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The Florida Register
Nov.–Dec., 2016
Nov.–Dec., 2016
Just A Note...
of Florida
Amy & Dave Carter, Publishers
Toll Free Phone: 866-825-9217 Toll Free Fax: 866-261-9641
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USA
• Alabama: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Arizona: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• Arkansas: Richard and Lenda Brown, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
• California: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
Colorado: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797
• Connecticut: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760
• Delaware: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 128, Owens Cross Roads, AL, 35763, 888-616-8319
• Florida: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Georgia: Linda Parish, P.O. Box 389, Lexington, GA, 30648, 706-340-1049, 678-641-7728
• Idaho (N): Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
• Idaho (S) WA & E. OR: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• Illinois: Richard and Lenda Brown, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
• Indiana: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 128, Owens Cross Roads, AL, 35763, 888-616-8319
Iowa: Linda Glendy, P.O. Box 6, Tama, IA, 52339, 641-751-2619
• Kansas: Cindy Baldwin, 988 9th Ave., McPherson, KS 67460, 866-966-9815
• Kentucky: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774 443-243-1118
• Maine: Gail Hageman, 221 Winslow Rd, Albion, ME 04910, 207-437-2663
• Maryland: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Massachusetts-RI: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760
Michigan: Bill, Marlene and Leslie Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-1395
• Minnesota: Kim and Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, 763-754-1661
• Missouri: Richard and Lenda Brown, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
• Montana: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
• Nebraska: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• Nevada (N): Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• Nevada (S): Glena Dunn, 4568 Carol Circle, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, 702-523-1803
New Hampshire: Kathleen Graham, 330 North Road, Deerfield, NH, 03037, 603-463-3703
• New Jersey: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 128, Owens Cross Roads, AL, 35763, 888-616-8319
New Mexico: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797
• New York: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• N. Carolina: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• North Dakota: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
• Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009, 937-652-1157
• Oklahoma: Richard and Lenda Brown, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
• Oregon: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• Pennsylvania: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Rhode Island: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760
• S. Carolina: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• South Dakota: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
• Tennessee: Chris & Kelley Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774 443-243-1118
• Texas: Richard and Lenda Brown, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
Utah: Glena Dunn, 4568 Carol Circle, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, 702-523-1803
• Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Washington & E. OR & S. ID: Barb Stillman & Lolly Konecky, 515 E Carefree Hwy, #1128, Phoenix AZ 85085, 602-942-8950
• West Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
• Wisconsin: Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona, WI, 54720, 715-838-9426
• Wyoming: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
CANADA
• Alberta: Ruth Burke, P.O. Box 97, Heisler, AB, T0B2A0,780-889-3776
• British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, Box 1338, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0, 1-800-784-6711
• Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Scott & Marj Kearns, Box 850, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0, 306-736-2441
• Ontario: Harriet Ramos, Box 60, 4338 Innes Rd., Orleans ON K4A 3W3, 613-612-8465
Although Hurricane Matthew is over, we know the recovery from the storm
continues. The majority of our advertisers didn’t experience too much damage and we
hope the same is true for our readers personally too. Although we live in Maryland, we
were very aware of the storm and thinking of all our friends, readers and advertisers
as the storm progressed. But, we
know that some of you did have some
challenges after the storm and our
hearts and prayers go out to you.
Probably much like yourself, I’m not
sure how we are at the last issue of 2016
and the Holiday Season! However, it
is a terrific time of year to enjoy many
traditions, family gatherings, shopping
for special gifts and decorating needs,
etc. We have included recipes that you
may want to add to your festivities.
Have fun exploring the special events
that are summarized in the extensive
Shows & Events Listing — mark your calendar now for all these great events!
We hope you are enjoying the new logo on our cover. We incorporated a slight
change from The Country Register to The Florida Register. We want to personalize
the publication to focus on the area it covers for unique shopping and events—
of all types—not just country. We will continue to feature country businesses,
but also want to have a more inclusive publication for all types of shopping and
events. There are so many great categories of shops, such as primitive, garden,
quilting, needlework, painting studios, etc., and yes, country too.
Our new web address is www.TheRegisterWeb.com and our email addresses have changed to reflect that new domain name.
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details about the survey are on page 40 of this issue.
Rachel is doing well in her classes! We are starting to check out colleges when she
has some days off. Her rock climbing season is about to end and she’ll be back in
the pool for swim team for the winter. Grace loves middle school. She tried a new
sport—volleyball—and that season just ended. This was in addition to her year-round
swim team and a once-a-week horseback riding lesson, oh and church youth group.
Busy—yes! You can find me—in the car getting the girls to their activities!
Have fun shopping this Holiday season. Don’t forget to use The Florida Register
as your road map.
Amy , Dave, Rachel and Grace
Shows
and
Events Listing
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in Florida’s Panhandle
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2014 Lacey Lane • Crestview, FL 32536
850-689-3655 • Toll Free 866-739-6274
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Hours: Mon–Sat 9am to 6pm
Special Holiday Hours
Closed: Nov 24th • Dec 24th–26th • Jan 1st
Mail a check for $20 with your event info to the address at the top of page 2.
continued on page 3
1......................... Basket Class with SassyKat Baskets at Suwannee Valley Shops in Trenton (pg. 5)
Variety of Classes
Quilt
meetings
1-12.......•12
DaysGroup
of Christmas
Savings Event at Lollipops Quilt Shop in Fernandina Beach (pg. 31)
Fabrics, Patterns, Notions & DMC Floss • Machine Quilting available
1-14................................................... 12 Days of Christmas at The Quilt Place in Rockledge (pg. 37)
2...................Visit Quilts on Plum Lane during Christmas Electric Light Parade in Dade City (pg. 18)
20% OFF your Yardage Purchase with this Ad!
2-3.........................................................................
Elf Days at Calico Station in Orange Park (pg. 32)
Exp. 8/31/15
Variety of Classes • Quilt Group meetings
2-3......................... Quilting TreasuresTruck©TCR
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2013 Sale at Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics in Tamarac (pg. 41)
Fabrics, Patterns,
Notions
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• Quilt
meetings
2-4........................................................... Holiday Flea Market at Renninger’s in Mount Dora (pg. 10)
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3.....................................Annual Christmas Party at Suwannee Valley Cross Stitch in Trenton (pg. 6)
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3.................................... 1st Saturday Vintage Market at Country Primitives in Winter Haven (pg. 16)
20% OFF your
Yardage
3................Big Christmas Market/Open House at Bayside Stitches Quilt Shop in Spring Hill (pg. 19)
Exp.
8/31/15
20% OFF your Yardage Purchase with this Ad!
3...................................................... Art in the Shade at Dragonfly Quilt Shop in Vero Beach (pg. 39)
Exp. 8/31/15
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3...........................Festival of Crafts at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Boca Raton (pg. 43)
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10-12...............................................Dream Frame Event at Nana’s Quilt Shop in Brooksville
(pg.
