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May/June 2013
2013 Guide to Quilting in Minnesota
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2013 Guide to Qutg
Mсota
The 3rd Annual “Quilt Special Edition”
is coming in the July/August 2013
issue! This guide to quilting in
Minnesota is full of book reviews,
articles, projects, and many of
Minnesota’s best quilt shops! The
pull out section is dedicated to the
love of quilting!! Don’t miss it!
Special Events
April
27-May 4...........Spring Fling Crossing Borders Shop Hop - The Sewing Basket - Luverne
27-May 4...........Spring Fling Crossing Borders Shop Hop - Prairie Quilting - Windom
27-May 4....Spring Fling Crossing Borders Shop Hop - Crafty Corner Quilt Shoppe - Worthington
May
2-4............................................................................................Snowman Hill Sale - Duluth
2-4.................................Sew Close to Home Shop Hop - The Thimble Box - New Ulm
2-4..............................................................................................The Corner Peddler - Jordan
2-12..................................................................................3 Seasonal Boutiques - Wabasha
4..........................Blossoms & Blooms Bus Hop - Piecemaker’s Quilt Shop - Hakensack
9-11..............................................................The Prim Barn Spring Fling Sale - Lake City
10-11........................................Mother’s Day Sale - Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop - Kimball
11...............................................................Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival - Brainerd
13...................................................Finish the Bolt Sale - Old Alley Quilt Shop - Sherburn
14-18...................................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan - Mankato
16-18.........................................................................................The Corner Peddler - Jordan
18....................................Mill City String Quartet Concert - Waseca Arts Center - Waseca
21-24..................................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan - Mankato
21-25........................................Baker’s Dozen Workshop - CF Stamps Etc. - Cannon Falls
25......................Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show - Waseca Arts Center - Waseca
25-27....................................................................Plant Sale - Country Craft Shed - Duluth
June
6-8............................................................................................Snowman Hill Sale - Duluth
6-8..............................................................................................The Corner Peddler - Jordan
13-14............................................................Rummage Sale - Country Craft Shed - Duluth
13-15.............................................................Minnesota Quilters Inc. Quilt Show - Duluth
13-15............................................................................................The Corner Peddler - Jordan
14-15...............................Yarnventure Shop Hop - BeeLighted Fiber & Gifts - Zumbrota
14-15.......................................Yarnventure Shop Hop - What In Yarnation - Cannon Falls
14-15 & 28-29.............................Fred Dingler Art Classes - Waseca Arts Center - Waseca
15..............................Foley Fun Days Indoor Sidewalk Sale - Quilts on Broadway - Foley
21-22......................................Summer Clearance - Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop - Kimball
22............................................................................Quiltistry - New Ulm - See ad page 10
22...........................................................Women’s Night Out - Waseca Arts Center - Waseca
22........................................Summer Swap Meet - Fourth & Main Fabrics - Cannon Falls
22-23............................................................Furniture Sale - Country Craft Shed - Duluth
24...................................................................Kids Kamp - Old Alley Quilt Shop - Sherburn
28-29..................................................................Prim Barn Summer Celebraion - Lake City
July
4...........................................................................Independence Day Celebration - Morton
10-13..................................................................Party Express Shop Hop - See ad page 4
19-20...................................................Quilts on Lake Bemidji 2013 Quilt Show - Bemidji
20-21..........................................................................Rubber Stamp Events - Bloomington
August
2-18....................................................................................Quilt Minnesota - See ad page 5
Qutg d Crug
What a Perfect Vaction
For the 15th time, Kaye Wood will be leading a group of quilters on a cruise. This
time, we will tour Australia for 8 days before heading out on a cruise around New
Zealand. While at sea, there will be quilting lectures, hands-on classes and lots of
time for sharing ideas. In port, we will have the opportunity to buy fabric, fabric and
more fabric.
Kaye is well known for the 40 seasons she was host of the PBS-TV series, Kaye's
Quilting Friends, which is now available on www.youtube.com/user/kayewood.
Quilt Engineer is the title she likes best—designing original techniques to simplify
quilt making is what she does. Teaching quilt making has taken her throughout the
US and Canada, as well as Holland, Denmark and Germany.
To accomplish her simplified techniques, Kaye has designed 12 tools that insure
accuracy, including the three Starmaker® Master Templates and the View & Do™ Shapes.
Check out her website, www.kayewood.com, for lots of free tip sheets (perfect Yseams, easy hexagons, quick fold strips, half-square triangles, flying geese, perfect
mitered corners, etc.), to share with other quilters.
Come join us on our next adventure. Contact me at [email protected].
City Listing
Aitkin...............................................................20
Algona...................................................................4
Austin.......................................................................6
Battle Lake.............................................................15
Baxter................................................................18
Bemidgi......................................................................17
Blackduck...............................................................17
Bloomington.............................................................13
Cannon Falls.............................................................8
Cloquet.....................................................................18
Crookston..................................................................16
Detroit Lakes..........................................................15
Duluth..........................................................21,22&24
East Grand Forks.....................................................16
Eden Valley................................................................14
Foley.......................................................................14
Forest City, IA............................................................4
Goldfield, IA.................................................................4
Grand Marais........................................................22
Grand Rapids....................................................19&20
Greene, IA...................................................................4
Hackensack...............................................................17
Hayward...............................................................4
Hibbing..................................................................19
Hinckley.....................................................................22
International Falls.....................................................23
Iowa Falls, IA...............................................................4
Jordan.....................................................................24
Kimball....................................................................14
Lake City..............................................................7&23
Litchfield.....................................................................14
Little Falls.................................................................16
Luverne....................................................................12
Mabel...........................................................................6
Mankato.....................................................................24
McGregor..................................................................18
Meadowlands.......................................................22
Mentor.....................................................................17
Moorhead..................................................................15
Morton.......................................................................10
New Ulm..................................................................10
Nisswa.......................................................................18
Owatonna..................................................................9
Osage, IA.....................................................................4
Randall......................................................................18
Sherburn..................................................................12
Soudan.....................................................................19
Stillwater....................................................................13
Waite Park.............................................................14
Waseca.....................................................................9
White Bear Lake......................................................13
Windom.....................................................................12
Winona.............................................................6
Worthington.............................................................12
Zumbrota...................................................................7
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May/June 2013
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Party Express Shop Hop
July 10 - July 13
Wed · Fri · Sat (9am - 5pm)
Thurs (9am - 8pm)
Purchase a passport for $5.00.
Make a purchase and get your passport stamped at each
and every quilt shop and receive 12 one-half yards of fabric
at your seventh and final shop!
(Must be 18 years or older to qualify for the 6yd. bundle.
One passport per customer)
Each Shop is Throwing a Party!
Calico Hutch
Dralle’s Department Store
20520 -0810th Ave • Hayward, MN 56043
507-377-1163 • [email protected]
122 E. Traer St • Greene, IA 50636
Join us for a Fiesta Party!
Join us for a Birthday Party!
The Honey Barn
The Quilted Forest
412 Lincoln • Goldfield, IA 50542
205 North Clark • Forest City, IA 50436
Join us for a Garden Party!
Join us for a Wild West Party!
Seams To Me
Debbie’s Quilt Shop & Gifts
17 E. State • Algona, IA 50511
605 Main St. • Osage, IA 50461
Join us for a Halloween Party!
Join us for a Cupcake Party!
Iowa Falls Sewing Machine Company
520 Washington Ave • Iowa Falls, IA 50126
Join us for a Rustic Wedding Party!
