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Fall is here! And our advertisers are ready to help you bring in the new season! Looking for a fall/holiday project to work on, need seasonal décor for your home, gifts, or a little something for yourself – you’ll find it within these pages.

Have fun exploring the shows and shops holding special events that are summarized in our Shows & Events Listing — mark your calendar now for all these great events! That list is quite extensive this time of year!

Please be sure to visit our Facebook page and like us. We post lots of updates about shops and events plus we welcome reader comments/interaction. When you visit our web site you can find links to our advertisers’ web sites, view the current shows and events list, subscribe to the paper, etc. While on our web site, don’t forget to subscribe to our e-newsletter that is sent out as a reminder to pick up your copy as each new issue is available!

We do ask that you please let the shop owners know that you saw their ad in our publication – it is extremely important! Advertisers want to know that their ad in our paper is worthwhile and they like it when you mention you saw their ad. Without the advertisers, our publication wouldn’t be possible so they need to know the paper is working for them. Also, feel free to pick up extra copies of the paper for your friends …. we would love for you to share it with them.

If you know a shop that should be advertising in the paper, please let us know (via email, phone, or mail). Or, better yet, take them a copy of the paper and tell them how much you enjoy reading it. We are always looking for new shops to add to our list of great advertisers.

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She is looking forward to seeing her school friends again on a regular basis and meeting some new teachers this year. Grace will continue with her year round swim team plus some other activities sprinkled throughout too!

We wish you wonderful SHOPPING as Fall begins. Don’t forget to use our publication as your road map.

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by Kerri Habben

Quilting on the Bayfront will take place at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA from October 9-13. The five day event offers products such as quilting, sewing, needlework, shopping and more, including hand-crafted jewelry and accessories. This annual event is the region’s largest Quilt Show under one roof.

October 9 and 10 are pre-show class days. Three different hands - on projects are offered either Tuesday or Wednesday. New machines are supplied along with all fabrics, threads and notions and lunch too. Attendees will learn new techniques, enjoy a day filled with comradery with others who share the passion of Quilting and Embroidery.

Well-known quilters and lecturers, Rob Appell, AKA Man Sewing, Mattie RhodesHaines president and Founder of “Quiltsmart” and Sue Hausmann former host of TV program “America Quilts Creatively” are the featured “sew-lebrities” and all three will offer lectures during the show days Thursday, Friday, and Saturday October 11-13.

The website has all the details of the programs offered.

Ed-u-tain-ment is on the agenda to foster skill, creativity, and even more enjoyment of our Love of quilting. continued on page 4 The Vendor and Quilting Show will be for the remainder of the days, October 1113. The event includes lectures and trunk shows, book signings, many vendors, and hundreds of quilts.

Vendor space remains available. For more information and vendor details, please email quiltingonthebayfront@gmail.com.

The sponsor of the show is Millcreek Sewing and Fabric, a local and independent business in its 20th year in Business. It is family-owned with a caring and helpful staff whose combined experience adds up to hundreds of years in quilting and sewing.

New fabrics arrive regularly and a full line of Babylock sewing machines are available for sewing, embroidery, or serging. If you purchase a machine at Millcreek Sewing and Fabric you receive free, individual lessons- as many as you would like on the machine you’ve purchased from them. Established in 1998, the shop is located at 6044 Peach Street in Erie. It is located across from furniture row in a stone front cottage with a white picket fence, and they are open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.

The phone number is 814-866-8227.

Bayfront Convention Center is located at 1 Sassafras Pier with a view of Presque Isle Bay from three sides. The complex includes a 28,000 square foot Great Hall, world class facilities, amenities, and services that serve events such as Quilting on the Bayfront very well. The convention center is connected to the Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel (200 rooms) and a new Courtyard Marriott Erie Bayfront (192 rooms).

Located within about half a mile from the Bayfront Convention Center are galleries, Erie Maritime Museum, Erie Art Museum, and the Erie 9/11 Memorial. Downtown Erie is also close by with some with the Erie Zoo and Port Erie Bicentennial Tower a little farther away. About three miles away is Presque Isle State Park, which offers the inspiring sight of the Presque Isle Lighthouse along with world class sunsets. So during your visit you and your family can also enjoy the culture and natural beauty of the area.

Please go to www.quiltingonthebayfront.com for more information about the event.

–Kerri Habben is a writer in Raleigh, NC.

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Quilting on the Bayfront

Quilting Knowledge, Inspiration, & Creativity

by Kerri Habben

Quilting on the Bayfront will take place at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA from October 9-13. The five day event offers products such as quilting, sewing, needlework, shopping and more, including hand-crafted jewelry and accessories. This annual event is the region’s largest Quilt Show under one roof.

October 9 and 10 are pre-show class days. Three different hands - on projects are offered either Tuesday or Wednesday. New machines are supplied along with all fabrics, threads and notions and lunch too. Attendees will learn new techniques, enjoy a day filled with comradery with others who share the passion of Quilting and Embroidery.

Well-known quilters and lecturers, Rob Appell, AKA Man Sewing, Mattie RhodesHaines president and Founder of “Quiltsmart” and Sue Hausmann former host of TV program “America Quilts Creatively” are the featured “sew-lebrities” and all three will offer lectures during the show days Thursday, Friday, and Saturday October 11-13.

The website has all the details of the programs offered.

Ed-u-tain-ment is on the agenda to foster skill, creativity, continued and even more onenjoyment page 3 of our Love of quilting.

The Vendor and Quilting Show will be for the remainder of the days, October 1113. The event includes lectures and trunk shows, book signings,by many vendors, and Kerri Habben

by Marla Wilson hundreds of quilts.

Quilting on the Bayfront will take place at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, space remains available.

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This event falls on Small Business Saturday!

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Since the Erie is also close by with some with the Erie Zoo and Port Erie Bicentennial Tower a benefit others in need during the Holiday Season of giving.

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Instagram (Olde Porch Primitives, # HolidayTourPA), or call us at 717-244-3040 with for sewing, embroidery, or serging. If you purchase a machine at Millcreek Sewing this island to have a butcher block top.

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This project was time consuming, but I love how it turned out!

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Quilting on the Bayfront

Quilting Knowledge, Inspiration, & Creativity

by Annice Bradley Rockwell Become Inspired Salvage Style Holiday Crafts & Antiques Tour Celebrates 17 Years

by Naomi Gaede-Penner Prescription for Adventure Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Kitchen Island

‘Tis the Season for Zucchini!

Early American Style – Summer’s Solitude

Zucchini is one of the most prolific Spectacular Season of Change plants in the entire gardening A As the season of summer meltsworld. into fall single plant produces an endless supply. the days end more quickly and it is a true A small of zucchini hassunny the potential signal ofrow change.

Our long, days of to end world hunger.

By the time August summer are being transformed into arrives, crisp gardeners aredays reaping farknown more vibrant, autumn that are zucchini they can possibly in their for beingthan spectacular in theiruse own way. soups, casseroles, omelets, muffins, Explosions of nature’s colors are reflected breads, cakes, cookies, dips, in lakes and ponds as the quiches, leaves begin to appetizers, noodles, quesadillas, spaghetti change from their lively green to the fiery sauces, oven hues of fries, fall. As has chips, alwayslasagna, been, wepizza, take tostadas, jams and dog biscuits. cues from nature and honor the sacred Alltotoo come to the shift thesoon, next they season of the year.end of their list for potential recipients, including In our country homes the advent of family, friends, co-workers, autumn often means hard work.workout It means buddies,inreading groups, pals, bringing the harvest from hiking our summer moms’ groups, Dutch Blitz card players, collectors, Sunday School gardens and gathering and drying herbspostal for thecarrier, seasontrash to come.

Daylight hours are teachers, personal trainers and dog groomers.

Everyone avoids eye contact with these often spent tending to the chores in the yard, tidying it all up for a cooler season where gardeners who walk around withinterior big smiles andhomes. arms full of gigantic green curved we slowly begin to retreat to the of our vegetables.

The gardeners latch on to moving bodies like a heat sensor, and even Simple Delights of Fall though their victims cross the street, they pursue them, calling cheerful One of fall’s blessings is the gift of a crisp, cold evening after a out warm, Indiangreetings. summer The victims feign deafness, a family emergency, a pot left boiling on the or the the day. As night falls the air becomes cold enough to inspire us to start astove fire in critical need to sort their sock drawer or recipe box. fireplace for the first time in the season. The crackling flames easily ward off the chill is when to kindly leaveour zucchini box and of This autumn andthe thegardeners ambiancestart it creates within home in is the like milk the return ofmailbox. a good They toss them to panhandlers on the exit and on-ramp corners.

They pull themofout friend. Our home’s interior benefits from this special treat and it is reminiscent a of briefcases share with otherwise unspoken-to commuters on mass transit. They much simplerand time. give to Community Food Banks. They dropseason them off at the police station.

They Forfreely the country enthusiast decorating for the of fall often means planning befriend strangers.

They even try to bribe kids at neighborhood lemonade stands to arrangements for both the yard and the home’s interior. Often, country yards can be give them away with their 75-cent drinks and popsicles. enhanced by the addition of a large, early antique that you can fill with nature’s bountyGrowers mayand become even more desperate. Beware yourthresher car on the hay, pumpkins dried gourds.

A wheelbarrow in earlywhen red orwashing a large corn in driveway.

Lock the doors before running inside for a cold drink.

Beware when leaving mustard would make a strong statement of fall as one arrives home. In one’s interior, your stroller outside the community swimming Checkvignettes for “healthy snacks” the left simple accents of nature can be brought indoorspool. to enliven throughout caringly by a neighbor.

