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Tips for Hand Quilting
By Sierra Shea
...from my Grandmother Previously, I wrote a column in the Country Register called “Finishing another Woman’s Quilt.” The article talked about my newest quilt project which involved piecing blocks that my grandmother picked up at an auction in Missouri years ago. Since then, I’ve finished piecing the blocks and I added an inner and outer border. Because of the vintage style and feed sack pieces I just couldn’t imagine sending the top off to be quilted by a fancy, long-arm machine that was guided by a computer. To me, this quilt simply had to be hand quilted. The only problem with this idea? I don’t know how to hand quilt! To remedy this situation, I asked my grandmother to teach me how. She was more than happy to share her secrets with me over the Fourth of July weekend. My grandmother was delighted to see the completed top. When she gave the pieces to me last Thanksgiving – she hadn’t expected to see a finished top in July. It was a great surprise. Although I’m no pro yet, I wanted to share a few tips that I picked up from Grandma Georgia: Purchasing Supplies: •Buy hand quilting thread. It is stiffer than traditional threads and helps the quilting process. •Buy hand quilting needles. These needles are thin and short, which allow them to pass through the layers of fabric easily. The short length also makes the needles easier to manipulate. •Buy a quilt backing that is soft and supple. As always, pre-wash the backing. These steps will help your needle move through the fabric easily. •Buy a quilting thimble. There are several items available on the market today, from adhesive leather stick-on type to rubber thimbles. However, Grandma Georgia recommends a traditional metal thimble that has a “waffle-like” grid on the top and a metal lip around the edge.
The grid and lip help hold the needle as you manipulate it through the fabric. Be sure to try on the thimble before you buy it, there are several size options. You want a snug fit. Preparing: •Hand baste or pin the backing, batting and top. Seek advice on number of pins and preparation in a quilting reference book. •Set up your quilting frame in a comfortable, welllit space. •Determine your quilting pattern. If you are following the outline of the pieces, you have two options: stitching in the ditch or stitching about a ¼ inch outside of each seam. We prefer the second option, because the pretty stitching is more visible. Quilting: •Tie a small knot in your thread. Do not double the thread, one strand is plenty. Work with about 25 inches of thread at a time. •Tug the knot through the top layer of the quilt, so it is no longer visible on the quilt top. •Always start away from your body and quilt toward your body. For some reason, this is much easier than quilting in the direction away from your body. •Place your non-dominant hand on the bottom side of the quilt to make sure you are quilting through all three layers. Use your hand to feel for the needle and thread on the bottom side. •To finish take two or three hidden “back stitches” in the opposite direction. No need to tie off the thread, the back stitches will hold it in place. Seek more advice on this step in a quilt reference book. I think the most important tip of all is: have patience! At first, your stitches will be uneven and larger than you would like (like mine). Grandma Georgia tells me, “By the time you get this quilt done, you’ll have it down!”
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Bloomington ....................... 17 Fancy Works IN Heritage Quilt Show Simply Primitive Brownstown ........................... 5 Scrappy Patches Quilt Shop Crawfordsville ........................ 7 Harvest Inn Interior Decor/Gifts Decatur ........................... 12, 13 the homeplace Edinburgh ........................... 17 Longarm Quilting Ft Wayne ......................... 12, 13 Ft Wayne’s Famous Coney Island Nature’s Corner Antiques Mall Georgetown ......................... 14 The Quilting Bee Greensburg ............................ 4 Tree City Stitches Greenwood ............................ 6 Back Door Quilts Indianapolis ........................... 6 Treasures of the Earth Lawrenceburg ........................ 3 Tri-State Antique Market Liberty ................................. 19 Pohlar Fabrics Madison ............................... 14 Fabric Shop Marion ................................. 11 Quilters Hall of Fame Martinsville.......................... 20 Berries & Ivy Metamora ............................ 19 Canal Days Autumn Festival Middlebury ............................ 8 Pumpkinvine Quilting Mooresville ............................ 7 Breezy Manor Farm Muncie ................................. 11 Cotton Candy Quilt Shoppe
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Nashville .............................. 16 Quilt Show The Story Inn Wishful Thinking Nineveh ............................... 17 The Farmhouse Cafe Tea Room North Vernon ........................ 5 Sharynn’s Quilt Box Plainfield ............................... 7 Porhouse Primitives Richmond ............................ 24 Heartland Antique Shows Roanoke .......................... 12, 13 Fabrics and Friends Quilt Shoppe Renaissance in Roanoke Rome City .............................. 8 Caroline’s Cottage Cottons Rushville .............................. 15 Elizabeth’s Keepsakes In Stitches St Paul .................................... 4 Olde Barn Primitives Seymour ............................... 18 Primitive Crow Small Town Stitches Shipshewana .......................... 9 Yoder Department Store Spencer ................................ 20 Unraveled Quilt and Fabric Store Wabash ................................ 10 American Heritage Craft Show Heaven on Earth Nancy J’s Fabrics Washington .......................... 21 The Stitching Post
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When the sun goes down, and the goblins come out to play They go from house to house, searching for candy as their prey. There are costumes of all kinds; some are big, and some are small There’s a sharp shooter cowboy, and a raggedy Ann doll. A big grey wolf is followed by a little gingham cat There’s a green ninja with a sword, and a small black bat. Door bells are ringing up and down every street The roar of laughter echo’s, as the children holler “trick or treat.” Porch lights are shining bright, helping children find their way Groups of goblins running to gather whatever treats they may. A lady playing an accordion greets them, dressed as Garfield the cat The children are amazed to see music coming from a cat so fat! The children run quickly, with little time to waste. Police cars patrol, making sure the children are all safe. Some children carry pumpkin pails, others lugging pillow cases © 2013 Lesley R. Nuttall
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thru 9/30 Virginia Gunn - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion .................................. 11 3 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ........................................................ 3 5 Twelve Tuesdays start - Cotton Candy, Muncie .......................................... 11 7-9 Quilt Expo, Madison, WI................................................................................. 23 8, 9 Fall Open House - The Homeplace, Decatur .............................................. 13 16 Plein Air Fiber Day - Breezy Manor, Mooresville ......................................... 7 22, 23 Doug Leko - Tree City Stitches, Greensburg .................................................. 4 22-24 Quilt Show - Pioneer Women’s Club, Nashville ........................................... 16 23, 24 Harvest Extravaganza, Arcanum, OH ........................................................... 23 29-10/1 Bead Gem Mineral & Jewelry Show, Indianapolis ....................................... 6 Day
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1 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ........................................................ 3 5-12/2 Responses/Websters Quilts - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion ................. 11 6-8 Canal Days Autumn Festival, Metamora ....................................................... 19 13, 14 Mutton Hill Quilt Show, Akron, OH ............................................................. 23 14 Renaissance in Roanoke ................................................................................... 13 21 American Heritage Craft Show, Wabash........................................................ 10 Day
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Holiday Open House - Berries & Ivy, Martinsville ..................................... 20 Country Neighbors Tour, Various Towns ................................................ 18,21 Heartland Antique Show, Richmond ............................................................. 24
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Founder/Designer – Antler Quilt Designs Tickets are on sale now for the appearnce of Doug Leko on Friday and Saturday, Septemer 22 and 23. Call or stop by for tickets to meet this talenteed designer. Ticket price includes a meet and greet, book signing, a trunk show and light refreshments. Friday’s event begins at 6:30pm and Saturday begin at 10:00am. Doug Leko of Antler Quilt DesignDoug Leko’s story is unique in the quilting industry. He founded Antler Quilt Design in 2008, when he was just fourteen. He’d been quilting since the age of six, and working in his mother’s quilt shop over the years helped him develop his skills and refine his art. After pattern testing for various designers, he began to develop his own quilt designs. Doug took off from there, launching a full-scale design and marketing operation while he was still in high school. Since then, his reputation has grown along with his business. He has a vibrant and growing collection of patterns available at quilt stores around the U.S. and Canada. New releases each year coincide with the timing of Quilt Market. With every new release, he signs and numbers the first 24 patterns, and those are intermixed randomly as orders are filled - so keep your eye out! Doug takes a distinctive approach to his quilt designs. He enjoys incorporating
secondary design elements, and he’s absolutely passionate about color. For Doug, there’s nothing like pulling together just the right mix of coordinating fabrics for a project. He loves every aspect of the quilting process, from design to fabric selection to handwork to binding. His work has been featured in p r o m i n e n t publications such as McCall’s Quilting, Quiltmaker, and in A m e r i c a n Patchwork & Quilting. When he’s not busy developing new designs or showing at Quilt Market, he divides his time between pursuing a marketing degree and teaching/ speaking at quilt shops and other quilting events. Sharing with other quilters is what Doug likes best about his business. He always wants to know what people are working on, and he’s known as much for his outgoing nature and storytelling as for his unique passion about quilting. –Photo by Meyer's Photography Studio, Sauk Centre, MN
Life on Breezy Manor Farm
by Donna Jo Copeland
