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If you are a long time reader you probably remember that fall is our favorite time of year! The crisp cool mornings, the vibrant fall colors and all the wonderful home choices in décor make us want a new wreath for the front door, a center piece for the table and the newest colors in table linens. With the change of seasons you will also find the biggest change of the year in the shops. They have stocked up on fall items and are introducing holiday and Christmas products as those holidays grow closer. When you see in the shop ads, “New Items Arriving Daily,” never is this statement more true than this time of year. The upcoming last 4 months of the year also have the largest number of events of the year: open houses (fall and Christmas), craft, antique and quilt shows, shop hops, and fall clearance sales. See page 3 of this issue for a listing. But all of the details are in the ads – so mark your calendars accordingly. If you are one of those folks who likes to get ahead on your Christmas shopping – now is the time to get started. Make
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An Autumn Day Seasonless Parable
By Kerri Habben
Some years ago I worked at an office in the downtown section of Raleigh and, each day, I walked to the post office. At the time, the street was a pedestrian mall but about ten years ago it was converted back to accommodating vehicular traffic. When I was there, though, there was a center median of sorts with a low ledge where one could stop and sit. Throughout each season a man sat every morning upon this ledge near the now previous county courthouse. He always had a portion of a loaf of bread and spread out crumbs for the birds. They would gather at his feet, their feathers shimmering in the light. Each morning I nodded at him or said hello, depending upon how immersed he was in his task. He never asked for nor seemed to accept money, though I
noticed that the thin windbreaker that appeared in the fall was the same jacket he wore in winter. He was always clean and quiet, and sometimes when he thought no one was looking, the slope of his shoulders drooped. But his hands were always gentle as he spread forth the bits of bread. On a whim one day, I brought a loaf of bread to work and offered it to the man on my own daily pilgrimage to the post office. He thanked me with a smile and an appreciative sound from his throat. Then he returned to feeding the birds. I watched him for a moment, wanting to say something to this kind soul whose life’s circumstances likely were far from ideal. I sought something affirming to say to this man who seemed to have little but still gave of himself.
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Angola ................................. 21 Sewing Treasures Bedford ................................ 10 A Harvest of Quilts Beech Grove ........................ 17 The Fussy Cut Quilt Shop Bloomington ....................... 13 Fancy Works In A Yarn Basket Indiana Heritage Quilt Show Brownstown ......................... 11 Scrappy Patches Quilt Shop Centerville ........................... 23 Warm Glow Columbus ............................ 14 A Gathering of Quilts Corydon ................................. 7 HollyHock Quilt Shop Crawfordsville ........................ 8 Harvest Inn Interior Decor/Gifts Danville ............................... 16 Whispering Pines Designs Decatur ................................ 18 Country Creations Evansville .............................. 7 Let’s Sew Franklin ............................... 17 Honey & Me Georgetown ........................... 7 The Quilting Bee Greensburg ............................ 5 Tree City Stitches Greenwood ......................... 17 Back Door Quilts Indianapolis......................... 17 Treasures of the Earth Show Lafayette ................................ 9 Keepers Lawrenceburg ........................ 3 Tri-State Antique Market Liberty ................................. 23 Pohlar Fabrics Madison ................................. 6 Fabric Shop Marion ................................. 20 Quilters Hall of Fame Martinsville .......................... 13 Berries & Ivy McCordsville ......................... 4 McCordsville Mercantile Metamora ............................ 24
“You take good care of your birds,” I finally offered, thinking it a compliment. Instead, it appeared that I had offended him. His shoulders jerked up straight and stiff and, in his eyes, emerged an intense light. Then he spoke strongly and distinctly. “You’re right, sir,” I responded to his words. “I thank you.” I went on my way knowing I was not acknowledging him for feeding the birds but for something more. For I had just listened to the most brief but the best sermon I’d ever heard. I think of this man when I am driving and watch cars zipping dangerously between lanes simply to get ahead and when customers quickly grow rude and impatient with clerks at a store. I think of him when a person using a walker or wheelchair struggles to make his or her way through a crowd of people who are paying no attention to anyone except themselves.
Cities & Shops
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Canal Days Mooresville .......................... 16 Breezy Manor Farm Muncie ................................... 4 Cotton Candy Quilt Shoppe Nashville .............................. 15 Quilt Show -Pioneer Womens Club The Farmhouse Cafe & Tea Room The Story Inn Wishful Thinking Nineveh ............................... 12 Brown County Harvest Show/ Sale Primitive Spirit North Vernon ...................... 11 Sharynn’s Quilt Box Pendleton............................... 4 Quilts In The Park Rensselaer ............................. 8 Michell’s Sewing Fix Rushville .............................. 24 Elizabeth’s Keepsakes In Stitches St Paul .................................... 5 Olde Barn Primitives Salem ................................... 14 Past N Present by Michelle Past N Present Too Seymour ............................... 11 Primitive Crow Small Town Stitches Shelbyville............................ 24 Pioneer Fair Shipshewana ........................ 21 Yoder Department Store Spencer ................................ 13 Unraveled Quilt and Fabric Store Terre Haute ......................... 13 Mack’s Merry Market Wabash ........................... 18, 19 American Heritage Craft Show Heaven on Earth Nancy J’s Fabrics Washington .......................... 10 The Stitching Post
Not Classified by T own Town and Out of State Out of State ............................... 22 Tour Towns ................................ 14 Web Based .................................. 22 I think of him when I contemplate the words, “Give us this day our daily bread.” What a bountiful world it would be if we all spread about bits of bread in the form of kind gestures and deeds along with small acts of unexpected gentleness. Perhaps you are wondering what the man answered to me that day on a pedestrian mall that is now a busy street. You’ll recall I carefully said the birds were his. “No, ma’am,” said he. “Them’s God’s birds.” As are we all. One day and one crumb of bread at a time. –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. Kerri has gathered a decade of essays she is working to publish. She can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com
Events Listing
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3 Primitve Fall Thyme Gathering - Olde Barn Primitives, St Paul ................. 5 3 Demonstrations - In A Yarn Basket, Bloomington ..................................... 13 4 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ........................................................ 3 8-11 Quilts In The Park, Pendleton .......................................................................... 4 9,10 Fall Tour - Country Neighbors Tour, Various Towns ................................. 14 9, 10 Fall Open House & Pop Up Event - Honey & Me, Franklin .................... 17 14 Mid Ohio Antiques Market, Hilliard, OH ..................................................... 22 15-17 Open House - Harvest Inn Interior Decor /Gift Shop, Crawfordsville ... 8 16-18 Quilt Show - Pioneer Women’s Club, Nashville ........................................... 15 17, 18 Pioneer Fair, Shelbyville ................................................................................... 24 24 Fall Festival - Warm Glow, Centerville........................................................... 23 24, 25 Harvest Extravaganza, Arcanium OH ........................................................... 22 30-10/2 Treasures of the Earth, Indianapolis .......................................................... 17 Day
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1, 2 A Gathering of Quilts, Columbus .................................................................. 14 2 Tri-State Antique Market, Lawrenceburg ........................................................ 3 2 Brown County Harvest Show & Sale, Nineveh ........................................... 12 6-12/3 Ruby Short McKim Exhibit - Quilters Hall of Fame, Marion .................. 20 7, 8 Pop Up Events - Honey & Me, Franklin ...................................................... 17 7, 8 Harvest of Quilts, Bedford ............................................................................. 10 7-9 Canal Days, Metamora ...................................................................................... 24 14, 15 Fiber Retreat - see In A Yarn Basket, Bloomington .................................... 13 15 American Heritage Craft Show, Wabash ........................................................ 18 22, 23 Quilt Show - Mutton Hill, Akron OH ........................................................... 22
November
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5 6, 13, 10-12 11, 12
Holiday Open House - Berries & Ivy, Martinsville ..................................... 13 20, 27(Sunday/Nov) Holiday Open House-Primitive Spirit, Nineveh ..... 12 Holiday Tour, Various Towns .......................................................................... 14 Vintage & Holiday Gift Sale - Mack’s Merry Market, Terre Haute ........... 13
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September 8-11, 2016 Historic Falls Park, Pendleton, Indiana • • • •
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by Marla Wilson
Hanging Message Board
I came across this piece at the local antique mall. It was a facing board off the front of a chest of drawers. At the time, I did not have any idea what I would do with it, but I could see there were lots of possibilities. I finally decided on a message board. I cleaned up the piece and removed the loose paint leaving as much of the original as I could to keep the character. I then painted it. I cut a piece of ¼-inch backer board to fit one of the openings that would have originally held a drawer. I painted the backer board with two coats of standard black chalk board paint. This now comes in a variety colors, if you prefer something less traditional. I cut a piece of hardware cloth to fit the other two openings. Hardware cloth is a wire screen and can be purchased by the roll at hardware stores. This works well as a magnet board. I chose to hang this with the legs on top because it looks better that way.