Beware when they sneak out, under the cover of darkness, with house. Tucked in and around redware and pewter strands of bittersweet add the perfect dog biscuits to silence your pooch, dressed in camouflage get looks past your surveillance touch of autumn.

Filled to abundance, a trencher or doughtobox wonderful with cameras and unload zucchini. an assortment of small pumpkins, dried gourds and touches of bittersweet. HandOne can only in hope they’ll show scents some consideration and include for some poured candles warm, inviting such as hot mulled cider aorrecipe hand-churned new way to use zucchini; perhaps without flour, or completely vegan, or disguised butter can be placed in each room of the home to lend another country hint of fall.in popsicles, grated finely andawait stuffed poultice for migraines, or cut Antiquesorenthusiasts often fallinto witha medicinal a great sense of anticipation because it in is large circles and placed on your eyes at night to prevent puffiness in the morning. a time for memorable open house events at many antiques shops. Some of these may Desperate times call forofdesperate measures.dealers Do what you need to, to protect include an outdoor show country antiques gathering together to offeryourself. country Meanwhile, enjoy these facts: shoppers a “great deal” along with a festive fall experience.

• Pennsylvanian TomtoRoy designated Augustseason 8 as “National Sneak Someall Zucchini So as nature begins signal the significant of change, embrace of the onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day.” blessings it has to give. Surround yourself with the authentic beauty of fall and share Zucchinis the• joy it bringshave withmore thosepotassium you hold than dear.bananas.

• Darker skin zucchini have richer nutrients than those that are pale.

– Annice Bradleywere Rockwell educatorto andthe owner of Pomfret Antiques Connecticut. is currently • Zucchinis firstis an brought United States in thein1920s by theSheItalians. working on her book, New England Girl.

NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com • April 25 is National Zucchini Bread Day. • Biggest is not the best. The most flavorful zucchinis are small to medium size.

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Beaver Falls, Butler, Mercer - PA Beaver Valley Piecemakers 24th Annual Quilt Show 2018

Lutherlyn & the Woodland Quilters invite you to

The 2018 Woodland Quilt Show “Sew Spooky� Quilt Show “Circles, Spots, & Dots�

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This kitchen island started out as an old 20, 2018 10 am - 5 pm October wooden desk that I picked up at a yard www. bvpiecemakers.com • 724-495-0825 October sale for very little money. I felt it had some 21, 2018 11 am - 4 pm Spectacular Season of Change $7 admission definite possibilities. It had obviously As the season of summer melts into fall been used by a kid, because it had tape 500 Lutherlyn Lane, Butler PA 16001 the days end more quickly and it is a true Plant’s Herb Farm Bed & log Breakfast is a rusticstuck log cabin in many places, paint spatters and signal of change. Our long, sunny days of Plant’s Herb Farm Bed & Breakfast is a rustic cabin with all the modern conveniences in a beautiful setting. “carvings.â€? When I started various inoffer a beautiful setting. summer are being transformed into with all the modern conveniences We also classes and special events.

For directions, entry--rules, We also offer classes and special events. cleaning it up and sanding a lot ofor quilt entry forms please visit vibrant, crisp autumn days that are known EDIBLE FLOWERS LUNCH/WORKSHOP www.lutherlyn.com/quilts. sanding -- I began to doubt my decision. for being spectacular in their own way.

JulyL21 16TH ANNUAL CHRISTMASSat., AT THE OG •C11:30am–1pm ABIN I finally decided the deeper scratches and $25 Reservations Required Sat & Sun., Nov 3 & 4 • 10–3pm Explosions of nature’s colors are reflected Come enjoy a fragrant weekend at the Log Cabin. gouges added character and moved on.

H ARVESTING H ERBS W ORKSHOP in lakes and ponds as the leaves begin to Local artists unique gifts, herbal dips seasonings, Sat.,and August 18 • 1pm Sometimes thatFREE COMPLIMENTARY - PRICELESS is all you can do with an change from their lively green to the fiery herbal gifts and more herbal $20refreshments.

Reservations Required old piece and -if you like salvage style hues of fall. As has always been, we take 16TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS The PA/WV Register is brought to you by the Shops and Shows 16TH TAEANNUAL CHRISTMAS AT THE LOG CABIN AT THE LOG CABIN H FARM BED & BREAKFAST - that is just part of pages. it. Please take the time to thank them for their free gift to you.

SatReservations & Sun., NovRequired 3 & 4 • 10–3pm advertised on our PLANT ’S Hnature ERBPFLANT ARM EDERB &B REAKFAST cues from and’SBhonor the sacred Sun., Dec 9 • 1–2:30pm • $18 104 South Foster Rd., Mercer, PA 16137 After I prepped it, Itoremoved solid Enjoy an herbal tea and unique sweet treats.

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104toSouth Foster Rd., Mercer, 16137 16TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TEA AT THE LOG CABIN shift the next season of the PA year.

Seating is limited.

724-301-3273 • www.plantsherbfarm.com Sun., Dec 9 • 1–2:30pm wood top and attached it to the bottom.

724-301-3273 • www.plantsherbfarm.com In our country homes the advent@gmail.com of Private teas are available, a minimum of 6 guests Required $18 Reservations plantsherbfarm plantsherbfarm @ gmail.com I primed and painted the entire piece with autumn often means hard work. It means a good quality paint and primer. Since the bringing in the harvest from our summer Happy Apple Quilts inside of the drawers were pretty nasty gardens and gathering and drying herbs for the season to come. Daylight hours are looking, I decided to have some fun and often spent tending to the chores in thePanels yard, and tidying it all up forRunner a cooler season where Pinwheels Bed or Wall Hanging painted them, used pretty leafy patterned we slowly begin to retreat to the interior Create of our homes. a special gift for everyone on your list this year! paper to decoupage them andsweet then romance sprayed with sealer.

Simple Delights of Fall The newest fabric printing techniques produce panel fabrics of a Settler’s Life is a historical, and clear the first I normally like to use almost all salvage materials in my wideevening variety of beautifully detailedIndian images. summer One of fall’s blessings is the gift of a crisp, cold after a warm, in a series titled, A Plains life. Opening in 1858, the series projects, but I really wanted Karen’s simple sashing method makes pinwheels without this island through to have the a butcher block So, Iand splurged and bought one at the home day. As night falls the air becomes cold enough to inspire us to start a fire in the continues Civil War andtop. beyond is a read half square triangles and allows you to customize improvement center, as well as some good quality swivel by Kerri Habben fireplace for the first time in the season. The crackling flames easily ward off the chill the entire family will enjoy from young teens tocasters. I asked the hubby to the sashing strips to any panel size. help put it all together since the butcher block is heavy and awkward to handle. I think Farm, located in Mercer, ofPlants autumnHerb and the ambiance it creates within our home is like the return of a good grandparents. the bottom shelfbewill be an to ideal placethe to store and muffin pans in baskets or Pennsylvania, offers interior two special eventsfrom during friend. Our home’s benefits this special treat and it is reminiscent of a Readers will excited follow Clarkcookie family’s bins.

This project was time consuming, but I love how it turned out!

November andtime.

December of 2018. much simpler journey from Tidioute, Pennsylvania to the wind swept The first, their 16th Annualdecorating Christmasforatthe season of fall often means planning For the country enthusiast –Marla the ownerKansas. of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her plains ofWilson Riley isCounty designs and the repurposed as well home decor. www.therustywheel.vpweb.com the Log Cabin,for takes place November 3rd interior. Often, country yards can be arrangements both the on yard and the home’s Traveling byfloral wagon train, family"junk," lends aid to aascouple and 4th from 10addition am to 3 of pm.

It promises to that you can fill with nature’s bountyenhanced by the a large, early antique they’ve come to know who fall ill and die from water be fragrant and fulfilling weekend with local in early red or a large corn thresher in hay,a pumpkins and dried gourds.

A wheelbarrow poisoning. They leave the Clark family all their earthly artists presenting theiraunique Thereof willfall as one arrives home. In one’s interior, mustard would make stronggifts. statement possessions and money enough to assist them in starting be herbal dips and gifts made with simple accents of seasonings, nature can be brought indoors to enliven vignettes throughout the their new home. herbs, alsoinherbal refreshments. house. and Tucked and around redware and pewter strands of bittersweet add the perfect The story opens with the loss at birth of Sarah and The of second is their 16th Christmas Tea or at the touch autumn.

Filled to Annual abundance, a trencher dough box looks wonderful with Samuel Clark’s third child. Three months later, lifelong Log Cabin. It isof on small December 9th from 1 togourds 3 pm. Please an assortment pumpkins, dried and touches of bittersweet. Handfamily friend Mark Hewitt visits and after some farm Gail has been spiralizing zucchini with a inexpensive gadget she come savor in thewarm, herbalinviting tea and scents some unique pouredand candles such assweets. hot mulled cider or hand-churned improvements, he and Samuel on a hunting trip. While returns his canteen found in angoadvertising kitchen shop.Mark Perfect for a for diabetic Seating is limited for this reservation only butter can be placed in each room of theevent, homeand tothere lend another country hint of fall. he left behind at their last resting stop, Samuel encounters a stagecoach in need of 1 small zucchini Requirements and cutting instructions: is Antiques aFabric cost of $18.00.

Private teas are also available with at of anticipation because it is enthusiasts often await fall with a great sense help.

A wheel has come off and he helps them with repairs.

Italian-style dressing or marina least sixfor guests. a time memorable house at many antiques Panel Blocks: One fabricopen panel with eightevents blocks, approximately 2/3 yard shops. Some of these may Once the wheel is mounted, twosauce outlaws suddenly attack the stage for the payroll it Cut the eight panel blocks with a 1/4�and seam allowance on all sides of the design.