We Keep the Darndest Things Farmers and farmeresses are downright amazing. Our brains, our priorities are so different from mainstream/corporate society. We trek thru rain and snow for midnight barn checks in our pjs and wellies then bound out there again at 5am, usually smiling. We miss meetings, meals and church for barn and hay needs. We wear the same jeans until they are stiff with sheep lanolin and mud. Then we wonder at the feel of fresh washed jeans just off the clothesline. We hang onto work gloves until they are ragged and threadbare often wearing two at a time in hopes of covering the holes. Our red heeled work sox sport mends of many hues—any color wool yarn to keep the cold out. And darning is one of the first sewing chores most of us learned. Our workshops are filled with old screws, nuts and pieces of lumber in case there is a need one day. Old horse harness and horseshoes hang next to broken handled pitchforks. Odd panes of glass stand along the wall. And this farmeress kept a 2x12 rough sawn poplar board in the garage for 30 years. The story: When I was a kid my grandpa gave me and my brothers a Welsh pony to ride. As time went on we grew up and the pony went back to grandpa. When I got married and moved to this farm grandpa brought the pony back for my kids to ride. By now she was old and very fat and sweet. My kids remember Butterbutt (that’s what they called her) standing under the trees in the pasture
and letting my dairy goats stand on her back to munch the leaves. As my kids grew, I gave Butterbutt to my school bus driver’s son for his kids. They enjoyed her remaining years. On my farm Butterbutt shared a pole barn with my dairy goats, two 2x12x12 boards separated them. Every day she rubbed her butt on those boards, one especially was worn smooth. I can still see her. One day I was teaching my son the way of clutch and gas pedal in the pickup as we moved hay in the pasture. Telling the child to ease out on the clutch and gently press the gas…he popped the clutch and lurched forward into the corner of the barn. I pulled the only unbroken 2x12 out of the rubble and stored it in the garage. For 30 years people have asked me why I kept it and needed to get rid of that old board. But I wanted something made from it to keep the memory. Enter a good friend and woodworker who took it and with his own salvaged wood for legs and square cut nails made me a work table. Bless him! And it's perfectly beautiful! Residing on my front porch as a work table for fiber and such. I put two coats of sealer on it hoping for another 30 years. I pat it every day as I walk past. I think Butterbutt is smiling. I know I am through my tears. (See recipe on next page.) – © 2017 by Donna Jo Copeland, who is a farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor Farm & Wool Shed in Mooresville, IN. “Like” her on FACEBOOK @ Breezy Manor Farm.
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Colonial Needlework Ladies, how good is your sewing? What if a potential suitor based your worthiness as a wife on those skills? Would you be forever a spinster or in colonial times a “stale maid”? What does sewing have to do with getting married? From the 1650’s and well into the 1800’s women in the United States worked inside the home caring for her family. Early in colonial times men worked from home and ran their business out of the house. A wife, while taking care of the family, would often help run the business. Daily life included child rearing, cooking, cleaning etc. A wife also managed the simple sewing involved for repairs. For the daughters of prosperous men, simple sewing would not be enough to secure a potential suitor. The intellectual qualities of a woman were often disregarded. Today society upholds and embraces the intellectual side of women, but 200 years ago, it was not appreciated. Her worth came from rearing proper, Godly children, keeping a clean home, food on the table, and providing a refuge for her hard working husband. Schooling for these young ladies existed to teach them how to attract a husband. Unlike their male counterparts, where intellectual classes prevailed, specialty needlework made up the bulk of their education. Needlework, past simple sewing, epitomized her ability to make a good wife. While early colonial women worked to maintain their homes and fulfill their roles in service to their husband, the outlet for their creativity was ensconced in needlework. It allowed self-expression and praise from a society that believed women were driven purely by emotion and not “governed by reason” (Dr. Bejamin Rush, 1790) Young ladies from both poor and wealthy households were taught simple sewing at a young age. It was the norm. Not knowing how to sew made you peculiar and unable to marry. Marriage, for a young lady, was their only goal growing up. Read “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott for an in depth study of a girl’s purpose in life. How did girls learn fine needlework past simple sewing? Needlework schools were common in colonial America. Young ladies often learned how to read and write at these schools. Girls often
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by Kimberly Chaffee worked a sampler. A sampler is a piece of needlework or embroidery used to demonstrate the skill of the girl. Her first sampler usually involved cross-stitching the letters of the alphabet.
Sampler By Elizabeth Laid 1760 In modern times, we cross-stitch, for fun, on Aida clothe. They used linen that had a much finer thread count per square inch. It was tedious work, but their fingers were nimble, from learning to sew at an early age. Colonial women cross-stitched to learn how to mark their linens. Families that could afford it sent their linens to the washer woman’s home. Initials crossstitched on these items indicated which household a particular article belonged to. In poorer houses, where laundry was done at home, a mother would crossstitch the initials of each child onto their shift or socks.
Labor Day Labor Day is one of those holidays like Columbus Day or President’s Day. You don’t really celebrate them, but you love them because it means a day off. It also represents the end of summer. It’s the big weekend for the last cook out. Public pools close. We put our white clothes and shoes away and start pulling out our sweaters and boots. What is Labor Day really supposed to be about? It’s a day to celebrate workers. On September 5, 1882, Union leaders decided to have a labor festival, including a parade. Only a few people showed up on the morning of the 5th, but by the end of the day over 10,000 came and marched in the parade.
by Jo Branham It took a while for it to become a national holiday. Oregon was the first state to declare it a holiday in 1887, and it was soon followed by New York. It became an official national holiday in 1896 under President Grover Cleveland. While it’s not as talked about as the Macy’s Day Parade or some of the other well-known parades, many cities in the country do still have parades on Labor Day. However you decide to celebrate Labor Day, whether it’s going to a local parade, having a cookout or going that final time to the pool, I hope you have a beautiful day and a wonderful Fall.
Recipes From Breezy Manor Farm Southern Coleslaw Dressing
“Also good over potatoes for potato salad.”
Upon return from school parents would display the fancy needlework hoping to impress a potential suitor. The colonial time period featured several types of needlework. We look forward to introducing them to you throughout this series on Colonial Needlework. –Kimberly Chaffee is a freelance author living north of Pittsburgh, Pa with her husband, three teenagers, meat and dairy goats, and a gifted horse. You can view more of her work at www.kimberlychaffee.com
4 T. Butter ½ t. celery salt ½ t. pepper ½ c. white vinegar 2 beaten egg yolks 1 T. lemon juice
1 c. sugar ½ t. dill 1 ½ T. flour 1 t. onion powder Large head of cabbage, shredded
In saucepan over medium heat melt butter, whisk in vinegar, flour, lemon juice and seasonings. Blend well. In a separate bowl beat egg yolks, add 1 T. warm vinegar mixture to temper. Slowly add egg mixture to vinegar mixture, whisking continually. Remove pan from stove and beat in sugar until dressing is thick. Pour over cabbage and refrigerate at least 2 hours. from: Donna Jo Copeland, who is a farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor Farm
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A Cup of Tea with Lydia
By Lydia E. Harris
Taste the World with International Tea Although Jeanetta and her husband didn’t travel around the world, their crosscountry drive from Missouri to Seattle called for a tea party with an international flavor. I combined foods from other countries with a traditional tea menu to create a unique taste experience. Since our weather can be unpredictable, I set up two tea tables: one on our deck and another in our dining room for our ’round-theworld tea. First Course: Taste of Russia It was pleasant outside when they arrived, so I seated them outdoors. The table was set with a blue-and-white pinstriped cloth, blue cloth napkins, and hydrangeas arranged in a teacup planter. I also used my tea ware from other countries: blue-and-white teapot from Hungary, windmill salt and pepper shakers from Holland, and Russian teacups. For starters, they could choose from a cup of Russian borscht made from my mother’s recipe or hearty corn chowder with sausage. The salad selection included cucumber orzo salad and three-bean salad. I served warm English scones and toppings right away so they could nibble on them throughout our teatime. Homemade lemon curd, assorted jams, crème fraiche (French cultured cream), and butter made the scones taste delicious. Since it was a warm day, they chose a refreshing rhubarb slushy punch for their beverage. Second Course: Taste of France The next course included quiche, a classic French dish, which is served in other countries as well. I also prepared two variations of chicken salad to spread on crescent rolls or eat plain. One was made with chicken, chopped celery, mayonnaise, and pepper. To the other salad I also added chopped grapes and a dash of curry powder for a flavor from India. Third Course: Taste of England By now, our guests wanted to go inside, so we savored English trifle, cookies, and tea around our dining room table. I
offered Dove’s chocolate truffle tea and Harney & Sons wedding tea to sip with dessert. The trifle was easy to make by slicing pound cake and spreading strawberry jam between some slices and lemon curd between others. I filled clear plastic cups for individual servings by layering pound cake, vanilla cream pudding, fresh berries, and fluffy whipped cream. Then I repeated the layers to fill the cup and added a few berries on top for a garnish. International Par-TEA Tips I kept my international emphasis simple by adding one main food from another country to each course. But you can make your tea more elaborate by offering more foods and teas from other countries. When you select foods, consider ones from your heritage or favorites from travel. I served borscht since my parents lived in Russia. The quiche and trifle were foods from countries we toured early in our marriage. To make it easier on the day your guests come, prepare the food ahead. My borscht was waiting in the freezer, and the salads, lemon curd, and trifle were prepared and chilling in the refrigerator. To create an international setting, use maps, globes, flags, and keepsakes from the countries you feature. Over tea, share travel stories or plans for future trips. Play background music from the countries and perhaps teach everyone how to say a word or two in that language. For example: thank you in Russian is spasibo and in French merci. Traveling On Keith and Jeanetta enjoyed all the foods, and I sent them on their way with scones and toppings. Now that I’ve tasted part of the world over tea, I’m ready to tour other places with tea guests. Won’t you join me? Until then, auf wiedersehen. -Lydia E. Harris, who holds a master’s degree in home economics, wrote the book, Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting (AMG Publishers). Her grandchildren call her “Grandma Tea.”