To assemble, I stapled the hardware cloth to the back of the bottom two openings, and screwed the chalk board to the back of top opening. I put small cup hooks across the top of the bottom opening to hang keys, dog leashes, etc. and strung a piece of jute between the legs to display small pictures or notes with clothespins. Finally, I attached a couple of hangers to the back. The burlap flower in the picture is a magnet. I now have a hanging message center. I love it to display the grandkids photos and artwork, appointment cards, etc. and keep my keys and leashes from being lost. –Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed "junk," as well as kitchen and baby gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook, or www.therustywheel.vpweb.com or contact her at stumpy1954@hotmail.com
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Become Inspired
By Annice Bradley Rockwell
Decorating, Entertaining and Living in the Early American Style Nature’s Palette As summer slowly melts into fall we notice a vibrant shift in the days. The air becomes much more crisp, New England foliage ripens to the colors that only nature’s palette can provide and we become increasingly aware of the beauty that belongs only to fall. A Season of Change Fall brings with it an excitement for the home decorator. Home interiors, porches, yards and patios can be transformed easily with the bounty of nature to capture the essence of this special season of change. With nature’s bounty all around us, we have countless ways to use the produce of fall to enhance our home displays. And experiencing the abundance that is provided by nature is a special part of the joy of autumn. Venturing to a local apple orchard on a sparkling fall afternoon, one could spend time enjoying the experience of being among the apple trees actively harvesting a full bushel basket or two to be brought home to use for homemade apple pie or to serve as a colorful accent in a country basket or wooden trencher. Hayrides through a pumpkin patch offer a similar experience that truly embraces the wonder of fall. Bringing back a collection of hand-selected pumpkins, squash, corn stalks and gourds we have the perfect elements to recreate the ambiance of autumn to surround us throughout the season. Our interiors bask in the glow of fall as we incorporate our carefully chosen
touches of nature in and among our favorite pieces. Candles in the comforting scents of New England Buttery or Pumpkin Cornbread suggest a setting of warmth and coziness as the evenings begin to creep more quickly into our days. An Inspiring Experience One of the biggest attractions in fall to a home decorator is a trip to an outdoor fall festival or shop. While sipping a cup of hot mulled cider, one can stroll the grounds of a harvest gathering and find special treasures to bring home. From country antiques, to the festive food of fall, a harvest festival is an outing of fun that should be shared. Visiting country shops staged with the beauty of fall can be an equally inspiring experience. With a desire to entice shoppers to visit, shopowners work especially hard to recreate their spaces to encourage and inspire the eager country shopper. As the fall season advances, spend time enjoying that natural beauty that abounds. Make an event out of the experience of gathering portions of the bounty of fall. Take time to treat yourself to a treasure of the past and create an inner setting of warmth to bring you a sense of being truly welcomed home. As you plan to pursue the pleasures of fall, take time to share the simple yet spectacular joys of fall with those you hold dear. – Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
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Celebrating Halloween I remember going trick or treating as a child. I was a country girl, so Dad drove me to houses of people we knew and let me knock on the door. “Trick or trick!” I said as they opened the door. Where we lived, it was always treats. I rarely heard of any tricks being played on folks. Now there were often yards who had toilet paper floating from trees, but that was the extent of the tricks in our area. We were usually invited inside to sit a spell so the adults could visit and I would eat candy and watch whatever was on TV. Sometimes the church I went to would have a Halloween party and a hayride. That was fun! In elementary school we always had class parties. We would dress up in our costumes and parade through all the classrooms. The teachers would award prizes for the best costume, the funniest costume, etc. Then we would eat goodies until time to get ready for the bus. One year, one of the parents brought in pop. I remember this clearly because I had a grape soda and cheese popcorn and probably a cupcake, too. But I remember the grape soda and cheese popcorn especially, because they didn’t set well on my tummy. I wouldn’t touch either of those things for years. Dressing up in costumes, trick or treating and having parties are all part of
by Jo Branham older traditions that began long ago and have been passed down through time. Most of them have changed a good deal. People playing tricks were a problem for a number of years. Tipping over outhouses, opening farmer’s gates so their animals got loose and egging houses were the most popular “tricks.” This was another reason communities began having parties in which everyone was invited. The town leaders hoped that with something fun to do, the vandalism would stop. It worked pretty well, although it didn’t totally solve the problem. In the 1950s, with the baby boomers coming along, the parties began to focus mostly on children and were held in the school classroom. Some brave parents even allowed their children to have Halloween parties in their homes. Okay, so where does the dressing up come from? In Ireland (and many other countries) it was believed that the spirits of the dead walked on Halloween. People wore masks when they went out after dark on that evening in hopes that the spirits wouldn’t recognize them. No matter how you celebrate Halloween, I hope you have a safe and fun holiday. And don’t eat your candy all at once. –Jo Branham lives in Nashville where she writes and spends the money in quilt shops and on her cat.
Fall is a great time to join a book club. Finding good reads and making new friends over discussion, is engaging and rewarding. Years ago a few refugees from other book clubs and wanna-be bookclubbers decided to form a group. We didn’t all know each other or how to set up a book club, but our kick off with Big Stone Gap was successful and even included a phone interview with author Adriana Trigiani. Nine years and 90 books later, we finally ended that chapter. But after years without a group, I’m ready for another book club and have a few more ideas how to kick it off. Who: Find people who want to read and talk about what they read and have the same commitment level. The group doesn’t have to be an exclusive tight-knit party from one locale. As a matter of fact, that kind of clique isn’t as fun as having a variety of ages from different neighborhoods. The emphasis should be BOOK not CLUB. Why: Determine why you’ve all joined. If it’s because you’ve never read a book and you want to start with War and Peace and Moby Dick, that’s admirable, but is it realistic? What’s your goal? Then come up with a group name and sentence that defines what you read. It helps other book “groupees” know if your club is a good fit. Maybe Monday Moms who love Mysteries or Fabulous New Releases under 300 Words. One novel about a book club is even entitled The Wednesday Sisters. Consider what your group wants to read: non-fiction, or fiction, genres, content, the length of books, and authors. What novels: Determine how the book-of-the-month is selected. Here are a few options: • Each reader determines one of the reads for the year. • Each reader submits Amazon reviews and a vote is taken online (A tech-savvy member might use Surveymonkey.com) or at the next meeting. • Each reader brings a book to a meeting and the group votes from the selections. Schedule the books four to six months in advance so readers can order more than one book at a time, get on the library wait list, or read ahead if they have extra time. When: Keep it simple and consistent and set book club simply as the first Tuesday, or second Monday, or fourth Thursday of the month. Though summer is a great time to read, it might not be a great time to meet. If vacations or December events present challenges, be flexible but change dates well in advance. Where: Rotate host home. Set dates and locations six months in advance and at the same time as books, facilitators, and snack people are chosen.
How: Alternate responsibilities. If each meeting has a host, snack person, and facilitator, you’re assured of at least three readers for discussion! • Host: The host merely provides the house and chairs. (He/she had to clean up, move the kids to the basement, and enlist some spousal help ---- the host deserves a break). • Facilitator. Each book should have an “expert,” perhaps the person who selected the book and wants to research it more fully. The expert comes with background information on setting, time, historical period, author, and questions or prompts to keep the discussion lively. • Snacks: This person brings the treats, which can at times be flavored by a menu in the book. Enjoy popcorn and cotton candy while discussing Water for Elephants. Filipino food during In the Presence of My Enemies (non-fiction book set in the Philippines) And French delicacies mentioned in meals from The Nightingale. (AnnMarieStewart.com has suggestions for that!) Food can add fun and culture if it’s kept simple. Besides these rotating posts, there are ongoing maintenance roles that last as long as a person wants to do them. The secretary keeps all contact information and shoots out a reminder before each meeting. The librarian keeps a record of previously read books on a site easily accessed by book club members trying to select the next reads. Join a book club and you’re going to make new friends, travel through time and history, see the world through the eyes of narrators, authors, and fellow readers, and engage in lively discussion. Before The End of our group, we enjoyed a personal visit from Pulitzer Prize winning novelist Geraldine Brooks (March) read three unpublished manuscripts by local authors, hosted phone conversations with a variety of authors, covered classics as well as new releases, and a variety of fiction genres. We explored memoirs, mysteries, and how-to books. We even read young adult fiction and included our kids in summer book club meetings. What twelve books will you read in the next year? If you’d like one of them to be Stars in the Grass which comes out in February 2017, stay tuned. The next issue of your Country Register will hold a drawing for a free signed copy. And if your book club wants an author interview, contact me on my website AnnMarieStewart.com and let’s talk. While you’re there, check out Bellwether Books blog for more book reviews. Let me know what you’re reading and your tips for book clubs. –Ann Stewart’s novel Stars in the Grass comes out in February 2017
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Stashbusting Tip for Quilters –Quilt with Compassion If you are like me, you likely have more fabric than projects. For the last two years, the president of our local quilters’ guild has challenged us to take another look at fabrics that pile up without a home and put them to work. When Venita Aldrich, an inspired Spokane quilter, started “Because We Care” to make comfort quilts for patients taking chemotherapy, I was thrilled to jump right in. The wheelchair size of these quilts (roughly 44” x 55”) is just big enough to allow quilters to play around with design and use up fabric. These projects also can be finished within a reasonable amount of time. In 2015, our small group of about nine quilters, contributing either time, money or quilt tops, made 47 comfort quilts. So far this year, we’ve made 20. All of our quilts are backed with warm flannel and donated to patients taking chemotherapy at Cancer Care Northwest here in Spokane. Perhaps a project like ours can inspire you to take another look at your stash of unused fabrics. How do you get started? Our library at Washington State Quilters - Spokane just added a lovely book by Lindsay Conner, www.lindsaysews.com, that can be used to create fresh quilts from your fabric stash—with an added plus. Her advice encourages groups to work on charity quilts. Conner says, “If you can’t find a quilting bee to join, start your own!” Modern Bee: 13 Quilts to Make with Friends (StashBooks, C & T Publishing, 2013, 128 pp), takes the reader through the process of setting up a quilting bee, with blocks for beginning and intermediate quilters. Organized so that each month introduces a new project (and pattern), her traditional and modern designs are bright and airy.