Plant’sanHerb Farm is owned

by Howard Deborah include outdoor show of country antiques dealers gathering together to offer country is carrying.

During the shootout, Samuel two men discovers is wounded.

Directions: Spiralize the zucchini orkills slicethe outside intoand strips with ahe knife.

Add Manydeal� panel blocks not square.

Theyfall mayexperience. be,herb for example, 9½â€? x 10.â€? Or, they may be Plant and aencompasses more than just a delightful shoppers “great alongare with a festive He asks the driver to tell the sheriff what happened so their stories match, and rides a little bit “wonky.â€? That’s OK. These pattern instructions are written for any shape/size block. dressing or marina sauce to taste.

If using the dressing, a few small pieces of farm. offer guestto rooms air-conditioned andof change, embrace all of the So asThey nature begins signal(each the significant season off to find Mark neglecting to telland thethe driver his name. sliced tomato add to the flavor eye-appeal of the dish.

Perfect for a side If yourin measurement is 1/8� or smaller, round all 1/4� because it’s easier with private baths) a rustic log cabin.

However, theto the nearest blessings it has to give.

Surround yourself with thedown authentic beauty of fall and share Realizing he ais steak mortally wounded, Samuel describes the attempted robbery in detail to measure and cut. with salmon, or just in a salad. modern are waiting fordear. you along with a the joy itconveniences brings with those you hold to Mark and asks him to collect the reward money for saving the payroll and killing From Pinwheel Fabric: 1/4 yard * Submitted by Gail Taylor, The Country Register panoramic view and isan experience in nature that the outlaws. He begs Mark to take care of his family. Mark promises never to tell – Annice BradleyCut Rockwell an educator and owner in Connecticut. is currently four 2½� squares per block.

Drawofa Pomfret diagonal Antiques line on wrong side of eachShe square. surrounds you. There are 80 acres explore whether Sarah what happened or about a deathbed promise he vows to honor. working on 1/2 her book,to New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com two Sashing Fabrics: yard each

by From foot,each bikeof or in the winter, cross-country skiing.

You Mark has no option other to lie to Sarah; lies that will haunt him throughout the Cut six 2½â€? x WOF strips; may find someSubcut wildlife theareway. rest of the book and require him to make life changing decisions that affect Sarah and eightalong strips that the panel width plus 2â€? and label them “End Strip;â€?

While you are ensconced this haven, you subcut eight stripsinthat arequiet the panel lengthyou plus also 2� andhave label everything them “Side Strip. � may need her children. Readers will be intrigued to learn if loyalty or deception prevails, what or want within Fabric: minutes happens to the family, and how they survive a Settler’s Life.

Border/Binding 3/4 of yardPlant’s Herb Farm. It is close to downtown Mercer, four 2½� strips establishmentsCut of ten higher learning (Grove City College, Slippery Rock University, Thiel Learn more about Judy and when her next book will be released by visiting her College, and Westminster College) If shopping is something you enjoy, the farm is website, http://judysharer.com. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and close to the Premium Outlets, Reyer’s Shoe Store (the largest in the world), and Historic The Wild Rose Press website. (Print ISBN 978-1-5092-2098-4 • Digital ISBN 978-1SEWING INSTRUCTIONS Use 1/4� seam allowances.

Thanks to ourshops wonderful customers, celebrating years some of you Volant.

Antique and gift shops areweinare Mercer, Grove17 City, andand Leesburg.

5092-2099-1 • Š 2018 by Judy M Sharer) t Pin a Pinwheel square to one of each sashing strip; diagonal line slants infolks the same have been with us since theend beginning!

We aretheso thankful that appreciate the And there is a shop right there at Plant’s Herb Farm with a vast array of delights, direction all. artisans and support them in their shops. Each year we see familiar hard work ofonproducts local –Biography: Judy’s series is inspired by her passion for history and the simple lifestyle of settlers, a from herbal to primitive, from garden decorations to hand-made items. t Stitch on the line; trimones the excess fabric 1/4� from theand stitching. faces as well as new from states away it is wonderful.

Without you, there far contrast from her career of teaching computer programming and as a Director/Assistant Custom herbal gift baskets are also available, along with live plants when they are in Director of Career and Technical Education. Upon retirement from education, Judy embraced her wouldn't a tour, thanks! t Press be the corner outso with the seam allowance towards the panel fabric. season. desire to write and does so at her home in the northwestern mountains of Pennsylvania where she The Holiday Crafts & Antiques Tour will be Saturday, November 24th starting at 9 Plant’s Herb Farm has classes all year through tosure instruct others in the asjoys of using t This Matchyear, a SIDEwe sashing strip13 to the side ofparticipating, a panel block. Bewith the triangle is positioned shown. and her husband appreciate the outdoors as they enjoy life in a rural setting. When not writing, am. have shops a few new locations who have herbs, having many Reservations are required, as well as a non-refundable t Pin the sashing stripworkshops. to the panel block, right sides together.

Judy enjoys gardening, hunting, and staying warm in front of a fire in the winter with her husband joined us and we are thrilled.

You will find items for decorating inside and outside of deposit towith hold your place for before thesereaching events.theIfend you wish to make special arrangements t home, Stitch a 1/4� seam, stopping of items, the square. and cat, Miss Kitty.

Sharer also enjoys button collecting and, upon completion of her series, hopes your antiques, furnishings, wonderful food holiday specials, country and fort groups organizations, Harold and Deborah are happy to do so to accommodate Press theor seam towards the strip. to return to her love of quilting. vintage goods and more.

What a great way to spend the day with family and friends and provide a delightful event. Just call them with all of the details. and support your local businesses.

This event falls on Small Business Saturday!

We Plant’s Herb Farm offers all that anyone seeking a respite from a busy world need. A also offer giveaways and special promotions, not through to mention wonderful refreshments place to escape, yet be close to everything.

Paths nature to get away from the Register to win your very own copy of this book. Please print clearly. You can also register by for you to enjoy.

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Brookville, Cherry Tree, Clearfield - PA Quilter’s Stash plus

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by Kerri Habben

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Celebrates 17th Annual Ribbon Untying The Twelve Months of Christmas 10% OFF will celebrate paying with its 17th Annual Ribbonwhen Untying 814-765-2162 cash or checkon Monday, October 1, 2018Ave. at 11 am. This event is the 500 Turnpike Clearfield, PA months of buying, planning, culmination of nine 16830 on the part of owners, Pat and Randy Hutchinson, Pat’s daughter, and preparation Roxi, and their wonderful staff (Barb, Sandie, Judy, Sheryl, and Susan).

Like Santa’s elves at the North Pole, they have been worked diligently to offer Bedford and customers from all around a delightful and amazing Christmas shopping experience.

From dĂŠcor to gifts, The Twelve Months of Christmas has everything to make this special season even more warm and enveloping.

The shop is located on Bedford Square in town and includes three floors and 13,000 square feet of Christmas magic. You will be immersed in the essence of Christmas,

by Kerri Habben surrounded by many different Christmas settings, vintage style ornaments, tabletop dĂŠcor, novelty lights.

All around are many kinds of Christmas trees. From The and Hemmed Inn, a quilting retreatthere in charming Santas nutcrackers to snowglobes to nativities, CherrytoTree, Pennsylvania, is truly the ideal placethere is something for everyone who holds Christmas to their heart. to congregate fordear friendship and quilting fellowship as Byers’ Karen Didion Santas, Fontanini Nativities, Jim asCollectables it is housed insuch an old church.Carolers, The church building Shore designs, Egyptian Musuem Glass Ornaments, has been in this established neighborhood longer Old World Christmas Ornaments, nutcrackers Kurthouses Adler, and Steinbach andthe Floridus elves fill the shop. They are than any ofby the there.

Many of also two lines oflived jewelry: Lauren Spencer’s neighbors have in the community for Austrian 50 years. Crystal Jewelry in Chrismas designs, and Charityback Bracelets, which donates 25 % of its gross sales to charities.

It is Chavez truly likeforstepping in time.

You also adopt elf. discovering the church Forcan owner, ValerieanDavis, honored to give back to the community forThe saleshop wasisthe next step toward making a long- through their Annual Art Display and raisesstumbled funds foracross L.I.F.E. timeCompetition, dream comewhich true. She the(Lawrence InterFaith Endeavor).

Pat andinRandy came to be the owners thearea shop in a unique way. They were in Las church a property book and foundofthe Vegas Jones Christmas enjoying themselves similaratto where she hadShop, grown up. When she so much they were there for four hours.

Someone suggested they itattend a Christmas purchased the building in 2015, was one room market in Atlanta, so they did.

There Pat pews, made apulpit, list of and theireven Christmas treasures with the hymnals intact. she liked, never intending to use it.

However, had checked list atwice There wasultimately no water she or plumbing, andtheonly few and purchased wonderful stock for aceiling shop. lights. The old church bell didn’t work.

Pat and Randy began in a 2000 square foot space. Their business has thrived and Interestingly enough, Valerie did not receive a key grown, partially because their She ownwasn’t interests and backgrounds. Pat is a decorator when she purchased the of church. given who lives Christmas, and Randy is a builder, so together they are the perfect combination. one because it was never locked.

They for some yearsmany before opening The Twelve Days of Thehad bellworked that hadtogether not worked for many, Christmas as well. by the Mennonite roofer who years was repaired They will beHowever, the first tohetelltook you,on though, that Valerie hired. the bell as what his makes their shop so special is the love Christmas.

It isgiving whatof draws people them year after year, to the magic own of personal project, his time andtoabilities.

He rehung the back bell after properly of this treasured time ofitgiving, family. supporting it. And now can betogetherness, enjoyed onceand again.

