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Ohio's Complimentary Guide to Specialty Shopping and Events - Jan/Feb, 2012
Vol 22, Number 1
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Gifts - Antiques - Collectibles - Primitives - Quilting - Needlework
Home & Garden Treasures - Festivals - Special Attractions
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Happy New Year!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season! And I hope 2012 is a
wonderful year for you.
We’re starting off the year with this issue filled with great recipes,
quick tips, some interesting articles, and a Secret Shopper visit to
Bridgewater Primitives in Alliance.
We are also welcoming several new advertisers to our Country Register
family and wish the new shop owners all the best in their new ventures.
It’s important that we support these new shops, as well as our other
local merchants. The 3/50 Project (shown on page 19) is an effort to
save “the brick and mortars our nation is built on” by encouraging us to
spend at least $50 in three independently owned stores, helping to save
our local economy. It is so important that we all work together to
restore our economy. The shops who advertise with us are not only
independently owned stores, but also shops whose proprietors are ones
who care about each of their customers and who cater to your special
needs and requests. As you visit these shops, be sure to mention to
them that you saw their ad in the Country Register. Without them, our
paper wouldn’t be possible. And without your support, they wouldn’t
be there either.
So, let’s all work together to get things back to “normal” (whatever that
is!) We had fun putting this issue together for you - hope you enjoy it.
“Talk” to you in the spring!
Arizona: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950
Arkansas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
California/ N. Nevada: Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858
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 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 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
Idaho (N): Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Road, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
Idaho (S) WA & E. OR: Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950
Illinois: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
Indiana: Gail & Merle Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 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: Christi Moore, P.O. Box 366, North Lewisburg, OH 43060, 937-747-2886
Maine: Kate Silva, 17 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME, 04240, 207-784-7653
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 and Marlene Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-4211
Minnesota: Kim and Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, 763-754-1661
Missouri: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
Montana: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Road, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
Nebraska: Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ 85071, 888-942-8950
Nevada (N): Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858
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 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 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: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760
North Dakota: Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Road, Spearfish, SD 57783,605-722-7028
Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009 ,937-652-1157, Fax 937-484-89637
Oklahoma: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
Oregon: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950, 888-942-8950
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: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760
South Dakota:Dee Sleep, 10563 Chicken Creek Road, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028
Tennessee: Christi Moore, P.O. Box 366, North Lewisburg, OH 43060, 937-747-2886
Texas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597
Utah: Daniel & Stacy Tueller, 153 S 2050 W, Provo UT 84601, 801-592-8498
Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217
Washington & E. OR & S. ID : Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 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
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
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Attention Show Organizers:
For information about advertising your
activity in this low-cost Shows & Events column of
The Country Register--Call 937-652-1157
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and SellingTheir Work, Display by US Homestead
Sponsored by The Appalachian Artisans Guild
2012 Rolling Acres Shows
www.appartguild.com
Farm Setting &
Family-Made Food
NEW Fall & Christmas Craft Show
Spring Craft Show
Sept 28-29-30 @
March 17 & 18
@ Marion County Fairgrounds Hartford Fairgrounds, Croton, Ohio
www.rollingacresfarm.com
Mary Ann June
Mary Ann June was born in Weirton, West Virginia, a small town along
the Ohio River. The main industry at that time was an integrated steel
maker that employed just about
everybody in the area. But early on in her
life, Mary Ann knew she wanted
something else for herself so while still in
grade school she started doing sketches of
rock artists and other popular figures.
Mary Ann entered and won her first contest
in junior high for designing a poster for
“The King and I.” And from then on she
never looked back.
When Mary Ann lost her sister after a
prolonged illness, she set her brushes down
and didn't paint again until after her
marriage. With the encouragement of her
new husband she started painting again and
made up for lost time. Now she is back where she wants to be and plans to
never set her brushes down again. Some of her current designs include
teddy bears, Christmas and sign art.
Call 937-652-1157 to advertise
your shows & events
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New Year Means New Finds
It's a brand new year, so start it off right with some serious antique
shopping. Scott Antique Markets is celebrating the arrival of 2012 with
yet another show at the Ohio Expo Center (January 21 and 22), featuring
approximately 300 vendors and all the antiques you can handle.
Scott Antique Markets has been promoting antique shows at the Ohio
Expo Center for over 20 years, and both vendors and buyers know there's
no other show in the mid-west that can compete with the variety that
Scott Antique Markets has to offer. Just about anything can be purchased
at the Ohio Expo Center - jewelry, furniture, memorabilia, and even
hard-to-find antique hardware.
Whether you're in the mood to buy, or just want to browse, come on out
to the Ohio Expo Center and discover all sorts of antique treasures. This
is the perfect opportunity to start the 2012 antique hunt off on the right
foot, so don't miss out!