by Beth Camp
You can expect clear instructions on how to set up a quilting bee (face-to-face, online, or via snail mail). Her practical advice delves into issues faced by new groups, such as. ‘What if the blocks are not the same size?’ Guidelines on how to finish that quilt from borders, to binding and backing, along with inspiring stories about quilters who enjoy working with groups, are also included. Lindsay’s book and her blog show off her enthusiasm for new designs. I am quite intrigued by her string circles, another stashbuster to play with. A second and inspirational book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time (New World Library, 2015, 262 pp) by Ruth McHaney Danner, http://ruthdanner.com, offers moving profiles of some 54 quilters and/or quilting groups who have made a commitment to quilt for others in need. Danner tells heart-warming stories about how and why these quilters make quilts to give away. Some quilts are created for children in hospitals, for veterans, those at hospice or shelters, to raise money for scholarships or for international organizations dedicated to easing poverty, among many other causes. Each chapter ends with a Binding Stitch note that highlights additional resources and ways for you to start a project of your own. One quilter explains why she gives her quilts away, “It just feels like the right thing to do – put warmth and comfort out in the world” Why not consider making a comfort quilt? No matter whether your finished quilt goes to a cancer patient, a senior center or children’s hospital, it will be appreciated. And your fabric stash just might be a little smaller.
–Beth Camp is a member of Because We Care and Washington State Quilters. She quilts and writes historical fiction in Spokane, WA. Contact Beth at www.bethandwriting.blogspot.com
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by Jo Branham were made of either a screen material or perforated tin. The punched tin or screen offered ventilation to keep the food cool and fresh while making it next to impossible for mice or insects to get inside. The perforations in the tin were often in the form of a design, such as an eagle, stars, tulips, willow trees, and much more. The pie safe remained popular until the ice box came along in the 1800s. With an even better ability to keep food fresh, the ice box soon became the new rage. Today, pie safes are often used for storage. They will hold just about anything from linens to children’s toys. No matter if you want a pie safe to use as part of your home decor or just for storage, you will find many choices at shops and events advertised here in The Country Register.
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Disappearing Nine Patch Is New Adventure in Harriet Truman Loose Threads Mystery Series by Arlene Sachitano Molly Baker has come to Foggy Point to organize a recognition ceremony for donors to the local missing children organization and to escape her abusive ex-boyfriend. Harriet Truman and the Loose Threads agree to make quilts for the top two donors, but soon discover that Molly has an agenda. She herself was a kidnap victim as a child along with her friend Amber and the perpetrator was never caught. Molly hopes Harriet can help her figure out what happened. Harriet and the Loose Threads have barely started asking questions when accidents start happening to them— and Molly herself is killed. Is it related to the girls' kidnapping? Or did Molly’s current work tracking down missing and exploited children put her in harm’s way? After Harriet’s Aunt Beth is injured in a car accident that may have been planned for her, the group wonders—will someone go to any lengths to keep the
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by Deb Heatherly
If anyone had told me a year ago that I’d be moving next week, I would have laughed and probably even have said ‘never’ as in, “I could never move, my husband would see how much fabric I have.” And, all joking aside, I would have added that it would take several things for me to move. I would have to have a hundred-year-old house that had already been restored (I restored an 1889 many years ago and loved it but was a lot younger at the time) or a wonderful log cabin. It would also have to have the kitchen of my dreams and a huge quilting studio. But that would have been then and this is now—and I am indeed moving. No, I did not get my historic beauty nor did I get my log cabin. In fact, I am getting a three-level contemporary that is totally not my style and am moving into a house with stairs after having lived on one level all my life. Am I nuts? I have wondered about that since signing on the dotted line. What I am getting is the quilting and design studio with the space I have always dreamed about and a kitchen that might actually make me want to cook. Hubby is getting a sunny yard with enough space to plant a garden and we are doubling our square footage, which gives the ‘fur children’ more space to run, play and shed. All of this combined was enough to make us ‘bite the bullet.’ And so, as we approach moving day, we are both very excited, but I am faced with a dilemma. My husband knows that I have a lot of fabric since I am a Creative Grids designer. He is fully aware of the double closet, four cupboards and the pie safe filled to the brim in my sewing room. What he does not realize is that many of the boxes in other parts of the house hold fabric as well. They are in ‘disguise’ and are part of the reason we are feeling a little crunched for space. For instance, the box in the guest room closet that says ‘fall clothes’ with the ‘f ’ circled is actually fabric in fall colors. One fall sweatshirt rests on top of the fabric so it really does contain ‘fall clothes.’ There are other boxes with a letter circled as well. Example: The box marked ‘winter clothes’ and a circle around the ‘w’ holds a white sweater on top with gorgeous tone on tone whites in the bottom. A box in another closet labeled ‘plastic tubs’ has a circle around the ‘p’ that stands for pieces and parts of quilts in progress. (The pieces and parts are in plastic containers within the box so the labeling
is somewhat correct.) I know the ‘code’ so I know exactly where everything is when I need it. With this move, however, I worried that my secret would be discovered. What will he think when he realizes? Will he call ‘Hoarders’ to have them do an intervention on his wife? I was getting a bit apprehensive until we were discussing the move last evening. Our discussion went a little like this. “I’ve reserved two trucks,” Dear hubby said with a smile. “Two trucks,” I asked, “Whatever for? I am sure we can get everything in one if we get a large one.” “Well,” he said, “I figure we’ll need one for the household things and one just to move your fabrics and keep it all together.” “I still think we can get everything out of the sewing room into one truck,” I said. Not missing a beat, Dear hubby responds, “Well since you are finally going to have the design studio and space that you need, I thought your ‘fall clothes’ and ‘plastic containers’ might want to join the other fabrics from the sewing room. Keeping it all together in one truck might make it easier on the other end.” I tried not to crack a smile but before long we were both laughing and I asked him how long he had known. “For about a year,” he said, “I was looking for a plastic container to put a few nuts and bolts in. Once I realized that ‘plastic containers’ did not mean what I thought they did, I realized other things might have a different meaning as well. The clincher was when I was looking for wrapping paper to wrap your birthday present and found a whole box of red fabric underneath. I realized then that the circled ‘r’ was code for red fabric and began to notice all of the boxes in this house with a circled letter.” “What you don’t realize,” he added, “is that I’m a fast learner. Those boxes of mine that say old clothes and have an ‘x’ marked in the corner are actually things for hunting and fishing.” With that, we were both laughing again. When we finally stopped laughing, all I could say was “If anyone helps us unpack, they are going to think we’ve both lost our minds.” –Deb Heatherly is the Creative Grids® designer who created both the Creative Grids® Cat’s Cradle Tool and the Creative Grids® Strippy Stars Tool. Deb lives in the mountains of western NC and travels doing lectures, trunk shows and workshops. Contact her at Debscatsnquilts@aol.com.
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Town and Country Cooking
by Janette Hess
Happy Harvesting Ah, summer! While the heat and humidity drive us out of the kitchen, the garden and its bounty draw us back in. Every day we experiment with ways to make the most of the vegetables we have either harvested or purchased. In Chorizo Baked Beans, fresh peppers, tomatoes and onions enhance the flavor of traditional baked beans. With the addition of a bit of chorizo sausage, these baked beans become muy caliente, just like the temperature outside. In Andouille Stir Fry, seasonal vegetables serve as the basis of a quick side or main dish. And who doesn’t love garden-fresh okra when it’s combined with flavors that mimic gumbo? Italian Squash Bake gets its zest from Italian dressing and its richness from those round, buttery snack crackers found in most pantries. When made with vegetables alone, it’s a favorite side dish. When made with vegetables and shredded chicken, it’s a unique main dish. For best results, pick or purchase zucchini that is about 1½ inches in diameter. It will have fewer seeds, softer skin and better flavor. Happy harvesting! Andouille Stir Fry 6 ounces fully cooked andouille sausage, halved and sliced 1 tablespoon canola or olive oil 12 small, tender okra pods, trimmed and sliced . ½ onion, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped 2 cups halved, sliced zucchini (use small, tender zucchini no larger than 1½ inches in diameter) 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed Hot pepper sauce to taste Using large, non-stick skillet or electric skillet, sauté sausage in oil over medium to medium-high heat until sausage is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Melt butter in skillet and add okra and onion. Slowly sauté until okra has lost is stickiness. Transfer sausage back into pan and add all other ingredients. Cover and simmer until zucchini is just tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Makes 6 servings.