Neighbors and visiting quilters Thelook shopforward is opentoOctober through December, Monday through Saturday, from 11 alike the sound as well. amThe to 5interior pm. of the structure required complete updating. Valerie had an integral Thein Twelve Months overseeing of Christmas located the at 915 15thfrom Street in Bedford, IN. part the renovation, and is managing process hiring a contractor Please them the at 812-275-2001 for more or goisn’t to atheir down tocall painting trim. As she writes on herinformation website, “There piecewebsite of this www.christmasinbedford.com. is alsohands. on Facebook. retreat that I haven’t touched The withshop my own It started as a dream, and has become my reality. Now I am ready to share it with you.�

While Valerie’s career is as a nurse, quilting has always provided stress relief for her.

She treats cancer patients, and she knows the importance of caring for the caregiver.

And in many ways, with a woman’s nurturing manner, we are all caregivers. Therefore, she wanted to create a haven for others to savor and find relaxation and renewal.

Valerie has been a quilter, sewer, knitter, basket weaver, and general crafter for nearly allJust of her for life.

Fun!As any needle worker or crafter will confess, it is often difficult to find theBetime to whatthis youCountry enjoy. ItChristmas can be even more of a challenge to get together with sure todo attend themed friends who share the same interests.

Thus, she wanted to create a place for this special antique show on Saturday, November 17. The event and important purpose. will feature 85 Exhibitors from 14 states. Their The will Hemmed Inn has in much to offer. There wares be displayed room-setting boothsare two bedrooms with 4 twin beds each, a spacious work area, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a modern private bathroom. decorated for Christmas.

AllYou linens and towels are provided. will find feather trees, vintage ornaments, Theand work area The has eight “L�will, shaped stations, each with good lighting and a toys, more. dealers of course, comfortable desk chair.

The room has 7-foot windows, spreading much natural light. showcase country furniture. Look for holiday The kitchen, which has all major appliances, is part decorating ideas: tables and centerpieces, fireplaceof this work area so food preparation doesn’t break your creative rhythm. mantels, candlesticks and lanterns.

The Hemmed Inn has excellent cell coffee phone service, Come early for complimentary and a television with an antenna and adonuts.

DVD Ifplayer.

But there is no WIFI and that you need sustenance later in the day, beadds to the retreat. The world will beckon soon enough. sure to visit Willie & Red's from Hagerstown, Indiana.

Valerie even locks up the vacuum cleaner so guests cannot use it. She feels very The pies are scrumptuous! strongly they Admission are here to enjoy, do housework.

She even enjoys cleaning up Parkingthat is free. is $10 not per to adult.

The after guests depart, looking at all of the threads and scraps, wondering what they were show will be held in the Tom Raper making.

Center at the Wayne County Staying at in The HemmedFor Innmore costs $35.00 per person per night with a 2-night Fairgrounds Richmond. minimum.

There is 3-person minimum info www.heartlandantiqueshow.com. weekdays and a 4-person minimum weekends with a maximum of 8 persons. Booking for a weekend, there is a preference for the stay to be Friday and Saturday nights. Check-in can be as early as you like and checkout time is 4 pm weekdays and 2 pm on Sundays. The Hemmed Inn accepts cash, check, and credit cards. Gift certificates are also available.

The Hemmed Inn’s visitors also help other local businesses, especially restaurants in the area. There is a family-owned business with a pizza place that delivers and also has a skating rink. The restaurant Luigi’s is also especially popular in the area.

Guest sometimes leave items at the Inn for Valerie to display so future visitors can enjoy them. Most recently a sewing-themed shadow box was brought in memory of Ruth, a friend in a group of quilters who had stayed at the Inn previously. The last retreat the group gathered for before Ruth’s passing was at The Hemmed Inn. So, her friends brought the shadow box to honor her on their next visit. Essentially everyone who has stayed at The Hemmed Inn once have rebooked to return. Valerie has several groups who return a few times a year. Part of the reason for this is her dedication. She

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An Old Church into a Quilting Haven

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Hemmed Inn

An Old Church into a Quilting Haven

by Kerri Habben

The Hemmed Inn, a quilting retreat in charming Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, is truly the ideal place to congregate for friendship and quilting fellowship as it is housed in an old church. The church building has been in this established neighborhood longer 1225 Route 36 (1.5 miles North of I-80, Exit 78) than any of the housesBrookville, there. Many of Pa 15825 the 814-849-8739 neighbors have lived in the community for 50 years.

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Located only will, 1.5 miles of I-80 on Route 36 toys, and more. The dealers of North course, Interestingly enough, Valerie did not receive a key or 12 miles South of Cook Forest State Park showcase country furniture. Look for holiday when she purchased the church.

She wasn’t given decorating ideas: tables and centerpieces, fireplace one because it was never mantels, candlesticks and locked. lanterns.

The bell that had not worked for many, Come early for complimentary coffeemany and years was repaired by the Mennonite donuts. If you need sustenance later inroofer the day,who be Valerie hired.

However, hefrom took Hagerstown, on the bell asIndiana. his sure to visit Willie & Red's own pies personal project, giving of his time and abilities. He rehung the bell after properly The are scrumptuous! supporting it.

AndAdmission now it canisbe once again. Neighbors and visiting quilters Parking is free. $10enjoyed per adult.

The alike look forward to the sound as well. show will be held in the Tom Raper The interior of theCounty structure required complete updating. Valerie had an integral Center at the Wayne LOCATED IN RURAL CHERRY TREE, PENNSYLVANIA part in the renovation, overseeing and managing the process from hiring a contractor Fairgrounds in Richmond.

For more down to painting the trim.

As she writes on her website, “There isn’t a piece of this info www.heartlandantiqueshow.com. retreat that I haven’t touched with my own hands. It started as LLC a dream, and has become my reality. Now I am ready to share it with you.�

QUILT & quilting CRAFT RETREAT While Valerie’s career is as a nurse, has always provided stress relief for her.

She treatsWhere cancer you patients, and she knows the importance of caring for the bring your own projects and food and we supply thecaregiver.

And in many ways, with a woman’s nurturing manner, we are all caregivers. perfect setting with all the homey amenities to relax and create!Therefore, she wanted to create a haven for others to savor find relaxation and renewal.

Call 724-388-2155 forand Reservations.

Valerie has been a quilter, sewer, knitter, basket weaver, and general Stay crafter for nearly Only $70 per person for a 2-Night Weekend all of her life. As any needle worker or crafter will confess, it is often difficult to find Book during the week and the time to do what you enjoy. It can be even more of a challenge to get together with the she third nighttofree! friends who share the same interests.get Thus, wanted create a place for this special www.hemmedinn.com and important purpose.

The Hemmed Inn has much to offer. There are two bedrooms with 4 twin beds each, a spacious work area, a fully-equipped kitchen, and a modern private bathroom.

All linens and towels are provided.

The work area has eight “L� shaped stations, each with good lighting and a comfortable desk chair. The room has 7-foot windows, spreading much natural light.

The kitchen, which has all major appliances, is part of this work area so food preparation doesn’t break your creative rhythm.

The Hemmed Inn has excellent cell phone service, a television with an antenna and a DVD player. But there is no WIFI and that adds to the retreat. The world will beckon soon enough.

Valerie even locks up the vacuum cleaner so guests cannot use it. She feels very strongly that they are here to enjoy, not to do housework. She even enjoys cleaning up after guests depart, looking at all of the threads and scraps, wondering what they were making.

Staying at The Hemmed Inn costs $35.00 per person per night with a 2-night minimum. There is 3-person minimum weekdays and a 4-person minimum weekends with a maximum of 8 persons. Booking for a weekend, there is a preference for the stay to be Friday and Saturday nights. Check-in can be as early as you like and checkout time is 4 pm weekdays and 2 pm on Sundays. The Hemmed Inn accepts cash, check, and credit cards. Gift certificates are also available.

The Hemmed Inn’s visitors also help other local businesses, especially restaurants in the area. There is a family-owned business with a pizza place that delivers and also has a skating rink. The restaurant Luigi’s is also especially popular in the area.

Guest sometimes leave items at the Inn for Valerie to display so future visitors can enjoy them. Most recently a sewing-themed shadow box was brought in memory of Ruth, a friend in a group of quilters who had stayed at the Inn previously. The last retreat the group gathered for before Ruth’s passing was at The Hemmed Inn. So, her friends brought the shadow box to honor her on their next visit. Essentially everyone who has stayed at The Hemmed Inn once have rebooked to return. Valerie has several groups who return a few times a year. Part of the reason for this is her dedication. She calls guests before their arrival to ensure that they don’t have any questions, and she enjoys hearing the anticipation in their voice. Their excitement is contagious.

Valerie’s mission is very clear: “Uninterrupted time is valuable commodity. Everyone says we need to get together someday, and someday never happens. We need to plan for this type of time as we plan for any other.�

And what better place is there to congregate than a church revived by gathering friends, creating joyful stitches, and piecing together new memories?

The Hemmed Inn is located at 255 Bowdertown Road, Cherry Tree, PA 15724. For more information go to www.hemmedinn.com or call 724-388-2155.

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Harmony, Harmoney,PA’s PA’sFull FullService ServiceYarn YarnShop Shop Being located in a historic district, we often hear “I never knew you were here, my (fill in the blank with relative of choice) knits. She'd love this place.

How long have you been here?” This question always leaves me fumbling for a short answer.

Why should that be confusing? Let me start at the beginning.

After graduating from college, I worked in various fields, everything from non-profit arts organizations to large international corporations and small family owned businesses. I was downsized, out sourced, merged, worked through pay/hiring freezes, and tired. I kept this up for over 15 years and started saying things like “When I own my own company…” Eventually I had a stable job I liked, but I would still make the “someday when” comments. The idea of a yarn shop started to unwind in my subconscious.