19)
5-10..........................................................End of Year Sale at Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
11-12.................................................. Quilts & Tea Festival in Historic Downtown Davenport (pg. 15)
9 & 10.............Basket Class with SassyKat Baskets at Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs (pg. 5)
11-12............................. 3rd Anniversary Celebration at Pam’s Fabric Nook in Port St. Lucie (pg. 39)
10......................................... Visit Quilts on Plum Lane during Christmas Stroll in Dade City (pg. 18)
11-19.............................................. Visit the 7 Participating Shops in The Bali Hop Shop Hop (pg. 8)
10....................................Christmas at the Quilt Shop at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop in Sarasota (pg. 26)
12........................................... F.A.S.T. Event at Crafty Framer & Cross Stitch Store in Largo (pg. 23)
10... Mary Mulari’s “Quick-as-a-Wink” Sewing & Gift Seminar at Quilts and Lace in Melbourne (pg. 38)
12................................... Holiday Open House at Lollipops Quilt Shop in Fernandina Beach (pg. 31)
10..........A Florida Christmas Remembered at Barberville Pioneer Settlement in Barberville (pg. 43)
15 - Jan 15...... Christmas Spectacular! Holiday Home Tour at the Stetson Mansion in DeLand (pg. 11)
10.................................................Club Day 2017 Preview at Wandering Stitches in Orlando (pg. 44)
19......................................... Quilt & Bluegrass Festival at Thornebrook Village in Gainesville (pg. 5)
10-11..............Buckler’s Craft Fair at South Florida Fair Expo in West Palm www.bucklercraftfair.com
19...................................................Quickie Gifts DEMO at Quilt Shop of DeLand in DeLand (pg. 11)
10-11.......Jenny Haskins Hands-On Class with Laura’s Sewing & Fabric in Port St Lucie & PBG (pg. 39)
19................................................... Handi-Quilter Club Meeting at Miss D’s Quilts in Palatka (pg. 34)
10-23............................................ 12 Days of Christmas at Golden Needle in Port Charlotte (pg. 28)
19-20....................... Buckler’s Craft Fair at Miami Dade Fair Expo in Miami www.bucklercraftfair.com
14.... Gulfview Chapter Embroiders’ Guild of Amercia meets at Veterans Mem Park in Hudson (pg. 43)
20............................................................ Stitching Sunday at Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
17.............................................Holiday Surprise DEMO at Quilt Shop of DeLand in DeLand (pg. 11)
20................................2nd Anniversary Celebration at Antiques and Memories in Ft. Myers (pg. 28)
17...............................................Customer Appreciation Day at Sweet Darling Quilts in Lutz (pg. 20)
25........................................................... Black Friday Sale at Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
25...... Black Friday Discounts on ALL Machines & Software at Fabric Warehouse in Lakeland (pg. 17)
17-24.................Storewide Inventory Reduction Sale at Pam’s Fabric Nook in Port St. Lucie (pg. 39)
25....................................... Day After Thanksgiving Sale at Quilter’s Quarters in Zephyrhills (pg. 18)
18............................................................ Stitching Sunday at Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
25...............................................................Black Friday Sale at Sweet Darling Quilts in Lutz (pg. 20)
19-23.................................................. Customer Appreciation Days at Quilt A Bit in Lake Worth (pg. 40)
25............................................................Black Friday Sale at Calico Station in Orange Park (pg. 32)
26-27......................................Annual Pre-Inventory Sale at Quilter’s Quarters in Zephyrhills (pg. 18)
25................. Black Friday Mystery Sale at Seaside Sewing & Quilts in New Smyrna Beach (pg. 36)
27.................................................After Christmas Sale at Quilts on Plum Lane in Dade City (pg. 18)
25...................................................................“Colorful” Friday Sale at Quilt A Bit in Lake Worth (pg. 40)
27-31............................. End of Year Clearance Sale at Margie’s Sew Much Fun in Crestview (pg. 3)
25-26....................................................Mystery Sale at Margie’s Sew Much Fun in Crestview (pg. 3)
29.............................................................Year End Sale at Nana’s Quilt Shop in Brooksville (pg. 19)
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The Florida Register, Months of Nov. – Dec., 2016
Front Porch
Quilt
25-26....40%
OFFShoppe
Fabric at Laura’s Sewing & Fabric in Palm Beach Gardens and Port St. Lucie (pg. 39)
January/February events due by December 1
1-Dec 15.....................Visit participating shops during the Winter Wonderland Wooly Block Adventure
4.................... Basket Class with SassyKat Baskets at Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs (pg. 5)
4-5................................Visit Clermont Sewing at Country Road Quilters Quilt Show in Ocala (pg. 13)
5....................Visit Country Primitives Vintage Market during Merry Market in Winter Haven (pg. 16)
5....................................1st Saturday Vintage Market at Country Primitives in Winter Haven (pg. 16)
5...............................................A Pinecraft Christmas at Alma Sue’s Quilt Shop in Sarasota (pg. 26)
5-6...............................Buckler’s Craft Fair at Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers www.bucklercraftfair.com
5-6.................. 40th Fall Country Jamboree at Barberville Pioneer Settlement in Barberville (pg. 43)
6..............................................................Stitching Sunday at Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
6............................................Open House & Wishlist Day at Wandering Stitches in Orlando (pg. 44)
7.................... Basket Class with SassyKat Baskets at Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs (pg. 5)
7................................................... Stitch A Holiday Open House at Fabric Smart in Gulfport (pg. 25)
7-Dec 15................Super Year-end Savings for Brother at Nana’s Quilt Shop in Brooksville (pg. 19)
8..................... Visit Quilts on Plum Lane during The Great Unwrap in Downtown Dade City (pg. 18)
9..... Gulfview Chapter Embroiders’ Guild of Amercia meets at Veterans Mem Park in Hudson (pg. 43)
10.......................Basket Class with SassyKat Baskets at Suwannee Valley Shops in Trenton (pg. 5)
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Mystery Sale
November 25th & 26th
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Guild & Military Discount 10%
December 27th - 31st
End of Year Clearance Sale
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Nov.–Dec., 2016
Nov.–Dec., 2016
Alachua, Lake City
Gainesville, Trenton
Shows & Events Listing, continued from page 3
January 2017
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Pg. 5
1.............................. 7th Annual New Year’s Day Sale at Ladybug Quilt Shop in Jacksonville (pg. 31)
11.... Gulfview Chapter Embroiders’ Guild of Amercia meets at Veterans Mem Park in Hudson (pg. 43)
12-15.......FL State Button Society Meeting & Show at Shores Resort in Daytona Beach Shores (pg. 36)
13..................................................Octagon Shimmer Class at Happy Apple Quilts in Tampa (pg. 22)
16-19.............Florida Sewing Sew-ciety Conference at Lake Yale Baptist Conf. Center in Leesburg (pg. 9)
16-19...... Visit Clermont Sewing at the Florida Sewing Sew-ciety Sewing Conf. in Leesburg (pg. 13)
16-22..........Visit the 9 Participating Shops during the “Dress It Up” North Florida Shop Hop (pg. 33)
17.................... How to Make a Too Cool T-Shirt Quilt Class at Happy Apple Quilts in Tampa (pg. 22)
19-21.......................... World Quilt Show Florida at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando (pg. 14)
20.................. Rotary Bandana Bash (6pm-9pm) at Venice Airport Festival Grounds in Venice (pg. 27)
20-21......................Jenny Haskins “Touch of Magic Tour” at Cut Up and Sew in Palm Coast (pg. 35)
20-21......... John Deere Adorable Ideas Embroidery Class at Byrd’s Nest in Ormond Beach (pg. 36)
20-22........................ Babes on the Beach Quilting Retreat hosted by Sew Central in Cocoa (pg. 37)
21-22......25th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival at Venice Airport Festival Grounds in Venice (pg. 27)
26-29...............................................Bare Bones Retreat with Brick City Cross Stitch in Ocala (pg. 7)
27-28............Buckler’s Craft Fair at Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand www.bucklercraftfair.com
27-28........ Quilting Guild of The Villages Quilt Show at The Savannah Center in The Villages (pg. 9)
27-28........... Quilting in the Highlands Quilt Show at Highlands Co. Fair Grounds in Sebring (pg. 16)
27-28......................Quilter’s Crossing Quilt Show at Countryside Rec. Center in Clearwater (pg. 24)
27-28....................Hope Yoder’s Cutting Edge Social at Sewing Boutique in North Ft. Myers (pg. 29)
February 2017
4.................. Airing of the Quilts at Maxine Barritt Park in Venice www.sarasotamodernquiltguild.com
7-14...............................................................Quilt Retreat At Sea Cruise to Mexican Riviera (pg. 42)
10-11.....“Nine Patch Plus” SunBonnet Sue Quilters Quilt Show at Indian River Cty Frgrds in Vero Beach (pg. 39)
16-18.....................Anita Goodesign Embroidery Party at Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics in Tamarac (pg. 41)
16-19..............................................................Camp Calico at Calico Station in Orange Park (pg. 32)
17-18........ “Home Sweet Home” Mid Pinellas Quilt Show at Seminole Rec. Ctr. in Seminole (pg. 24)
17-18.....Peace River Quilters’ Show at Charlotte Harbor Event & Conf Cntr in Punta Gorda (pg. 28)
17-18........... Amelia Island Quilt Guild Quilt Show at Atlantic Rec. Ctr. in Fernandina Beach (pg. 43)
18.......................................... The Oaks Quilters’ Show of Quilts at Red Oaks RV Resort in Bushnell
20-26.................................Anita Goodesign Event at Laura’s Sewing & Fabric at both locations (pg. 39)
24-25...... Lake County Quilters Guild FANtastic Quilt Show at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora (pg. 10)
24-25... The Feather Princesses’ Spring Fling Quilt Show at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Tampa (pg. 23)
24-25.................. Naples Quilters Guild “Stitches In Time” Show at New Hope Ministries in Naples (pg. 29)
March 2017
3-4..... Quilts in Paradise Quilt Show at Robarts Arena in Sarasota www.friendshipknotquiltersguild.com
9-11.................................Broward Quilt Expo at War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale (pg. 41)
16-18.........................Visit Happy Apple Quilts at the Original Sewing & Quilting Expo in Lakeland (pg. 22)
23-25.............. Sue Green Baker 3-Day Serger School at Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics in Tamarac (pg. 41)
27-29... Sue Green Baker 3-Day Advanced Serger School at Cynthia’s Fine Fabrics in Tamarac (pg. 41)
April 2017
14-15............................................Quilt by the River Quilt Show at Miss D’s Quilts in Palatka (pg. 34)
16-23....................................................... Quilt Retreat At Sea Cruise to Western Caribbean (pg. 42)
August 2017
4-13............................................... 10 Day United Kingdom Quilting Tour with CJ Quilt Tours (pg. 42)
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November 4 & 7 • December 9 & 10
November 10 • December 1
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Suwannee Valley Quilt Museum • Trenton
Husqvarna Viking Dealer • Miele Vacuum Cleaner Dealer
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Classes on Sewing and Quilting • Custom Embroidery
SassyKat Baskets Classes in Nov. and Dec.!
Join us at Cootie Coo Creations in High Springs, for November’s class– we have two
classes to choose from this time! On November 4, we will be making a Star Bread Basket.
With a round base, and accent color that look like stars going around the basket, this is a
pretty way to serve breads for those holiday get-togethers. On November 7, we will be making “3 Bitty B’s” – a set of 3 holiday ornament sized baskets – a Bitty Beanpot, Bitty Berry,
and Bitty Bell. So cute on the tree, added to a wreath, or just displayed somewhere! The
Star Bread Basket and the 3 Bitty B’s class fee is $35 each. Both classes start at 10am, and
may take until 3:30 or so. Seating is limited to 7 students for both classes.