May/June 2013
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Quilt Minnesota
Watermelon Bowl Fillers
MATERIALS:
• Brazilian nuts
• Craft paint by Folk Art
• (Thicket, Bayberry,
• Barnyard Red, and Black)
•Matte finish sealer
Gdg Ti
Try planting your Easter lily in full sun in your garden, and with luck, it just might
blossom again in late summer. It will not survive northern winters outside, so in the
fall, you can dig it up, repot and let it rest for 2-3 months in a cool location (3550°) with filtered light. Your basement may be an ideal place. Cut the dried stems
back to two inches. About January 1, bring the Easter lily out into bright light, but not
direct sunlight. After it greens up, transfer it to a sunny window to force it into bloom.
Water and fertilize as needed, and turn the pot to keep the plant growing straight.
• Barbara Mills Lassonde
Paint the outer edge of the nut with Thicket. Paint the sides Barnyard Red. With a
liner brush, paint a thin line with Bayberry. To make the seeds, apply a dot of black
paint; place the stylus in the center of the dot and drag it down slightly to form a
point. Let dry and then apply a matter finish sealer.
This tutorial was originally featured in the summer 2012 issue of A Primitive Place & Country Journal magazine.
Submitted by Kris Thomas, Prim Project Coordinator
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May/June 2013
Austin • Mabel • Winona
Pieces From My Heart
The Hardy Geranium
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100 4th St. SE • Austin, MN 55912
507-434-2409 • 866-874-6259
The Greenhouse is OPEN!
Come Check Out Our Outdoor Garden
Accessories and Wide Range of Bedding Plants!
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 5pm
Plan for Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 12th
Mabel Flowers & Gifts
105 S. Main St. • Mabel, MN 55954
507-493-5400 • www.mabelflowers.com
Large Selection of Gifts and Home Decor Fresh Flowers, Plants, Silk Flowers mily
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Country Register Recipe Exchange
Cranberry Cake with Carmel Sauce
From Sue Weiby
Sauce
1 C sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 C butter
3/4 C cream
Cake
1 C sugar
2 C flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 C milk
3 tbsp melted butter
2 C raw cranberries
Melt butter, add sugars and slowly add cream. Bring to a boil. Boil about
5 minutes. Serve cake with warm carmel sauce.
by Jan Keller
The Icing on the Cake
When I was a little girl very the first thing I ate when refreshments were
served at a birthday party was the icing on the cake. When I was two years
old a photo was taken of all of the guests at my older sister’s birthday party
and, if a dirty face is any indication, I truly enjoyed my piece of cake; and,
of course, I ate the frosting first.
Of all the cakes my mother baked for my birthday I wanted chocolate cake with
what I called ‘sticky’ frosting. As a rare treat, up until Hostess went out of business, I
could buy a package of Suzy Qs and get my birthday cake fix because it tasted so
similar to my mom’s chocolate cake with ‘sticky’ frosting.
Now, as a grown woman, I rarely make a layer cake, and frost my large rectangular cake in the pan with either German chocolate or broiled frosting—both of
which are loaded with coconut and pecans. But, as the grandmother of five grandchildren (ranging in age from eight to fourteen) I recently had the honor of baking
a birthday cake for Gabe and Garrett, my fourteen-year-old twin grandsons.
Because it was also the first birthday cake I baked for any of my grandchildren, I put
a lot of thought into the cake and its frosting.
I don’t think any of my grandchildren like
nuts or coconut, but they do like chocolate, so
the icing was my primary decision. After
pouring over several cookbooks and many
recipes, I finally decided, for the first time in my
Gabe
life, to try to make my beloved ‘sticky’ frosting—
Garrett more commonly known as ‘Seven Minute Icing.’
After reviewing many recipes for this oldtimey treat, I combined elements from here and
there and was pleased with the results. When it
comes to the icing on the cake, this remains my
favorite; and here’s my recipe:
SEVEN MINUTE ICING
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon white corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
3 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Place sugar, cream of tartar, corn syrup, salt, water and egg whites in a large glass
mixing bowl (the bowl needs to fit on top of a large pot and work as the top section
of a double boiler). Beat with an electric mixer for one minute. Place the large
mixing bowl on top of the pot of boiling water, being sure that the boiling water
does not touch the bottom of the glass mixing bowl. Beat constantly on high speed
with an electric mixer for seven minutes. Remove from heat and beat in vanilla.
Immediately frost the cake and serve as soon as possible.
Yield enough icing to frost a 2-layer cake.
© 2013 Jan Keller. No reprint of this article without permission.
Jan shares other pieces of her life in her books, Pieces From My Crazy Quilt,
and The Tie That Binds. These books can be ordered by calling 719-749-9797,
or writing: Black Sheep Books, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO 80831
Enjoy More of Jan’s Columns
May/June 2013
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To My Grandmother’s Wooden Chopping Bowl
by Kerri Habben
In 2005 I wrote an essay about mothers and food. I gave my grandmother a copy.
Uncharacteristically, she said nothing upon reading it. Then one day as I was cleaning
around her easy chair, she said, “Leave that blue folder there. I read what’s in there.”
I smiled at her, and she smiled back at me. “I know,” I answered. Years of
nurturing and love spoke for themselves.
My grandmother had inspired the essay by her stories of her own mother, Nanna, who
had died in 1958. Nanna’s 98-year-old daughter had described the cakes her mother
baked every Friday and how hot cocoa awaited them on snowy days. My mother
remembers how Nanna peeled a potato, and we still use some of the dishes she did.
We are not always entirely fair to the women who lived in the times before our
own; in ordinary and extraordinary circumstances we cannot fully understand. It is
too easy to believe that just because opportunities and rights were limited, a
woman’s essence and mind were non-existent. I hear words and phrases about
times past that don’t represent the mother who raised my grandmother or the
mother who raised my mother. I don’t sense the lives they survived and prospered
through in the simplistic stereotypes strewn forth. Courage isn’t merely about the
singular events of life; it is also in the casseroles and cakes of day-to-day living.
When my grandmother passed away in September of 2006, I wrote a poem
about what, in my bones, I know will always be vital.
To My Grandmother’s Wooden Chopping Bowl
Perhaps the lines and scratches inside of you
are as ancient markings on a canyon wall.
I was here, they write.
I went this way, they speak.
There is a concentric water mark along your outer edge,
rings upon a tree trunk, counting years and growth,
of expanding within the world
and growing into oneself.
You held the food that my grandmother cooked.
Apples, spinach, celery, onions.
Once you were cradled against the womb that held my mother.
You were tucked into the ribs my head grazed
when I was a child in her embrace.
In your center is a feathery outline absorbed into the wood,
sparrow brown wisps that paint part of a portrait of a life.
Of her life, of the one who now says with her etchings,
I was here.
I went this way.
There are circles upon circles.
They speak for her now:
I kept growing and giving.
I was myself.
She held you once, as I hold you now.
I see her, chopping stroke upon stroke,
creating a life, nurturing lives
with apples, spinach, celery, and onions.
Your markings speak across wood’s grain,
as the petroglyphs speak upon red layers of rock.
You whisper words that know every language.
You speak of time that only feels cycles and seasons.
Oh, how you speak.
Kerri Habben is a writer, photographer, and local historian in Raleigh, NC.
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Over The Teacup
by Janet Young
A Home Is What You Make It
It has been said that a home without tea is only a house. In lieu of Mother’s Day
what could be more appropriate, for we learned a few months ago, how tea can
be a cup of love.