During the 2009 holiday season I did some shopping in an old Victorian home that housed a few specialty boutique type shops. They had space available and, on a whim, I inquired. My husband and I began discussing the possibility of opening a yarn shop, and in March 2010 we took the leap and did it.

Now, here's where it can get confusing. My husband’s Aunt Sue was an incredibly talented crafts woman. She owned a quilt shop in WV for many years and was an accomplished quilter. She could also tat, embroider, weave baskets, reupholster and repair furniture, and paint. We often talked about our current projects during family functions - be they related to quilting and yarn or repainting a room. When she passed away, she left part of her estate to her nieces and nephews.

As we were gearing up to open Darn Yarn, we talked about using some of our savings as startup capital. Then my husband asked how much money I'd need to purchase my starting inventory. I threw out a number. It was, unknown to me, the same amount as his inheritance check from Aunt Sue. So, we opened, thanks to Aunt Sue. We quickly outgrew that original space a began looking for an affordable larger space. Around this time, a friend bought a historic building in a neighboring town. He thought a yarn shop would fit well with his other tenants. We checked out his “new” building (it was built in 1875!), and decided that despite being in another town, it would be worth the move. Just as we started tallying the cost of the move, another check arrived with a note that Aunt Sue’s estate had been finalized and this was the remaining inheritance due my husband. It was almost the exact amount of the moving bills. That was January, 2012.

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Fall Festival Time

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It is that time of year when the colors appear, a cool crisp morning bites our senses and harvest time reminds us of the bounty we have been given to make it through the winter.

Suite 311 Georgian Place Sat 10-5; Island Batik once againM-W has & curated a Th & F 10-6 Somerset, PA 15501 www.SewingBoxQuiltShop.com beautiful collection called Pumpkin Patch Phone: 814-701-2635 that will be releasing at market in October. somersetsews@comcast.net This is my new design, Fall Festival, using the Pumpkin Patch collection and a few blenders. This pattern could be used as a block of the month (4 blocks and •assembly) Somerset’sorhome town source for simply a pattern to creative make oninspiration. •your We carry own.a wide variety of fabric by popular brands • Great selection of sewing notions, books Join us for the You might even consider joining withand a patterns • Fun and informative classes for sewers of all skill levels Country Roads Shop Hop group of friends and each making leaves, • Gifts to long arm quilting services ... we have it all!

October 17th – 20th pumpkins and acorns and then swapping to create a real variety of colors and fabrics.

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1/3 cup canola or vegetable oil Asian Coleslaw is an updated version 1/3 cup tarragon-flavored vinegar of the old stand-by salad that includes a 1/3 cup sugar bag of ramen noodles. In that recipe, the 1 teaspoon dry (ground) mustard noodles are crumbled into the salad while ž teaspoon salt the packet of high-sodium seasonings ½ teaspoon celery seed goes straight into the dressing. If you Ÿ tsp freshly ground black pepper think you’ll miss noodles in your updated salad, go ahead and toss in a few. Just be Combine vegetables in large salad sure to discard the seasoning packet, bowl; set aside. Combine oil, vinegar, because the recipe is much better without sugar, mustard, salt, celery seed and it. pepper in saucepan. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 1 minute.

Marinated Coleslaw offers an Pour hot marinade vegetables. by over Marlene Oddie interesting take on a cabbage-based salad.

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Plants Herb Farm, located in Mercer, Pennsylvania, offers two special events during November and December of 2018.

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Hanover, Middletown, New Oxford, Red Lion, York - PA Snyder’s Sewing Center & TLCͲQuilting

Thymes Remembered “An Old Fashioned Country Store�

Just a short drive from Gettysburg and York, PA on Route 30

It's Fall, a time to burn candles and decorate with pumpkins, gourds, candle rings and wreaths! Fall candle scents, flame look prim candle pillars and tapers that have timers are available. Real dried gourds in various sizes and shapes, dried gourd and pod fall garlands and artificial pumpkins, too!

Stop by and gather the items that you enjoy to decorate with at this special time of year! If you love primitives, you'll enjoy our primitive wares, too!

21st Christmas Open House Nov 3rd, 10-5 & Nov 4, 12-5 You are cordially invited to attend and bring your friends!

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Become Inspired

by Annice Bradley Rockwell

Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style – Summer’s Solitude Spectacular Season of Change As the season of summer melts into fall the days end more quickly and it is a true signal of change. Our long, sunny days of summer are being transformed into vibrant, crisp autumn days that are known for being spectacular in their own way.

Explosions of nature’s colors are reflected in lakes and ponds as the leaves begin to change from their lively green to the fiery hues of fall. As has always been, we take cues from nature and honor the sacred shift to the next season of the year.

In our country homes the advent of autumn often means hard work. It means bringing in the harvest from our summer gardens and gathering and drying herbs for the season to come. Daylight hours are often spent tending to the chores in the yard, tidying it all up for a cooler season where we slowly begin to retreat to the interior of our homes.

Simple Delights of Fall One of fall’s blessings is the gift of a crisp, cold evening after a warm, Indian summer day. As night falls the air becomes cold enough to inspire us to start a fire in the fireplace for the first time in the season. The crackling flames easily ward off the chill of autumn and the ambiance it creates within our home is like the return of a good friend. Our home’s interior benefits from this special treat and it is reminiscent of a much simpler time.

For the country enthusiast decorating for the season of fall often means planning arrangements for both the yard and the home’s interior. Often, country yards can be enhanced by the addition of a large, early antique that you can fill with nature’s bountyhay, pumpkins and dried gourds. A wheelbarrow in early red or a large corn thresher in mustard would make a strong statement of fall as one arrives home. In one’s interior, simple accents of nature can be brought indoors to enliven vignettes throughout the house. Tucked in and around redware and pewter strands of bittersweet add the perfect touch of autumn. Filled to abundance, a trencher or dough box looks wonderful with an assortment of small pumpkins, dried gourds and touches of bittersweet. Handpoured candles in warm, inviting scents such as hot mulled cider or hand-churned butter can be placed in each room of the home to lend another country hint of fall.

Antiques enthusiasts often await fall with a great sense of anticipation because it is a time for memorable open house events at many antiques shops. Some of these may include an outdoor show of country antiques dealers gathering together to offer country shoppers a “great deal” along with a festive fall experience.

So as nature begins to signal the significant season of change, embrace all of the blessings it has to give. Surround yourself with the authentic beauty of fall and share the joy it brings 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

Salvage Style Kitchen Island

This kitchen island started out as an old wooden desk that I picked up at a yard sale for very little money. I felt it had some definite possibilities. It had obviously been used by a kid, because it had tape stuck in many places, paint spatters and various “carvings.” When I started cleaning it up and sanding -- a lot of sanding -- I began to doubt my decision.

I finally decided the deeper scratches and gouges added character and moved on.

Sometimes that is all you can do with an old piece and -- if you like salvage style - that is just part of it.

After I prepped it, I removed the solid wood top and attached it to the bottom.

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Create artwork I• normally like tobeautiful use almost allembroidery salvage materialsfrom in my projects, butwith I really wanted digitizing software in Ithe Solaris this island to have a butcher blockbuilt top. So, splurged and bought one at the home improvement center, as well as some swivel casters.patterns I asked the hubby to • Automically split andgood joinquality large border help•putLargest it all together since the butcher block is heavy and awkward embroidery area: 10 5/8” x 16” to handle. I think the bottom shelf will be an ideal place to store cookie and muffin pans in baskets or Plus much more! bins.•This project was time consuming, but I love how it turned out!

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Holiday Crafts & Antiques Tour Celebrates 17 Years Thanks to our wonderful customers, we are celebrating 17 years and some of you have been with us since the beginning! We are so thankful that folks appreciate the hard work of local artisans and support them in their shops. Each year we see familiar faces as well as new ones from states away and it is wonderful. Without you, there wouldn't be a tour, so thanks!

The Holiday Crafts & Antiques Tour will be Saturday, November 24th starting at 9 am. This year, we have 13 shops participating, with a few new locations who have joined us and we are thrilled. You will find items for decorating inside and outside of your home, antiques, furnishings, wonderful food items, holiday specials, country and vintage goods and more. What a great way to spend the day with family and friends and support your local businesses. This event falls on Small Business Saturday! We also offer giveaways and special promotions, not to mention wonderful refreshments for you to enjoy. There is something for everyone, so don't forget to sign up at each location and maybe you will win.

Here at Olde Porch Primitives, we feel a calling to help those less fortunate than ourselves and we will continue to help those folks by donating a portion of our proceeds to the Helping Hands Fund at our church. So please remember your purchases will benefit others in need during the Holiday Season of giving. Thank you all for your continued support and we hope you will gather your loved ones and come enjoy the festivities in the Red Lion, Dallastown, Spry and York area for The Holiday Crafts & Antiques Tour and to kick off the holiday season.

Like us and leave comments on our Facebook page, Olde Porch Primitives, or on Instagram (Olde Porch Primitives, # HolidayTourPA), or call us at 717-244-3040 with any questions.

Please refer to our ad for more information on the wonderful shops participating and tell your friends to read about this event in The Register – a great paper to find out what is happening and fun things to do in your area.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All, Barbara and Bill

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Half Moon Handwerks

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Browse through our collection of... • Pottery • Homespun Goods • Braided Rugs • Curtains & Linens • Primitive Dolls • Our own blended potpourri with matching oils • Lamps & Shades • Window Lights & Bulbs • And of course lots of Deliciously Scented Candles

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For adults, there are usually a variety of classes and activities that may focus on everything from using social media and tax return preparation to yoga and book clubs.

