light a candle, pour a glass of wine, and soak in the tub while admiring your surroundings. Once the weather is warm enough, open those windows and let all that stale winter air out. Placing fresh flowers, potted tulips and other blooming plants
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around the house is another way to bring the spring indoors and have the extra bonus of making it smell great. And the fresh clean air will rejuvenate your senses and help you appreciate the milder weather. You’ll also be better able to hear the sounds of nature right outside your door. If you want to take it to another level, how about getting rid of those faded dusty drapes and curtains? Search your favorite advertiser on these pages to find that good quality you’re looking for at a reasonable cost. Or visit one of the quilt and fabic shops in this paper, buy some fabric and make them yourself. Of course, a fresh coat of paint never hurts and can introduce an updated color scheme. And if you need help, you can always hire an interior decorator to assist you with your new look. You can easily find these items and more in many of the businesses advertised in this issue of The Country Register. The owners would be happy to assist you and the friendly service of local shops cannot be beat. Replacing just a few items in each room can make your house look fresh and feel inviting. Plus, all of these changes can be done in a short amount of time without breaking the bank. –Susan Baldani has an MA in Education and a BA in Psychology. She enjoys writing and in addition to writing articles about small town life, is currently working on her second book. You can contact her at suebaldani@yahoo.com or through her website at www.mywritingwall.com
GraceLaced is about more than pretty florals and fanciful brushwork—it's about flourishing. With carefully crafted intention, this beautiful volume of 32 seasonal devotions from artist and author Ruth Chou Simons encourages readers in any circumstance to become deeply rooted in God's faithful promises. GraceLaced extends a soul-stirring invitation to draw close to God while.. • resting in who He is • rehearsing the truth He says about you • responding in faith to those truths • remembering His provision to sustain you, time and time again More than 800 individual pieces of art came together in the crafting of this book,
including dozens of new, hand-painted Scripture vignettes that Ruth is known for. Who we are and who God is never changes, even though everything else rarely stays the same. Let this book point you to truth as you journey through the changing seasons of your heart. – Ruth Chou Simons is an artist, writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. As creator of the popular GraceLaced online shoppe, blog, and Instagram community, she shares scriptural truths daily through her hand-painted artwork and words. Ruth and her husband, Troy, live in New Mexico and are grateful parents to six sons— their greatest adventure. For more about Ruth visit www.gracelaced.com
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Celebrating Easter
As our family gathered for Easter last year, we listed words beginning with each letter of E-A-S-T-E-R. For this spring tea column, I have used an acrostic for Easter to share ideas to celebrate this important holiday. E is for Eggs. Eggs are one of the first things I think of at Easter. Coloring eggs, jellybean eggs, and chocolate eggs are part of the fun. I remember the year our young grandson really got into coloring eggs and went home with more dye on his hands than on the eggs. One year my friend Barbara sent me a picture of the cute deviled-eg g chicks she made. Instead of cutting the eggs in half to fill them, she cut off the top one-fourth of the hard-boiled egg, carefully removed the yolk, and made a deviled egg mixture she stuffed into the upright egg. She put the white cap back on, adding bits of olives for eyes and a tiny carrot beak to the yellow deviled egg showing. These chicks look darling and taste delicious. (See recipe and photo in this edition.) Plan your menu around eggs and your family’s favorite foods. At our home, it’s ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, fruits, vegetables, and dessert—such as banana cream pie. You can make the pie into an Easter basket by sprinkling green coconut on top and adding jellybeans. Or fill a teacup with your favorite pudding, add whipped cream, green grass coconut, and candy eg gs for a TEA-lightful presentation. A is for Activities. Egg hunts, Easter baskets, and the Easter story have made our holiday memorable. When our grandkids were young, sometimes we acted out the Resurrection story.
S is for Spring Setting. Flowers of all types make a lovely welcome. Fragrant Easter lilies, cheerful daffodils, and perky tulips add color. A few tulips in a vase create a quick centerpiece. Be sure to make the arrangement short enough so guests can see each other over the flowers. Outdoors, planters with blooming bulbs add beauty. And I set out my ceramic garden bunnies to bring smiles. T is for Tea. Tea is always in season. Brew your favorite blend, and serve it hot or iced. I enjoy fruit-flavored teas in the spring, lightly sweetened with sugar or honey. Wild black currant, peachapricot, and blueberry are some of my favorites. Or consider flavored teas with vanilla, almond, or even chocolate. For added delight, serve sugar cubes with tongs. And should you decide to offer tea sandwiches for a snack later, serve them in a basket. E is for Extras. Extras are the little touches added to the menu or table setting that make the gathering more special. Perhaps it’s how you fold the napkins, garnish the food, or place a cupcake liner filled with nuts and candy by each setting. Or maybe you’ll make place cards or write each guest’s name on a colored egg. I’m for keeping things easy, but I also like guests to feel extra-special if I have time to prepare. R is for Reflections. This Easter, capture your celebration with photos—spring setting, foods, fun activities, and family and friends. Then savor your memories all year long. Happy E-A-S-T-E-R! –Lydia E. Harris wrote the book Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting. She holds a master’s degree in home economics
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From Lydia’s Recipe File Spring Chicks
A cute version of deviled eggs.