Italian Squash Bake 2 cups sliced zucchini squash (use small, tender zucchini no larger than 1½ inches in diameter) 2 cups sliced yellow summer squash 1 ripe tomato, peeled and chopped 1 14-ounce can artichokes, 8 to 10 count, drained and quartered 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing Freshly ground black pepper 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken, if desired 12 round, buttery crackers, processed into fine crumbs 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Cooking spray –Cut squash lengthwise before slicing and measuring. Combine squash, tomato and artichokes with dressing. Season with desired amount of black pepper. Marinate 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature, stirring occasionally. Add chicken, if desired. Using slotted spoon, transfer mixture into 9- by 13-inch baking dish that has been prepared with cooking spray. Discard any excess dressing. Toss cracker crumbs with Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over vegetables. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 8 servings. Chorizo Baked Beans ½ pound high-quality chorizo sausage 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 large tomato, peeled and diced 1 onion, diced 2 15-ounce cans pork and beans, lightly drained 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, well drained 1 cup hickory or other smokeflavored barbecue sauce –In medium skillet, brown and drain chorizo sausage. Add bell pepper, tomato and onion. Saute 2 to 3 minutes to allow vegetables to absorb sausage flavor. Transfer to large casserole dish and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Note: Chorizo varies in spiciness. If milder beans are desired, conduct a taste test before adding the full amount of chorizo to the beans.
–A trained journalist, Janette Hess focuses her writing on interesting foods. She is a Master Food Volunteer with her local Extension service and enjoys collecting, testing and sharing recipes.
September - So Much to Celebrate
by Jo Branham
There is much to celebrate in September along with the glee many parents feel with school starting back. September is Classical Music Month, International Square Dancing Month, and National Courtesy Month. As we all know, I like to eat, so National Blueberry Popsicle Month, Honey Month and Better Breakfast month are celebrations that are right up my alley.
Some celebrations you might not have known about but would like to celebrate this month are: the 6th is Read a Book Day, the 10th is Sewing Machine Day and the 19th is National Talk Like A Pirate Day. (Strangely, a day that actually does get celebrated much.) The 11th has a number of holidays, including Grandparent’s Day and 911 Remembrance Day.
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Have you ever thought about the toil and time your grandma or great grandmother put into standing over a hot iron preparing your parent’s shirts or pinafore dress for Sunday services? Moms and grandmas would iron for hours just to make a good impression and for their children to look their best for a special occasion. I learned to iron (with an electric iron of course) and actually liked it. My mom is still today an avid “ironer”, is that a word? She taught me to first iron dad’s handkerchiefs and then I was able to move up to simple shirts and skirts. I don’t do much ironing myself these days thanks to the wonders of permanent press, the fluff cycle on the dryer and the must have…wrinkle reducer. I do, however, have an old wooden ironing board that is displayed in my entryway and I decorate it every changing season and holiday. I purchased the board at Mansfield where every year Parke County, Indiana celebrates its Covered
by Tammy Page Bridge Festival. It’s a fantastic place to find primitives and antiques. I first start with a small covering, either an old tablecloth or a runner. Or, sometimes I leave it uncovered so the burn marks can be displayed. I then add several of my Boyds Bears that are dressed for the occasion or holiday. I add lights, some colored ones especially at Christmas and then a candle and some coordinating knick knacks. I’m proud of that old ironing board and what it represents. I admire my ancestors who stood for hours over the ironing board making sure her family looked proper for a special occasion, be it school, church or a social. The marks on my ironing board have been put there with lots of love and hard work. I often wonder about the family that owned it years ago. I imagine I can smell the hot iron as it presses into the fabric and sometimes even a scorch or too. –Tammy Page lives on an Indiana farm with her family, farm animals and many pets.
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By Naomi Gaede-Penner
Grade-schoolers: 1950s or 2016 My friend Lisa Friesen Collins started out as a grade school crossing guard and then moved on to be an educational assistant for a kindergarten class. She continues to entertain us with posts on Facebook, which many of us think are blog-worthy. Here are a few: Life as a Crossing Guard isn’t boring that’s for sure. Take away the rude drivers and I’m left with interestingly fun kiddos. I have the group of boys who run or bike as fast as they can to get to their destination; the boy who moves slower then molasses on a winter’s morning, but talks non-stop as he strolls across the street; and then the group of girls who slow down so they miss the light – so they can talk with me a bit longer. I’ve gotten attached to these kids. I love it. Today, this little boy, probably first grade, came walking up to the corner in full cover. I said, “Wow Batman, you look awesome!” He answered, “My mom said I needed a light jacket, but this works better, and I have a hat and mask!” Off he headed down the hill, bat ears flapping and cape flying. (With his mom not far behind, half embarrassed and half in hysterics!) I love this job! Life as an educational assistant isn’t boring either. Did I really just have to tell some firstgrade boys, “Do not lick the monkey bar poles?” Funny - but wouldn’t have been funny had I not caught them in time. What a fun day, making Christmas ornaments with kindergarteners. “Ms. Lisa, you can never have too much glitter!” That is so true sweetie! Nothing like glitter and glue and 12 kindergartener hands “helping” me. File this under “Only In A Colorado School.” My daughter relayed this noteworthy exchange in her science class: Student: “Ms. ______, have you ever looked at a marijuana leaf under a microscope?” Teacher: “No, can’t say that I have.” Student: “I could bring some in from home so we could all look at it.” Teacher: “Um, I’m not sure that’s legal so let’s not, but thanks for offering.” My daughter to me: “Well, we all know what goes on at their house!” And then there was the school dance: Mrs. Collins!!!! Did you hear about the school dance party? Yes, I did. Are you going? Yes! Are you?
I don’t know, are you asking me to go to the dance with you? (Silent big-eyed stare.) Um, I thought you were married already cause your kinda old. Comments to kids today: 1. No armpit tooting at school. I don’t care how funny it sounds, please stop. 2. No, the field is not full of dog poo. Those are dirt clods from lawn aeration. (Explain what lawn aeration is. Repeated this at least 25 times.) 4. STOP! No throwing dirt clods at each other! (Repeated this at least 25 times.) And yet those cute, goofy, irritating, sometimes gross, kids fill my day with laughter and joy! The above experiences are from 2015 and 2016, yet they are not that much different from Sharing Time in the kindergarten class in Valdez, Alaska, in 1954, as experienced by Anna Bortel: “The children always surprised and delighted me with their revelations. One day, Penny shared. Her chair was next to mine, and she leaned against me, her blond curls tumbling upon her cherub face. ‘Go ahead,’ I whispered. Taking a deep breath, she asked her classmates, ‘Should three-year-olds still be wetting their pants?’ I stifled a laugh. Not a single child thought this was amusing, and she and the other five-year-olds wrestled soberly with the issue; all the while she unconsciously reached over and played with the back of my hair. Then she turned to me, ‘Miss Bortel, what do you think?’ I felt the gentle spray of moisture on my face as she exhaled with each lisped word. Another time, a boy explained that he awoke to find a longshoreman in bed with his mother. These small folks grappled with big issues, and unreservedly offered their opinions. One fall day, a child carried a leaf to class and asked why the once green leaf was now yellow. Following a mini-lecture on frost, a boy piped up, ‘I hope Jack Frost doesn’t land on me and change my color.’ The earnest faces around me pondered that same thought.” –Find and purchase Naomi’s Prescription for Adventure books, at www.prescriptionforadventure.com (Excerpt from ‘A’ is for Alaska: Teacher to the Territory, by Naomi Gaede Penner.)Follow her on Facebook (Prescription for Adventure) or read her blogs at blog.prescriptionforadventure.com.
Quilting with Barbara
by Barbara Conquest
Row by Row Wrap-Up? Retrospective? By the time this is in print another summer adventure, Row by Row 2016, Home Sweet Home, will be history. In this part of the world more shops participated than last year, and shoppers took full advantage. As a travelling shopper in just two provinces in July, I made the following observations. Was this your experience too? All stores had their completed row and kits prominently on display, and most of them also had the winning quilt for their store – the one that someone had burned the midnight oil to complete first to win the 25-fat quarter prize for that store. These were welcome sights which helped later shoppers decide immediately if they wished to include that store’s row in their project. The patterns-only packages were generally behind the counter and available on request and with a signature, a wise precaution on the part of the store. What was interesting was the reaction of store personnel when a pattern-only request was made. Usually the pattern was provided promptly and cheerfully, but in a few cases, after trying vigorously but unsuccessfully to sell the complete kit, the handover was more subdued. However, at one store we visited the patterns were piled on a cutting table with no clerks in sight. After a lonely wait of 10 minutes or so I picked up a pattern, signed the visitor list and departed without speaking to a soul. No hard sell there! The completed quilts, as mentioned, were proudly hung with the maker’s name (and often the participating stores’ names). They were inspiring eye-candy which made shoppers want to rush home to begin theirs (Oh wait, we’re on holiday!) For the rows requiring embellishment, acquisition of these add-ons was treated differently by different shops. Some included embellishments in their kits; some made them available for a small additional charge. One provided them in their kits but wouldn’t sell them to people not buying the kit, possibly losing a bit of profit as well as a little good will,
in my opinion As expected, patterns differed widely from store to store. The vast majority were colourfully illustrated and well designed, some by professional designers. Obviously a lot of thought went into these. But a few were merely single photo-copied sheets with scant black and white directions and illustrations. To me that indicated a lack of pride and interest in their product, and some customers likely won’t return. At my speed I’ll never be an eight-row winner, but having completed a few rows here are a few considerations for those who still have to finish their projects, whether rows or quilts: 1. If buying a kit, check before you leave the store that it is complete (one of mine was missing one fabric); 2. Buy lots of fusible. It is rarely included in a kit; 3.Check on availability of embellishments. I bought one kit on the strength of its attractive embellishments only to find they weren’t included and not available at the shop either; 4. Remember that a silicon sheet will be your iron’s best friend; 5. Use a small (25-30 mm) rotary cutter if you have one. It can get into small areas and cut neat straight lines on appliques; 6. When cutting curves with scissors remember to move the fabric, not the scissors; 7. Label the fused applique pieces before cutting. After cutting, they are so easy to mix up (guess how I know this); 8. Thank the shop owners, most of whom have voluntarily spent time, resources and money preparing these projects for our enjoyment. Remember the good ones when you next need to purchase supplies; 9. Most importantly: have fun, and try to finish the 2016 rows before the 2017 theme is announced (my goal)! –Barbara Conquest writes her column from Blue Sky Quilting in Tofield, AB. © 2016
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Life on the Farm
by Donna Jo Copeland
September’s Song is Pure Country Bliss
Just Do It!