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Libraries have greatly expanded their services over the years, so take advantage of all they have to offer. Either stop in or go to your local website for more information.

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–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 at www.mywritingwall.com

Fall Festivals are Full of Fun for

by Susan Baldani the Entire Family Festivals can soon be found in abundance this time of year.

Who doesn’t like eating kettle corn, drinking hot apple cider and enjoying live music while walking around in the cool, crisp air?

If you’re not sure where to find these events, The County Register can help. Since each issue is tailored to your area of the country, look through the paper to find the fairs that are closest to your home town. You’ll soon find yourself and your family bobbing for apples, carving pumpkins, and possibly taking a tractor ride. Or how about trying to find your way out of a corn maze? Some festivals also include children’s rides, classic car shows, games of chance, and many other fun activities that one doesn’t get to experience all year round. Others even have petting zoos, pony rides and raffles.

Many of these events are a perfect way to spend an autumn day that won’t break the bank.

These old-fashioned activities never get old, especially for children. They will also learn that electronics are not necessary to have fun, and time away from computers and televisions can be time well spent. Plus it's a great way to make family memories and enjoy the great outdoors at the same time.

Some of these events are held on farms, which is an ideal location to show children where our milk, fruits and vegetables come from. City children especially don’t always understand how food gets into their supermarkets and on to their tables. This can be a wonderful learning experience for both children and adults alike.

So next time you’re planning a day out, check the latest issue of The Country Register to see what’s happening in your area. I’m sure you’ll find a festival or two that you and your whole family will enjoy.

–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 at www.mywritingwall.com

Autumn Once Again

by Kerri Habben

And, somehow once again it is autumn.

The summer which arrives and appears as if it will last forever never does. Yet there is something about the sun in September, how it settles upon us as if to say, “Let us treasure this warmth, I can but linger a little while longer.”

Apple pies and cobblers are calling, taking the place of tomato sandwiches and potato salad. Casseroles await after trying not to turn the oven on to add more heat to the house.

I have some new recipes to try, thanks to my mother. One of her gifts to me was to instill a love of cooking. It is what her mother gave to her and her mother to her. If I had a regret that I do not have children, it would be that I cannot pass down what all three of these precious, enduring, and loving women imparted to me. Though, perhaps in writing about them, I give birth at least to remembrance.

After my mother’s diagnosis of brain cancer and the last radiation treatment, she suddenly lost the muscle strength to walk. It happened in an instant. So, we stayed downstairs in the guest room, where we slept side-by-side in twin beds. I set up a card table in the den where we ate, me bringing the food down from the kitchen.

Mom had an extensive cookbook collection, from our travels, locally, and those received as gifts. One day she asked me to start bringing them down from the cabinet and shelf in the dining room. She also wanted a table to work at, a pair of scissors, and paper clips. Then, with each stack of cookbooks I brought to her, she went through them page by page, tearing out what she wanted. There were some books, about a third of them we wanted to keep. The rest, as she finished, she dropped them on the floor, and said, “if you would throw these out, please.”

So, I did. Because she was resolute, I did not wince, but smiled instead.

Next, she gathered the pages with their ragged edges and carefully cut out the recipes she wanted. I watched her hands steadily moving as she sorted her finds by category.

Then she clipped every group together.

All the while she talked to me, telling me why she wanted this recipe here and that one there. Sometimes she asked me to write out a recipe or to carry one upstairs because she didn’t want it lost amongst the others.

So, I did. Because she was so intent, I was content.

I saw the former executive secretary in her as she sorted and filed, and I saw the mother who poured love into all the meals she’d cooked. I felt the woman who had always and was still giving the best of herself. I lived with the illusion of healing then.

Only later would I see these days and her cookbook work was another part of her legacy to me.

And somehow, once again it is autumn.

I have new recipes to try, thanks to my mother.

So, I will. Because she was resolute, I smile. Because she was so intent, I am content.

–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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Kutztown, Oley - PA & Nearby New Jersey

Wooden Bridge Drygoods Fabric, Notions & Quilting Supplies 195 Deysher Road • Kutztown, PA 19530

610-683-7159 Located in the beautiful rural farmlands of Berks County.

Wooden Bridge has over 10,000 bolts of fabrics, plus notions and books at reasonable prices. In addition to fabric, Wooden Bridge carries many different threads for all-purpose sewing machines, embroidery, quilting, etc. We have gift cerificates too!

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The Knitting Savant

By Andrea Springer

Fashion Trends for Fall and Winter 2018

Are you planning your projects for this winter? Are you looking for something to freshen up your own knitted

by Annice Bradley Rockwell wardrobe? I had the good fortune to attend the 2018 Decorating, and in the Summer Needle ArtsEntertaining Trade Show sponsored

by Living The National Needlearts Association in June. In Solitude Early American Style(TNNA) – Summer’s addition to acres of booths filled with lovely things for fiber Spectacular of Change folk, there wereSeason some great sessions with information about As the season of summer melts into fall industry trends.

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by Trisha are Malcom, of Vogue Knitting vibrant, crisp autumn days that are known Magazine. for being spectacular in their own way.

The Pantone Color colors Trend are Report is compiled from the Explosions of nature’s reflected fabric shown by leaves designers in lakes colors and ponds as the begin in to their upcoming change fromduring their lively to the fiery collections New green York Fashion Week. According to hues of fall. hasstories alwaysappearing been, weon take Pantone, theAs color the “cat walk” are a cues from nature and honor the sacred key indicator of colors we can expect to see in all areas of shift to the next season of the year. design in country the months to come.

Here are In our homes the advent of some of the beautiful color highlights for autumn often2018: means hard work. It means Fall/Winter bringing in the harvest19-1536) from our Red Pear (Pantone – summer This rich, beautiful, wine red is lush and deep. gardens and gathering and drying herbs for the season to come. Daylight hours are Valiant Poppy (Pantone 18-1549) – The this story, this where bright often spent tending to the chores in the yard,second tidyingred it allinup forcolor a cooler season andslowly cheerybegin hue is and outgoing.” we todescribed retreat to by thePantone interior as of “brave our homes.

Simple of Fall NebulasDelights Blue (Pantone 18-4048) – While I don’t necessarily think of a nautical blue of fall’s blessings is the gift of a crisp, coldisevening after a warm, Indian summer asOne a color for fall or winter, this bright addition a great fit as part of the overall color day. As night falls the air becomes cold enough to inspire us to start a fire in the story. fireplace for the first time in the season. The crackling flames easily ward off the chill 15-0850) – within This isour a great, mustard-y yellow.

It’s a of Ceylon autumnYellow and the(Pantone ambiance it creates homebold is like the return of a good friend.

Our home’s alongside interior benefits from this special treat and it is reminiscent of a gorgeous addition the other colors. much simpler time.

Martini Olive (Pantone 18-0625) – This olive color with brown overtones works For the country enthusiast decorating for the season of fall often means planning well as a balancing neutral colorand to the bright tones Often, described previously. arrangements for both the yard therich home’s interior. country yards can be You canbysee the other colors selected the Pantone Color bybountyvisiting enhanced the addition of a large, earlyinantique that you can Trend fill withReport nature’s hay, pumpkinsand and click driedon gourds.

A Intelligence” wheelbarrow at in the earlytop redof orthe a large corn thresher in pantone.com “Color page. mustard make adesigns, strong statement as one arrives home. one’s interior, As farwould as knitwear the trendsofforfallthis fall and winter feelInand look cozy. simple accents of nature can be brought indoors to enliven vignettes throughout the There are lots of designs that are oversized with plenty of cable and Aran designs as house. Tucked in and around redware and pewter strands of bittersweet add the perfect well asofstripes andFilled color blocking in bold geometricordesigns.

For looks those wonderful of us who were touch autumn. to abundance, a trencher dough box with an assortment of small pumpkins, dried gourds touches of bittersweet.

Handknitting in the 1980s, there will be a pattern or twoand featuring shoulder pads (remember poured in warm, scents as hotpatterns mulled to cider orand hand-churned those?).candles You’ll find plenty inviting of slouchy hatssuch and beret enjoy some great butter can be placed in each room of the home to lend another country hint of fall. designs featuring fun fur andawait fringe.

Antiques enthusiasts often fall with a great sense of anticipation because it is If you to learn more about what’s new for Fall/Winter 2018, of your favorite a time for want memorable open house events at many antiques shops. Some these may include an outdoor show ofon country gathering together to offer yarn shop advertised here these antiques pages willdealers be a wonderful source. You will country find the shoppers a “great deal”and along withtoa get festive experience. staff helpful, friendly willing yourfall started..

No matter your fashion tastes, So as nature begins to signal the significant season of change, embrace all of the or the taste of the person you’re knitting for, I guarantee you’ll find colors and designs blessings it has to give. Surround yourself with the authentic beauty of fall and share to inspire your creative soul. the joy it brings with those you hold dear.

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– Annice Bradley Rockwell is anateducator and owner of Pomfret Antiques in Connecticut.

She is currently –Andrea Springer blogs www.knittingsavant.com where she helps folks remember that they working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com

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.

The Knitting Savant

By Andrea Springer

Fashion Trends for Fall and Winter 2018 – Now Your Local Yarn Shop Are you planning your projects for this winter? Are you looking for something to freshen up your own knitted wardrobe? I had the good fortune to attend the 2018 Summer Needle Arts Trade Show sponsored by The National Needlearts Association (TNNA) in June. In addition to acres of booths filled with lovely things for fiber folk, there were some great sessions with information about

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Stories of a Farm Wife

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Now that our children are grown and a big garden is no longer needed, we only put out a few tomato plants, some squash and a couple rows of corn. I don’t think I can ever let go the notion of having a few tomato plants each summer because as most will agree, there’s nothing better than a fresh, plump sliced tomato sprinkled with salt.