In December, we will be making a Wall Basket. Wide enough to hold those holiday cards
either before they are mailed, or when they arrive! With a center back hanger, this basket
features a choice of color accent. After the holidays, hang it by the door to hold keys and
other stuff you don’t want to forget! This class fee is $38. Class is Friday, December 9,
or Saturday, December 10. Class starts at 10am, and may take until 3:30 or so. Seating is
limited to 7 students.
Stop by Cootie Coo Creations at 280 NE 1st Ave, High Springs FL, or call at 386-4548008 to register for these classes.
At Suwannee Valley Shops in Trenton, the November class will celebrate those who love
hand sewing by making a 2-Spools and Tools Basket. With a rod through the handle that
holds 2 spools of thread, and a basket that holds scissors and other small tools, this is a really handy smaller basket. This class fee is $40 and class is Thursday, Nov. 10.
December’s class will be an all-out marathon of bitty baskets that are perfect for holiday
ornaments. We will be making 5 different Bitty Baskets, bitty versions of traditional Appalachian style baskets – a beanpot, berry, market, bell, and a heart. Lots of color choices will
be available, or choose natural for a unique collection of baskets to use, display, or give as
gifts. The class fee is $60 and class is Thursday, December 1. Class starts at 10am, and may
take until 3:30 or so. Class fee includes all materials, instruction, and use of tools. Seating is
limited to 12 students, and is expected to be popular, so sign up quickly!
Stop by Suwannee Valley Quilt Shop at 517 N. Main St, Trenton, or call at 352-463-3842
to register for these classes.
Even if you’ve never made a basket before, most classes can be done by beginners.
Many of the classes even feature two instructors so that you get plenty of help and individual attention! Check out www.SassyKatBaskets.com or SassyKat Baskets on Facebook
for pictures of the baskets and more information.
When coming to basket class, be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack or
sack lunch or have a quick lunch nearby, bring an apron or towel, and plan on having lots of
laughs while you make a basket that is sure to bring loads of compliments!
See their ad on this page and please let them know you read about SassyKat Baskets in
The Florida Register.
Quilt & Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, November 19, 2016  10am – 5pm
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2441 NW 43rd St.  Gainesville, FL
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90+ colorful quilts hanging throughout the
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Also featuring State of Florida Young Champion Fiddlers – Aiden &
Nicholas Messina and Musician and Writer Annemieke Pronker-Coron
will play, chat & sign copies of her book, The Bridge.
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Bare Bones Retreat • January 26–29, 2017
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Over 7,000 Bolts of Fabric
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Long Arm Quilting By Karen 352-463-3841
Computerized Gammill Statler Stitcher ♦ Binding Service
Friendly assistance to make your quilt more beautiful
Quilt Blocks on Trenton’s 17 Block Quilt Trail
Suzi Parron’s New Quilt Trail book is now available
Happy Days Old Time Soda Fountain
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Suwannee Valley Cross Stitch & Framing
Sally Criswell - Owner 352-463-3841
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Needlework “Framing” is our “specialty”
We’re excited to offer you the following special events!
"Annual Christmas Party"
Suwannee Valley Cross Stitch and Framing Shop
Saturday, Dec 3rd from 9:00 till 3:00
Two projects...Pre-made Arm Chair Over with Pincushion Top
plus Vintage Ring Weaving with Strawberry
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Door Prizes...Charity Baskets...Tid Bits of Knowledge and
TONS of FUN! Only $50.00 plus tax
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In 1983 eight ladies formed a quilt group. Mary Brookins, one of the original
members, thought the group should have a name and maybe even name the group
after a quilt block - the Log Cabin Quilters was formed. By 1986 the ladies had
decided they needed a place of their own rather than meeting in each other’s
homes. The ladies worked hard to raise the money with yard sales, bake sales,
quilt raffles, dinners and donations. The building was completed and debt free by
the 1990’s. Most of the ladies were 60+ years old.
Winnelle Horne was the force behind the group and ran the Museum until her
death in January 2012. Volunteers have taken on the task of keeping the Museum
open. We invite you to stop by for a visit. We have many quilt blocks on the walls
under the porch roof. Inside we have many Museum items all which have been
donated by friends of the Museum. We have many handcrafted/quilted items on
consignment and lots of quilts for all to enjoy.
We have plenty of room for RVs. The porch has several swings and rocking
chairs waiting for you to sit outside and enjoy the countryside. Stop in for a visit.
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website, please give design credit to Jacquelynne Steves. Thank you!
Twenty-four years ago several women got together to form a weekly
quilting group in The Villages, Florida. Soon there were two groups, then
three, four, five groups. At this point the quilters decided they should have
a Guild that would meet once a month so they could share with each other
what they were doing. Today, the Quilting Guild of The Villages has over
one thousand members in nineteen chapters that meet weekly.
The Guild provides social, educational and philanthropic opportunities
for our quilters. Last year Guild chapters donated 1200 quilts to various
charities. For instance, quilts went to Honor Flight, to Hospice of Lake
and Sumter counties, and to veterans in Gainesville, Jacksonville and
Tampa. The Guild has provided almost 300 bibs and 100 pillows to Lake
Hills School for special needs students. A challenge was issued for placemats for Operation Homebound (meals on wheels) resulting in 800 placemats being donated. In addition, we developed and continue to provide a
Sumter County 4H program teaching young girls and boys basic to intermediate sewing skills.
The Guild offers classes by our talented members and by visiting artists.
Volunteers from the Guild participated in beginning sewing classes for
grandchildren in the Camp Villages program. Young people ages 10-13
made a pillowcase. For many of these young people this was their first
experience with sewing machines and irons. We had so much fun doing it
last year that we added more sessions this year.
But our big news is our biennial Showcase of Quilts. It will be held on
January 27 and 28 of 2017. We typically have about 300 judged quilts on
display, plus vendors, demonstrations, a boutique, silent auction, services
of a quilt appraiser, a charity quilt, etc. We invite everyone to attend the
2017 Showcase of Quilts. Daily admission is $8. Further information is in
our ad below and on our website: www.QGOTV.org. We have parking for
buses—bring your friends. Please let us know you read about the show in
The Florida Register.
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Tropical Jam
Made with peaches, maraschino cherries & bananas. Yes, bananas!
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New Orleans Pralines
From the Kitchen of Judy Woolman, Albuquerque, NM
1
cup whipping cream
1
lb. light brown sugar
2
cups pecans (cut in half)
2
tablespoons butter
Mix sugar & whipping cream in large (4 qt.) microwave-safe bowl. Microwave
on high 13 minutes. Remove, stir, and quickly add pecans & butter. Quickly drop
by tablespoon onto waxed paper & chill. Delicious!
Makes 9x12 pan full plus a few more.
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Lake County Quilters Guild 35th Annual
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Your Quilt Shop for gorgeous fabrics, demos all day long and
a fun staff to make your visit an event!
Watch Judy on Fons & Porter TV and visit www.quiltshopofdeland.com
for tutorials and shopping!
Visit www.craftdaily.com to view Judy’s 9 teaching videos!
2017 Show
February 24 • 9 to 5
February 25 • 9 to 4
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Binding, Chenilling, free motion quilting, petal flowers,
Downton Abbey purse and more!
Judged Show–Viewers’ Choice
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Donation Quilts • Quilt Sales
Fashion Show • Silent Auction
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on her tummy, sparkly gold sandals on her
toes, she puffed out her chest and punched her fists to her
hips. Hard to believe this once shy sister will turn seven this fall.
When Presley was three, she once leaned her head over on her
folded arms, resting on the arms of the chair and sighed,
“Mama, I don’t have any super powers.” Assuring her that we
all have different strengths, we talked about her special role in
our family. She is the only one in our house who is both a big sister
and a little sister. She fits the part of heroine well, always keeping
the peace between her older brother and younger sister.
Presley’s profession of choice would be a princess, rather than a peace-keeping
superhero, and the line of dresses in her closet proves that point. From a maid who
loses her glass slipper to a mermaid who loses her voice, she loves to dress up as her
favorite princesses. She loves that they are daring and caring, strong, yet graceful.
Those frilly dresses and shiny tiaras actually make her feel tough, brave, and
empowered. Her confidence has grown through dramatic play, promising her the
starring role in her own story that she has always deserved.
When she is not leading her own parade, Presley follows suit with her siblings in
their costumes of choice. She may travel to space with an x-wing fighter pilot, serve
as the sidekick sister to a cosmic explorer, or blast off to infinity and beyond with
the one and only Buzz Lightyear. She sneakily spies and does detective work
donning a fedora, giggling and grinning when discovered by her subject. She pens
prescriptions, takes temperatures, and scrubs in for surgery when the other two Dr.
Joneses need assistance in their medical clinic. She swordfights pirates, finds hidden
treasure and holds her own alongside dark knights. She also deserves an award for
supporting actress.
A wide variety in their wardrobe allows our children to change identities and
become whoever they would like. They host ballroom dances while wearing their
Sunday best. They put on aprons to serve in their restaurant, serving burgers and
fries. They put out fires, arrest bad guys, and protect and serve just like our nation’s
finest. This dress rehearsal for life is why our box of Halloween costumes is never
out of their reach. With just a quick change of clothing, our children conquer the
world. We marvel at each new achievement, and it is our privilege to watch their
personalities unfold more each day.
We often ask children what they want to be when they grow up, but we all
know there is something wrong with that question. We know that we are right now.