From Lydia’s Recipe File Borscht
A hearty vegetable-beef soup with cabbage and beets.
1. Soup stock In large kettle simmer until tender: 2 pounds chuck roast 3 quarts water 4 teaspoons salt 4 whole back peppercorns 1 bay leaf Remove meat. Cut into bit-sized chunks and refrigerate until ready to use. Cool broth and refrigerate; skim off fat. (I do this the day before I want to cook the soup. When the soup stock is ready then continue.)
2. Add cooked meat to soup stock 2 cups carrot chunks 2 cups cubed potatoes 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 large onion, diced 1 15-oz can sliced beets (include some or all liquid to taste; adds red color and sweetness) 2 cups diced tomatoes 2 teaspoons dill weed 3. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add: 1 small head cabbage, chopped or coarsely shredded. Simmer another 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve with sour cream and a sprinkle of dill weed. Variation: Cook soup with chicken meat and stock instead of beef.
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Birthday Chocolates for Aunt Carmen
By Kerri Habben
Eight years ago, I accepted a writing assignment of ghostwriting in its most literal form. It was a gift and one that I treasure. It was September 2009 and my aunt was becoming 90. Living across the United States, my mother and I contemplated what to send for this milestone. Then I remembered Mr. Goodacre. Or perhaps Mr. Goodacre thought of me. Either way, an idea was born. My aunt had recounted about when she was a child of twelve and Mr. Goodacre, a boarder in their home, would bring her a particular brand of chocolates called Evangeline. These chocolates had to be shared with her parents and her brother (my dad)and they had to last the entire week. Otherwise, the next week there would be no box of chocolates. My aunt described this man as an older kind British gentleman. Mr. Goodacre compelled me to search on the web for Evangeline chocolates, whereupon I discovered a chocolate company in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada. They had marketed their chocolates under the Evangeline name from 1908 until the 1970s. With a bit of math and hope, I surmised that these chocolates had been available in 1931 in New York City’s boroughs—the time and place my aunt described. I had a delightful conversation with Cheryl when I called the company. She said they had a few commemorative Evangeline boxes remaining, thus the chocolates would journey from New Brunswick to Northern California. It was then that my unprecedented assignment came my way.Mr. Goodacre wished to write a letter to my aunt to be sent with the chocolates. Of course, he expressed his difficulty at writing since he had passed away many years ago so he called upon me to compose this letter. I beg his understanding in sharing a portion of it: “Of course, there was a caveat to my gift then. You were but a child. How was
I to reveal that life is a balance of sweetness, of sharing and of discipline without insisting the chocolates last a week? “You may devour these chocolates at whatever pace you choose. You may eat all of them if you like. And you can enjoy them whenever you want. "I have only one request. Enjoy them knowing that, while you once ate these chocolates at your home in Brooklyn, love knows no address and no time.” Mr. Goodacre lamented he could not reimburse me for my letter writing. I assured him that I had been amply rewarded.For there was joy and love in Aunt Carmen’s voice as she said, “It was as if he wrote the letter himself.” And that was my aunt. She could make me feel like I’d won the Nobel Prize for Literature when all I’d done was help Mr. Goodacre write a letter. Late this September is my aunt’s 98th birthday. We dearly wish that we could send a gift, chocolates or otherwise, but she passed away suddenly at the end of October last year. We have a treasured photograph of the Habben family all together on the porch from the late 1920s. Great-Grandma and Aunt Edie are visiting from Quebec and Grandma Habben wears a corsage. The smiles speak for themselves. If our Father’s house has many mansions, perhaps there are front porches. On this birthday, Aunt Carmen can celebrate with the family all together for the first time in many decades. Perhaps there will even be an endless box of chocolates delivered by Mr. Goodacre, himself. -Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and crochet instructor living in Raleigh, NC. An avid crocheter and knitter, she learned these skills from her grandmother and mother. Many of her yarn creations she donates to those in need. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish. She can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com
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October Familiar and Little Known Holidays
by Jo Branham
Halloween comes to the minds of most of us, when we think of October. Halloween always falls on the 31st, the last day of the month. Two other more well-known holidays are Columbus Day, which is on the 9th this year, and Sweetest Day on the 21st. This is the month of the working man and working woman. There are a number of job related holidays. On the 1st you can celebrate Fire Pup Day. Animals are important too! The 2nd is National Custodial Workers Recognition Day, the 8th is Clergy–Pastor – Ministry Appreciation Day, the 12th is
National Farmer’s Day, and National Boss’s Day is on the 16th. The medical field is well represented this month with National Emergency Nurse’s Day on the 11th, National Pharmacy Technician Day on the 17th, and the 18th is National Medical Assistants Recognition Day. And don’t forget your clients and customers better on October 19th, when Get To Know Your Customers Day is celebrated. October 23rd is Swallows Depart From San Juan Capistrano Day. What a country we live in! Even birds can get an official holiday.