Recently, my mother moved out of her home of 60 plus years to an assisted
living facility. Upon her last day at home, it was my responsibility to escort her to
her new living quarters. As we were preparing to depart, I asked her if she needed
time alone before we left.
What she said next, without skipping a beat, I will never forget—for she waved
her hand and said, “Good-bye house,” and headed toward the door. Standing there
in disbelief, the realization of the power and the wisdom of that short phrase did
not yet sink in.
As we arrived at the assisted living facility, my mother was greeted by her seven
children and their spouses. According to a pre-arranged plan, we all congregated in
the dining room to join our mother, as she enjoyed her first meal in her new home.
Looking around the long table, seeing 14 people who love and cherish her, it
was then that the power of her simple phrase, “Good-bye house,” hit me. For you
see her house was just that…a building, an empty shell. Her home is the loving
family that sat around that table talking, and laughing and more importantly
showing their love and support by being there. Mom didn’t lose a home. She’s just
taking residency in a new house.
I am happy to report that she is adjusting beautifully and as the saying goes, “A
home without tea is only a house,” I can see the beginnings of future afternoon tea
times. With my mother’s attitude, the love of her family, and afternoons over a cup
of tea, I am confident that Mom will soon discover she is at home once again.
Janet Young, owner of Over The Teacup in Camp Hill, PA. Certified Tea and Etiquette Consultant,
Founding member of Mid-Atlantic Tea Business Association. Freelance writer/National Tea Presenter.
Visit their website: www.overtheteacup.com
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May/June 2013
Cannon Falls
CF Stamps Etc.
Random Acts
Baker’s Dozen Workshop
Make 13 Cards for $15
May 21st - May 25th
(Pre-register for morning session 9-12
or afternoon session 1-4)
Hours: T-F 9-5:30 • Sat 9-4
Sun 11-4 • Closed Monday
by Maranda K. Jones
31668 65th Ave
Cannon Falls, MN 55009
507-263-4220
www.cfstampsetc.com
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Garden Design
Gardening well is one of my strongest convictions. To break the soil, to nourish the land, and to
release the imprisoned buds from the damp earth
floor is a reward unlike any other. The results are
visible, tangible, and delightful. While Father Time
and Jack Frost have held the green shoots captive
during the solitary winter months, the blooms have
served their sentence and are out on parole. Picks
of flowers and blades of grass overwhelm yards
inside the confined areas carefully guarded by rocks, bricks, and stone walls. Tall
trees tower over the ground, proudly presiding over their courts, tapping their
gavels in the breeze. Each branch full of jury members is ready to testify that
summer has reached its verdict.
The Garden of Eden holds evidence of being the most influential of our landscape
designs. This first garden was not only beautiful, but practical. Its image has caught
our attention from the very beginning. Trees, rivers, beasts, birds, and gold
enhanced the original garden plan, and most of us try to replicate this paradise in
our own backyards.
In the Garden of Eden, there were two distinct trees. Gardeners today also
acknowledge two distinct trees. Disciplined trees, always divided into evergreens or
deciduous, are loyal to their respective gangs. The deciduous trees carry canopies of
shade and colors galore in certain seasons. Some will even share fruit, nuts, and acorns
in exchange for ample space and full sunlight. The evergreens also enjoy full sunlight
as they protect from winter winds and offer year-round color and texture. Native
trees from either group make gardens visually distinct to their region of the world.
The Garden of Eden was home to a single river that split into four separate
rivers downstream. Most gardeners would find that creation impossible to imitate
and find other ways to introduce water into their landscapes. Waterfalls, fountains,
bird baths and ponds verify that water is a common, essential element. It relieves
plants of thirst, flowing freely from faucets. It welcomes winged creatures to wash
and drink, holds fish in custody, and invites other beasts to partake.
Beasts and birds appear alone, two by two, or in great abundance. My garden
hosts an owl, who is a loner, who arrives in the dark, who hides in the shadows. A
pair of squirrels engages in a high-speed chase winding around the pine trees,
jumping onto the roof, and scaling the rain gutters. Butterflies and ladybugs, too many
to count, conquer the colorful blossoms and leaves. Many have witnessed fictional
frogs and flamingoes among the less than genuine geese and turtles strategically
placed to attract an audience. Garden gnomes tend to be evasive around here, and
some have to see to believe.
Last and certainly not least, a garden needs gold. The gold in our gardens is the
almighty force. The golden sun is the key to our existence, for it is the light and the
life. We search for its presence and worship its fundamental nature. We take comfort
in its warmth and hope that we will be rescued from darkness. We bask in the
strength, the omnipotence, and the glory.
We rely on sustenance from the soil, appreciating its prettiness and its purpose.
We cleanse our bodies and souls with water. We come across creatures from all
walks and flights of life. Some seek trees of life and some seek trees of knowledge.
Our roots run deep and inevitably intertwine, subconsciously reminding us of our
origin. And so it grows.
Author Maranda K. Jones shares her stories of faith and family through her personal experiences of growing,
teaching, and parenting in a small town. She lives with her husband and their son and daughters in rural Colorado.
She is an elementary school teacher as well as a prolific freelance writer. Reach Maranda at [email protected]
Maranda Jones’ new book Random Acts
is now available at amazon.com.
The book includes her reader-acclaimed articles from the last decade.
May/June 2013
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Owatonna • Waseca
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May 18: Mill City String Quartet Concert
May 25: Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show
June 14-15 & 28-29: Fred Dingler Art Classes for Teens and Adults
June 22: Women’s Night Out
Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10am - 4pm • Sat 10am - 2pm
200 State Street North • Waseca, MN 56093
507-835-1701 • www.wasecaartscouncil.org
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sport of traveling on rivers and streams by a
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walking for a long distance
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a game in which two opposing teams of 11 players
each defend goals at opposite ends
4._______________ngrigdean the act of cultivating or tending a plot of land
5._______________sohognit
to hit, wound, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.
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a place where a person or persons live in tents
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an activity exertion and skill in which an individual
or team competes against each other
8._______________iincygclb riding a vehicle with two wire-spoked wheels, a
seat, handlebars, ...
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country wilderness
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The Waseca Art’s Council will be
experiencing many exciting changes
in 2013, thanks to several years of
acquiring new space for the Waseca
Art Center!
The Waseca Arts Council is busy
developing a wide range of cultural
and arts activities for the community
of Waseca as well as the surrounding
area. A newly renovated art center
located at 200 State St., Waseca, MN
offers many exciting opportunities for
a taste of culture! They began with a
great art exhibition titled, The Creative
Self Portrait, where thirteen artists
exhibited new works fitting the theme. The second exhibit, Fragments, a fiber sculpture
by Theresa Harsma, was 28 works large and small of amazing quality.
Music is a new emphasis! Music and Motion Classes for parents and toddler’s resumed
in February, the Arts Center began a series of spring concerts March 2nd, and musicians
will perform each Saturday morning in the gathering space. As the year develops,
new concerts and opportunities will be added. Check the calendar on the website,
www.wasecaartscouncil.org, for all the details.
Educational opportunities will also be provided once the Art Center has occupancy
of the lower/basement level of the building. Classes are planned to begin with a
June 14-15, and June 28-29 class. This will be with Fred Dingler offering painting
classes for teens and adults!
Something new and exciting at the NEW Waseca Art Center is the expanded gift
shop featuring a wide range of wonderful gift items for everyone on your list!
Special emphasis is on creative play things for children.