by Cathy Elliott
“Emma’s Legacy” Recently, I signed up for a workshop to learn to make a little quilt called, “Emma’s Legacy.” It’s just the kind of pattern I like best – very old-fashioned and scrappy. Reminiscent of the collection of quilts in grandma’s linen cupboard, tenderly pieced with parts of grandpa’s best shirt or baby’s christening dress. In those days, folks used what fabric they had, giving it new life in the form of a functional coverlet. A treasure cherished by generations that followed. As Jane Austen would say, “I was all anticipation” until I heard that this pattern was so very complicated. The pieces are small and there are a lot of them to sew together in an intricate way. And then, there are the points! Oh, my. All those points must match perfectly. One gal told me that after attempting the “Emma’s Legacy” quilt, she had renamed it “Emma’s Lunacy.” She failed to finish it. After hearing her take, I thought about backing out of the workshop. Seriously. Did I want to set myself up for failure? I called a meeting with me, myself, and I to regroup. Where was that old American-can-do-spirit? What about “nothing ventured, nothing gained?” Or “say ‘yes’ to the dress?” Okay, maybe that last cliché doesn’t
apply here. But you get my drift. So I decided not only to take the class, but to complete the quilt on my newly acquired 1945 Singer Featherweight. A tiny sewing machine for a tiny quilt. I feel a little victorious before it’s time, facing the lunacy project with renewed passion. But I am confident that with a little American ingenuity, I can see it through to the end. Now, to focus that same spirit toward a certain writing project I’ve been tickling around the edges. It’s time to plunge forward into the fray, ready for battle, expecting victory. N o t h i n g ventured, nothing gained, eh? – Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer, creating cozy mysteries and more on her trusty laptop. She has authored three cozy mysteries with the newest - A Stitch in Crime just released, in tandem with the RErelease of a companion book, A Vase of Mistaken Identity. www.cathyelliottbooks.com; www.pinterest.com/ cathyelliott10/ or Facebook - Author Cathy Elliott –Quilt Photo Courtesy of The Tater Patch, Merrill, OR, where Emma's Legacy quilt pattern is available for purchase.
After summer's heat, September's song is pure country bliss: cornflower blue skies, bright Black eyed Susans and Joe Pye weed, Katydids singing evening song and those huge sticky spider webs. September also heralds the last hay baling, last of tomato and green bean canning, cooler nights and shorter days. As a child growing up on a 160 acre farm in south central Indiana I both loved and hated September. I was born in that month so my birthday gifts were school clothes, which I needed of course but gee couldn't somebody get me a doll or a kitten? School started right after Labor Day and that meant the absolute end of summer days filled with mud hole digging, walks in the woods, lightning bug jars, being locked outside while Mom cleaned house and sipping Kool Aid on the porch. Sitting on that same porch we watched summer thunderstorms come rolling in and at night were amazed at the Northern Lights. With the cooler temperatures it also meant more baking and becauae we had a dairy, usually there was sour milk for a chocolate cake on Sunday evenings. Oftentimes a piece of that cake and a glass of milk was Sunday supper. This chocolate cake has been made in my family for over a hundred years and still is a favorite today. October always seemed caught up in its own rhythm of school and chores. Walking to the neighboring farm to catch the school bus on dark mornings at 6:30,
then an hour long ride began our school days. A neighborhood Halloween party for us farm kids was a real treat and meant we raided the "north room" for outdated clothes for our costumes. No one bought costumes then as we were all pretty poor in coin. Simple times, simple pleasures, great neighbors and Golden autumns make for wonderful memories. –Donna Jo Copeland, is a 15th generation farmeress/fiber artist who owns Brezzy Manor Farm in Mooresville, IN Never Fail Chocolate Cake 3 cups sifted flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup Hersheys Cocoa 1 t. salt 1/2 t. baking powder Mix these together by hand 1 t. baking soda 2 cups sour milk Mix the baking soda and milk until it froths, then mix into the dry ingredients. 1/2 cup melted lard 1 egg 1 t. vanilla Mix the rest of the ingredients together with the milk mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for 35 to 45 minutes. It’s a dense cake, better the next day. You can substitute vegetable oil for the lard. Mom always made hard carmel icing.....no real recipe... a stick of butter, powdered sugar, cream, vanilla.....poured over the cake and it hardened when it cooled.
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Jack o’ Lanterns One of the most popular autumn decorations is pumpkins. And around Halloween a lot of those pumpkins will have faces that flicker in the evening darkness. Where did the idea of carving faces in pumpkins come from? Why are they called jack o’ lanterns? Carving vegetables has been a common practice in many countries for centuries. The Maori people used gourds to make lanterns over 700 years ago. It is believed the idea of carving jack o’ lanterns for Halloween came from Ireland. They often used turnips and potatoes. The jack o’ lantern was supposed to either represent spirits or ward them off, depending on where you lived.
BE RRI E S & IVY ER ES Antiques ~ Primitives ~ Country Décor ov. 5th SA VE THE D ATE: Holida SAVE DA Holidayy Open House N No Candles, Rugs, Country Textiles, Willow Tree Painted Gourds and Gourd Demonstrations Rug Hooking Supplies, Wool and Patterns Hooking Group meets Saturdays 10-12 28 N. Main St. Martinsville, IN • 765-342-7722 Open 6 days a week • Google us for Virtual Tour Visit us on Facebook For area information www.visitmorgancountyin.com
by Jo Branham Another theory about where the practice of carving jack o’ lanterns began is told in an Irish folktale about a man named Stingy Jack. There are many variations of this story, but in all of them Jack tricks Satan who is trapped by Jack. Only when Satan agrees not to take another soul, including Jack’s own, does Jack let him go. When Jack dies, he has nowhere to go. He’s been too sinful to go to heaven and Satan promised he wouldn’t take him. Jack asks how he will be able to see to travel. Satan gives him a flaming ember that will never go out. Jack carves a lantern out of a turnip and begins to wander the Earth for a resting place. He became known as “Jack of the Lantern” or jack o’ lantern.
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COL UMBUS - SALEM - TOUR TOWNS COLUMBUS The Columbus Star Quilters & Evening Star Quilt Guilds Present their 15th Biennial Judged Show
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Saturday, Oct. 1st 9am—5pm & Sunday, Oct. 2nd Noon–5pm At Donner Center, 22nd & Sycamore Streets, Columbus, Indiana 47201 View many quilts–pieced and appliquéd, traditional and art quilts, wearables; even a few antique quilts. Vote for “Viewer’s Choice” & shop the vendors. Quilter’s Boutique featuring quilted items for purchase. On-site scissor sharpening both days!
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Back to School Virtues Marked by last minute vacations, and family reunions, August is also known as the back to school inventory month. Most parents realize the need for school supplies, and thus become inventory takers, making long lists on the backs of envelopes, legal pads, or sticky notes. Once their lists are made, they begin checking off items to ensure that Marie has not outgrown her good shoes, or Michael’s blue jeans actually reach the top of his sneakers. We want our children to succeed, be happy, comfortable and prepared for the school days ahead of them. With inventory lists in hand, we purchase new backpacks, lunch bags, scientific calculators, folders, and pencils to help them learn and retain information. There are other inventory items important to your child’s success. These items cannot be bought in a store and therefore do not cost any money. They are just as important, if not more, as the new shoes or the new sweater. Taking an inventory of your child’s virtues can help them throughout the school year. This list, when followed, discussed and put into action, will help them to succeed, be happy, content, good citizens, and prepared for life not only at school, but outside of school as well. 1. Love- Unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the well being another 2. Peace-Tranquility, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord 3. Patience-Ability to endure persecution and ill-treatment 4. Kindness-goodness in action, sweetness of disposition, affability 5. Goodness-Ready to do good, love in action 6. Gentleness-Gracious, kindly disposition, controlled strength 7. Self Control-Restraint or discipline exercised over one’s behavior
by Mrs. Kimberly Chaffee
8. Faithfulness-Dependability, loyalty and stability 9. Joy-Great delight, gladness of heart Each of these virtues can and should find a place in the heart of your child. Children are followers of everything around them, whether the circumstances are good or bad. While we are busy trying to get everyday tasks done, we need to remind ourselves that the most important task is raising children full of virtues. Even in a bad circumstance, virtues can help them overcome obstacles in their path. Sit down and talk with your children about these virtues. If they are old enough, ask them to evaluate themeselves, and see if they are able to see where they may need to improve in certain areas. It is important to proceed with love and kindness while taking an inventory of this list. Young children will need examples. Middle school and high school children should be able to identify their own examples through friends and acquaintances. August is the month that we focus on inventory of what they have and will need from the store for a successful school year. Be sure to also take an inventory of your child’s virtues. These cannot be bought in a store and putting the list into action will help them become good, respectful, and decent people. We have a PDF file Poster ready to printout for boys and girls on our blog www.kimberlysquilting.blogspot.com/ –Mrs. Kimberly Chaffee is a homeschooling mother of four great kids, living north of Pittsburgh, Pa with her husband and herd of dairy goats. You can reach her with comments at pittsewing@gmail.com.