If we put off being until we are fully grown, we may discover that it has passed us
by. Adults usually expect a response to that question with a noun: a doctor, a
scientist, a librarian, a baseball player, just to name a few. We want children to be
happy, healthy, and loved. We want children to know they do have super powers.
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Forever Thankful
When it comes to knitting, I am forever thankful. I
appreciate knowing how to make a special gift not only for family and friends but
for those strangers through various charities. It’s fascinating how a small amount of
yarn and time can create simple items that bring such joy to all ages.
I am grateful for the many friendships formed over the years through a knitting
guild. Like Eleanor Roosevelt who carried her knitting bag everywhere she went,
I’ve had many friendly conversations in airports and other public places with knitters
from around the world. Sometimes we could converse and other times the knitting
projects spoke for us.
Knitting has been around for thousands of years—even found in the tombs of
pharaohs. Most of the early knitters were men. Knitting was an occupation and
source of income rather than a leisure activity. It took a long time for knitted fabric
to replace woven fabric. Knitting guilds were founded in Paris in 1527. In October
of 1591 children and young people were taught the art of hand-knitting in English
knitting schools.
By the end of the 16th century, hand-knitting was firmly established across the
whole of Europe. Guilds of knitters were formed on the continent but not in
Britain. Potential Master Knitters (limited to men) studied for three years to learn
their craft, plus another three years spent as journeymen. The final masterpiece was
a carpet, a pair of knitted eclestical gloves or an elaborate silk waistcoat.
The earliest written knitting pattern (1655) was a pair of stockings with turned
heels, knitted on four needles. Machine knitting had a significant effect on the
hand-knitting industry nearly 200 years after being invented in 1598 in England.
At last in 1699 poor women and children were taught knitting along with spinning
and lace making in London workhouse schools to earn their keep. By 1700 knitting
had become the labor of the poor, rather than the occupation of the Master Craftsmen.
Today knitting supplements the incomes of many retired persons, single parents,
college students, and homeless people to name a few. Well-known design knitter
and crocheter Yumiko Alexander shares her thankfulness.
“Knitting and crochet have made my life in the United States very beautiful. When
I moved here from Japan, my English was limited and everything was new to me.
Although the language and culture in the United States and Japan are very different,
knitting and crochet have remained a constant in my life. I have enjoyed communicating
with people and expressing myself through my design work, and I have met many
wonderful friends through knitting and crochet.”
Today women and men knitters carry on the tradition of adding to their family’s
income through bazaars, custom orders, gift shops, consignments, etc. As a leisure
time activity, knitting enriches our lives by reducing stress, challenging our mental
and physical skills, as well as building self-confidence Yes, each time I knit, I’m
forever thankful for those unknown knitters who have shared the legacy we all have
come to love. We can only thank them by carrying on a cherished tradition and
copying patterns that have existed for thousands of years.
“Teach me to knit and I’ll remember you forever.”
© 2016 Sharon Greve. Contact [email protected] No reprint without permission.
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us. That even with all of the strife and
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Three-Ingredient Chocolate Cherry Clusters
During the holidays, we need simple, delicious recipes.
These cookies remind me of chocolate covered cherries
Ingredients:
• 3 cups cornflakes, slightly crushed
• 1/2 cup dried cherries.
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
• Red and green candied cherries for garnish (or maraschino cherries, well drained)
Directions:
1. Cut each dried cherry in half. Combine the corn flakes and dried cherries in a large
bowl.
2. Microwave the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time,
stirring after each time interval, until melted.
3. Pour melted chocolate over cornflake mixture. Gently mix with a rubber spatula until
cereal and cherries are completely coated.
4. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. (A cookie scoop
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shower handles have been tied together
beds were in place, litter and food were
so that Lily cannot repeat her trick and
ready and a plug in was in the wall of
the mountains of boxes seem to actually
their new room. (You know, one of those
have an end in sight.
sold by the pet store that is supposed to
Soon, like childbirth, the pain of this
help everyone be ‘stress free.’)
move will all just be a memory. Yes, it will
We put Miss Lacey, our escape artist,
all be worth it in the end and I can’t wait
in her carrier first and covered it to try
to sit in my new studio, happily stitching
and keep her calm. (Lacey is the feral I
away as I gaze out the windows to the
rescued three years ago who still gets very
beautiful mountain just outside. I’m sure
nervous about change. And she also
I will have help from the fur kids but this
absolutely hates a carrier.) Immediately,
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way.
though five cats were trying to break free
but I had reinforced the lock and we were
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Nov.–Dec., 2016
by Roxanne J. Ferguson
rhythm of daily life all year through.
For those who have faced loss or
traumatic change during the past year, the
holidays present a unique challenge.
Often we see ourselves in strangers and
they see themselves in us. Then, perhaps,
we are no longer unknown to one
another. In our common humanity we are
connected by our joys and our sorrows,
Nov.–Dec., 2016
Over The Tea Cup
Let Us Give Thanks
My family has expanded a lot in the
past several years. We joke about having
a female dominated family and now are
being overrun by males. Our three
daughters married, bringing three sonsin-law into our family, which of course
brings my husband much joy (and
someone for him to
talk with about
hunting
and
fishing). In addition
to this, we now have
four grandsons who
also bring us great
joy. The only
problem with this
though is that the
male - female ratio
is now 8 to 4. The males are in the lead!
There is much good hearted bantering
about this when we are together.
Our family has always enjoyed getting
together with family dinners, on holidays
and at reunions with grandparents, aunts,
uncles, and cousins. One of the things
we enjoy are traditions – special foods
for special times, seasonal trips and
celebrations. Our sons-in-law have
brought in some of their own traditions
and favorite foods broadening our
cultural tastes. These young couples have
started some traditions of their own. We
now have game days, chili cook-offs, and
a pig roast!
Traditions are an important part to
creating a sense of family. They are
especially important for children.
Traditions give them a certain security,
comfort and joy. Bringing children up to
go to church, celebrating holidays in a
meaningful way, and giving them an active
part in these activities, strengthens them
As I write this, Louisiana has just
comparable, flooding equal to what they
experienced when Katrina hit few years
ago. Florida has just weathered a
hurricane dumping rain and damaging
winds throughout before raging up the
coastline. California continues to battle
wild fires where scores of people have
disasters that have reached our shorelines
recently. Nationally, there continues to
almost daily.
As
we
approach
Thanksgiving it brings to
mind how, we who have
escaped such loss have so
much for which to be
thankful, while for those who
have suffered such tragedy,
may be feeling down and discouraged.
When put in the proper perspective they
have much for which they can still be
thankful. Granted, some have had the
added sorrow of losing a loved one(s)
or even their pets. That is not easy to
accept, yet they go on. In this difficult
time we, the American people, have
showered them with an outpouring of
love through donations of time, food,
money, household items, and even
helping them to rebuild their homes.
In this worst hour of need that is when
neighbors helping neighbors sprang into
action as boat owners in Louisiana went
with police to help rescue people from
their rain-swollen homes. These acts are
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as they grow. Even doing tasks together
can be tradition – wood cutting and
stacking, gardening, berry picking – all
are things that unify a family. I learned
gardening and berry picking from time
spent with grandparents, parents, aunts,
and uncles. My children followed suit and
now they take their
children on the
annual trip to the
orchard to pick
apples.
Maybe your family
is small or nonexistent. A circle of
friends can become
family to you. You
can make memories
and traditions with
friends, neighbors or church family.
Family is important to a child. Family
history helps give a child identity and lets
a child know where he or she came from.
Focus on the good parts – share stories
and focus on positive role models. We
are living, creating, and writing our own
history. There is no better time than the
present to start and plan your own family
traditions.
Family is important. It is the basic unit
of our society. We need to make our
families strong and in the big picture we
are helping to strengthen our society also.
One of the best ways to strengthen our
families is to give them a faith - a faith in
God, our heavenly Father, the creator of
the world, the master designer of the
family.
–"Roxanne Ferguson is from Boylston, NY. This
year she will be enjoying the holidays as a retired
school teacher, with more time to devote to her four
grandsons and the rest of her family."
of memory the past, present, and future
breathe a grateful, joyful sigh.
–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 [email protected]
the side. Adding fruit is nice, especially
chocolate-dipped strawberries. You can
Have your chocolate and drink it too
Guests will expect chocolate foods at
never have too much chocolate!
the party, but surprise them with
chocolate tea too.
More chocolate fun and inspiration
at Myrtle’s Tea House in Ridgefield,
teatime with a friend, I included a sweet
Washington, near Portland, Oregon. For
game: Name the Candy Bar. I bought
the dessert course, the menu included
Baby Ruth, Snickers, Kit Kat, Almond
four chocolate teas to choose from:
Joy, and other candy and placed chunks
Valentine’s Blend with chocolate and
of unwrapped candy bars on a plate.
rosebuds; Chocolate Mint with chocolate
Then I asked my friend to guess the name
flavoring and peppermint leaves;
of each kind. She couldn’t identify them
Florence with chocolate and hazelnuts;
all by looks, but she got to eat them all.
Soho with chocolate and coconut
For a larger party, number each chunk
But you won’t need to travel to Myrtle’s
attached to a toothpick poked into the
for chocolate tea. You can buy it in
candy. Provide guests with paper to write
markets and on the
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Republic
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the names of candy bars. Offer a
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an out-pouring of love we have for our
fellow-man. After the storm strangers
were there to help in any way they could.