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Many people travel with their dogs, but have you ever taken a cat on vacation? I did, and it is definitely an experience I will never forget. Miss Candy came into my life many years ago in a most unusual way. For some reason, I was scrolling through the classifieds and ran across this ad, “Abandoned, now abandoned again. Please help save these cats and dogs.” My curiosity peeked; I dialed the number. I was told that all the animals had been taken in by a lady who volunteered at the local shelter. Each of the animals, I was told, had special needs and had been too hard to adopt out, so the nice lady had stepped in to offer them a home. Sadly, the nice lady had recently passed away and all of the animals needed new home sand needed them very quickly. “Well I can’t take them all,” I said. But I could certainly take one and if others do the same, then all should be well. “Funny," he said, “Others have said the same thing. From the phone calls and promises I’ve received, once everyone is picked up, I will only have 1 cat left." “Well that’s great news,” I said, “Tell me about this kitty." He went on to describe her and stated that, while the others animals had problems that were easily apparent, he did not see anything abnormal about her. I told him I’d be right over and off my daughter I went on our rescue mission. Candy, it turned out, was a semi longhaired Calico. She was thin but other than that seemed fine. She purred and warmed to us immediately. “We’ll put some weight on you sweet girl,” I said, “and you never have to worry about being abandoned again.” As we headed home, I though a hamburger might be in order and we headed through the nearest drive through. After cooling it and tearing it into pieces, we offered it to Candy. She sniffed it but was not interested. Ok, I thought, we’ll try tuna or wet cat food when we get
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home. I did, and received the same reaction. For the next 24 hours, in spite of being offered a number of things, Candy ate nothing and I was pretty worried. I realized she was probably stressed from a sudden change in her life, but she had to eat. She was skin and bones as it was. A trip to the vet seemed in order so off we went. Turns out Miss Candy was old. I mean really, really old, and only had two teeth. The vet said that while it was difficult to know her age for sure, she guessed that Candy was 18-20 years old. The two teeth she had left were infected and had to be pulled. No wonder she would not eat. After dentistry and antibiotic, our new charge perked up. Her care required soft food only and it had to be given in small amounts four times a day. She also had to be fed in a quiet location, away from our other furry kids so that we could make sure she actually got to eat. This posed a problem as we had a two-week vacation planned the next month. I had a pet sitter who would come in twice a day for the others, but what would we do with Candy? As it turned out, the only solution was to take her with us. We called ahead to each motel or cabin rental, explaining the circumstances and getting permission. Then, off we went with Candy in tow. I’ve seen happy animals before but Candy seemed to thrive. She loved sitting on the back of the seats and watching the world pass by and she enjoyed the one-on-one attention away from our other cats. In all, the two weeks of travel passed quickly and pretty much without incident. Well, except for the time she put her paw on the automatic window and rolled it down as we sailed down the Interstate. (Thankfully she did not try and jump out and my heart stopped pounding a few miles down the road.) Oh, and the night we heard her crying at the top of her lungs while we were staying at a cabin in Tennessee. This
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at the Marriott, (where she even had room service), and stayed at some of the nicest cabins you’d ever want to see. She loved meeting new people at each stop and relished the attention. She seemed to look forward to each new adventure and readily jumped in the carrier to go wherever we were headed. Although our time with her was short compared to many of the others we’ve loved through the years, she definitely captured a special place in our hearts. As our only cross-country traveler, our Candy will never be forgotten. –Deb Heatherly is a Creative Grids® Designer and author of the books,‘Cat’itide, Strippy Stars, and 4-Patch Panache. Her books are companions to the Creative Grids® Cat’s Cradle tool, Strippy Stars tool, and Turbo 4-Patch tool, all designed by her. Deb travels to do lectures and workshops and can be reached at Debscatsnquilts@aol.com. Visit her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ DebscatsnquiltsFranklin. Visit her website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com.
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Wit & Wisdom
by Cheryl Potts
Laughter is Internal Jogging Humor is a gift from God. It's a sign of a happy, healthy spirit from within. It's been said that "good humor is the health of the soul. To be healthy one must have a happy mind." If you are fortunate enough to have a friend with a sense of humor- it's totally worth its weight in gold! Some people have a gift of cheering up and giving comfort and laughter to those around them. There's not a conversation, shopping spree or scenic drive that my friend doesn't break out into a silly song, goofy poem or sound effects. "Life is always worthwhile to the person who can laugh, love and lift," and pass it on to others. In spite of the sagging economy, and discouraging world news there is always something to be grateful for. We often need to intentionally look for things we can thank God for. "You'll add to your joy when you count your blessings." It's definitely a mind-set which can become a daily life saver, and then a way of life. A happy spirit, pleasant demeanor and laughter can do more for your physical health than you realize.
"Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects". Scientific research totally backs this up! God's Word said it first in Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine." Personally, I don't think you can look beyond the world's troubles without having a relationship with the Heavenly Father. "Laughter, if it comes from the heart, is a lovely thing". He's the only one who can give hope, peace and joy to our heart! Scripture also admonishes us to "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4) It's a double reminder. In conclusion, "humor is to life what shock absorbers are to automobiles." He who laughs, lasts! –Cheryl Potts is now a retired Elementary Reading Specialist (34 years), directing a homeschool choir, writing part time and a proprietor of a craft shop named "Gramma's Drawers" which sells antiques, and home made gifts and crafts. We are located at 2222
National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Did you know? Moda has declared that Saturday, September 16 is National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! National Sew A Jelly Roll Day celebrates quilters of every generation and skill level with event. If you’re a quilter, you collect fabric. You may also collect “pre-cuts”, those tempting packages of many pieces of fabric already cut for you into charming sizes. They’re so popular, there is even a special lingo associated with them – layer cakes and dessert rolls, honey buns and jelly rolls. Recent studies have shown that many quilters collect these pre-cuts without knowing what to do with them, without having a purpose. The Jelly Roll in particular is left in it’s original packaging
and stacked on the shelf to gather dust. Despite a huge resource of inspiration, many quilters report that they’re waiting for a special reason to break out the Jelly Roll and use it for a project. That’s where Project Jelly Roll and the National Sew A Jelly Roll Day come in. Moda has designating the 3rd Saturday in September of every year as National Sew A Jelly Roll Day to encourage collectors to tear open a Moda Jelly Roll and make something for themselves, as a gift or for charity! It can be a quilt or a tote bag, a pillowcase or something to wear, it doesn’t matter. Check with your favorite Quilt or Fabric Shop for more ideas. Please send us photos of your finished project!
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Over The Tea Cup
By Janet Young
The Art of Listening “When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But, if you listen, you may learn something new.” – Dalai Lama For some reason that quote resonated with me, as days later, I found myself recalling those words over and over in my mind. Why…Why was I so impressed by these words of wisdom? Suddenly I began to think of situations where if I had only listened instead of talking, I might have gleaned a little more insight into what the person was actually saying. As I continued to think about this, the more I wanted to seek ways that I might apply these principles in my life. At this time of the year kids, of all ages, from kindergarteners to seniors in college, will be going back to school. With a grandchild who is about to start kindergarten, I began to realize the value of putting this practice into play. For surely, on the first day of school, there will be a lot of exciting news such as naming some of his fellow classmates, what he thinks of his teacher, and maybe even what he had for lunch. There is so much, we as adults want to know, that in our excitement, we may find ourselves asking too many questions. After such a hectic day, perhaps the best way to slow down the pace of such a hectic day would be to prepare a little tea party. What child or adult wouldn’t welcome a tall glass of iced tea or a refreshing cup of hot tea? It doesn’t have to be over the top, just a fancy tea cup or stemware glass for the iced tea and a healthy snack is all that is required to shift gears and slow down the excitement of the day. Then just sit back and let him talk. While he is relaying the events of
the day, just stop and listen-really listen to what he is actually saying. While you could interject an occasional question or comment, it might be best if you let him talk without interruption lest he gets onto another subject due to your comment and not finish what he really wanted to share. Each child is different, so perhaps he’ll tell you what he wants to share in one or two sentences, while others may go on and on about their day. In either case, stay focused and let them know how much you’ve enjoyed your time together. This can set the stage for future sessions. An older child or teen might reveal much more if they feel safe, and know you are not going to be judgmental or offer unwanted advice. Listening is an art, or skill that too often is not put into practice. We are all in a hurry to finish a person’s sentence, or rush into the middle of the conversation assuming we know what they were going to say, when in reality nothing could be farther from the truth. Perhaps what they were about to say was going to lead up to another completely different thought. At any rate, if we could learn the art of true listening which according to Webster is defined as hearing with thoughtful attention, we just may be surprised at what we are really learning about the other person. So, remember Dalai Lama’s paraphrased quote: When we talk, we are only repeating what we already know, but, if we listen we may learn something new. –Janet Young, Certified Tea and EtiquetteConsultant, is a founding member of Mid-Atlantic Tea Business Association and freelance writer/national tea presenter. Visit her website at www.overtheteacup.com.