Make sure to visit The Waseca Arts Center soon! Here is a look at some upcoming
events that you don’t want to miss:
May 18: Mill City String Quartet Concert
May 25: Dream Weaver Comedy Hypnosis Show which is a great
fundraiser for The Waseca Art’s Council.
June 22: Women’s Night Out
For a full calendar and all the information about happenings, stop in at 200 State
St., or keep tuned to this website: www.wasecaartscouncil.org.
The WAC capital campaign remains open and contributions for first phase expenditures and the second phase would be greatly appreciated.
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Morton • New Ulm
The
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10 N. Minnesota St.
New Ulm, MN
507-354-6721
[email protected]
Come in and see our wide variety of
• New Fabrics • Patterns • Books
• Select Wide Back Fabrics
• Our Original Patterns
Sew Close to Home Shop Hop
May 2-4
Visit 7 wonderful shops!
(Visit The Thimble Box or call for details)
Prizes!
Mon - Fri 10 - 5 • Sat 10 - 4
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Independence Day Celebration July 4
Unity Days August 31 & September 1
Scarecrow Festival September 14
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Mistletoe Madness December 5
Morton City Hall/Chamber
With heart and hands, Quiltistry, celebrates the artistic expression and history of quilts on
Saturday, June 22, 2013. The biennial event is a collaboration between the New Ulm Specialty
Shops and the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild with events sponsored by the Brown County
Historical Society Museum and the Wanda Gag House Association.
Over 250 quilts will be hung outdoors in German and Kiesling Park, in downtown retail
locations, on porches of turn-of-the-century homes on German Street and in several art and
historic venues throughout New Ulm. The free self-guided tour runs from 10am to 5pm; a
map and specifics about the quilts will be available at all locations. Visitors can walk, drive, or
for a bit of nostalgia, they may ride a horse drawn carriage to view the quilts.
Guest speaker, Jean Carlton, Maple Grove, is featured at the Artisans at the Grand Tea
event. She is a professional quilt appraiser certified by the American Quilter’s Society and author
of Minnesota Quilts: Creating Connections with Our Past; the result of the Minnesota Quilt
Project. This project documented quilts spanning a significant era of Minnesota, reflect our
distinctive heritage and allowed women to express themselves through fabric in its purest
form. Jean writes an informative blog on a wide variety of quilt related topics at:
quiltsetcetera.blogspot.com. The tea and trunk show begins at 9:30am and is located at the
Grand Center for the Arts at 210 North Minnesota Street. Cost is $20 and includes refreshments.
Anna Johannsen, quilt artist, is presenting a free 3D Interactive Quilt Presentation at German
Park from 10am to 3pm. The park is located at 200 North German Street. Anna is a teacher
of Art and Independent Living at the Red Rock Ridge Alternative Learning Center in Windom.
Her workshop explores fabric folding and layering to form three-dimensional versions of
traditional pieced blocks. Using the style and colors of Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian
and Wassily Kandinsky, she guides participants on the use of shadow and texture knowing
that when the quilt is viewed through 3D glasses, a different effect can be created.
Local children and adults will workshop with Paul Warshauer, Executive Director of the
New Ulm Actors Community Theatre (NUACT) to produce an original one-act play called
Quilters: Lives of the Pioneers. The play is based loosely on the book The Quilters: Women
and Domestic Art by Patricia Cooper and Norma Bradley Allen. It is about the trials and
tribulations of American pioneer women and children and how quilting got them through
the harsh times. Performances are at 11am and Noon. Free and open to the public.
Pieces of the Past Bed Turning will be presented by members of the Prairie Piecemakers
Quilt Guild. A bed turning is a way to introduce quilters and non-quilters to the beauty of
antique or unique quilts. As each quilt is turned on a bed and held up for the audience, the
quilt is described, dated and the story of the quilt is given. The bed turning begins at 1:30
and is free and open to the public.
A Stitch in Time Quilt Exhibit will feature textile folk art utilizing historical hand quilted
patterns and fabrics. The exhibit is open from 10am to 4pm. Museum entrance fee is $5.
This exhibit, along with the one-act play and bed turning, are hosted by the Brown County
Historical Society. The museum and annex building is located at 2 North Broadway Street.
Kids can sew a mystery quilt project with Shawn Mothershead of Quilters Dream. The
Wanda’s Attic Kid’s Quilt Class begins at 10am and will take place at, and is sponsered by the
Wanda Gag House at 226 North Washington Street. The event is free.
In addition, the quilting triangle of shops - Spinning Spools, The Thimblebox and the new
Sewing Seeds Quilt Company will hold workshops and demonstrations throughout the day.
To fulfill your quilty pleasure, be sure to register at each location for door prizes. Grand Prize
is an overnight stay for two at Patchwork Manor Bed & Quilt.
For more information, visit prairiepiecemakersquiltsnewulmmn.org and to register online
visit quiltistrynewulm.eventbrite.com. The event received support from the New Ulm Chamber
of Commerce and Visitors Bureau and a grant provided by the Prairie Lakes Regional Arts
Council and is funded, in part, by the Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund as
appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the people of
Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
New Ulm - Your Everyday Destination Quilt Stop
May/June 2013
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Along for the Journey . . .
by Dr. Joe Wheeler
Arches & Canonlands National Park — 16th in a series of articles featuring our National Parks
As we drove west on I-70, it was obvious the Colorado
River was running high. Shortly after entering Utah, we made
a snap decision: veering south at Cisco Junction rather than the
usual Crescent Junction. Were we ever glad we did! Highway
191 out of Crescent Junction to Moab is so-so, but the Hwy.
128 Scenic Byway is breathtaking! One of the most spectacular
river drives any of us had ever taken. We hit it late afternoon
when the colors were at their best. Towering up above the
Colorado River were great bronzed cliffs, among them the
Twin Fisher Towers, 1500 feet higher than the river.
Moab has become the jumping-off place for all of South
Utah, a far cry from what it was during the uranium boom
of the 1950s—then it was a wide open boom town honeycombed with bars. Back even further, Cassidy’s Wild Bunch
frequented it, and Zane Grey made Moab the scene for many
of his novels! Many westerns have been filmed in this vicinity
since then. Today, tourism is king, and the town has become
the outdoor centrifuge for 4-wheeling, mountain-biking, hiking,
white-water rafting, canoeing, horseback-rides, and crosscountry skiing. Besides all this, it is also the hub for the 20
plus national parks and monuments in this magnificent desert
country. We stayed at the Best Western Canyonlands. There
are no historic park hotels in this part of Uta h. If we’d learned
one lesson from our Northwest Park Loop of 2010, it was to
slow down. One day is too short a time to experience such
national park wonders. Two days is too, but still better than
one. Besides, if you stay two nights, you don’t have to repack
every night—which really gets old on a three to four week
trip. So it was that we stayed in Moab two nights. We also
learned that, other than Moab, there are precious few motel
or hotel accommodations in that part of Utah.
Arches National Park
ARCHES NATIONAL PARK
Two people started the ball rolling here. In 1922, Alexander
Ringhoffer, a prospector, was so impressed with the wild
beauty of the area that he persuaded Frank Wadleigh, the
passenger traffic manager for the Denver and Rio Grande
Western Railroad, to come and see for himself. He in turn
contacted Stephen Mather in Washington, D.C. When Mather
came here and discovered for himself “the world’s largest
collection of exquisite red stone arches—over two thousand
of them—, “he was convinced they ought to be saved. He
then enlisted the support of Dr. J. W. Williams and Lawrence
Gould, who in turn put pressure on Utah Senator Reed Smoot.