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October 7th - 9th - See Ad Page 24 For over 40 years Canal Days has happened on the first weekend of October. Beginning on the first Friday occuring in October it runs for three days, ending on Sunday. It is our busiest weekend of the year, with vendor booths set up all over town. Thousands of visitors come to find treasures and bargains. Historic Metamora will come alive with exhibitors selling everything from quilts, collectibles and antiques to pumpkins and
gourds all along Main Street and the Whitewater Canal. In the Mill Park their will be individuals selling their own handcrafted items. Food vendors and those selling other types of merchandise will also be available. Check out our facebook page for the event. Lots of updates, and photo albums from past events: www.facebook.com/ MetamoraCanalDays or webpsge at: www.historicmetamora.net
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NASHVILLE Brown County Historical Society Pioneer Women’s Club
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September 16-18
Brown County History Center, 90 East Gould Street
Nashville, Indiana
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DANVILLE - MOORESVILLE
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Whispering Pines Designs Rug Hooking Studio 2410 E. County RRoad oad 300 S., Danville, IN 46122 For infor mation contact Bev Stewar t: (317) 745-5133 information Stewart: – FFull ull line of rrug ug hooking supplies including: frames, hooks, lots of wool, patter ns, etc. patterns, – Classes are $75 for three two -hour sessions including: two-hour patter n, wool and hook pattern, – Finished product is approx. 14 x 16 – See us demonstrating at shows & fairs around Indiana
5803 E Watson Rd., Mooresville, IN • 317-260-0571 Mon-Wed 11-4 or by appt. • Donna Jo Copeland, Farmeress
Building Harmony
By Jeff Cappis
Halloween
In honor of Halloween, I would like to offer you an Edgar Allen Poe inspired poem. For you Poe fans out there, I’ll start apologizing in advance: Once upon a weeknight dreary, watching TV tired and bleary, While Cathy slept with dreams of fancy in the room next doorI knew that she was sleeping and her blessed heart was beating, That her lungs were strongly breathing because I could hear her snore. Outside a fog was forming and a gentle rain began to pour. Only this and nothing more. My mind was drifting out of me, watching something on TV. A fun old movie, that had moved me back in movie lore. But somewhere in my grog, a gentle sound had split the fog; My eyes half opened and I hoped it was a dream and nothing moreOutside the blackened night got mad and rain began to pourThen a scratching met our door. Instantly the noise got stronger; held my breath a little longer, Who was that or what was that, my both feet hit the floor. But the fact is I’d been sleeping, and the noise so gently creeping, I wasn’t sure that I’d been dreaming of the scratching at the door. Then lightning cracked and the thunder made a roar! And a claw, claw, clawing began sawing at the wooden door! The scratching and the clawing led to mounds of godless howling. I hid my ears, I curled my lip, it’s louder than before! Then more lightening flashing, thunder crashing, raindrops splashing, And the demon started thrashing at my wooded outside door. In fear, I yelled out leave me I implore! Still the demon thrashed upon my door. Standing with my nerves asunder, then a boom, exploding thunder, My eyes grew wide to see the swinging of the battered door. More lightening leading thunder flashed a light upon a wonder, There staggered from the rain a puppy soggy to the core. My demon wet and hairy wasn’t scary anymore, He had a nasty look and left a puddle on the floor. Oh yeah—I’d let him out to do his business sometime there before . . . –Copyright by Jeff Cappis. Email: jcappis@telus.net.
The Knitting Savant
By Andrea Springer
Charting Our Success Our beginnings as knitters are humble. We learn to make the knit and purl stitches, cast stitches on the needle and bind them off. It’s the variations of these basic skills that build every knitted object we aspire to create. These skills – and a good pattern. Patterns are the roadmap between inspiration and finished object. Our ability to interpret the writer’s design can mean the difference between a handmade item that serves its intended purpose or an unfinished project in a bag at the back of the closet. Every pattern is different and each knitter brings a preferred learning style to a pattern. Part of the process of becoming a better knitter is understanding how you connect with written directions. Are you someone who prefers reading the instructions in each row or working with a visual schematic like a chart? Do you need a lot of detail in the pattern, or do your eyes glaze over and you pass up a pattern that has page after page of writing? Do you need measurements and photos or not? Knowing your preferred learning style and then finding tools to help manage the information presented in a pattern will go a long way towards making the knitting experience enjoyable and successful. Here are a few things to consider: Take the time to look the pattern up online. Search by the pattern name and add the word “errata” to the search. The results may reveal corrections to the
pattern that were made since it was published. A little time invested in the beginning may save you hours of frustration down the road. Learn how to read charts. Many knitters avoid them because they look foreign and complicated but again, with a little investment of time, understanding how these pattern “pictures” work can save time and frustration. Develop tools to help you navigate a pattern. Pencil in notes as you go about changes and adjustments. Sticky notes and highlighters work to mark specific rows and sizes. Charts can be enlarged on a photocopier (for personal use only) and their individual stitch motifs identified with colored pencils so they’re easier to read and follow. Experiment and learn what makes the process easier for you. And – as always – swatch. Making sure you’re getting the same gauge as the pattern is the first building block in the success of your finished garment. Our handmade projects are built on a foundation of basic skills and a good roadmap. Chart your success with a little preparation and the right tools. –Andrea Springer blogs at www.knittingsavant.com where she helps folks remember that they have everything they need to be successful in knitting and in life. You can share comments or ideas with her at andrea@knittingsavant.com or follow Knitting Savant on Facebook and Twitter.
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Over The Tea Cup
By Janet Young
Traditionally with the dawning of a new year we tend to want to make resolutions that will improve our life such as vowing to lose weight, stop smoking, or starting an exercise program. However, before long the vast majority go back to their old habits and their resolve is gone until the next year. But, why…why do we let a whole year go by before we resolve to try again? Perhaps it’s time to change our mindset for every day is a new day – a new opportunity to start anew. Using that strategy, with the new school year beginning, now would be the perfect time to determine you are going to start out strong and not give up. When things get tough, seek help through your parents, a teacher, or tutor to keep your grades up and to prove to yourself that you can do it. October is another popular month for weddings. This is the time to rejoice in your new life together and strive to keep your vows to each other fresh and renewed every single day. If today you have found yourself dissatisfied or disappointed with the way things are going, remember tomorrow is a new day – another chance to turn things around – another opportunity to make a difference in your situation. Life is not always easy. But remember, each new day affords us the ability to start
anew. So, as you head out the door to work, or school, or starting a new life together, today is a new day. The past is just that – the past. Today you will resolve to take that first step toward making positive changes in your life. To get started, why not sit down and over a cup of tea begin to draft a plan as to how you will reach your goal. Remember, mornings are the most beautiful time of the day. Wake up anticipating the day and what it offers – a chance to start again, and a hope that you can try once more. Don’t let anyone or anything stop you. Step out and let the process begin, perhaps learning through your experiences as you go. Someone once said, “Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.” So persevere to the end. As you move forward; remember tomorrow is a new day, and so, you just pick yourself up and start anew. With hope in your heart may you greet each new day with a sense of purpose and dedication toward reaching your goal. May you have a happy new day! –Janet Young, Certified Tea and Etiquette Consultant from the Protocol School of Washington, is a Founding member of MidAtlantic Tea Business Association, freelance writer/national tea presenter, and owner of Over The Teacup Inc. You can email her at janet@overtheteacup.com.
The Dawning of a New Day
October Dates to Celebrate October is a very busy month. It is the month to Adopt a Shelter Dog. It is also the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, National Diabetes Month, and National Ve g e t a r i a n Month. My favorites: Cookie Month, E a t
by Jo Branham
Country Ham Month, National Pizza Month, and National Popcorn Popping Month. Yum! The 12th is Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day. The 17th is Wear Something Gaudy Day. The end of the month covers all the scary holidays you could think of: 29th National Frankenstein Day; 30th Mischief Night; and the 31st Halloween. Two others that go along with Halloween are National Candy Corn Day on the 30th and we can not forget Carve a Pumpkin Day on the 31st. My favorite holiday this month is National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day on the 21st. Yummy! You know you can’t go wrong with cheesecake!