The Ohio Expo Center is located on the Ohio State Fairgrounds, just
minutes from downtown Columbus (exit 111 off of I-71). For more
information on Scott Antique Markets, contact 740-569-2800 or visit the
website www.scottantiquemarket.com.
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Central Ohio
- Marysville - Russells Point Sledding the Course
By: Mary Zylstra
Living next to a golf course
has many unexpected joys.
All involve the moments with
my kids and most of these I
wouldn’t share with the
course manager. We love
catching a glimpse of some
furtive coyote, wily sneaking
along the fairways. Owls and
turtles add to our natural
finds and always get smiles.
We collect golf balls on the
course's edge during our late
summer walks, always
thinking we will have some
curbside golf ball sale, but never really carrying out this little
marketing plan. A large box of bright yellow balls sits in my garage as
I type, probably resting there until a new batch is brought in next
spring.
My favorite all time golf course day, however, has nothing to do with
balls or flat irons. The best part of a golf course happens on those cold
winter days when snow and ice have closed the school and the three of
us get a stolen day together. Up before the sun has warmed the frozen
world, we bundle into so many layers it’s simply hard to move.
Scarves, mittens, socks, boots, puffy pants and coats get us into a sweat
before we even get out the door. Off we bumble down the street and
around the corner carrying our rides along the way.
Two Great Shops in One Location
Signature Antiques
by Karen & Jud Fults
The course has created a perfect sledding hill with the carefully
groomed grass and manicured shrubs. The maintenance crew would
not endorse our adventure, but the cold, white world calms our feelings
of trespass. Winter has erased sound and color, creating a sublime
stillness. We climb the steep grade to perch above peering over the
side. Somehow they convince me to climb aboard the thin sled and we
fly down the icy slide. Snow blinding our descent, we speed to the
bottom, sliding to a stop. Get up, shake the snow out of hair and limb
and climb to the top to do it all again. Perfect. Golf course perfection
when the fairways are closed.
Mary Zylstra lives in Kennewick, WA, beside a gold course and one of
the greatest treats for the family is getting to sled down the fairways in
the winter.
Early Fine & Country Antiques
614-406-4146
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Antiques & Gifts
owner: Connie Cathcart
937-842-2205
* Check out our new location *
184 W. Main (behind RiteAid Pharmacy)
Russells Point, OH 43348
Hours: Mon & Wed 2-6,
Thurs-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5, Closed Tues
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- Newark - Mt Vernon -
The Old Crow
Bored? Come to The Old Crow for a Pick-Me-Up!
855 Coshocton Ave
Mt. Vernon
740-397-0300
•Everything for your 2012 Decorating!
•Antiques •Window Treatments •Rugs •Large Selection of Candles
Store Hours:
Wed, Thurs & Fri 10-6
Sat 10-5
Visa, MC, Discover
Gift Certificates
Layaway on Large Items
www.theoldcrowinc.com
1450 N. 21st Street, Newark
740-366-2818
www.theoldcrowinc.com
When it's
raining or
snowing,
give your
shoes a
spritz of
water repellent. The fine
particles in the mist ensure
that you won't overspray
your shoes, giving
materials like leather a
chance to breathe and
retain their texture. If
shoes are visibly dirty it’s
a good idea to clean them
before spraying. To clean
leather or suede you can
use a soft cloth or sponge
along with cleaners that
are designed specially for
the material.
Donna Sharp
Purses
We carry full lines of:
Hand-Made Furniture
Donna Sharp Purses
Pottery
Park Curtains
Warm Glow Candles
McCalls Candles
Woodwick Candles
Beautiful Pictures
Potpourri
Stars
Flags
Candle Warmers
Webkinz
Lamps
Tinware
& So Much More!
Warm Glow Candles
Store Hours:
Mon-Fri
9:30-5:30,
Sat 9:30-4
4000 sq ft of home decor
and fun stuff!
things that make
your home smell good,
look good & you feel good!
Billy Jacobs
We are next to Kroger's
in a shopping plaza with
plenty of FREE parking!
Buses welcome !
- Ostrander - Worthington - Canal Winchester -
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Worthington Craft Guild
9-4
Gift Shoppe
Wed-Sun
Arts & crafts from 22 artists and members of the
Worthington Craft Guild. One-of-a-kind gifts and
unique things for yourself. New items arriving daily!
Located inside The Shops at Worthington Place (Worthington
Square Mall) 118 Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington
Life is a great big canvas/
throw all the paint on it you can.