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by Kerri Habben

And, somehow once again it is autumn.

The summer which arrives and appears as if it will last forever never does. Yet there is something about the sun in September, how it settles upon us as if to say, “Let us treasure this warmth, I can but linger a little while longer.”

Apple pies and cobblers are calling, taking the place of tomato sandwiches and potato salad. Casseroles await after trying not to turn the oven on to add more heat to the house.

I have some new recipes to try, thanks to my mother. One of her gifts to me was to instill a love of cooking. It is what her mother gave to her and her mother to her. If I had a regret that I do not have children, it would be that I cannot pass down what all three of these precious, enduring, and loving women imparted to me. Though, perhaps in writing about them, I give birth at least to remembrance.

After my mother’s diagnosis of brain cancer and the last radiation treatment, she suddenly lost the muscle strength to walk. It happened in an instant. So, we stayed downstairs in the guest room, where we slept side-by-side in twin beds. I set up a card table in the den where we ate, me bringing the food down from the kitchen.

Mom had an extensive cookbook collection, from our travels, locally, and those received as gifts.

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Quilting on the Bayfront will take place at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA from October 9-13. The five-day event offers products such as quilting, sewing, needlework, shopping and more, including hand-crafted jewelry and accessories. This annual event is the region’s largest Quilt Show under one roof.

October 9th and 10th are pre-show class days. Three different hands - on projects are offered either Tuesday or Wednesday. New machines are supplied along with all fabrics, threads and notions and lunch too. Attendees will learn new techniques, enjoy a day filled with comradery with others who share the passion of Quilting and

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Quilt Camp is truly an event that was ahead of its time. Years before quilting and sewing retreats became as popular as they are today, Quilt Camp was hosting these weeks of coming together to quilt and be together. Indeed, these seasonal events have been fostering the love and art of quilting for more than 30 years. First begun in 1984

by Zapora Hughes, there were originally 9 quilters who met at Cedar Lakes. In 2017, 200 quilters from 20 states met at Cedar Lakes for the thirty-fourth consecutive year, making Quilt Camp one of the longest running events in the contemporary quilting world. It is a joy each year for quilters to return to the same relaxing location and meet together year after year.

This wonderful retreat is organized by Linda Miller of That’s Sew Special and Peg Bingham of Peg’s Patches. You are truly immersed in the country-side, in your quilting, and especially time with old and new friends.

In the words on their website: “Quilt Camp is a retreat, a homecoming, and a conference all rolled into one.� The retreat part carries quilters away from home and their daily lives so that everyone can be fully immersed in the passion and creativity of quilting. The homecoming is perhaps the most important aspect, where friends and teachers gather and enjoy being together. And at a conference everyone learns and grows with new techniques, classes, and ideas, thus bringing home new inspiration and memories to hold onto until the next Quilt Camp rolls around. Quilters sew, friendships are pieced, and a collective “quilt� of learning and rejuvenation emerges with each Quilt Camp.

Quilt Camp has two upcoming dates, both taking place at Cedar Lakes Conference Center in Ripley, West Virginia. The Fall event is October 14-19, 2018, and the Spring event is April 7-12, 2019.

While registration for the Fall event closed September 1st, detailed information about the relaxing and inspiring week in April 2019 is available at the website www.quiltcampcedarlakes.com. The registration for the Spring 2019 event opens on October 20, 2018.

It is an exceptionally exciting time for Quilt Camp as they look towards the Spring gathering. It is the first time in some years that the Spring event has been a full, allencompassing week like the Fall event. And any season is lovely to come together for quilting, friendship, and fellowship, especially in the beautiful and serene mountain setting.

Cedar Lakes Conference Center is open year round and includes motel, hotel, and dormitory- style accommodations. The Holt Lodge has 44 guest rooms with single or double occupancy and each with a private bath. The Lakes Lodge has comfortable twin beds, a sitting area, a separate desk, and bathroom with a shower and a bathtub.

The Center is well-equipped for food or meal service for anywhere from 20 to 500 people.

Reasonably priced lodging and meals have been set for those who attend this event.

Lodging rates range from $79.50-94.34 for a private room with doubles being half that amount. If you opt for the full service dorm room, the cost per night is $39.75. If you supply your own linens, etc., the rate per night is from $19.08 to $34.45. Meals are also gently priced: breakfast is $6.63, lunch $8.22, and dinner $9.54.

Owned and operated by the WV Department of Agriculture, the Conference Center is set in the graceful and ensconcing Appalachin Foothills. On the grounds are many venues from an assembly hall to meeting rooms, a vocational building to classrooms, a chapel to Staats Mill Covered Bridge. There is a primitive School House, a Heritage House, and a Craft House. Also it is a full recreational area with hiking trails, fishing, soccer and softball fields, a volleyball and basketball courts and more. There is an 18 hole miniature golf course, a swimming pool and pedal boats within season. Campfire pits are also in place for everyone to enjoy the outdoors of an evening and savor extra time together. There is something for everyone to do, so it is a nice location for a quilter’s non-quilting husband as well.

Remember registration for the Spring Event opens October 20th and specific information about the Spring event is available on the website close to September 1st!

For more information, please visit www.quiltcampcedarlakes.com. Email Linda at quiltcampcedarlakes@gmail.com, or call her at 330-620-9825. Email Peg at peg@pegpatches.com or call her at 330-666-2575. Either will be happy to help you.

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As a child, I always looked forward to end-of-summer shopping trips with my mom to pick out new clothes, notebooks, and pens and pencils. It was a time to start again after the lazy days of summer and get back into a routine with my teachers and friends. Because no matter how great summer might have been, I was always bored by the middle of August. The schedule of getting up early and catching the school bus, which I couldn’t wait to be done with in June, was something I actually looked forward to once again. I also loved learning new things, so getting my new text books and class assignments was invigorating.

Maybe this is why I continued my education long after high school. Even as an adult, going back to school still brought a thrill, and yes, I bought myself new clothes and notebooks and everything else I remembered from my youth. I found that it was never too late to learn a new skill or perfect an old one. For example, have you always wanted to crochet, sew or knit but didn’t know how? How about quilting? Then look through this issue and find out who is giving lessons and once you learn, there are plenty of places to go for yarn, fabrics, and anything else you may need for your new hobby. Or, have you always wanted to bake scrumptious desserts, or practice making Asian cuisine? Then sign up for cooking classes in your community.

September is a time to begin again, and not just for children or young adults. Skills can be learned at any age. Think about something you would like to do, then go about finding a class or tutor who can help you do just that. It’s never too late to expand your horizons and try something new.

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There’s a place, probably right in your hometown, where you can find books, movies, classes and seminars all at no cost to you. What is this wonderful spot? Your free public library, of course.

The library is a quiet place where phones are kept hidden and people speak softly, a refuge from the loud and sometimes boisterous world. You can wander among the bookshelves to find new authors while rediscovering old ones. No one rushes you, so you can take your time looking for whatever it is you desire that day. Do you want a mystery to challenge your mind, a thriller to scare you, or a comedy to make you laugh? How about a self-help book to learn crocheting or sewing, or one on how to refinish your great-aunt’s cedar chest?

Or do you have dreams of becoming a writer or painter? There are plenty of books to help you accomplish your goals. If for some reason you cannot get to your local library that often, many have eBooks and even eReaders on loan so you can download your choices right from home.

For children, libraries are a gold mine of information and fun. Many offer puppet shows, storytimes, book bingos and much more. Take your kids when they’re young, even before they can read, and let them pick out their own books. Give them an appreciation of the stories inside and let their imaginations add to them. Help them discover new worlds and ideas between the covers. Enroll them in classes so they can make new friends and learn new skills. If you have teens, there may be classes that offer tips for saving for college, homework help, and computer coding tutorials.

For adults, there are usually a variety of classes and activities that may focus on everything from using social media and tax return preparation to yoga and book clubs.

Many libraries also offer museum passes, so you and your family and friends can visit for free or at drastic discounts. This opens up a whole new world for many who could not afford it otherwise.

Libraries have greatly expanded their services over the years, so take advantage of all they have to offer. Either stop in or go to your local website for more information.

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I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to complain. As my farmeress ancestors did I try to work thru the bad, rejoice in the good. However, this summer has nearly broke my resolve, my soul.

In step with most of the Earth, the temperatures here in central Indiana have hovered near the extreme in heat and humidity. My dehumidifier has churned out 5 gallons of water nearly everyday. Even on cooler days when the temperature is in the mid 80s the dampness remains to haunt my old farmhouse. Box fan run continuously in the sheep and bunny barns. To conserve energy I only turn my small fan on at night as I try to sleep in my attic bedroom.

My 160 year old farmhouse is at the center of my despair.

Floor joists have given wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to vermin but to dampness.

Those poplar 2x12s have tried their best for over a century and a half. A very kind and knowledgeable man is working to replace and repair in his spare time. Cutting out the floor and joists with a chain saw so he has room to work has been frightening. As of this writing, the entire center of one room is goneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and letting in mice by the zillions.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what is keeping the house standing. Hope the walls are holding hands very tightly!

This old farmhouse has been saved twice before. It was used as a corn crib during the Great Depression and then again set abandoned several years before I bought it (and the groundhog living under the kitchen sink!).

I lost one of my mouser kitties last week due to the heat and old age. My younger kitty canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep up with the mice invasion. But she tries. When all is fixed and tight again a visit to the local humane society is on my list.