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DEC ATUR - WABASH DECA Country Creations Quilt Shop For your quilting needs
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Country Creations Quilt Shop
by Jo Branham
Celebrating 17 Year Anniversary in Sept Seventeen years ago this September, Bev Weber began a new venture. The steel building located on her property that had formerly been the home of her ceramics business for 20 years, became Country Creations Quilt Shop. Located four miles West of Decatur and about half a mile South of State Road 224, Country Creations Quilt Shop isn’t a large shop, but it’s big enough to get the job done. Bev carries a couple thousand bolts of fabric. You’ll find Moda, Quilting Treasures, Marcus Brothers, Robert Kaufman, Wilmington and selections from Troy C o r p o r a t i o n ’s e x c l u s i v e Riverwoods line. There is no specific theme to the types of fabric you’ll find here. From modern to country, florals to batiks, Civil War prints, 30’s and Reproduction fabrics, and novelty prints. Speaking of novelty prints, you’ll want to check out the selection of butterfly fabrics available. Bev and a number of her customers love butterflies, so she always tries to keep a nice selection of butterfly fabrics in stock. A lot of the fabrics are not only available on the bolt but also as precuts: charms, layer cakes, fat quarters and panels. For your winter fabric pleasure, she also carries a selection of flannels. Quilters Dream batting is a favorite of her customers so she always has that on hand, along
with all the regular notions and sewing supplies you need. There are quilt patterns and books, and a few patterns for handbags and aprons. You’ll find samples made from some of the different patterns hanging here and there around the shop. C o u n t r y Creations doesn’t have classes right now, but if you need help with a project, call Bev and she’ll be glad to lend a hand. She does offer Block of the Month quilt projects, but there are no special meetings for them. A quilt club meets in the shop once a month. It’s now in its twelfth year and has around 50 members. The club often works on charitable projects such as Quilts of Valor and making baby quilts for the local hospital. The shop is participating for its second year in the Row by Row challenge. Bev says it was very popular last year and she’s looking forward to seeing what this year brings The last weekend of July, Country Creations participated in the Kokomo One Stop Shop Hop. Bev decided to have a "working vacation" so she closed the shop and she, her husband and oldest grandson traveled to Kokomo. She’s especially proud of her grandson who not only worked out all the technical details, but also helped hang quilts and man the booth. He’s also working on a website for the
If you are on the “web” then you should be in The Register! You want to be found don’t you?
product is. Bev replied: Me! I laughed at first, but soon realized the truth of that statement. If the owner and the people working the shop are not friendly and helpful, not many of us would return to that shop. Bev mostly works the shop herself, but she does have some friends who fill in and help out when needed. She said she always tells those who work for her that they must always be available to the customers. shop. That’s something we can all look forward to! On top of everything else, Bev has a loom in the shop. She does not have classes or sell supplies for spinning or weaving, but she will give a
demonstration by request. It’s not an easy craft, nor is it inexpensive, but it is something else she enjoys doing. Another thing Bev enjoys is quilting. She had one long arm machine (hand driven, not computerized) at the shop and she has a line of quilts waiting to be quilted. A lot of the quilts are for the holidays, so Christmas is an especially busy time of the year. Since there is no specific theme or item that Country Creations specializes in, I asked what the most important
For the shop’s anniversary in September, Bev is planning some specials, prizes, gift giveaways, and refreshments. She isn't sure about dates yet, so please contact the shop for more deetails.
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Nana’s Aprons
Whoever came up with the idea of the apron probably thought its main use would be to shield a woman’s clothing underneath, but long ago the protective piece of cloth came to mean so much more to a generation of kids who grew up around their grandmothers. My Nana, like all of my friend’s grandmothers back so long ago, always seemed to be wearing an apron anytime she was in the kitchen, and as a young boy it seemed like all the time. She had dozens of those colorful, homemade bibs hanging in the kitchen next to the back door. Alongside the icebox was her old Singer Sewing Machine with its little light helping her see the newly joined hems and seams as she peddled away providing the power for the needle and bobbin. She created her “new” aprons from scraps of material left over from dress making, or from shirts that were too worn to repair. Not all of her aprons were made from scraps though; a few of her special aprons were made from new material. She wore those at the Methodist Church serving after church refreshments, or when she was overseeing one of those delicious old-fashioned potluck suppers. We lived with my grandparents in their large Victorian home on the edge of the village, so I have a myriad of memories of Nana while growing up; to me the nicest memory is Nana and her aprons. Back then it seemed to me that everyone’s grandmother was always dressed up a little, and mine was no different. There didn’t seem to be a casual style back then. Nana always wore a dress. Some she called “house-coats,” • but whatever it was called she was always dressed and ready to receive callers. Wearing an apron did protect her dress but along with that, it proved to be useful for almost any chore around the house. She used her apron for holding hot pans on the stove top, and she also wiped many a perspiring brow as she bent over that hot stove. Her aprons were wonderful for drying my tears when I came in from the backyard with scraped knees, and on occasion her
by James F. Leiner apron could be used for cleaning out dirty ears or drying up a runny nose. From outback where Grand-Pop kept a few chickens Nana’s apron was used to carefully carry eggs in the house, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in a warm oven. When company came to the front door her apron was an excellent hiding place for a shy grandson who might be hanging around her kitchen waiting for a broken cookie.> From our garden, aprons carried all sorts of vegetables, and after all the peas have been shelled, they carried the hulls to the compost pile. Her aprons also held nicely a bouquet of lovely cut flowers from the side garden brought in to decorate the dining room table. In the fall, her aprons were used to bring in apples and cherries that were picked in the orchard down the block. When the weather turned cold, Nana wrapped her apron around her ar ms for added warmth when she need to quickly dart outside. When the church pastor unexpectedly walked up on the front porch and turned the doorbell crank, you’d be surprised at how much furniture her apron could dust in a matter of seconds before she greeted the Reverend. At dinner time, Nana would walk out on the back stoop, wave her apron, and Grand Pop and all the boys knew it was time to come inside and end their day. I don‘t think many Grandmothers or Nanas wear aprons today. I’m not sure why they fell out of favor, but I am sure it will be a long time before someone invents something that will be as useful and can replace the old-time apron that served so many purposes. To a young boy growing up my Nana’s aprons were many things to me. They were almost a part of her; some of them even smelled like her. I can still see her different aprons handing on that peg in the kitchen. One of my favorite memories is when Nana would use her big apron to set a freshly baked pie on the windowsill to cool. Oh what delicious memories her aprons make for me these many years later. –© James F. Leiner, December 2002.
Cook’s Library with Patsy The poet Lemm Sissay says, "We are our story." It's so simple and yet so true. Each of us is walking around with a story of who we are and how we fit into the world. Although we may not realize it, this story is affecting every decision we make, how we interact with others, what we expect from the world, and what we give to those around us. The big question is whether this story is our own or one someone assigned to us. Did we think it through or did it just develop over time with a little bit from this experience and that one, influenced by a comment here or there? For most people it's the former, for some people it's a mix. I don't think it's possible for our story to be completely our own, with no outside influence. Do you think of yourself as good at art or cooking or jumping rope? Do you think of yourself as bad at housekeeping or running or math? How did that develop? Is it really true? It's probably not an absolute. We humans seem to come with few of those. Sissay says, "We are simply the story. The truth of it." The question is if those are really our stories, or just ones we have acquired because of someone else’s actions. I came into the world being an aunt, and I love the role, but it’s not a story I wrote myself. These are big questions to ponder when it’s too hot to do much other than think! This month I’m sharing with you a lemon cookie recipe given to me by a lovely lady named Lydia. She volunteered for me at Radio Kansas a couple of
By Patsy Terrell
decades ago and brought these in one day. They’re so light and perfect that I asked for the recipe, and she was gracious enough to share. It’s super easy to whip some up and so quick you don’t mind doing it even in the summer. They’re perfect with a glass of the coldest ice water you can imagine. You can slip in a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint into the glass if you want something extra. Quick Lemon Tea Cookies ¾ cup butter 1 cup sugar 2 pkgs instant lemon pudding (3 ¼ ounce each) 3 eggs, beaten 2 cups flour ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt Sift together flour, soda and salt and set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add pudding mix and beat until fluffy. Add eggs and beat until creamy. Add flour mixture and blend well. Refrigerate dough for an hour to keep cookies from spreading too much when cooked. Form dough into balls and roll in sugar. Place on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake about 810 minutes at 375 degrees. –Patsy Terrell likes cookies of all kinds but finds lemon especially refreshing in the summer. They are perfect with air conditioning! Find more at cookslibrarywithpatsy.com.
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MARION
A Cup of Tea with Lydia
By Lydia E. Harris
Celebrating Thirteen
Please join us through October 1st for
A Piece of My Mind: The Narrative Quilts of Carolyn Mazloom And also please join us for our exhibit featuring
the creative designs of Ruby Short McKim 2016 marks the centennial of the publication of Ruby Short McKim's first quilt pattern, Quaddy Quiltie, in 1916 by the Kansas City Star. October 6th through December 3rd The Quilters Hall of Fame is open Thursday thru Saturday, 10am - 3pm and will be closing December 5 for the winter and will reopen April 7, 2016 926 S Washington Street, Marion, IN 46953 (765)664-9333 www.quiltershalloffame.net ~ quiltershalloffame@sbcglobal.net
A Brief History of Trick or Treat
by Jo Branham
Trick or treating is thought to have come from the European practice of “mumming” or the English practice of “souling.” Or possibly a combination of the two. Fancy dressed people wearing masks would go from house to house and dance or play dice when mumming. Souling was a Christian custom that took place on Halloween (and Christmas) in many English towns. Poor people would beg for food and families would give them “soul cakes” in return for a promise from the poor people to pray for the families’ dead relatives. In the late 19th century, many immigrants came to America, bringing
with them their holiday customs and beliefs. Halloween customs are largely attributed to the Irish who fled to America because of the great potato famine of 1846. There were some Christians who would not celebrate Halloween because of its many pagan associations and the c o m m o n Halloween symbols of ghosts, black cats, and witches. Eventually, Americans began to form their own version of Halloween. Parties with parades and games where the whole community would gather to have a good time began. Seasonal food such as corn, squash and pumpkins became standard fare at these gatherings.