Suffering the losses these people have
endured may impact them forever, yet
they will go on because they are a people
who through their faith, hope, and love
will not give up; but continue to fight their
fears as they rebuild their homes and lives
once more.
As we sit down at our Thanksgiving
go I. We could be without a home,
eating our turkey dinner in a
shelter wearing donated
clothing.
This Thanksgiving and
Christmas season reach out in
love to those in need. An
invitation to dinner, even a
cup of tea served in a dainty
teacup can reach the hearts of those less
fortunate.
This Thanksgiving may we especially
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courage to go on.
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Ingredients:
• 3 cups cornflakes, slightly crushed
• 1/2 cup dried cherries.
• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 2 cups)
• Red and green candied cherries for garnish (or maraschino cherries, well drained)
Directions:
1. Cut each dried cherry in half. Combine the corn flakes and dried cherries in a large
bowl.
2. Microwave the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time,
stirring after each time interval, until melted.
3. Pour melted chocolate over cornflake mixture. Gently mix with a rubber spatula until
cereal and cherries are completely coated.
4. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto parchment-lined baking sheets. (A cookie scoop
works well.) Decorate with candied cherries or another colorful garnish.
5. Let cookies sit in a cool, dry place for about one hour. Store in an airtight container.
If desired, serve each cluster in a paper cupcake liner.
Makes about 2 dozen cookies.
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The Knitting Savant
By Andrea Springer
Our Knitting Muses
Nothing triggers the desire to knit quite
like a cold snap. The hustle and flow of
summer projects, vacations and family
activities have demanded our attention.
Then, out of nowhere, there’s a subtle
shift of light and temperature, and we
yearn again for our needles and big piles
of yarn. Ready to create a new season of
projects, we stock our
stash, gathering what
we’ll need to get us
through, and start casting
on stitches.
But where do we go
when our creative bucket
is empty? I’ve asked
myself that question
several times in recent
months.
2016 has been a season
of change for us – from
new jobs and added
responsibilities, to the loss of my dear
father-in-law. Our LYS closed earlier in
the year, so my regular knitting groups
were meeting at new times and places that
didn’t fit my schedule – more change!
Even personal knitting time, the creative
outlet that’s grounded me for years, has
been at a premium because of this season
of change. I wouldn’t have missed a
moment of this year for the world, but I
realized I needed an intervention recently
when I stood looking at all the yarn in
my stash closet and couldn’t come up
with one project I wanted to make. My
creative energies had been directed in
other areas for months, and I was running
on fumes.
Thank heavens for fellow knitters! Two
friends who took sweater classes from
me in recent years called to ask if I’d help
them finish projects they didn’t get done
during class time, and it was the nudge I
needed. Together, we looked at why
they’d stopped working on the sweaters,
ripped out what wasn’t right, and they
both finished their projects beautifully.
They inspired me to go back to my own
WIP’s (works in progress) and finish a
sweater I’d put away three years ago.
Slowly but surely, they’re helping me
prime my creative pump with their
inspired knitting and
supportive friendship.
Knitting is a solitary
activity by definition, but
the energy and connection
that’s generated when a
group of knitters get
together can multiply
creativity exponentially, not
just around the table but for
weeks after. A good knitting
group is part class time, part
show and tell, part pep rally,
part recipe swap, part group
therapy session; with a generous dose of
belly laughs and a few “Double Dog” dare
projects for good measure. Wine and
food are a nice touch, but not as
important as being able to add another
chair around the table for a new knitter.
It’s “community” in the best sense of the
term.
If you’re lucky in your knitting journey,
you’ll spend time with “muses” who
inspire you to jump off of creative cliffs
with the things you make and who’ll carry
you along when you’ve failed to grow
wings on the way down. If you can’t find
a group in your area, be someone else’s
“muse” and start one. You’ll be glad you
did!
–Andrea Springer blogs at www.knittingsavant.com
where she helps folks remember that they have
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we envision when
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usually soft pine.
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Moving Day Blues – Part 2
In my last article I shared a little about
my then-upcoming move and the process
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my husband would not know how much
fabric we were really moving. (Note: The
fabric in those boxes seemed to somehow
multiply during the move so that even I
was surprised at just
how much there
was when I began
to unpack, but that’s
another story.)
In this article, I’d
just like to say that I
learned a lot during
this move and
decided that I might
need to impart
some of
my
newfound ‘wisdom’
to those of you
thinking about
moving in the near
future—especially
those of you with
cats.
First, if you’re on the north side of 50,
moving will not be as easy as you may
have remembered. During the process I
began to wonder what we had been
drinking when we decided this was a good
idea—especially moving from a one level
home to one with three levels. I kept
repeating, “I love the kitchen and the
quilting studio,” over and over to myself.
That vision kept me going. We won’t talk
about what dear hubby kept repeating
while moving a king size mattress to the
third level.
Second, don’t do it in the hottest month
of the year!!! The mountains of western
NC are known for their temperate climate
but even here we have about three weeks
of unbearable heat. As luck would have
it, we closed on our new house and
moved during this stretch. The second
mantra in my head was, “It will all be
worth it in the end.” But, as I huffed and
puffed, even I was having my doubts.
Third, make sure you are prepared to
move the furry children and all the
problems that come with that task alone.
I have moved many cats through the
years but it had been twelve years since
the last major move and I needed a
refresher—especially with these three. I
read everything I could about successfully
moving the fur babies and had a long
discussion with my vet. As advised, we
waited until everything had been moved
into the new house, saving their move for
the last trip over.
My husband thought I was worried for
nothing. After all, we were only moving
14 miles so how hard could this be? Their
beds were in place, litter and food were
ready and a plug in was in the wall of
their new room. (You know, one of those
sold by the pet store that is supposed to
help everyone be ‘stress free.’)
We put Miss Lacey, our escape artist,
in her carrier first and covered it to try
and keep her calm. (Lacey is the feral I
rescued three years ago who still gets very
nervous about change. And she also
absolutely hates a carrier.) Immediately,
she became enraged and it sounded as
though five cats were trying to break free
but I had reinforced the lock and we were
good to go.
The vet had given us meds for sweet
Lily to try and keep her from getting
carsick and we administered them as
directed—receiving battle scares for our
efforts. A few band-aids later, we were
ready for the third ‘child.’
Gracie was given special treats and
tucked into her carrier with her special
The idyllic world of2016
nine-year-old
Nov.–Dec.,
toy. She seemed content. I felt like a very
organized and well-planned “mom” and
I mentally patted myself on the back. So
far, so good.
The problem was that no one told the
fur kids about these wonderful tricks that
were supposed to help everyone’s anxiety.
Lily got carsick
three miles from the
old house. (So
much for the meds),
Gracie howled the
entire ride and, as
soon as they were
let out, poor Lacey
ran behind the
washer and hid for
the first three days.
Mag gie the dog
tried to comfort her
friends but was met
with hissing and
growling. It was a
very long first week.
To make matter
worse, Lily seemed
to be out for revenge. I woke the third
morning to the sound of water. I listened
intently as I tried to figure out what could
be making the sound. The new house was
full of new and different sounds but this
definitely sounded like water. I imagined
a burst pipe and groaned—just what we
needed!
I checked the master bathroom, the
guest bathroom and the kitchen and
found nothing. Then, as I approached my
studio, the sound grew louder and I knew
I was on the right track. As I entered the
bathroom adjacent to my studio, the
source and the culprit were apparent. Lily
sat on the edge of the walk in tub/shower
combo happily playing with the handles
that turned on the shower. She was
oblivious to the flooded floor and
watched with glee at what she had done.
(I’ve always said she should have been a
dog because she is definitely the smartest
cat I’ve ever owned.)
I’m sure I muttered something like
“Lily, what have you done?” As I reached
to grab Lily and turn off the water, my
foot slipped and down I went. Maggie,
the dog, came running and barking to see
what was wrong. Gracie began to howl
and pandemonium ensued as Lacey ran
up the stairs to hide. Let’s just say, it was
not a good morning but at least I can
laugh at it now. Two hours of clean up
and I was back on task for more
unpacking as we tried completing this
transition.
Each day had its own adventure but
ever so slowly, the fur kids seem to have
forgiven us and we are settling in. The
shower handles have been tied together
so that Lily cannot repeat her trick and
the mountains of boxes seem to actually
have an end in sight.
Soon, like childbirth, the pain of this
move will all just be a memory. Yes, it will
all be worth it in the end and I can’t wait
to sit in my new studio, happily stitching
away as I gaze out the windows to the
beautiful mountain just outside. I’m sure
I will have help from the fur kids but this
‘furless’ mom wouldn’t have it any other
way.
–Deb Heatherly is a Creative Grids® Designer
and the designer of the Creative Grids Cat’s
Cradle Tool, Strippy Stars Tool, and the new
Turbo 4 Patch Trim Tool. Look for Deb’s books
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Fiesta Tea Time
by Cathy Elliott
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school teacher, with more time to devote to her four
meaningful way, and giving them an active
grandsons and the rest of her family."
part in these activities, strengthens them
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branches to decorate their homes during
the New Year celebrations.
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in public or town squares for everyone
to enjoy. The record of who was first to
use a fir tree to celebrate
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to have had the first
Christmas tree in 1441.