Ingredients: 6 hard-boiled eggs, shells removed 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoons prepared mustard 1/2 teaspoon sweet pickle relish salt and pepper to taste 2 black olives, cut into small bits for eyes 1 carrot, cut into small triangles for beaks Directions: Cut off the top one-fourth of each egg and save to replace later. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each egg so it sits flat. Carefully remove yolk from eggs with a small spoon; place yolks in a small bowl, and mash with fork. Add mayonnaise, mustard, relish, and seasonings to egg mixture. Spoon yolk mixture into the hollowed eggs, heaping mixture on top for chick’s head. Place reserved egg piece at an angle on top of the filled egg, leaving yolk mixture showing. On the yolk mixture, add bits of olives for eyes. Cut a thin carrot circle and cut out small, pointed triangles from the carrot for beaks. Refrigerate in a covered container until ready to serve. When ready to serve, place one chick on a plate with a lettuce leaf at each place setting. Or serve in eggcups. (Makes 6 chicks.)
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Those Born on a Holiday Will Understand I was born on March 17th...St. Patrick’s Day. My mother told me that there was also a storm in progress that day. My given name, Gayle, was a name she discovered in a story she had read. She could have just as easily spelled it G-AL-E in keeping with the storm that day. Growing up, I often questioned my mother’s intelligence for not naming me “Patricia.” St. Patrick’s Day/ Patricia. Get it? I’m sure that you do. I just couldn’t understand why anyone, let alone my mother, didn’t “get it.” You must understand that, at my age (old), I’m aged nearly enough to have been the “original” Gayle with a “y.” As a child, my name was a disappointment to me. In fourth grade, my teacher was Mrs. Tate. On day one, she began calling me “Gay-lee” because of the unusual spelling. I was so shy that I didn’t have the courage to correct her at the beginning of the year. So, “Gay-lee” it remained....at least, during fourth grade. Another reason to question my mother’s intelligence. My favorite uncle, Merle, spoiled me as a child and showed his affection by buying me special birthday and Christmas gifts that he knew I would treasure and, also, by teasing me. So, I was forever “Annie Gayle” to Uncle Merle (reversing my first and middle names and adding an “ie” to Ann). I hated “Gay-lee” but loved “Annie Gayle.” In time, I gave up being disappointed with my mother for naming me what I perceived as the wrong name. As a matter of fact, I am forever grateful that my mother didn’t name me Patricia,
even though my birthday is on that particular special day My birth date through the years, in one way, has been a curse, especially as I have become too old to retain my once-verygood memory. Everybody easily remembers my birthday....but I cannot remember theirs. Strangely enough, three members of my family had easy-toremember birthdays, also. My father’s birthday landed the day after July 4th. My husband’s birthday was February 22nd (George Washington’s birthday) and my granddaughter’s birthday is February 12th (Abraham Lincoln’s birthday). Two of my good friends also have memorable birth dates: one on July 4th and the other on Christmas day. Now that I have grown, I have to admit that I actually like my name, especially coupled with my married surname. And, I’m certainly happy that Mom didn’t spell it G-A-L-E or G-A-I-L. Don’t get me wrong. Those spellings are perfectly fine. But, as far as I’m concerned, now that I have lived with this way of spelling for eighty-three years, G-A-Y-L- E is the only way to spell it. Not to offend anyone named Patricia, but I’m so glad that, with a St. Patty’s Day birthday, Patricia is the last name my mother should have named me. –Gayle Cranford writes from her home in central Pennsylvania. Her age often surprises new friends because her family often compares her to the Energizer Bunny. Besides golf, she also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, writing letters to the editor, and working with her church groups.
16" Quilt As You Go Pillow Cover CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Cut center fabric 12½" x 12½." Cut coordinating fabric as follows: Two 3½" x WOF strips; subcut one 12½" segment from each strip. One 16½" x WOF strip; subcut strips at center fold to make 2 equal pieces 16½ x about 22" SEWING INSTRUCTIONS
Center and pin the 12½" center block, RIGHT SIDE UP, on the 18" batting piece. Pin a 12½" fabric strip to each side of the block with right sides together. Stitch the strips to each side of the panel with 1/4" seam allowance. Fold the strips open and press. In the same way, stitch the remaining strips to top and bottom of the block and press. Topstitch around the center block. Or topstitch rick rack in place, if desired (optional). Trim the block including batting to 16½" square. Place CD or other round object at the corners; trace and trim away the excess fabric.