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The Dropped Stitch by Sharon Greve
Pumpkin Protection People have been making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween for centuries. As far back as the 1500s, the practice originated in Ireland from a myth revolving around a blacksmith named “Stingy Jack.” Stingy Jack invited the devil to join him for a drink. However, he didn’t want to pay for the drinks from his own pocket, so he convinced the devil to turn himself into a coin that could be used to settle the tab. The devil did so, but Jack skipped out on the bill and kept the devil-coin in his pocket with a silver cross so the devil couldn’t shift back to his original form. Jack eventually let the devil loose, but made him promise not to seek revenge on Jack and couldn’t claim his soul when he died. When Stingy Jack eventually died, God would not allow him into heaven. The devil kept his word by rejecting Jack’s soul at the gates of hell. As a parting gesture, the devil gave Jack a single burning coal to light his way as he was sent off into the dark and windy night to “find his own hell.” Jack put the coal into a carved out turnip. He has been roaming the earth with it ever since. The ghost lights seen in the Ireland swamps were said to be Jack’s improvised lantern moving about as his restless soul wandered the countryside. He and the lights were named “Jack of the Lantern” or “Jack O’ Lantern.” In Ireland and Scotland, people made their own versions of Jack’s lanterns by carving scary faces into turnips or potatoes, placing them in windows or near doors to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits. The Irish legend immigrated to the New World where the American native pumpkin made perfect “jack-o-’lanterns.” By the mid-1800s, Stingy Jack’s nickname was applied to pumpkin lanterns that echoed his own lamp, and the pumpkin jack-o’-lantern got its name. Thus, Jack O’ Lantern’s days of wandering ended and his yearly reign began over America’s windowsills and front porches. CROCHET PUMPKIN DOORKNOB COVER…old stash pattern Materials: 1 skein tangerine/orange yarn; 1 skein avocado/green yarn; size to meet gauge. Crochet hook: size 4 or E or size for yarn used. Gauge: 5 hdc = 1 inch 2 rows hdc = 1 inch Terms used: Chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), stitch (st), half double crochet (hdc), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc). PUMPKIN (tangerine/orange): Row 1: ch 20, sl st in next 4 sts, work in back loop only, hdc each of next 12 sts, sl st each of next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Row 2: work in back loop only throughout, sl st each of next 4 sts, hdc each of next 12 sts, sl st each of next 4 sts, ch 1, turn. Rows 3 through 9: repeat Row 2. Row 10: work side of pumpkin in both sts, sl st each of next 4 sts, decrease 6 sts along each side by sl st in 2 sts as 1, sl st each of next 4 sts, 4 sl sts along top and bottom, join (36 sl sts). Row 11: ch 3, hdc in each sl st and across top and bottom, join (36 sts). Row 12: ch 5, skip first hdc, *hdc in next st, skip next st, ch 1*, repeat from * around, join, cut yarn. TENDRIL (avocado/green): ch 20, 3 sc in second ch from hook, 3 sc in each ch, ch 55, break yarn. Weave ch through holes of pumpkin. Attach yarn, ch 20, work 3 sc in each of the 20 sts just made, sl st in next st, cut yarn. STEM (avocado/green): ch 3, *dc in each ch (3 dc), ch 3, turn*, repeat from * 3 rows. Cut yarn. Sew stem to top of pumpkin. OPTIONAL: Embroider jack-o-lantern face. WATCH OUT FOR “STINGY JACK”! © 2017 Sharon Greve Contact castonshar@charter.net No reprint without permission. Author of BEYOND THE BADGE, 1881-1949, Law and Disorder, Durango, CO, now available @www.mariasbookshop.com
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by Marla Wilson
Salvage Sign
This project is a great way to use up bits and pieces of salvage leftover from other projects. As always, this is for inspiration-- use the materials you have on hand and your imagination to create your own one-of-a-kind sign. For my sign, I used an old piece of barn wood for the base. I went through my salvage scraps and found some small barrel staves, spindles and rusty pieces to use for the letters. I chose the word HOME for my sign and experimented with the size and placement of the letters. I then cut the materials to
fit. I cleaned the barnwood and pieces and glued, nailed and wired the sign together. As an afterthought, I decided to add a little bit of color to the letters with some paint. I love how it turned out and hope you enjoy creating your own! –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, or www.therustywheel.vpweb.comor contact her at stumpy1954@hotmail.com
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Become Inspired - Season of Fall
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style By Annice Bradley Rockwell The season of fall brings with it a host of blessings. Cooler, crisp days are welcomed after the often unrelenting heat of an August sun. This natural transition to a season that is adored by many country shopping enthusiasts beckons us to change our home interiors as well as our outdoor spaces to reflect the beauty of autumn. We are also drawn to enjoy outdoor country shopping events that showcase all of the wonder of fall. Capturing the Essence of Fall One of the most beautiful ways to capture the essence of fall in the inside of your home is to bring some of nature’s bounty indoors. Vibrant pumpkins can easily be found in a myriad of varieties that hold up well in a country display. A Casper variety of pumpkin is another option, which is a gorgeous creamy white and can bring a primitive or sophisticated touch to your home décor. Long strands of bittersweet with the leaves still on them can be brought inside and easily shaped to form a cascading garland around a cupboard or fireplace mantel display. Outdoor elements can also be enhanced by bittersweet. Woven around a primitive fence, this natural vine gives a touch of color that only appears this special time of year. The natural texture and color of dried cornhusks can also lend a nuance of fall’s bounty. Birdhouse gourds and long-neck gourds also suggest the season of fall and can be found at many country fairs and shops as they have grown in popularity. Country Fall Festivities In addition to the bounty of nature, fall also brings with it plenty of festive opportunities to celebrate the spectacular season of fall. Outdoor country antiquing
events are often planned for this time of year and along with beautiful displays of antiques, can often include samplings of food that say true fall. Warm apple crisp, hot cider and doughnuts, or a treat of sweet barbequed ribs are a delight at an outdoor show and make for a memorable day trip. Talking with antiques dealers about their wares and finding a perfect piece to complement your own vignettes can make for a very happy day. Charming country shops bring the country shopper a unique fall experience as well. Shop displays layered with color and texture entice customers to include similar pieces in their own displays. Scents of the season like New England Maple Butter, Warmed Apple Pumpkin and Cornbread and Honey are offered at country shops in the form of attractive jar candles, luscious room sprays and oils to enhance your welcoming fall setting. Without a doubt the season of autumn is a much-anticipated time. Meandering back roads that are ablaze with the gorgeous glow of turning leaves as you venture to an antiques show with friends can be a soulful and uplifting experience. Finding ways to bring the abundance of natural fall indoors to create a unique space that reflects simplicity can be equally rewarding. However you decide to embrace the beauty of fall, let this transitional time of wonder inspire you and share that reverence with those you hold dear. – 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
Scherry Steele realized her love of creating and decorating at a young age. She was in 4-H as a child and loved designing and building projects as well as doing room makeovers. Her passion for crafting and decorating continued to grow throughout her school years. Then, as a young mother, she had to find crafts and projects she could work on at home while raising her children. That’s when she took up decorative painting, sewing, and became even more interested in home décor. Soon she realized she needed an outlet for her many creations, so she teamed up with her in-laws and opened their first shop. They called it Country Makin’s and it was located in an old farmhouse. That was only the beginning. Throughout the years, Scherry has been involved with several shops. Her current place of business is called the Homeplace and it’s located at 136 N. 2nd Street in downtown Decatur. She has been at this location for 11 years. As her ad describes, v i n t a g e , farmhouse, country and classic home decor are the staples of this unique shoppe. As Scherry says of the planter in this photo, "I ordered this planter unit to use as a prop for displaying our g r e a t merchandise. It fit perfectly on this door and was FUN to decorate. I love decorating shelves and tabletops!" This love of the process shows in
every corner of the shoppe Scherry has created. Step inside the Homeplace and you will find a beautiful assortment of gifts and home décor ranging from primitive to upscale, from sophisticated to c o u n t r y farmhouse in the vignettes throughout the shoppe. The first thing I always check out at a new shop is the c a n d l e selection. There are candles from 1803 Candles, Crossroads Candles, and (of course) Indiana’s own Warm Glow C a n d l e Company. Scherry carries a variety of scents and styles. Scherry has been told her greenery and flowers are very realistic and are included in some of the Homeplace's top sellers. Wreaths and sprays are included in nearly every one of the homey display settings. W h e n browsing the shoppe, you will also find cards, lamps, baskets, linens (from Dunroven House, Park Designs, etc.) and glass frames from J. Devlin. Old architectural pieces like doors and windows make the room setting complete and are also for sale. Pottery
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and wood painted furniture that is made locally are also featured. Part of the shop building is home to Sacred Images Photography. Scherry’s daughter, Mandi, seen in the photograph with Scherry, is the owner. Her photos compliment the home decor pieces and give the customer ideas for decorating
their own homes. You can find out more about Mandi's business at www.sacredimagesstudio.com or find them on facebook by searching "Sacred Images Photography." (See separate ad for more information. Fall Open House at the Homeplace will be Friday, September 8 from 10am-6pm
and Saturday, September 9 from 10am3pm, as part of the downtown Decatur Specialty Shops Fall Festival, so come for the day! Shoppes will feature fall dĂŠcor, specials, door prizes and refreshments. Then on November 3 and 4, the Holidays in downtown Decatur begin with a Christmas Sneak Peek where the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas are celebrated. Please keep your eye on ads and events listing here in The Country Register, as we keep you informed of any upcoming special events.