The room under repair is my wool storage room so everything had to come out to be stored throughout the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the garage and barn are for hay storage. As I have three fiber shows coming up in September I need to keep working. I carve out small spaces for loom, hooking and spinning wheel. Telling myself it will be over soon.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the end of July but winter looms on the horizon.

Along with my dear Irma Jean I also lost Galahad. He was one of my old wethers, my last Blue Face Leicester sheep. The last of the first bunch of sheep I brought here.

He wandered off into the tall nettles to die. As the ground is so damnably hard I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to bury him but gave him back to nature. Galahad was extremely gentle and kind. Loved people, especially kids. I miss him terribly.

Too much rain and cold temperatures this spring made for tough early hay. Extended dry and heat havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made much second cutting. Praying for a break so I can get in winter hay. I am sure the cost will be horrendous.

With the heat wool sales have been dismal. Hoping for a great fall season. If not , twill be a lean winter. My animals have to be fed first.

Repairs planned for barn and fence have to be put off for a while. Hoping all holds together. And tomorrow is a better day!

Farm life alone isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t easy or for the faint of heart. You have to pull yourself up every morning. Say prayers of thankfulness every evening.

Somehow find the strength to face each new challenge. Find love and solace in the nuzzles of bunny and sheep. I do so love how they are always happy to see me. And their treasures they shareâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;love , wool, snugglesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are abundant.

This life of mine isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what I had planned. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good life. Mountains and valleys. Sunshine and shadows. And through it all, tears of happiness and contentment fall down my cheek. Some days my soul soars. Some days are just hard. But, I am a farmeress. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Donna Jo Copeland, farmeress of Breezy Manor Farm, Mooresville, IN. Where she farms with her sheep and goats and bunnies.

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M.the Gouldsberry,Owner try to work thru the bad,Theresa rejoice in good. However, this Est. 1986 summer has nearly broke my resolve, my soul.

In step with most of the Earth, the temperatures here in Tues-Sat 10-4 Closed & Mon in heat and central Indiana have hovered near theSun extreme humidity. My dehumidifier has churned out 5 gallons of water nearly everyday. Even on cooler days when the temperature is in the mid 80s the dampness remains to haunt my old farmhouse. Box fan run continuously in the sheep and bunny barns. To conserve energy I only turn my small fan on at night as I try to sleep in my attic bedroom.

My 160 year old farmhouse is at the center of my despair.

Floor joists have given wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to vermin but to dampness.

Those poplar 2x12s have tried their best for over a century and a half. A very kind and UT is working to replace and repair in his spare time. Cutting out the O knowledgeable man HECK R C floor and joists a chain saw so he has room to work has been frightening. As of OU withOR T E S this writing, the entire center of oneFRIENDS room is goneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and letting in mice by the zillions.

WHERE AND CREATIVITY MEET E -LIN I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tONknow what is keeping the house standing. Hope the walls are holding hands Authorized Bernina very tightly!

Dealership This old farmhouse has been saved twice before. It was used as a corn crib during Sales Service the Great Depression and then again set abandoned several years&before I bought it by Gayle Cranford (and the groundhog living under the kitchen sink!).

I lost one of my mouser kitties last week due to the heat and old age. My younger Despite am now my earlyBut eighties, I am When all isAuthorized kitty canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the keepfact upthat withI the mice in invasion. she tries. fixed and tight Horn Cabinet reminded of the excitement I always felt with hearing again a visit to the local humane society is on my list. the Dealer cicadas chirping in late summer.

That storage sound was theso signal The room under repair is my wool room everything had to come out to Over 3,000 bolts of around the corner. that returning to school was just be stored throughout the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the garage and barn are for hay storage. As I have qualityeven cotton fabricit was also occasionally a I loved though three fiber school, shows coming up in September I need to keep working. I carve out small time offorstress. teachers me to Telling be a good spaces loom,My hooking andconsidered spinning wheel. myself it will be over soon. student and I took that responsibility seriously.

My goal Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the end of July but winter looms on the horizon. ofAlong getting perfect grades to please and teachers with my dear Irma Jean I my alsoparents lost Galahad.

He was one of my old wethers, began in first grade.

I was always a perfectionist likebunch my of sheep I brought here. my last Blue Face Leicester sheep. The last of the first father.

He wandered into the tallâ&#x20AC;˘nettles to die. â&#x20AC;˘ As the ground is so damnably hard I Kitsoff â&#x20AC;˘ Notions Fabrics Classes â&#x20AC;˘ Machines Returning to him school generated thetoexcitement of was extremely gentle and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t try to bury but gave him back nature. Galahad spending timepeople, with my classmates continuing my love of learning. kind.

Loved especially kids.and I miss him terribly.

Third grade was a particularly memorable year.

That wastough the year left the â&#x20AC;&#x153;safe,â&#x20AC;?

Too much rain and cold temperatures this spring made for earlyI hay.

Extended small two-room first and second-grade school just two blocks from my home dry and heat havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made much second cutting. Praying for a break so I can getand in began hay. to walk half the milecost to will the big Robison School for grades three through six, winter I ama sure be horrendous. although school grades one through six.

With thethe heat woolhoused sales have been dismal.

Hoping for a great fall season. If not , (Some Exclusions Apply) It was also the year I met my future husband. twill be a lean winter. My animals have to be fed Our first.two families attended the same small Baptist Church where our fathers hisput mother in theHoping choir while my Repairs planned for barn and fence haveand to be off forsang a while. all holds mother played the piano.

Our fathers actually graduated from high school together. together. And tomorrow is a better day!

But Boblife and I were vaguely of each other You untilhave we attended third grade Farm alone isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tjust easy or foraware the faint of heart. to pull yourself up together. every morning. Say prayers of thankfulness every evening.

Things didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the first day in the new school where I wasand confronted (Some Exclusions Apply) Somehow findgo thewell strength to face each new challenge.

Find love solace inwith the meeting new classmates, many of whom had already attended the first two grades at nuzzles of bunny and sheep. I do so love how they are always happy to see me.

And Class schedule and Robison.

During the late summer days prior to that first day, I had developed a carbuncle Open: 10-5 Mon.-Fri. â&#x20AC;˘ 10-2 Sat their treasures they shareâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;love , wool, snugglesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are abundant. @ I haddebated onThis the heel of mine oneshopping foot. mother or not to even send me toWV school lifeonline of isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tMy what planned.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good life.

Mountains and 348 whether Meadowdale Rd., Fairmont, that day, but she knew that I was too excited to stay home.

Consequently, I had to wear valleys.www.sewchic.com Sunshine and shadows. And through it all, tears of happiness and contentment (304)other.

366-4135 a slipper foot Some in question andsoul a new shoeSome on the Of hard. course, I was very fall down on mythe cheek. days my soars. days just 1/4 mile offare I-79, Exit 139 But, I am a embarrassed. farmeress.

(Prickettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Exit) *See store for details Wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you know, we had anofairBreezy raid drill thatFarm, first Mooresville, day? We were move â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Donna Jo Copeland, farmeress Manor IN.required Where shetofarms from the classroom into the cloak room and sit on the floor along the wall.

During the with her sheep and goats and bunnies. time we waited for the signal to return to the classroom, Eileen Wasley circled her ears with her pointer fingers and pointed to meâ&#x20AC;Ś.indicating that she thought I was strange because I was wearing a shoe and a slipper. It was NOT a good start for me in third grade in that strange new environment.

Later one day, after Bob Cranford had declared that I was his â&#x20AC;&#x153;girlfriend,â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Kennedy passed out our Weekly Readers. That week, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough copies for each of us, suggesting that some us sitgrowing together up to share newspaper.

We ate gallons ofof these and the stillchildrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s do! Seemed like Bob took that opportunity to leave his desk on one side of the room and cross my there was always a big pot simmering on the back burnertoof row to sit with me.

Mortified, I quickly scooted to my right on the seat and knocked my Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tappan range. him onto the floor. It never deterred his amorous quest. He remained my â&#x20AC;&#x153;boyfriendâ&#x20AC;? about a gallonfifth of green wash.

Scrub about half gallonfor of two red years. untilBreak part way through grade beans, when his family moved toaOklahoma potatoes, quarter.

2 large onions,matinees peel andand cutthe up.occasional Wash andmid-week quarter a movie Many of my friendsTake attended Saturday gallon ripe garden athalf the tiny Ritzofmovie theatertomatoes. in our town. This theater and the Gable in the next town Put in a large pot. Simmer day. Ifuncle you like, about an hourtime. before serving, actually had belonged to Clark all Gableâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s during an earlier cut someduring smoked sausage to the Oneupweek third grade,and Bobadd invited mepot. to go to an evening movie with him.

His father dropped us off and gave Bob two quarters for our tickets and drove off to Serve baking powder biscuits: meet thewith restfresh of our parents at church choir practice. We were instructed to walk to together: 2 c.two flour, 2 ½ away, t. baking ½ t. salt, shortening. the Cut Cranford home, blocks afterpowder, the movie.

I was1/3 to c. wait there until my Add žpicked c. milk.

Knead a bit on a floured surface. Cut out biscuit parents me Mix. up after choirfor practice. rounds and place on a was greased cookie sheet. Ghost, Bake atâ&#x20AC;&#x153;starring 475 for 11 to 15 minutes.

The movie that night â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Canterville Charles Laughton and Margaretfrom: Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien.

Because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see well if I was too close to the screen, Donna Jo Copeland, farmeress/fiber artist and owner of Breezy Manor FarmI sat with my aunt and uncle in the center section. Bob sat with some of his friends down front. We hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t learned the proper dating protocol, yet.

Walking those two blocks afterwards meant having to walk past a row of scary dark opened garages. We had just seen what we had considered to be a scary movie, so, just

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