Fold both fabric rectangles in half, wrong sides together, to make two 16½" x 11" backing pieces. Place the folded backing pieces onto the pillow front, overlapping the folds at the center and aligning all raw edges. Clip or pin in place.
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Life In Skunk Hollow
by Julie A. Druck
Capturing Beauty
March is still very much a part of winter here in Pennsylvania. Some of our biggest blizzards have roared in at the beginning of this month. At this time of year, it’s hard to be patient for the coming of springtime, but I remind myself that every part of the year holds its particular beauties and not to rush through them to get to the next. I was recently reading through some old journal entries. I wrote the following excerpt the day after a blizzard blew across the farm: From the window, I see Eli (our then 18year-old son) wading through thigh-deep snow with his camera, not long after the sun is up. I know what he’s off to do: capture beauty. Sure enough, I see him stop and bend, pressing the trigger to secure his prize. Move, stop, press. Move, stop, press. A dozen times – trying to catch sunlight on snow, sparkling like diamonds. A wintry desert with lines like sand. He comes in exasperated. “Having the eye of a photographer can be a curse,” he says. “You want to capture it all, and you can’t just stop and take it all in and enjoy it.” I understand my son’s desire to capture beauty. It stems from a recognition of the purpose that beauty holds in our lives. Beauty – particularly of that in nature – really does play a significant role. It reminds us to look beyond ourselves and remember that we are part of a much larger picture. Beauty is a tool that God
uses to remind us of His presence in the world. It’s easy to forget that in the hustle and bustle of life that we humans have designed. But taking time to notice the glories of each season is a way to capture beauty. And that capturing creates an awareness of the amazing reality of a Creator – a Creator Who delights in His handiwork of trees and brooks and you and me. I never stop being awed by the glories of each season. Each one holds its own special blend of delights. Winter with its bold silhouettes – the contrast of stark white against cold, black night. Spring holds a gentle and growing beauty – pussy willows popping, tree blossoms waking up with their petticoats of color beginning to show, the babbling brook outside our door increasing in volume. Summer is bright and intense – colorful zinnias in my daughter-in-law’s garden and shimmery rays of sunlight bouncing off the pond. And autumn? Rich hues seeping out of leaves, round pumpkin globes, and red, crisp apples hanging full on the trees. All of creation - every day of the year sings to us of a world that was designed by the hand of Love. Look for it, delight in it and give thanks for it. –Julie Druck is from York, Pennsylvania, and writes from her farm in Skunk Hollow. thedrucks@netzero.com.
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Downtown Decatur Celebrates the Season The Spring Open House in Decatur is planned for April 6 and 7 this year. The Homplace and Sacred Images will be celebrating Spring, and the event may include several other shoppes in Decatur. (Check the shop websites and Facebook pages for updates.) Sacred Images will be offering Spring Quicktakes pictures prior to the Open
House on March 16 & 17. Call today to schedule your Easter photos. Scherry Steele, at the Homeplace said: "We are receiving a lot of new products.. lots of spring greenery, new candle scents decorative accessories and so much more. Come in and see how you can celebrate Spring in your own home decor."
The Days of Future Past A song title from The Moody Blues in the Seventies has a lot of meaning to me these days. In writing an article for the last issue of Alberta Country Register, I visited several Quilting businesses. I got to see in detail the workings of the digital age machines that stitch the marvelous quilted designs on the quilts made by our readers. The technology is astonishing, taking just hours or days to quilt the fabric that would, only a few years ago, have taken weeks to stitch. Some of the backgrounds are phenomenal in their way, I could see bulrushes and tiny frogs and butterflies stitched into the fabric. I was delighted with what I saw. But some months previously, I also had the chance to visit our local Mennonite thrift shop. It is housed in the Mennonite
by Celia Benedict
Society’s building where the ancestry records are kept, and from where their overseas charity work begins. Upstairs is a workroom, where the ladies meet and quilt around the four sides of a large quilt frame, in the same way they have done for probably a hundred years. Donated fabric becomes quilted coverings both for sale in the shop, and to be sent round the world to those in need. No digital processes here, just the comraderie that has always been a large part of the quilting world. I guess what pleases me the most, is that there is room for all styles and methods in the fellowship of people doing what they love and creating beautiful and useful quilts. –Celia writes from her home in Canada