Riga, a city in Latvia,
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the conveyor belt.”
And Tray kept saying, “Let me redo it,”
until he was able to reorganize so the
whole thing slowly pushed through the
plastic flaps. He beamed at her when it
finally made it. I’m sure she was thinking
the baggage guys are going to love this.
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home in one piece.
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home. When our boys were little and Tray
would return from a business trip, he’d
sit us all down on the sofa and make a
big deal of pulling each precious gift from
his suitcase. Old rusty skates for you, an
antique bug sprayer for you, and an
antique croquet set for you. Other times,
he’d hit a little closer to something that
could almost pass for acceptable to the
boys with antique sports and gamerelated gifts—an old catcher’s mitt,
collectible cards or a wooden, handpainted game board.
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was often placed in the house
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celebrations.
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the hall? I don’t know.
under the mistletoe? I did look into that,
hung from the tree.
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but there are so many different theories.
Tinsel: Tinsel was created in German.
much to me that when Tray says, “I
Christmas Cards: Probably began in
Silver was beaten into thin strips and hung
wonder if there’s an antique place here,”
England where children, practicing their
on the tree. When plastic man-made tinsel
I’m quick to pull out my phone and
writing, would write special Christmas
was created, it became very popular
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greetings for their parents. Sir Henry Cole
because it was much cheaper and lighter
memories along the way.
is credited with creating the first
to hang on the tree.
Christmas card. He was the director of
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the Victoria and Albert Museum in
bought a tree but was too poor to
years ago when she married Tray, an avid collector.
London. The Christmas of 1843 found
decorate it. In the night, while the children
They still have the first piece they bought together—
him too busy to pen his usual Christmas
slept, a spider spun webs all over the tree.
a pegged farm table that was so decrepit it was
letters, so he hired an artist, John Calcott
On Christmas morning the cobwebs were
behind the antique store—and they have been
Horsley, to illustrate some cards for him.
magically turned into silver and gold
upcycling vintage finds ever since. The Gers own
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strands decorating the tree.
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skipped, such as Poinsettias, Santa Claus,
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decorations were edible treats: nuts,
Simone has taught writing and literature at the
them next year.
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and the group had several others that they
Prizes are sending.
of the most touching, I just Door
have to share.
A quilter came into my studio one day
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early-on in this “effort.” This
Tennessee who stopped at
particular lady had responded –
Sherry’s shop in Abilene while
above and beyond the call – by
on a month-long, 50thgiving five BEAUTIFUL quilts.
anniversary trip that went as
She said they had no particular
far as White Horse, Yukon,
destination, and they might as
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and volunteered
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days later, she returned and
to take quilt tops home
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with her to quilt. She
cousin’s grandson, Zeke.
will be shipping them
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back when they are
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and twenty-five cents in his hand. It was
“People ask me how many quilts we
his piggy bank money, and he held it out
need,” Sherry said. “I have a general idea,
to her and asked if it could help the
but no definite number. One night,
people.
thinking about this when trying to quiet
When I was told this story, it stayed in
my mind and go to sleep, it came to me
my heart and mind – always will. I thought
that I shouldn’t set a specific number and
long and hard about the thank you note
tell God how many we need. God is the
back to Zeke. This was a life event he
one who knows, and He will move in the
would no doubt remember for the rest
hearts of those He wants to have given.
of his life. Oh my goodness - the honor
My/our job is to make sure they are given.
and blessing to receive Zeke’s gift and
Let this blessing give you
then to pass it on. In such an important
encouragement!”
note, I wanted to say what God would
To see pictures of families and
have me say to him for his great gift.
individuals receiving their quilts, check out
Oh! To see the tenderness of a child’s
Praise Work Quilting’s Facebook page.
heart created after God’s own.
Pictures and stories about the recipients
Editor’s Note: Since Sherry submitted
are posted as the quilts are given.
this article, she has sent some updates on
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by Marla Wilson
Old Ironing Board Accessories Organizer
This is a very simple project, as there is
no carpentry work involved and old metal
ironing boards are easy to find at yard
sales or flea markets.
After removing the
legs, I used a wire brush
to clean the rust off this
ironing board. Next I
sprayed it with primer
and then white spray
paint. I had purchased
drawer pulls and a set of hooks at a local
hobby shop. Vintage hardware would be
great, if you have it. Attach the drawer
pulls through the openings in the ironing
board top and tighten the screws down.
Pg. 29
Do the same with the set of hooks. Attach it to the wall with screws. You are
ready to get organized!!! This works well
for jewelry, scar ves,
purses, belts, and hats.
Very easy to do and so
useful!!!!
–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
[email protected]
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of looking for wonderful things, stories
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about finding our way through winding
the French gate agent who kept saying,
streets to local shops and all of the people
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along the way.
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until he was able to reorganize so the
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whole thing slowly pushed through the
friendly old man in Malta if I didn’t see
plastic flaps. He beamed at her when it
that piece of lace sitting under it? Would
finally made it. I’m sure she was thinking
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birds or the beautiful water as often if I
To Tray’s delight, all of the art made it
didn’t see the antique hand-painted
home in one piece.
botanical cards on the table at the end of
Antique souvenirs are legendary in our
the hall? I don’t know.
home. When our boys were little and Tray
All of our travel treasures mean so
would return from a business trip, he’d
much to me that when Tray says, “I
sit us all down on the sofa and make a
wonder if there’s an antique place here,”
big deal of pulling each precious gift from
I’m quick to pull out my phone and
his suitcase. Old rusty skates for you, an
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antique bug sprayer for you, and an
memories along the way.
antique croquet set for you. Other times,
–Simone Gers began her antiquing journey 35
he’d hit a little closer to something that
years ago when she married Tray, an avid collector.
could almost pass for acceptable to the
They still have the first piece they bought together—
boys with antique sports and gamea pegged farm table that was so decrepit it was
related gifts—an old catcher’s mitt,
behind the antique store—and they have been
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Along with the Fiesta in my cupboard,
American Sweetheart set from the
Depression era.
They are lovely in
form, opalescent,
with a raised design
decorating scalloped
edges. Unlike the
Fiesta, it took me
ages to collect the
A m e r i c a n
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The top shelf is
populated with early
Franciscan
ware
(Gladding McBean) in a
creamy, swirl pattern. A
service for twelve, they
have appeared in many
Thanksgivings at my
home, doing utilitarian
duty in a most elegant
way.
I look into my
cupboards and see great value there. Not
how much they are worth. But the years
of pleasure I’ve had, treasure hunting
with like-minded dear ones. I see places
I’ve been and conversations and laughter.
They are more than colorful dishes. They
A very special lady once said to me,
“Things do not satisfy. Only Jesus
satisfies.” I so agree. These dishes are just
things that will break and chip. They won’t
last.
But He knows what delights my
collector heart. So I’ll enjoy them in the
here & now, until the day when I’m
walking on the streets of gold.
– Now retired from the day job as a Library
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5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they
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6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry the groceries in.
7. Every commercial on TV has a website at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn’t even have
in the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and
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The
Nov.–Dec., 2016
Upon recently sorting through a tote
of Christmas decorations, I came across
a small cardboard box. Inside was a
hodge-podge of plastic nativity figures
were bought a few summers ago at a
Floridathat
Register
yard sale. What drew me to them
originally was their uniqueness. Though
they were plastic, they were obviously
vintage and from a
decade in which
plastic was the
exception instead of
the norm. At 50
cents for the box, the
decision was quickly
made for them to
come home and be
tucked away for the
enjoyment of future
grandchildren.
The little box
typically gets moved aside to get out the
“real” decorations, but I decided there just
might be a spot in the house for that
nativity this year. Now that one of our
chicks has left the nest, there’s a room
upstairs with some extra space in it.
There, on top of an old desk, seemed a
good spot where the angels and camels
and company could spend a little time this
season. As each piece was pulled out and
arranged into the scene, the usual were
found: Mary and Joseph, three Wise Men,
some shepherds and sheep, a lone donkey
and two angels. I particularly love the
three camels, each one having a gold cord
attached to their very own handler –
presumably, servants of the three Wise
Men.
Something else that endears me to these
figures is their apparent age. It’s obvious
by looking at them that they’ve been
around for awhile and have seen better
days. One of the camels and a sheep each
have a broken leg, some of the lambs’
eyes are worn off, the donkey’s coat is
pretty scruffy, and one of the shepherds
is looking mighty washed out. No matter
– I set them all up in places to their
advantage and tried to arrange those with
missing limbs in stable positions.
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Traveling has become a holiday
tradition for a number of people.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel
seasons of the year, with people going to
visit family and friends they haven’t seen
all year.
During the Christmas school break, a
lot of people take vacations. Usually to
warmer climates,
although those
who like to ski
may head out
West to ski
resorts.
When I was a
kid, vacations
were never in our
itinerary.
We
always
had
Thanksgiving at
home. Sometimes relatives would come
and join us.
Our Christmas break was always spent
at home, too. We usually got two weeks
off. The first week was spent in
anticipation of Christmas. The second
week was spent playing with new toys and
reading Christmas books plus dreading
the return to school.
Upon returning to school, I’d often get
to hear how much fun some of the kids
had (or didn’t have) on their vacations.
Even in the summer my family didn’t
go anywhere. Dad worked in
construction, so he worked from spring
through fall. Sometimes even into winter
if the weather stayed warm enough.There
was no time (or money) for vacations.