But Interior secretary Herbert Work balked, for Interior was
downsizing rather than adding. In 1929, President Her bert
Hoover and Interior Secretary Ray L. Wilbur stepped in and, by
executive order, established Arches as a national monument.
President Eisenhower reduced it in size, but President
Lyndon Johnson increased it again. In 1971, President Nixon
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signed a bill making it a national park. In 1998, it was
increased in size in order to bring in Lost Spring Canyon.
Even so, at 76,519 acres, it is relatively small in area.
Nevertheless, people throng here from all over the world.
Few indeed see all 2,000 arches, but most see the park’s two
crown jewels: the iconic Delicate Arch, which park officials
claim to be “the best-known arch in the world”—it even graces
Utah’s license plates. Probably only Monument Valley’s
Rainbow Bridge could challenge its worldwide preeminence.
The other must-see is one of the world’s longest natural spans
at 306 feet, Landscape Arch. But since it is only eleven feet
wide (12 feet at its center), arch buffs fear for its future. For
they remember that Wall Arch had stood here for thousands
of years: in fact it was already curving gracefully when the
Egyptian pyramids were under construction over 4,000 years
ago. Yet, on Aug 5, 2008, Wall Arch simply collapsed. Then
there’s Skyline Arch. Until 1940, a huge boulder blocked half
its opening, then suddenly, after no one knows how many
years of slow erosion undermining the boulder’s support,
gravity won: the giant stone tumbled out of the arch, and
Skyline Arch instantaneously nearly doubled in size.
Other favorites tourists search out include The Three
Gossips, Double O Arch and the Fins in Devil’s Garden,
Double Arch in the Windows section, The Three Penguins,
Surprise Arch, The Eye of the Whale, Balanced Rock and
Chip-off-the-Old Block, Pine Tree Arch, North Window, Turret
Arch, Sipapu and Kachina Bridges, Owachomo Bridge, etc.
Arches is a place to return to, again and again.
CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Nearby Canyonlands National Park, at 387,598 acres, is
over four times the size of Arches. Though it is the largest
national park in Utah, it is the least developed, the wildest; a
landscape characterized by famed explorer John Wesley Powell
as “a wilderness of rocks...with ten thousand strangely carved
forms in every direction.” Powell also named such popular
attractions as Cataract Canyon, Dirty Devil, and the Labryinth.
During the 1950s and 1960s uranium prospectors ran
roughshod over this area. Bulldozed roads crisscrossed the
landscape. But in 1964, no small thanks to Stewart Udall,
President Lyndon Johnson signed legislation for the establishment of Canyonlands National Park.
Mel White points out that while Canyonlands does have
“some paved roads leading to spectacular views, most of the
park is accessible only to hikers, boaters, and mountain
bikers... The positive side of this remoteness, of course, is the
solitude, beauty, and adventure the park offers to intrepid
visitors. Canyonlands protects one of the most unspoiled areas
of the vast Colorado Plateau, a high desert region of stark rock
formations, deep river-cut canyons, and sparse vegetation
Canyonlands National Park
that receives less than 10 inches of rain in an average year.
Two of the West’s iconic rivers, the Colorado and the Green,
come together in the center of Canyonlands National Park.
Their canyons, forming a rough ‘Y’ shape, divide the park
into three land sections. Between the two arms of the ‘Y’ is
a high mesa called Island in the Sky, 1,000 feet above the
surrounding landscape and more
than 2,000 feet higher than the Connie & Joe
site of the rivers’ confluence. To
the east is The Needles, a land
of tall colorful sandstone
pinnacles. To the west is The
Maze, reachable from the other
sections only by a long, roundabout journey involving
unpaved roads. Because of the
remoteness of The Maze, and
time needed to reach it, most
visitors spend at least three days
exploring it. Park rangers, with
good reason, describe the rivers
themselves as the fourth section
of Canyonlands” (White, p. 350).
OUR OWN VISIT
We made an early start for we were foolishly attempting to
see both parks in one day. Our first stop was at the Arches
Visitor Center. We have learned that visiting a park’s visitor
center early on reduces the risk that we’ll inadvertently miss
must-see portions of the park. As we crested at the top of a
long steep hill, there in the east were the spectacular
snowcapped La Sal Mountains (Utah’s second highest range).
We stopped at popular sites such as Balancing Rock, Park
Avenue, Three Gossips, North Window and South Window,
Double Arch, and Turret Arch. This took all morning.
In the afternoon, we moved on over to Canyonlands. After
spending some time in the Island in the Sky Visitor Center,
we walked out to the dramatic-looking Mesa Arch—a kind
traveler took a group photo of us there. From there, we
stopped at Buck Canyon Overlook and Grand View Overlook.
And then we took the long side trip out to Dead Horse Point
Overlook, one of the most photographed overlooks in America.
From the highest point on the Island in the Sky Mesa, you can
see a hundred miles into some of the grandest scenery on
the planet: the snowcapped La Sal Mountains (over 12,000
feet in elevation) to the east, the Abajo Mountain Range to
the south, and the Henry Mountains to the southwest.
We were tired when we returned to our motel late that
afternoon, for we’d packed a lot into one day; next time, we
vowed we’d stay longer and see more within each park.
SOURCES: Arches National Park (Moab, Utah: Arches
National Park, 2011); Duncan Dayton and Ken Burns, The
National Parks: America’s Best Idea (New York: Alfred A. Knopf,
2009); Johnson, David, Arches: The Story Behind the Scenery
(Wickenberg, AZ: KC Publications, 2010); Johnson, David,
Canyonlands: The Story Behind the Scenery (Wickenberg, AZ:
KC Publications, 2010); The Most Scenic Drives in America
(Pleasantville, New York: Reader’s Digest, Inc., 1997); Utah’s
Canyonlands Travel Region (Moab, Utah: Utah’s Canyonlands,
2011); Utah’s National Parks and Monuments (New York:
American Park Network, 2009); White, Mel, Complete National
Parks of the United States (Washington, D.C.: The National
Geographic Society, 2009)
Reprinted by permission of Joe Wheeler.
Visit his blog at: http://joewheeler.wordpress.com/
Garden Chime
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middle. string through the holes of the
pots tying a triple knot at each pot.
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Minnesota
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• Minnesota has
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• The Superior
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651.426.1885
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Visit our creative boutique for supplies and inspiration!
Hand dyed wool, 100% cotton fabric, patterns, books, and supplies.
Unique kits and designs from our studio. Classes, tours and retreats, too!
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Visit us during Marketfest, the Friday Farmer’s Market.
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Eden Valley • Foley • Kimball • Litchfield • Waite Park
Briar Patch
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Hours:
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Thur-Fri: 9am-6pm
Sat: 9am-6pm
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Visit our website for info on
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Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6
Sat. (April-Sept) 10-3
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Foley Fun Days Indoor Sidewalk Sale
June 15-19 (closing @ 4pm on June 19th)
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DeAnn’s Country Village Shoppe
Downtown Litchfield - 115 N Sibley Ave • 320-693-9113
A One-of-a-Kind unique Gift shop and Quilt Store all in one!
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give your home warmth and style
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Decorating Elements/Accents
American colonial is a decorating
standard in many homes. Early
American décor, such as spinning
wheels, vintage quilts, historical
documents and presidential
portraits will give your room a historical look and patriotic feel.
For a rustic/country-inspired look, add primitive folk art - flags, stars and folksy
motifs in red, white and blue. Amish barn stars, rusty star garlands, a rustic wooden
flag and small American flags tucked into crocks or baskets will complement any
room and add instant flair. Place a potted red geranium in a small crock for an
instant pop of color.