From Lydia’s Idea File Frosty Cranberry Circles
I developed this frozen salad recipe after eating the delicious cranberry salad served at The Secret Garden. It makes a refreshing addition to any meal, but keep it in mind for Thanksgiving dinner or any time you serve turkey. It also tastes yummy enough to serve as dessert! Ingredients: 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature 16-oz can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 8-oz can crushed pineapple, drained 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Lettuce leaves Directions: Pour whipping cream into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Beat with mixer until stiff peaks form. Mix in sugar and vanilla. Set aside. Place cream cheese in a large mixing bowl and beat one minute or until fluffy. Add cranberry sauce and mayonnaise and beat until mixed. Stir in drained pineapple. Fold whipped cream into cream cheese and fruit mixture. Add nuts if desired. To make frozen circles, spoon salad mixture into empty cans. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze with cans standing upright. Or spoon salad into muffin cups or a square pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until solid, at least four hours. Ten minutes before serving, loosen edges of frozen salad in cans using a table knife. Unmold salad and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices. Serve on lettuce leaves. If made in a square pan instead of cans, thaw slightly and cut into squares. Variation: Replace whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla with 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed. Tip: Beforehand, save empty cans from fruits or vegetables if you want enough cans to make all the salad into circles. Total recipe makes 5 to 6 cups salad or 10 to 12 1/2-cup servings.
Grandchildren grow up even faster than children. And when our grandkids each turn thirteen, my husband, Milt, and I take them out for a special event of their choice. We’ve already celebrated with our two older teenage grandsons, but recently our granddaughter, Clara, became a teen. Celebrating Thirteen For her celebration, Clara chose a tea outing. We often take her to tea at local tearooms. So to make this milestone special, she picked a tearoom new to her and more than an hour away. We felt privileged to escort this lovely young lady to The Secret Garden in Sumner, Washington, a tearoom in a former m a n s i o n . Unfortunately, The Secret Garden almost became a hidden secret. Since I’m directionally challenged, I programmed my GPS with the tearoom address and jotted down specific directions. I also allowed what I considered plenty of time in case I got lost (as I have in the past). When we picked up Clara, I confirmed our travel route with my son, and we were off! Detour Ahead About halfway there, I saw a flashing sign: “Freeway entrance to I-5 south is closed; take alternate route.” Oh no! So much for planning my route beforehand. My GPS no longer assisted me, so I exited the highway and stopped to ask directions. This detour meant we would arrive late for our reservation. Maybe I should turn around and go home. Thank goodness for cell phones. I contacted my son, who guided me by phone through the maze of unfamiliar streets until I could find my own way. Meanwhile, Clara called the tearoom to tell them we were delayed. Dining in Style When we arrived at the beautiful tearoom in the historic Herbert Williams house, I sighed with relief. We’d made it! We relaxed and perused the menu. Grandpa Milt and Clara ordered the Larkspur Luncheon Tea, which was served from a three-tiered stand. I ordered the Tulip Trio Tea, which included my three favorite salads (cashew chicken, orzo pea, and frosty cranberry)
plus scones with yummy toppings. Our meals also came with teapots brimming with beverages of our choice. My Springtime Delight Tea was truly a delight and tasted like chocolate-covered strawberries. Milt’s blend tasted like rhubarb pie à la mode, a flavor he savors. And Clara chose her favorite drink—hot chocolate. After we finished our assorted dainty sandwiches, savories, salads, scones, sweets, and fruit, the waitress brought Clara a small chocolate bundt cake topped with whipped cream, multi-colored sprinkles, and a glowing candle for her birthday. This made a sweet finale to our teenage tradition! Memories to Savor Driving home, we chatted about our teatime and gave the tearoom high ratings. We wished we could have avoided the detour and delay. However, we agreed we learned a few things on that journey. For instance: Persevere and don’t give up. If I had turned around and gone home (as I considered), we would have missed our TEA-riffic experience with our teenage granddaughter. Unexpected delays test our patience. I was proud of Clara and complimented her for showing patience rather than complaining. Ask for help. We were thankful our son got us back on track. For now, we cherish the memories of our afternoon with a beautiful teenage granddaughter, the satisfaction of overcoming a challenging detour, and the blessing of valuable lessons learned. In two years, we’ll entertain Owen, and in seven years, Anna will become a teen. So our tradition will continue as we celebrate with our treasured teens. In the meantime, I’ll find other opportuni-TEAS to share a cuppa’ tea at home or in tearooms. Won’t you join me? –Lydia E. Harris, who holds a mater’s degree in home economics, wrote the book, Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting (AMG Publishers). Her grandchildren call her “Grandma Tea.”
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by Tammy Page
Family Recipe Wall
My oldest daughter, Angie came up with a nostalgic way of displaying old family recipes while also preserving tradition with our family. She asked members of our family to write down the recipe they were most famous for preparing. She also asked for her favorite recipes they had cooked for her as a child. There were some family members who have passed on but their recipes live on because they were handed down to the next generation. Angie photo copied their recipes also. One example is “Grandma at the barns” Banana Walnut Cake with Caramel Icing.
Some of her other favorites are my homemade chocolate icing for brownies (see recipe below) and my mom’s apple cake recipe. Also included in the collection is my mother-in-law’s sugar cookie recipe. Angie then found old frames at antique shops and painted them a glossy black. She mounted each recipe on parchment paper and framed them in different sized frames. She then hung them in an arrangement on an entrance wall into her dining room. What a beautiful way to honor our family cooks, don’t you think? Chocolate Icing 1 cup of sugar 2 tablespoons of butter ¾ cup of milk Heat and stir until boiling. Take off stove and immediately stir in one package of semi sweet chocolate chips. Keep stirring until melted. Pour on brownies. The icing will set up in a few min. as it cools. Enjoy! -Tammy Page lives on an Indiana farm with her family, farm animals and many pets.
Hoosier cabinets, so named because most were made in Indiana, first came out of New Castle, Indiana in 1898 and were made by Sellers Furniture Company. As the cabinets gained in popularity, about 40 different companies began offering their versions from 1899-1949. Why was it so popular? What made it special? A Hoosier cabinet was much more than just extra counter or storage space. It had “workable” parts like flour and sugar sifters, a meat grinder, and spice carousels. Some even had fold down ironing boards. One advertising phrase claimed “Hoosier saves time” because you could do all of your food preparation in one spot. Many of the cabinets came with door charts. You probably won’t find many of those today, but they covered such things as cooking tips, how to get out stains, and balanced meal plans based on the food pyramid. Special glass jars were made to fit in the cabinets. Known as Hoosier glassware, they often consisted of coffee and
by Jo Branham tea canisters, a salt box and 4 to 8 spice jars. Some companies included a cracker jar. Hoosier cabinets were made of wood, mostly oak in the beginning. Gradually, as more companies began producing them, the cabinets would be made of different kinds of wood. Sometimes one cabinet might be made of 3 or 4 different types of wood. That’s when they began painting them. The worktops were made of wood, zinc or porcelain. Porcelain was the most popular and is usually what we envision when we think of Hoosier cabinets today. As time progressed and kitchens became more modernized, with built in cabinets and counter tops, the need for Hoosier cabinets began to fade. What began as a kitchen piece, built for convenience, has now become a vintage piece of kitchen Americana. You can still find them today; it’s just not as easy as it once was. Try visiting the antique shops and collectible malls advertised here in The Country Register.
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Antiques in 2 Barns Features...
Hites Heirlooms Pumpkin Display Antiques in 2 Barns makes its debut on Wednesday, September 14 in Hilliard, Ohio. Yes, you read right: Wednesday! The 50 dealer show is midweek with a short window of buying opportunity from 10am to 3pm. Exhibitor Julie Hites will display pumpkins (140 varieties), gourds, bittersweet, and more along with select antiques. Julie is an expert farmergarden decorator who is a regular at the Country Living Fairs. Show promoter, Jennifer Sabin says: “We are fortunate that Julie's expertise in country décor will be on
varieties of heirloom pumpkins and squashes, hard shelled gourds, ornamental
gourds, pod corn, Indian corn, corn shocks, bittersweet and straw. Everything you will need for fall decorating. Hites Heirlooms will be on display at a barn entrance to add a “country fair, fall is in the air” type of display. This year Hites Heirlooms will be displaying at shows from Florida to Tennessee and selling on their farm throughout the entire season. They help school children with learning about pumpkin growing. Hites Heirlooms is a family business with participation from everyone from the adults to grandchildren all involved. Please visit the website www.heartlandantiqueshow.com for more information and the latest detauks,
display at the entrance to the show. To see examples of Julie's fall vignettes, you can find her on Facebook (Julie Hites from Kenton, Ohio).” Hites Heirlooms have been growing pumpkins for over12 years. They grow over 140
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