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This is the time of year when I am glad I’m grown up. Most of the rest of the year I wish I was a kid again, but Fall makes me happy to be an adult. Now I love the cooler days and the colors of the leaves as they begin to turn. But I remember, as a child, how tense and unhappy I would get as August and September rolled around. It meant the beginning of school, and I positively disliked school. As a character in one of my favorite books says (when his mom tells him not to say he hates someone), I disliked school so much I wish it would get run over by a big old truck. I was a good student and I enjoyed learning. I just didn’t want to leave home. Most years I would struggle through the first month or two, until school became an unavoidable habit I got used to. There were numerous trips to the nurse’s office with the hope that they would send me home. That didn’t happen often, but it did work sometimes. My two worst years were 2nd grade and my junior year of high school. I missed nearly a whole semester both of those school years. My parents were at their wit’s end trying to figure out what was wrong. They begged, pleaded, bribed … and sometimes they even yelled at me. But I would refuse to walk out the door and get on the bus. Somehow I made it through school without being held back any grades. What a relief! No more school. About a year after I graduated my mom brought a magazine to me and told me to read a certain article. Wow. I hadn’t been on the brink of a ner vous breakdown or going crazy as some people suggested. My problem had a name: agoraphobia. The Mayo Clinic defines agoraphobia as an “anxiety disorder in which you fear and avoid places or situations that might cause you to panic
and make you feel trapped, helpless or embarrassed. You fear an actual or anticipated situation, such as using public transportation, being in open or enclosed spaces, standing in line, or being in a crowd.” That was me. I was afraid of being afraid. I was afraid I would get in a situation where I would become afraid or have a panic attack, so I just wanted to stay home. As I grew older, the fear gradually lessened but did not completely go away. It still raises its ugly head sometimes. When I first started overcoming agoraphobia, I wouldn’t go anywhere alone. Some mornings I would have a panic attack on my way to work, which is only about five miles from my home. But knowing what the problem was, and talking with other people who face the same fears, has helped me grow and learn how to deal with it. I do not spend my days huddled at home. I work. I go shopping. I run around and occasionally do shop interviews for The Country Register. And now I can do all these things by myself! When I feel an attack starting (and you can feel it coming on), I begin to pray and try to keep my mind busy. If I’m with someone I will start talking to them to try to occupy my mind. If I’m on the road driving somewhere, I will pray and try to think of other things or call someone and chat on the phone. God is good, and He is faithful. I’ll be perfectly honest with you, though. If I had it to do over again and I knew what the problem was . . . I still would dislike school. I would dislike it very, very much. –Jo Branham writes from her home near Nashville, IN. She enjoys quilting, visting and writing about shops and events in The Country Register, her family, her church and her cat.
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Bye-Bye to Grandma’s Stuff: Tips from an Amateur Decorator Recently, my friend and I spoke about an online article that claimed, “Nobody wants your grandma’s stuff.” Amen to that. My daughter’s home is lovely and filled with what she and her husband prefer. Okay, maybe a few cherished items from yesteryear, but not myriad collections. Nor are Donna’s children interested in her old bits and pieces. Only one granddaughter shares my friend’s passion. Without the passion part. I’d come to see Donna’s newly acquired Wheatley Pottery oil lamp, but couldn’t get a good look because it sat on a shelf crammed with other antiques. Then I noticed her fireplace mantel seemed very crowded, as well. More Wheatley and other pottery, pictures of her children and grands in modern frames, and various treasured whatnots. Plus a plant or two. Why wasn’t the lovely oil lamp on the mantel with the other Wheatley cache? Boldly, I then suggested some minor reshuffling. Indulging me, Donna played along. Soon, the pictures were on the shelf and the Wheatley was on the mantle. After a little creative reorganization, we had achieved something of a designer look. For ten feet or so. Since then, Donna has made more changes. “The living room refresh inspired me to dig into my curio cabinets and pare down my collections. But…those are hard decisions.”
Are they ever! I’m trying to do the same, but it’s not easy. Here are some of the things we agree help us to let go and make our nests the best: 1. First, have a trusted someone take a look at your room with new eyes. As Donna said, “Things are just there and you don’t see them anymore.” When I noticed a less-thanlovely-basket filled with dried flowers, ready for retirement, Donna agreed. She freshened the display with different fronds in a Roseville vase. Now she smiles every time she passes by that corner. 2. Only surround yourself w i t h items y o u actually l i k e / love. One often displays an object out of respect for the former owner, but it gives no pleasure. It can go. 3. Think “lots of white space.” As an author, I notice when big blocks of text make me want to close the page. If every space on every wall is covered, the eye has no place to rest. Look for things to delete from your décor. 4. Lower pictures to eye level. We’ve all seen pictures floating near the ceiling. When asked why it hangs there, the answer is always, “There was a nail in that spot.” Go ahead & patch that old nail hole. Bring that picture down and it will
become a member of a vignette family. 5. Remember to group items in odd numbers: one or three or five, etc. My mother, an artist, taught me that principle long ago. It is more pleasing to the eye. Thinking odd numbers of items grouped together will help you choose only your favorites. The others? Bye, now. 6. And of course, the old “less is more” adage. I believe in it, even if I don’t always adhere. It promotes white space and the choicest selections. 7. A final point, things don’t have to match, but they should go together. Do you want your room to look like a hotel or furniture store? Or a h o m e , reflecting your taste, lifestyle a n d memories? If decorated with what you like best, chances are good that things will “go together.” I’m proud of my friend’s progress at ridding her home of collectibles that overstayed their welcome. After our visit today, I carried out the aforementioned Wheatley vase, a pink-slag-serving dish, a stout Weller vase (why didn’t Donna want that?), and a cool glass-topped jar. She’s doing so great. But I think I’m regressing. –Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer 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 plot-twisting works include A Vase of Mistaken Identity, Medals in
Disposing of Unwanted V aluables Valuables Wonder what to do with all those old “antique-friends” now painstakingly released to…well…where? Donna & I came up with these ideas for recycling collectables: 1. Check with family first. I still have memories of several things my folks put in a yard sale without checking with us kids. a. QUESTION: How long does one carry a torch for an exquisite mantel clock from the old Hotel in Sisters, Oregon? b. ANSWER: A long time, apparently. 2. See if one of your collector friends is interested. I now have a cool Wheatley vase that Donna fell outof-love with – but that’s another article. 3. Sell stuff on eBay or Etsy. Years back, I put a special antique find up for bid on eBay and the profit paid for a fourth of my daughter’s wedding. Score! 4. Rent a space in an antique shop & display your items for sale. You may have to work one or two days a month as part of your rent agreement. Still, it could be enjoyable, if you don’t do too much shopping. (Wink) 5. Donate items to a local auction to benefit a good cause. This is my favorite choice because it is a heart offering. I don’t even care what I paid for a piece. Much more important – the sum it will earn to help someone in need. To make your collectible more enticing to bidders, type out its history and description on a card to accompany the item. the Attic, and A Stitch in Crime. She is also a contributing author to Guidepost’s Every Day with Jesus releasing in 2017. Website www.cathyelliottbooks.com
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Blue Eyes Cryin’ in the Rain It was a dark and stormy night. (Don’t you just love it when a story starts that way?) The rain was drivin’ down and the lightening was going off like flash pods all around. I was heading home to the acreage when I got word that a small mudslide had closed down the highway up ahead. With no where else to go, I pulled into a roadside coffee shop figuring I’d wait it out. The road would be cleared in an hour or two. It was a rustic little coffee shop. The power was out, but the owner had a power generator so we had minimal lights, a juke box and the coffee maker was working. At any rate, it was comfortable and dry so I didn’t mind waiting it out there. After a few moments of chatter, the cook got busy cleaning in the kitchen.