RED, WHITE & BLUE
If the traditional colors of red, white and blue do not flow with your décor, try
using slightly different shades—burgundy instead of red, antique cream instead of
white or country blue instead the traditional blue. Coffee-stain table runners, linens
or other items in patriotic themes to tone down the colors. This will give them an
antique or primitive look.
NEUTRAL BACKDROP
Showcase your items against a neutral backdrop. Displaying them against a
wallpapered wall will only create a busy scene. Your collections will already be
colorful by themselves. Put them up against a neutral background so they can take
center stage. Americana is based on the simplicity of country. Keep it simple.
Add a touch of Americana to bring patriotic spirit to your home year-round.
Remember, patriotic décor does not have to be just for the Fourth of July. Our love
of the past goes hand-in-hand with celebrating our country’s birthday.
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RASPBERRY SWIRL
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PART 2
BLOCK 2. This block uses Fabrics A, B, & D. Make 18 of these blocks.
Cutting instructions for ONE block:
A: Cut four (4) 4 1/2 X 4 1/2” squares
B: Cut one (1) 4 1/2 X 4 1/2” squares
D: Cut two (2) 4 1/2 X 12 1/2” rectangles & two (2) 4 1/2 X 4 1/2” squares
Sew the 2 - 4 1/2 X 4 1/2” squares of fabric D on either side of the fabric B square.
Press towards D. Set aside.
Mark the diagonal on the wrong side of the Fabric A squares. With right sides together,
sew an A square to the long D block ends along the marked line as shown in diagram
below. Press A towards the corner of D, matching the corners of A to D as best you
can. You will have three layers of fabric in the corner. It won’t always match perfect,
but that’s ok. As long as the A is close and within the 1/4” seam allowance when the
block is sewn together, you won’t have to rip!
On a recent trip to The Corner Peddler
in Jordan, MN I found a neat old journal
with the recipe for Possum Stew on the
cover! If you’re ever in the mood for some
stew maybe give this a whirl! Or not.
Ingredients:
2 cans of tomato sauce
3 cans of cooked tomatoes
1/2 thickly sliced warthog meat (mainly for
flavor)
1 big bag of pasta noodles
salt and pepper
Photo taken at
1/2 possum (other 1/2 can be used for
The Corner Peddler breakfast possum omelets)
Directions:
Fry warthog in a big grandma kettle, over mid size fire, then fry possum in grease till
golden brown. Take the meat out, then add enough water to pot to fill 2/3 way and
then boil noodles. Once cooked, add both things of tomatoes and meat to kettle and
add salt and pepper to taste. Cook all together for about one hour simmering over
low fire to saute.
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Pattern submitted by Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics, 129 E. Walnut, Nevada, MO www.ninepatchnevada.com
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Quilts That Redeem
by Sherry Osland
ANYthing and EVERYthing
Wit N Wisdom
by Cheryl Potts
Outhouse Memories
Standing at the top of my hillside rock garden, is a
shed in the form of an outhouse. The gray barn board
structure is a perfect location for my garden decorations,
weed killer and tool storage. It brings back childhood
memories each time I lift the latch or peer inside the half-moon cut-out in the door.
The first time I laid eyes on one of those things, was in my own backyard at five
years old. My parents had purchased their first home and were in the midst of a
construction project, building on a bathroom. Meanwhile, a green, double-holed
privy was just feet away, from a fenced off train track. (I can’t begin to tell you how
scary it was when the train went by.) The only light came from the half-moon
shaped opening in the door. I don’t remember much else before that age, but I will
never forget the wasp’s nests stuck to the ceiling. On hot days, those bees were
circling the upper half of the outhouse, making the sitter automatically hunch down,
exposing fleshy parts. Needless to say, no one lingered long inside. I don’t know
whatever happened to that old outhouse, but the visual still makes me laugh.
From the pages of my parents’ photo album, before I was born, depicts one
totally hilarious black and white of my father and grandfather. Grandpa was driving
his tractor, pulling an outhouse on a skid, that he had built for the little country
church up the road. My dad was standing on the tractor hitch waving as he and
grandpa rolled out of the driveway. We had to use that outhouse on Sundays until
the church could afford to build a bathroom, which by the way, was when I was
about 10 years old. Memories of running out of toilet paper and using leaves from
a nearby tree, guarding the door to keep the boys out and stepping over snakes,
makes me “laugh out loud” to this day.
That’s why I have, a metal-roofed, outhouse garden shed. Surrounding yourself
with things that make you smile or laugh is good for the soul! “He who laughs, lasts.”
Proverbs 17:22 says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine...” and Ecclesiastes 3:1,4
reminds us that, “There is a time for everything and a season for every activity
under heaven...a time to weep and a time to laugh...”
Cheryl Potts resides in Northern New York State. Cheryl is an elementary
Literacy Specialist/author/presenter with ten published books.
As I write this, I’m basking in the afterglow of a blessing. I have written before
about the blessings God sometimes sends through the door of my Studio as I work.
Even on the days I sometimes forget to ask, He’ll send one. I used to feel a little
funny about asking for a blessing, as if it was a bit presumptuous and something I
really shouldn’t do. I’ve come to think of asking for it like the child I was when I
used to ask, “Daddy, can I have a pop?” The times my earthly father smiled and said
“ok” were mirrored from my Heavenly Father who says “ok” in the same frame of
heart and mind. He delights in His children and loves giving us all good things. So,
I now ask for blessings ... and ... it’s “ok.”
I received a phone call a few days ago from a friend. She was calling on behalf of
a neighbor looking for some quilt scraps. She didn’t know the specifics so gave me the
neighbor woman’s phone number. In the meantime, I was leaning more towards saying
no because of the quilts made by my Sew Promises group. We use donated fabrics in
making and giving quilts where there’s a need and we never know exactly what we’ll
need. That was my hesitancy as I called the woman and was prepared to explain.
Her voice was warm and energetic. We visited and I found that she was asking
for ANYthing and EVERYthing. She didn’t care if it was cotton, poly, blends,
yardages, teeny tiny pieces or even double knit! Having raised eight children, she
had learned to use it all! Well, I promised to keep her name and phone number, and
I would get back to her.
As I started back to work, the sincerity of her voice kept coming to mind. I
started thinking of a box of left over fabric scraps. Ladies of Sew Promises are
typically in a hurry to get the quilt made so it can be given as soon as possible.
With that, we typically strip piece for economy of our time and need the bigger
yardages to do so. I took down the box of scraps and started re-thinking our need
for them. My hands started making a pile almost before my mind engaged. One
piece led to another ... and another ... and, Oh! There’s that piece of knit I know
we’ll not use. There’s the yardage we used, but didn’t particularly like how stiff it
was. And the home-spun! It wasn’t anyone’s favorite because it felt flimsy, but it’s
what we had so we used it anyway. We’ve still got a lot of that!
While sorting those first pieces, my heart engaged and my attitude changed. For
all that our group is always open to having others join in making and giving quilts,
here’s a woman already working with the same heart and hands - just in a different
location. What was I thinking? My sorting changed to include cotton fabrics that
would more readily go together. I got more excited about the possibilities and
potential of the fabrics in the bags I was filling. The more I sorted, the more
generous I became. What came to mind is the well-known saying among piecers
and quilters—”She who dies with the most fabric wins.” NOT! The winner should be
the one who has used the most and/or given it away.
With several bags full of fabric stacked against the wall, I called the woman and
asked when she would like to pick them up. Her coming is the reason for this story.