The scene being nearly complete, I
dove back into the box for the Piece of
Pieces, the Baby Jesus. But lo and behold,
the box was empty.
What
disappointment! As I Pg.
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at the
forlorn little scene, with expectant-faced
members eagerly facing forward, bowed
and ready to show honor to the One they
came to worship, I
contemplated
putting it all away.
For what’s a manger
scene without the
One Whom we
celebrate?
After considering
it, I realized that the
vintage vignette is
actually a good
illustration of our
world today. Each
ragtag figurine reminding me that we, too,
come to the celebration with missing
limbs and blurry eyes and broken spirits.
Yet we come with expectancy and hope,
looking for someone or something to heal
our hurt, our pain and our hearts once
and for all. We wonder, “Where is
peace?” – looking to find it in a program,
a policy, or a political agenda. And we
find ourselves staring into empty space.
But the angels gave us the answer. It was
delivered in the birth announcement on
that holy - but not very silent - night long
ago: “Glory to God in the highest, and
on earth peace, goodwill among men.”
Peace was, and continues to be, found in
the One called Emmanuel, “God with
us.” He is not lost; we do not need to
find Him. He is with us. In our
brokenness, He is with us – continually
holding out His hand for us to grasp,
knowing that we’ll find hope and love and
healing and true peace only in the midst
of His embrace.
–Julie Druck is from York, Pennsylvania, and
writes from her farm in Skunk Hollow. There she
seeks to follow God by serving her family, keeping
her home, and encouraging others. You can share
comments with her at [email protected].
by Jo Branham
Sometimes we’d go visit family on the
weekends; but more often than not,
family came and spent Saturdays with us.
Most of them lived in the city and they
loved coming to Brown County.
My parents were born during the Great
Depression. I remember my mom telling
me that she never realized they were poor
until she was older
and looked back.
They never had
much so there was
nothing
to
compare her life to.
I guess I was the
same way when it
came to vacations.
Having never gone
anywhere on a
vacation, I had no
concept of what that actually meant or
what if felt like. So I didn’t miss it.
Even now, looking back, I don’t feel I
missed out on anything. I’m a homebody,
content to sit in my yard and listen to the
birds singing or stretch out on my bed
with a good book, a glass of iced tea and
my cats by my side.
Philippians 4:11 says: “Not that I speak
in respect of want: for I have learned, in
whatsoever state I am, therewith to be
content.” That Paul was one smart guy.
My mom learned this lesson while
growing up during the Depression. I
guess I began to learn it as a child as well.
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by Jeff Cappis
We had an old angel that had been
perched atop our Christmas tree for years.
One year, while decorating the tree, Cathy
noticed that the angel wasn’t working so
well. When it was new, it would swivel
from side to side and held a candle that
lit her angelic face and wings. Now the
wings were bent from years of cramped
storage. It didn’t swivel any more and the
bulb for the candle flickered on and off
erratically. This gave it a creepy demon
and lightening kind of look.
“I suppose it’s time to get a new one,”
she said.
I agreed. Without benefit of a second
discussion, Cathy picked up a new angel
at the local department store. It didn’t
move or anything, but it was cute. The
wings lit up like rainbows and it held a
candle that made it look more angelic than
the old angel. We swapped them out and
threw the old one in the garbage.
I got to thinking, though—that angel
had been around before any of our
grandchildren. When Hannah was tenmonths-old, she watched it in awe for
hours. The first time I lifted two-year-old
Hunter to place it on top of the tree, he
bragged about it as if he’d scaled Mount
Everest and planted a flag.
At three-years-old, Kane would tell
fantastic stories of how the angel would
fly around at night and sprinkle “Happy
Dreams” on everybody—and maybe
some brown sugar on his morning
oatmeal.
They even named the angel Mabel.
Thinking of all this nearly brought a tear
to my eye. How could we so easily cast
aside a member of the family like that?
The next day Cathy noticed the old
angel was back on the tree again. “What
is the old angel doing back on the tree?”
she asked.
I tried to look surprised.
“Wow, must be a Christmas miracle,” I
replied.
Well Cathy isn’t stupid. Our grandson
Kane couldn’t reach the top of the tree
so it must have been either me or the dog
who put it up there. She started giving
me a hard time about getting so
sentimental about a thing made of wire
and cloth. I got a little embarrassed
because, of course, she was right. It went
back into the trash and the new angel
went back up.
A day later though, I noticed the old
angel was back up. I hadn’t put it there. I
gave a suspicious look at Cathy.
“Wow. It must be a Christmas miracle,”
she declared. Soon she was confessing:
“I remembered how cute it looked new
in the store. You insisted on buying it for
me and we went on to have the best
afternoon of shopping ever.”
Actually, it was the only shopping
afternoon ever. I hate shopping.
We had a good laugh at ourselves and
unceremoniously punted Mabel back into
the trash. Imagine, grown adults being so
caught up in a dime store tree angel.
That night I had a dream about Mabel.
No kidding. She was still in the garbage
can, surrounded by wrappers and thrown
away trash. All the while, she was looking
up at me with her one eye as if to say,
“What have I done to deserve this? I did
my job for you faithfully every year and
endured many hardships. I’ve lived for
countless months in dark boxes just
waiting for my two weeks to shine. I’ve
loved your grandchildren.”
Well that was it. I sat up in bed. The
whole thing was stupid I know, but the
emotion of the dream just got to me.
Cathy woke up to see what was the matter.
As we talked, we both started to get mistyeyed over what the end of that angel really
represented. But it was just some wire
with a bit of cloth. We still had the
memories and we’d have to let it go. In
part, just to prove to ourselves we really
were reasonable grown ups.
The next morning, Christmas morning,
Kane woke us to say that Santa had been
there. He dragged our droopy-eyed
carcasses out of bed to show us the
presents. What really shocked the both
of us was the sight of Mabel, that old
Christmas angel, placed in the tree, but
somewhat near the bottom.
“How did that get there?" asked Cathy.
“It must be a Christmas miracle,”
replied Kane with a smile.
As it turns out, he found it in the
garbage. But, seeing as it was the only
Christmas angel he’d ever known, there
must be some mistake. He put it as high
up the tree as he could reach and gave it a
new home—in a nice safe and
comfortable place in the tree.
That seemed somehow fitting in these
traditional and festive times. The old has
retired but not gone and the new guard
is creating new memories. Now we have
two angels watching over us at Christmas.
Merry Christmas from Harmony
Acres.
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grown are used to make wine, and the United States is fifth in the world in grape
production, behind Spain, France, Italy and Turkey. (If you somehow missed seeing
the episode of “I Love Lucy” where Lucy visits a winery in Italy and learns to stomp
grapes, find it on YouTube. It’s always good for a laugh!)
In this season of nostalgia and gratitude, however, I’ve discovered yet another
purpose for grapes. No doubt you, like me, have friends and acquaintances going
through difficult times this season—or maybe the person suffering is you. Two
people I know have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. A wonderful
couple in our community lost a son to addiction in spite of every effort to save
him. Natural and manmade disasters fill evening news reports and newspapers.
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know how to take care of little dogs. They
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never leave!”
In the end he got old. We called him
Shocked, the breeder clutched the
butt breath because he smelled the same
puppy to her chest and turned as if to
at both ends. His nose worked, but it was
protect it. Then Kane went on, “we won’t
right next to his mouth so that’s all he
kick him across the floor if he stays out
could smell. His eyesight was failing and
of our way. We’ll even feed him
his hearing wasn’t very good. More than
sometimes,” Then, and with a big smile
once he was accidentally kick across the
he said, “and I promise not to drown
floor when he stepped in the way.
him!” At this point, even the puppy
Finally, one cold winter’s day he died
seemed to be worried. The breeder began
peacefully in Cathy’s arms. We had him
to hustle him away.
cremated and kept his ashes in a special
Realizing now what was going on in the
handmade wooden box. On it was a brass
panicked breeder’s mind, Cathy and I
plaque that read; “Pudge- world’s greatest
followed. We spent fifteen long minutes
dog.”
trying to convince her we weren’t blood
So a few years later, Cathy, our
thirsty puppy murderers and explained
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were
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stop and look us up and down, then go
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here.”
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Advertiser’s Name
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with a few pet supplies. With a smile and
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that by making a small slit in a piece of cloth on the side opposite of where the button
is—just big enough to let the button pass through—the cloth can be fastened snuggly
across the body.
The French were quick to spot the potential of the button and by 1250 AD had
established the Paris Button Makers Guild. The magnificent buttons the guild members made were generally only worn by the wealthy. Wearing lots of buttons made a
statement: “I have money!” It is said that a gentlemen’s debt could be paid by simply
plucking a precious button from his suit. Commoners could not afford these buttons
and even if they could, the aristocracy passed laws that limited the type of buttons
used by underclasses to bone, cloth, leather and wood. Buttons told society where
you ranked on the social ladder.
Royalty adorned their garments with as many buttons as possible to show their
superiority over another ruler. The 14th century King Francis I of France outshone
everyone by wearing 13,600 golden buttons made for a special outfit for his meeting
with an English king. To his surprise the English king was equally heavy with buttons!
Use of buttons as decorations reached more sensible levels in the 16th Century.
That’s not to say they weren’t still very much in vogue; it’s just that the number of
buttons required to be at the height of fashion diminished. In response to this, the
button-makers took to making more and more elaborate buttons. This reached a point
that some religious groups banned the use of buttons altogether. They would use only
hooks and eyes to fasten their clothing.