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had gathered the calf up, brought it into their garage, putting it in a large dog crate and fed it some whole milk from a bottle. We had not been aware that the calf had been abandoned and did not know of its plight until the next morning. When my husband arrived, the calf was very weak and he was not sure Mikey would live through another night. Milk replacer was bought and antibiotics were given and our pasture landlords said they would keep
the calf there and feed him every few hours and try to get him stronger. We agreed to let the calf stay with them and would be back the next day. When the next day arrived and I went with my husband to check on Mikey. As we walked up to the garage door, I could hear the caretaker talking to Mikey, telling him he was a good eater. As we entered the garage, there was Mikey with his head up and the frothy milk
residue all around his mouth. My husband picked him up and took him out to the yard where he slowly wobbled his way to the fence where his momma and some other cows were grazing. Poor Mikey went straight to his momma but she did not acknowledge him. Why or how could a momma ignore their own baby? I felt so sorry for him so I went and got him and herded him back to the garage and his little pen. He let us all “love” on him as he made his way straight back into his little straw-covered bed. Mikey stayed with the Beamers for another day and then was brought home to our barn. He’s made himself at home in his big pen in
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Town and Country Cooking Delicious Dipping Gatherings call for fresh-tasting dips, so don’t disappoint your guests with cartons of the store-bought stuff. Once you’ve tried and fallen in love with hummus at your favorite Mediterranean restaurant, it’s time to whip up a batch at home! With the aid of a small food processor, this healthful dip comes together in an amazingly short amount of time. Cannellini Bean Dip is a lighter, brighter version of hummus. Lemon and dill give it a summery quality. Guacamole is another restaurant favorite, but it also is quite easy to create at home. In the recipe for “Kitchen Sink” Guacamole Dip, multiple ingredients take the dipin a hearty direction.When served with corn chips, this dip is a meal in itself..
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“Kitchen Sink” Guacamole Dip 3 ripe avocados Juice of ½ lime ½ cup salsa verde ½ cup drained Mexican-style canned corn ½ cup drained and rinsed black beans ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– Town and Country Cooking (in left column) 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.
Optional fresh additions, if available: ½ cup diced green or red bell pepper ½ cup chopped tomato ¼ cup chopped cilantro Cut avocadoes in half and remove pits. Scoop flesh into bowl. Mash with fork or potato masher. Carefully stir in lime juice, salsa verde, Mexican-style corn, black beans and salt. Add fresh vegetables and cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately with corn chips or Mexican food. Makes approximately 4 cups dip, depending on additions.
Classically Simple Guacamole 4 ripe avocados Juice of 1 small lime 3 tablespoons minced red onion 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh, minced jalapeno pepper (seeds and ribs removed) ½ teaspoon kosher salt Cut avocadoes in half and remove pits. Scoop flesh into bowl. Mash with fork or potato masher. Stir in lime juice, onion and jalapeno pepper. Add salt. Serve immediately with corn chips or Mexican food. Makes 3 to 4 cups guacamole, depending on size of avocados.
Cannellini Bean Dip 1 15½-ounce can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice* 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper ¼ teaspoon kosher salt In small food processor, process beans and juice until creamy. Add olive oil and continue blending. Transfer to bowl and stir in dill, lemon pepper and salt. Serve chilled with pita chips, corn chips, crackers or fresh vegetables. Note: If dill pickle juice is not available, substitute fresh lemon juice.
Homemade Hummus ¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling ½ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ to ½ teaspoon garlic powder, according to taste 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained ¼ cup water Crumbled feta cheese, if desired for garnish In small food processor,process tahini and lemon juice until creamy. Add olive oil, salt and spices; continue blending until smooth. Add garbanzo beans; process until smooth. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, through opening or chute in top of processor. Continue processing until very creamy. Chill. To serve, drizzle with small amount of olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese. Offer with any or all of the following: soft pita bread, pita chips, bell pepper strips, cucumber slices, carrot sticks, celery or crackers.Makes about 1½ cups dip. Note: If a small food processor is not available, a larger one may be used, although the processor bowl may need to be scraped with a spatula several times to bring the ingredients in contact with the blades. Another option is to double the recipe.
...continued from previous page the barn where he can catch the morning sun by the gate. Every morning and every evening he gets a full bottle of milk replacer along with electrolytes for added energy. He’s slowly growing and gaining strength day by day. His odds of living and growing into a full grown bull have increased tremendously. Have you wondered why his name is Mikey? Well, the pasture where he was born belongs to the Beamers and Carol
Beamer, who gave him whole milk to save his life, said “that’s Mikey, he’ll eat anything”. If any readers remember, there was once a cereal commercial about a little boy named Mikey who would eat anything. Only time will tell if Mikey thrives and grows to adulthood. One thing for sure, he’ll be one spoiled calf if so. –Tammy lives on a working farm with her family .
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His Daughters’ Piano The day the preacher bought a piano, the whole town turned out to watch. Two strapping farmers, their somewhat leaner clergy, and his next-door neighbour had their work cut out for them. Such grunting and groaning as you've never heard. That behemoth weighed a thousand pounds, if it weighed five. With great care, they steered it across the truck bed, down a makeshift ramp, and onto two planks laid across pipes on the sidewalk. The farmers pushed, the neighbour pulled. To the preacher they gave the job of moving the next pipe ahead. Along the street, up the walk, through the front door. He'd paid $40 for the piano used. Worth every penny, he figured, just so his daughters could learn to play. If he'd only known the battles royal ahead, he might have thought better of parting with his hard-earned money this way. Daily regimented half-hour practice sessions, overseen by his wife, were almost the undoing of the young’uns and their mother. Tall and dark, the instrument filled the would-be musicians with foreboding. But,in the manner of most things that spend time together, the girls and the piano became kindred spirits.Its tautened strings and felted dampers gave way to their little fingers. Simple melodies ripened into sonorous verse. As habit would have it, there came the day when the family prepared to move. The whole town turned out to watch, and listen. Showing wisdom gained from experience, the preacher had hired a mover. Two burly chaps in freshly laundered uniforms made ready to shoulder the piano. First came the bench, swathed in a packing blanket. A one-man job. A piece of cake. Then they heard it--the grunts and groans such as when first the preacher had made his weighty purchase. Across the room, past the window, out the front door, down the walk the mover and his aide guided the piano. On a dolly. Great drops of perspiration trickled
down their necks and soaked the backs of their shirts. One pushed, one pulled. Then they switched. Along the sidewalk, up the ramp, and into the box. This Olympian cycle would repeat itself more than a dozen times. The girls were unwilling to leave their grand upright behind. The piano and its proteges made music in at least eighteen houses, in ten towns, and five provinces. And always with the same threat: "This is the last time we're lugging this thing around." "We're never moving this thing again." "What was I thinking when I bought this thing?" Of course, you've guessed it. "This thing" happened to be the $40 half-ton piano, worth every red cent on the day he'd brought it home. With each move, he avowed it had grown heavier. There came a day when the ones who had made the old upright sing moved on. Guided by the preacher's wife, other little hands took up the chorus.Soulmates--the music teacher and her students, and the beloved piano. Back and forth across the keys, they wove harmonies she could only dream of. As the tale goes, the instrument might have still been in the family. Because of some miscommunication, however, the preacher concluded that the piano had outlived its usefulness in his home. So, he stripped the aged cabinet of its dark crackled varnish, replaced a few chipped ivories, and put it up for sale. Did he include, “Remove at your own risk” to his ad? Did he reveal the tonnage of his “Article for Sale”? We’ll never know. But, if you’re listening closely, you will hear it—the same grunting and groaning heard before on moving day at the preacher’s house. All the neighbours are coming out to watch. Someone is buying his daughters’ piano. They’ll say it’s worth every penny they’ve paying for it. They’ll wrap it in a packing blanket, tilt it onto a moving cart, and guide it along the sidewalk. They’ll
September Familiar and Little Known Holidays
by Jo Branham
September’s major holiday is Labor Day which is always celebrated on the first Monday of the month. This year that will be the 4th. We used to think of it as the month when school begins again because school usually started after Labor Day. But that isn’t true in a large part of the country anymore. This month has a lot of holidays relating to animals. The 4th is National Wildlife Day; the 10th is National Pet Memorial Day and National Hug Your Hound Day. September 16th is Responsible Dog Ownership Day and Puppy Mill Awareness Day. Elephants are in the spotlight the 22nd for Elephant Appreciation Day; and on the 26th, whales get in on the holiday action with National Shamu the Whale Day.
Other holidays include National Ghost Hunting Day on the 30th, which seems to me would be more appropriate in October, but no one asked me. I will celebrate National Read A Book Day on the 6th, and I may do so while eating coffee-flavored ice cream because it’s also National Coffee Ice Cream Day. More food holidays include National Cheese Pizza Day (5th), National Chocolate Milkshake Day (12th), National White Chocolate Day (22nd), and National Strawberry Cream Pie Day (28th). The official day to celebrate coffee is September 29th. That’s one holiday that some of us celebrate most every day of the year, but make it special on the 29th – add a flavor!