With a short visit and loading the bags into the trunk of her car, we’ve both
received a blessing. Not the least of which is the realization of being on the same
path; just in different places ... till now. Our hearts’ desires lead us in the same
direction. Now that we’ve connected, we know we’ll be seeing each other again. I
am already looking forward to finding more fabric for her in the future. Her use of
ANYthing and EVERYthing is now blessing me as it soon will be others as well. For
now, I’m writing in the afterglow of the blessing that just walked through my door.
You are so kind, Abba (Daddy) Father. Thank You.
Written by Sherry Osland of Praise Works Quilting. In business and ministry for 12 years.
For examples of quilting and AIO Dove Diaperz: facebook.com/PraiseWorks.
Contact information: [email protected] or 785-263-4600.
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Mowing Down the Proverbs’ Woman
by Mari Vanderstelt
Once upon a time, when my girls were very little, we attended a church where
every Mother’s Day the Pastor read Proverbs 31. You know the one I am talking
about: “She riseth early to feed her family and servants ... she weaves ... she never
fears the cold or the dark because she has enough oil for her lamps and has coats
and blankets to shut out the cold. She buys and sells land.” And so on.
I pictured a modern day real estate mongrel with a cheerful housekeeper who
kept the house spotless for this modern day super mom who worked full time,
made her own candles Martha Stewart style, and spent her off hours sewing trendy
little coats out of wool she spun from her sheep in the backyard. Of course, she
never slept and somehow kept a cheerful disposition because her husband praised
her at the city gates. (He had time to sit at the gates—she was doing all the work!)
If it were not for the fact she is in the Bible, I would strongly suggest she was on
something illegal.
I resented the Proverbs woman. She annoyed
me. I could sew my little girls outfits only if I put
off doing the dishes—and spinning the fibers and
making my own candles just seemed like a bit
much. I did not need her cheerful perky perfect
personality disorder dragged out every Mother’s
Day to ruin my once a year holiday of pampering
from the kids. And why do I want to buy land? Is
it for the sheep? Every Mother’s Day, after the
Pastor closed the service with that passage, I
would entertain myself with the gleeful image of
revving up the John Deere Tractor and mowing
that woman down.
To make matters worse, I am descended from a Proverbs’ Woman. My maternal
Grandmother made all of my mother’s and her sisters’ school clothes (and they
looked great!) gardened, canned, knitted, worked full time and served on several
church committees. She put on holiday feasts every year served on fine china with
perfect table arrangement. (I prefer pizza on paper plates.) One year, she stayed up
till midnight Christmas Eve sewing a suit (a suit mind you!!!) for Grampy, her adopted
father. (I would feel crafty just making a tie.) The point is that she illustrated for me
that the Proverbs’ Woman really can exist. And when you are knee deep in diapers
and can’t catch up on the laundry, you prefer to think she is just an urban myth.
Somewhere along the line, my view towards the Proverbs’ Woman—and my
grandmother—softened. Yes, the Proverbs’ Woman did a lot, but nowhere does it
say she did it all in one day. Yes, my grandmother did a lot. She also died young.
The older I get, the more I realize why my Grandmother did so much. She truly
loved sewing—it was how she worked through problems and unwound at the end
of the day. The fact that she was able to provide her daughters with stylish clothes
was probably a bonus. In fact, I imagine she loved doing it so much because,
unlike gardening and cleaning, when you sew something, it stays done!
I will never be able to sew clothing for my teens. (They have put a firm foot
down regarding matching dresses.) But I can use my quilting skills to earn money
to buy clothes for them. It was like a light bulb moment for me when I realized we
had something in common, and that I was not as hopeless a woman and mother as
I thought I was.
Somewhere along the way I realized the point of the Proverbs’ Woman is that
she stepped up to the plate and helped provide for her family in a way that was
right for her and the season of her life. Maybe we can’t all make oil for our lamps
and spin wool from our sheep, but every time we help provide for our family and
others, we are the Proverbs’ Woman. And if we are able to do so in a manner that
also helps satisfy our soul—oh boy, the joy in that!
So, no, I don’t provide meals for the servants. But I have a dishwasher and I help
provide electricity. My house is old and cold and I make a lot of quilts that are well
used through the months of October to May. I will work my way into the gardening
and food preservation thing when the time is right. And I no longer dream about
mowing the Proverbs’ Woman down. I just want to feed her a lot of chocolate and
watch her break out. It will be a bonus if she gains a few pounds in the process.
I mean, I can’t change my views entirely.
Mari Vanderstelt owns Yankee Dutch Quilting & Dry Goods, located at 106 East Bishop Way, Brownsville, OR 97327.
She can be reached at [email protected]. Writing has proven to be a great way for Mari to unwind.
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When should You Plant?
Once the snow has melted, gardeners are anxious to work
the soil and get the veggies planted, but it’s best not to rush into
it. First of all, your soil should be dried out enough to work without
leaving large clumps of mud. This takes awhile. If the soil is too wet,
there won’t be enough air in it for the plants to survive long. A
good test is to grab a handful of soil and squeeze it into a ball.
Then bounce the ball in your hand. If it breaks apart easily, the
soil is dry enough to plant.
If you think planting the garden early will give you an earlier
harvest, that isn’t necessarily so. In order for transplants to flourish or the seeds to
germinate, the soil temperature must be warm enough for each type of plant. Planting
in soil that is too cold will cause transplants to suffer and seeds to remain dormant or rot.
Not too many years ago, most gardeners in this area waited until Memorial Day
to plant all but cool-weather crops. But now that we have a warmer climate, our
growing season is two to three weeks earlier. A soil thermometer will you decide
when to plant.
You can plant cool-weather plants like peas, radishes and spinach anytime after
mid-April if the soil is above 55 degrees. Asparagus, beets, onions and rhubarb can
be planted after late April in soil above 55 degrees.
Early May plantings of carrots, Swiss chard, early corn, lettuce and parsnips can
be done when the soil is above 65 degrees. Mid-May is usually good for planting beans,
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, when the soil is above 65 degrees.
In late May, the most sensitive plants like cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, pumpkins,
squash and tomatoes can be planted if the soil is above 65 degrees.
If you’ll be planting flowers, wait until after the last frost before setting out transplants
or seeds. As with vegetables, if the soil is too cold, below 60 degrees, the transplants
will not thrive and the seeds may rot.
When purchasing vegetable or flower plants, check them over carefully to be
sure they look healthy and free of disease or insects. Introducing a disease to your
garden could be disastrous.
Barbara Lassonde is a master gardener with over four decades of gardening experience. She welcomes your
gardening suggestions, and will share the best ones with our readers as space allows.
Email her at: [email protected].
Piecing Life Together
by Barbara Polston
Do What You Love
Writers should pay attention to the requests of their editors and publishers. This
writer is no exception. I received a message from my Country Register publisher that
the upcoming issue would feature “gardening, outdoor projects, and summertime fun.”
I think she was hoping I might structure my column around these topics. Let’s see...
“Gardening” would be a challenge. I don’t have a lawn. I have what is called
“desert landscaping,” which means dirt and rocks. My plantings are absolutely no
maintenance—they are trimmed by landscapers about twice a year and that’s that. The
extent of my gardening is to sweep dried leaves off my back patio. Even that doesn’t
happen as much as it should. Gardening, as a topic, seems out of the question.