Buttons of brass, ivory, papier mâché, pewter, silver and wood, were first made in
America in New England in 1707. From 1790 to 1836, the U.S. Patent Office granted
11,348 button patents. The patents protected nearly every aspect of button-making,
from how glass or mother-of-pearl buttons were manufactured, to better ways to
design button display cards.
The Industrial Revolution brought mass-production of buttons and new materials
for buttons were being discovered. But the most popular button of the 19th Century
was the black glass button. They were made for the masses in response to Queen
Victoria’s usage of jet black mourning buttons following the death of Prince Albert.
The discovery of abundant fresh-water mussels and clams in Midwestern rivers
created the “pearl” button industry in the United States. Button factories lined the
Mississippi from Minnesota to Missouri. By 1931, the mussel beds were literally
wiped out and the industry was gone. The demise of the shell button industry is likely
to have happened anyhow owing to the strong competition of plastic button manufacturing, which was already beginning.
With such a long history of being part of the human story, I hope you can now
begin to see why these little works of art with abundant history are passionately collected!
Button collecting got its start during the Great Depression predominantly because
it was a hobby that just about anybody could afford during those lean times. Button
collections could be started with buttons found in household button jars and tins.
Currently, The National Button Society has more than 3,000 members on four continents. Thirty-nine states have state and local button clubs. The Manatee Button Club
of Ocala, Florida, is hosting the Florida State Button Society’s 2017 Annual Meeting and Show in Daytona Beach from January 12-15. We invite you to attend to see
the thousands of buttons of all prices, materials and ages that will be offered for sale
by dozens of button vendors. There will be button competition displays, education
programs, button jewelry workshops and a button art contest to enjoy as well. Learn
more at http://www.floridastatebuttonsociety.org/Show and see their ad within this
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Can we bring writing letters with pen and paper back?
Discourse in American culture can be
summed up in two words, mobile apps.
These nifty little tools allow us to
communicate instantly with short bursts
of text to make dinner plans, remind
hubby to pick up a gallon of milk, or
check in on a teenager. Not only can we
“converse” with single letters, but also
pictures have made a comeback from the
ancient ruins of Mesopotamia. Emoji’s,
which are modern
examples
of
hieroglyphics, add
emotion to our texts,
verifying the fact we
have come full circle
in 8,000 years.
F o r t u n a t e l y,
hieroglyphics only
lasted so long, as
their inability to tell
the whole story was bothersome. A
picture of men holding spears with a large
elephant in front of them left too many
questions unanswered. Who were these
brave men? How did their hunt turn out?
Did they all survive? The story being
depicted was significant and yet there was
no way of knowing the outcome.
Thankfully, the alphabet was invented,
and the greatest stories of mankind began
to be captured through written letters.
Wisdom, history, life lessons, feelings of
hope, love, and tragedy were shared
through hand written letters. Mountains
or oceans did not bind these lasting
stories. Battlefields and catastrophes
could not impede their discovery by
future generations. The words written
were revealing, but so too was the paper,
the penmanship, the smell of the person,
perhaps their surroundings; all the
individuality had been captured.
What concerns me is our modern
writing with its simple text messages,
removes the essence of our existence
from history. As brief as a time that we
are here, our thoughts are forever lost in
cyber space. In 50 years, no one will know
my beliefs, the lessons I have learned, the
people I enjoyed spending time with, or
the ones that impacted me most.
Which brings me to my point. Did
anyone else notice last year, the lack of
Christmas cards delivered to their
mailbox? I certainly did. I understand that
one stamp is now worth what my father
described as an amazing afternoon to a
12 year old in 1955. He could get his
haircut, take in an entire afternoon of
movies, have ice cream, and still have
money in his pocket at the end of the
day. So yes, the stamp is expensive.
Writing with pen and paper is
cumbersome; you can’t easily backspace.
But what is capturing our existence?
Facebook? Instagram? What is capturing
you?
My grandmother wrote hand written
letters to our family.
I can still smell her
perfume on the
paper, which is
remarkable
considering her
letters are 30 years
old. She talked
about simple things
happening in her
small town of Fair
Haven, New York. She mentioned that
the bay had white caps from a recent
storm. Stories, where now as I read them
as an adult, reveal her character and faith.
Her letters kept her real to me long after
she passed away.
This time of year we begin to focus on
being thankful, seeing family, reminding
ourselves what is important. Can we bring
writing letters with pen and paper back?
Can we share with our children thoughts
that are important to us? Can we share
simple stories, maybe even family history
on something far more special than an
emoji? Your letter may find its way into a
special book or Bible, and become the
treasure of a future family member. Can
you write a letter to a dear friend that
shows you are thinking of them? This
letter may be tucked in a drawer and reread on days they may feel lonely or
without hope. Our existence is important,
and is something that should last long
after a cell phone is shut off, or a text is
deleted. I believe your family and friends
will want to cherish you long after you
have left them for a better place. Give
your family and dear friends a true gift
this holiday season. Give them your
stories, your wisdom, your praise, your
hope, and certainly most of all your love.
Write them a letter, stamp it, and mail it
to them.
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of four great kids, living north of Pittsburgh, Pa
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a rotten photo now and
of great fun as we giggle
then is the least of our
and cackle at our
worries and, in its own
collection of blooper
way, has great value in the
photos. It started with my
lesson of humility. I am
Aunt Ruth Jean sending
always amazed at how
me a picture, taken by my
shocked I am to see a
cousin Jim, just as she
wretched photo of
was cleaning her teeth
myself. I think it stems from a visit of
with her tongue—mouth closed. It made
sorts to those fantasy worlds imagining
her look like a chimpanzee. I opened up
we are creatures in a romance novel who
the letter and kept giggling at the worst
never had an ugly moment or could
picture my aunt ever took. She had a
possibly look horrid in a photograph. We
wonderful sense of humor and wrote that
all know that in photos, angles of the
her son told her when she saw the
camera matter—a lot.
horrible photo, "Mom, the camera never
I learned a neat trick while getting a
lies." That started a fun book that I enjoy
photo for my new auto license. The
to this day. I've added a few photos of
woman manning the camera told me that
my own over the years.
I should think like a turtle. She said to
One day, I fixed my hair in a modified
look straight at the camera and then the
"beehive" like my fashion conscious
second before taking the shot stick my
sister, Christy, and I honestly thought I
neck out propelling the face forward. She
looked hot. That same day, I went to a
proclaimed that this eliminates another
big box store and had a photo taken for
nemesis of the photo you don't want "out
my membership card and about croaked
there"—the double chin shot. It worked!
when I saw the photo. It was, to put it
Having taken a number of hideously
mildly, hideous. I have never worn that
horrid photos lately, I can now
hairstyle again.
understand Jane Jetson, the cartoon
My next photo was for another ID card
character of the future. She would answer
and I had lightened my hair and thought
her videophone holding up a made-up
the blonde streaks looked like a million
mask with a perfectly coiffed hairstyle.
dollars. The photo with the new "do"
Sounds good to me and meanwhile
made me look pasty and washed out.
apparently the future is now. I'll see y'all
Another zinger in my hairstyling Hall of
at the beauty parlor!
Shame. Now it is a bit of a fun thing.
Instead of photo shopping 20 lbs off my
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figure and/or reshaping things a bit with
rights reserved. Used by permission, no reprint
a pair of shears, I just leave the dreadful
without author’s permission. Ms. Springer has a
photos as is and think, "Okay, another
degree in Family & Consumer Sciences and writes
candidate for the non-brag book."
about life in the shadow of the Cascade Mountain
Of course, no one but those in the
range in the Pacific Northwest. She can be reached
nefarious book and myself actually look
at [email protected].
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Avon Park...........................................Page 16
Boca Raton.......................................Page 40
Brooksville..........................................Page 19
Bunnell...................................................Page 35
Cedar Key..........................................Page 7
Chiefland..............................................Page 7
Clearwater.........................................Page 24
Clermont..............................................Page 13
Cocoa....................................................Page 37
Crestview............................................Page 3
Crystal River.....................................Page 7
Dade City............................................Page 18
Davenport...........................................Page 15
Daytona Beach Shores..........Page 36
DeLand..................................................Page 11
Englewood..........................................Page 27
Fernandina Beach.......................Page 31
Fort Lauderdale............................Page 41
Fort Myers.........................................Pgs 28, 30
Gainesville...........................................Page 5
Gulfport.................................................Page 25
Holiday...................................................Page 20
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Jacksonville........................................Page 31
Kissimmee...........................................Page 15
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Lutz...........................................................Page 20
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Orange Park.....................................Page 32
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Palatka...................................................Page 34
Palm Beach Gardens..............Page 39
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Palmetto...............................................Page 26
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Rockledge...........................................Page 37
Sanibel....................................................Page 29
Sarasota................................................Page 26
Sebring...................................................Page 16
Seminole...............................................Page 24
Spring Hill.............................................Page 19
St. Augustine......................................Page 34
St. Petersburg..................................Page 25
Tamarac................................................Page 41
Tampa......................................................Pgs 20, 22, 23
Temple Terrace...............................Page 21
Titusville.................................................Page 37
The Villages.......................................Page 9
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Winter Garden................................Page 13
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Zephyrhills...........................................Page 18
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