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wheedle it up the ramp and into yet one more truck box. Soon, another’s hands will draw rich tones from the depths of the old piano’s heart, and its spirit will play on. Happy sweet music to you . . . Madeline Lister
–Madeline Lister writes from the tranquil Trent Lakes district of central Ontario, Canada. Since retiring at the end of 2015 from the quilt shop she founded, Madeline's filled her days with writing and quilting, traveling with her husband Carl, and video chatting with their three grandchildren. You can exchange comments and ideas with Madeline by email: madelinesmusings@gmail.com. Photograph caption: The preacher, his musicteacher wife, two of their three daughters, and the daughters’ piano: Fall 1958
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The Knitting Savant
By Andrea Springer
Down to The Last Scrap The smallest things often bring the most pleasure – a glass of fresh brewed iced tea on a hot day, a good book or having measured exactly enough yarn to successfully complete a Long-Tail Cast On of over 100 stitches without having to start over because the “tail” was too short. When that happens, it’s a good day.
I’ve been knitting dish cloths recently, trying to work through my stash and make use of leftover odds and ends of cotton yarn. There are some great twocolor dish cloth patterns available. One of my favorites is the “Ballband Dishcloth” from Mason Dixon Knitting. However, there are occasions when even your leftover skein is down to scraps. My cotton yarn bag had several small balls – about 20 yards each – that needed a purpose, and the sweating iced tea glass sitting beside my chair suggested the need of a coaster. It’s been a match made in heaven and an “instant gratification” project, because they can be worked up in about an hour. I love seeing these little balls of yarn becoming useful objects and their colorful look around our home. I’m working up a few for the cup holders in our cars that always collect damp and dirt. (Car cup holder instructions appear at the end.) They’re absorbent, easy to clean in the washing machine and a nice spot of color, too. I hope you enjoy digging into your own colorful cotton yarn stash as much as I have!
LAST SCRAP COASTERS Materials: Worsted weight cotton yarn – about 20 yards or .3 oz. per coaster Needles: US size 6 double point needles Notions: Yarn needle Gauge/Measurements:4 ½ sts/inch, measures 4 ¼ inches across Basic Coaster: Using your favorite “stretchy” cast on (i.e. the Slip Knot Cast Onor Twisted German Cast On), cast on 60 stitches on one double point needle. Distribute stitches evenly on three needles (20 per needle) and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Purl one round. Begin knitting Row 1. Row 1: *K8, K2tog, repeat from * around. Join at the end of Row 1, being careful not to twist before joining. You will use only double point needles from this point forward. Row 2: Knit. Row 3: *K7, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 4: Knit Row 5: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 6: Knit Row 7: *K5, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 8: Knit Row 9: *K4, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 10: Knit Row 11: *K3, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 12: Knit Row 13: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 14: *K1, K2tog, repeat from * around. Row 14: *K2 tog, repeat from * around. Cut the yarn leaving a six-inch tail, using a yarn needle, thread tail through remaining stitches and secure. Weave in ends. Block by wetting and drying flat. Car Cup Holder – Last Scrap Coaster: To make a smaller coaster to fit in the bottom of a car cup holder, cast on 48 stitches and start the pattern on Row 6.
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Prescription for Adventure
By Naomi Gaede-Penner
An Unlikely School Teacher Why do people choose to be school teachers? Is it because they were studious as children? Or, they had a teacher they wanted to emulate? Or, they love knowledge and want to impart it to others?It was unlikely that any of these reasons propelled Anna Bortel to become an elementary teacher. In fact, as a student, she was convinced that teachers thought up ways to make kids’ lives miserable. No way would she want to be like one of them. Here are some of her kindergarten reflections. • “We took naps on sundry colored pieces of carpet.‘Why do we have to rest when we're not tired?’ I wondered. Lying still was inconvenient when a myriad of other possibilities existed. My eyes ran around the room as I waited for the slow clock hands to make twenty minutes pass. One day, I saw the silhouette. A rotund boy lay flat on his back with his legs outstretched. Sunlight streamed from the windows and accentuated his high, round stomach. For the longest time, the mound remained absolutely still. Then he coughed. The shape heaved up and down, and the legs made sharp jumps. Time went by more quickly as I anticipated his next move. • One day it was my turn to clean the fish bowl, which held guppies swimming merrily in circles. Another student and I carried the bowl to a dimly lit musty basement room. Brooms, mops and cleaning supplies stood beside us as we made our way toward a deep sink. Tipping the bowl on its side, we held our hands carefully over the lip as the water slowly flowed through our fingers.When we refilled the bowl, I exclaimed in horror, ‘There are only three fish left! What happened to the others?’ Sadly, we trudged back to the classroom. ‘What will we tell teacher?’ I whispered. Tears filled my eyes. I felt sure I could never be trusted again. • Harry, a stocky red-haired boy, positioned himself strategically on the smooth wooden benches that ran around
the perimeter of the bus. He deliberately sat at the opposite end from where I sat. Each school day, the scenario was the same. Harry would smirk. Then plant his feet firmly on the floor, push off from the bench’s end, and come blasting toward me. I braced myself, turned my back, and clung to the seat, hoping my fingers wouldn’t get stuck in the gum, commonly disposed of beneath it. Chortling, he would slam into me and push me toward the front of the bus. One morning, I told myself that this would be the last day for such humiliation. When Harry climbed onto the bus, I glared at him and prepared for his launch-off. The human cannon ball gained speed. My heart throbbed in my ears. After the impact, I jumped up, grabbed his stringy hair with one hand and pounded on his head with the other. His freckled face contorted in surprise. He winced. I blushed. When I finally released my grip, he meekly retreated to the back of the bus. I never had trouble with him again. For years, I had trouble with a guilty conscience for giving him such a beating.” Anna’s take-charge spirit came in handy when at 50-below zero, in a tiny village, she beat on frozen fuel lines to keep oil flowing so she wouldn’t freeze to death – and so school could continue. • So why did Anna become a school teacher? She loved children. Giving them the gift of education was her passion. I was one of those children, and my Kansas-born mother was grateful to have this Ohio woman instruct her girls – and be her friend – in the Territory of Alaska. (Adapted from “’A’ is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory,” the story of Anna Bortel Church, who went to Alaska in 1954.) –Find Naomi’s Prescription for Adventure books, at www.prescriptionforadventure.com or by calling 303.506.6181. Follow her on Facebook (Prescription for Adventure) or read her blogs at blog.prescriptionforadventure.com.
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Because of family allergies, she couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a pet. So Diane adopted a baby squirrel they found in their garageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is until it scratched her and it had to be taken away. Diane confessed the naughtiest thing she ever did was to stick the end of a fishing pole in a light socket. This broke the pole and earned her a thrashing. But her answer to this next prompt made it a favorite. Have you ever been skinny dipping? No, but someday I hope to. Her response made me smile because she wrote it in her late 60â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. And it seemed to echo what I had learned about her. Someday I hope to ______because the best is yet to come. What prompts might yield treasured answers for your family? What do you
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Heartland Antique Show
by Don Johnson
“A Country Christmas” is the 2017 Theme The fall edition of the Heartland Antique Show returns to the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Richmond, Ind., on Saturday, Nov. 18. Featuring 85 dealers from across the United States, the event offers an intriguing mix of late-18th- and early19th-century American country and formal furniture and accessories, folk art, fine art, textiles, treen, redware, stoneware, architectural material, ethnic items and more. In preparation for the coming holiday season, dealers will also have items celebrating this year's theme, "A Country Christmas." While shopping, Heartland customers can also get countless decorating ideas. In addition to a loyal base of customers who have discovered Heartland to be
"Country Strong," the show also benefits from 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. Also representing the Midwest will be Fred Henderson of Indiana, who never seems to be without a tallcase 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 Rhode Island, Marie
Miller of Vermont and Carol Schulman of New Hampshire. While their array of specialties range from primitives to quilts, those merchantsalso guarantee a steady supply of New England antiques. Holiday decorating ideas will abound at the Heartland Antique Show. The photo above shows items offered at last year's show was this wagon in original green and red paint. The addition of poinsettias along with a red-and-white coverlet and a stack of painted pantry boxes gave it added appeal. The mix of items is part of the Heartland' Antique Show’s allure, as seen in the photo here. Buyers know to
expect plenty of country antiques, like the bottom right photo’s array offered at the most recent show. Included are Pennsylvania bootjack-splat chairs in the original paint decoration, a corner cupboard, weather vanes, baskets and artwork. Hours for the show are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wayne County Fairgrounds are located at 861 Salisbury Road, on the western edge of Richmond. Visit www.HeartlandAntiqueShow.com or contact show manager Jennifer Sabin at (843) 8120282. Please let the exhibitors know that you read about the show here in The Country Register.