“Outdoor projects” is a challenge as well. My philosophy is that the outdoors
should remain there. While I appreciate the beauty of the mountains, the seashore
and the forests, a glimpse now and again is enough for me. I prefer my glimpses to
come through the windows of a comfortable vehicle. Besides, we’ve already been
over 90 degrees here in Phoenix, Arizona, and will hit triple digits before the end of
the month. Summer here is like winter in the Midwest. Although we don’t need shovels
and boots, we have a tendency to stay indoors where it’s nicely air-conditioned. No
outdoor projects on tap for this girl and no column topic either.
That leaves “summertime fun.” We’ve already discussed the summer heat in my
neck of the woods. I think we’ve already established that outdoors is not where I’d
like to be at anytime, much less in the summer. So, what will I be doing for
“summertime fun,” you might ask.
Although it’s under wraps for the time being, I’m working on a BIG project. My
project requires lots of sewing and quilting and lots of writing. My project is done
indoors, which I think we’ve established is my preferred place to be. My workspaces,
both where I sew and quilt and where I write, are comfortable and air-conditioned.
If you’ve read my column for any length of time, you know that I write for my
living. I write, primarily, about quilting and have been diligently working to derive
all of my income from quilt-related activities. That includes the aforementioned
sewing and teaching my patterns and techniques. You may be thinking that my
summertime plans sound more like work than fun.
Marc Anthony is quoted as saying, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a
day in your life.” I’m very fortunate that I am able to work at what I love. Summertime
work? For me, summertime fun! I hope this passes muster with my publisher!
©Barbara Polston, Phoenix, AZ, August 2012. Barbara Polston is a writer by vocation and a quilter by
avocation. You can see Barbara’s quilts, join her on facebook, or book her class and lecture offerings
at www.barbarapolston.com. She is the Editor of The Quilting Quarterly, the Journal of The National
Quilting Association, Inc., and serves on the Board of the Association of Pacific West Quilters.
Barbara, who has lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 20 years, is calmly quilting in Studio Narnia.
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Some psychologists believe the style of handbag
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volumes about her. It is, after all, a woman’s
favorite and most important accessory for her daily busy activities. Today’s handbags
have to fit the role of practical accessory and a fashion statement—adapting to
changing needs and lifestyles from purses (the American name) to totes. Fiber
women have the advantage of designing and creating their very own bag which
expresses their personality and individual interests. Today just about anything goes
as far as handbag designs—a great accessory to show your needlework skills. If a
woman’s handbag project is intimidating to you, create a bag for a little girl. Either
way, the following guidelines will help.
Consider the age and lifestyle of recipient. What is the intended use—everyday
shopping, at work, the beach, gym, or a wedding?
Consider the intended contents. Handbags can wear out with the weight and
nature of the objects placed inside. A sharp pen can wear a hole, coins can rub
stitching that can come undone at points of intense wear or friction such as on the
bottom panel where the bag rests on a variety of surfaces. Personally, I recommend
lining any bag, even if felted. Select a favorite color or a “surprise splash” of a print
which expresses your personality or interest. The bag shell is protected from sagging
and stretching because the content weight is on the lining.
A handbag should complement the recipient’s body size and shape. If the bag is
too small, the woman appears to be carrying a child’s bag; if too large, the woman
appears overpowered by the accessory. A handbag’s shape can add bulk to a woman’s
body before adding the contents. And, no woman wants that! Common bag shapes
are square (bucket), rectangular (envelope), and circular (hobo and drawstring).
The size of the intended contents and their placement (vertical or horizontal) in the
bag should be considered. Pockets in the lining provide content organization.
A durable fiber is important. You do want the bag to last a long time after your
needlework. A swatch is handy to determine if the pattern stitches, which add to
the bag’s strength, are pleasantly visible or if they are lost in the color and dense
texture. Color can be an instant reflection of your personality so select a favorite
color, keeping in mind there are summer colors and winter colors. A colorful lining,
of course, reveals a splash of personal expression when the bag is open.
Wooden handles are available in yarn stores for a hand-carried handbag if you
don’t want to create your own of fiber. If a shoulder strap is desired, be sure the
fiber and stitch pattern is strong, not stretchy; however, a strong fiber may be
carried with the primary fiber for strength to withstand the pull of the filled handbag
weight. An across-the body- strap should match your body measurement.
Closure options are only limited by your imagination. Some are button, shell, bead
and loop, magnetic device, zipper, Velcro, drawstring or combination; i.e., Velcro or
zipper for inside closure with fold over flap closing with loop and button, etc.
Personalize your bag with embellishments of embroidery, applique, beads, shells,
decorative pins, buttons, ribbons, flowers (knitted, crocheted, or felted), zipper pull
fobs, and the list goes on. The options are endless. Use your creativity to express you.
Since a handbag goes everywhere with you and rests on many surfaces, care is
important. To avoid unwanted felting, follow the fiber care instructions provided by
the manufacturer. Hand washing and shaping is generally recommended.
Make your handbag speak for you!
©2013 Sharon Greve She may be reached at [email protected] No reprint without permission
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2 tsp baking powder
1/2 C margarine
1/2 tsp salt
1 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
1 can cherry pie filling
1 C milk
2 1/2 C flour
Topping:
1/2 C brown sugar
1 tbls flour
1/2 C chopped nuts
1 tbls butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Furniture Sale: June 22-23
Rummage Sale: July 13-14
Christmas Sale: Nov 29-30-Dec 1
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May/June 2013
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Occasional Sales & Boutiques
Minnesota’s Guide to Occasional Sales and Boutiques
One Man’s Junk is Another Man’s Treasure
Mother’s Day
May 12, 2013
Le Jk
by Barbara Floyd
Walla Walla's Vintage Market
Minnesota
ers
Vendors & Shopp
Welcome!
Anticipation and continual new ideas rule at
the Swenson farm as owners, Doug and Brenda
Swenson prepare for Love of Junk, Walla Walla's
Vintage Market. Their farm and 1910 era home
with turquoise doors overlooks the Blues Mountains located just
on the outskirts of beautiful, quaint Walla Walla,WA. The big red barn and other
amenities on the property lend itself well to this two day show being held on June
14-15 at 221 Valley Chapel Rd.
Cool finds, sassy salvage, repurposed, and handcrafted items will be among the
wide variety of merchandise for sale from the vendors attending. Come enjoy the
fresh countryside air and the wide open spaces. There will be something for all ages
and tastes for gift giving, home and garden decor. Collectors and dealers welcome.
A fun addition to this gathering of vendors will be a group of children selling
their own art work. Vintage trailers will be on hand selling merchandise as well as
camping out to show off their special trailers. Food vendors and food trucks will be
there to tempt you to satisfy your taste buds. Vendors will be accommodated indoors
or on the lush maintained grassy areas. Parking is free and readily available to the
farm which is easy for young and old to navigate. There will be handicap parking as
well close to the activities. So, save the dates and come to the farm for a fun day in
Walla Walla. Each vendor will be selling their own wares so cash will be required at a
lot of booths and there will be a $5 entry fee for everyone over age 12.
VENDORS WANTED: If you are a vendor of vintage please give us a call or check
out our web site and join the fun. www.loveofjunk.com or call Barbara at 602-321-6511
or email [email protected] for further information.
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May/June 2013
Occasional Sales & Boutiques
Snowman Hill
New, old, repurposed & recycled
goods for your home and garden.
4462 W Tischer Rd
Duluth, Mn 55803
May 2,3 &4 June 6,7 & 8
Thursday night 4pm - 7pm
Friday & Saturday 9-5
218/428-9564 218/240-1056
www.snowmanhill.com & Facebook
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