Danny Kaye
Newop
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25 N. High Street
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
614-829-7450
Welcome to
The Laughing Ewe,
A Primitive Shop
located in
Old Historic Canal
Winchester in a
1910 Historic Store Front
Quilting , Rug Hooking, and
Wool Applique Supply Shop
Primitive Home
Decor Items
Classes and Retreats
Also Available
visit our on-line store @
www.laughingewe.com
for all your fiber art needs
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Regular Hours:
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Sun noon-5pm
- Heath - Heath Handcrafted Gifts, Antiques, Art,
Home Decor and much more...
WOW! THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE!
789 Hebron Road
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Park Plaza Center
check out our website
Over 200 Unique Shops
Our customers and crafters
find unique theme booths
such as our...
Tour Buses Welcome!
Area Map to
Finders Keepers
• Vintage & Retro Items
• Antiques
• Primitives
• Furniture and Accents
• Baskets & Linens
• Barrington Bears
• Boyds Bears
• Jewelry
• Willow Tree Angels
• Windchimes
• Bird Houses
• Bath & Body Luxuries
• Bridal Gifts
• Candles
• Ceramics
• Cottage Collectibles
• Country Crafts
• Dolls - Ceramic & Primitive
• Florals
• Framed Prints
• Geese Clothes
• Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks
• Greeting Cards
• Longaberger Baskets
• Park Imports Linens
• Pottery & Ceramics
• OSU Items
• Wood Crafts
• Seasonal and Nautical Items
• Heritage Lace
Come to our Annual Pajama Party!
It’s after hours from 8pm to Midnight
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Everything in the store will be a minimum of 10% OFF
(regularly priced merchandise)
Free Refreshments! Door Prize if you wear your PJ’s!
Drawings for Finders Keepers Gift Certificates &
Grand Prize: Register to win a day at the SPA provided by Spa on the Avenue!
740-522-3233 or 800-843-9301
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- Columbus - Dublin -
January 21 & 22
Feburary 18 & 19
March 24 & 25
columbus
marketplace
800.686.6278
www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com
2012 Show Schedule
Jan 20-24, Feb 19-21
March 16-20, May 19-20
Show hours 9am-6pm
check website for more details
Microwave AuGratin Potatoes
4 medium russet or red potatoes
1/2 cup milk
1 pinch of salt and black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar or Swiss cheese
just off SR 161 & I-270
48 Corbins Mill DRive
Dublin, Ohio 43017
614-734-9007
Cut potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Pour enough
milk into a microwave-safe dish to just cover the
bottom. Lay some potato slices on the bottom of the
dish in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper
and sprinkle with cheese. Repeat layering of
ingredients until all potatoes are used. Pour
remaining milk over potatoes before adding the last
of the cheese. Cover tightly with lid or plastic
wrap. Microwave on high for 10 minutes or until
potatoes are done.
shop hours:
M, W, F & Sat 10-5,
Tues & Thurs 10-8,
closed sundays
over 3,000 square feet!
Microwave cooking requires
constant stirring and
attention to ensure even
cooking throughout. If your
microwave does not have a
carousel to spin the food
during cooking, remember to
rotate the dish a few times
manually.
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Machine quilting on premises
sewing machines including the
new Memory Craft 12000 now in stock!
All Christmas fabric,
books, patterns and
related items will be on
sale up to 50% OFF
beginning Jan 2, 2012.
New fabric arriving daily!
Check our enhanced website
www.redroosterquilts.com
for all the latest
classes & events!
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Red Rooster Quilts
- Pataskala - Lithopolis Lithopolis White House
Calico Cupboard
20 E. Columbus Street, Lithopolis, OH 43136
74 Oak Meadow Drive, Pataskala, OH 43062
740-927-2636
Fabrics • Books • Patterns • Notions
Hours: Mon-Wed: 10-5, Thurs: 10-8, Fri-Sat: 10-5
check our website for classes and upcoming events:
www.calico-cupboard.com
614-837-1776
www.lithopoliswhitehouse1.com
A unique gift shop
located in a
quaint old house
built in 1836.
Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5
Renew Your Workspace
Is your sewing room ready to face the New Year? More than likely,
your sewing room has been a busy place for the last couple of months,
finishing up those last-minute projects and leaving you no time to clean
up after yourself. Many an artist has shut the door to their workspace,
leaving no chance that holiday guests will darken that door! Now that
the holidays are over, it's time for a re-vamp of that wonderful artistic
space. Take stock of any unfinished projects from last year. If you're
not going to finish them, find someone who will. Look at those stacks
of remnants; are you really going to use them? If not, take them to a
school for students to use for sewing projects. What about your
machines? Do they need a tune-up or do you need to replace any
parts? Do it now before you find yourself on a deadline with a
machine that isn't working. Just a few little tweaks to your sewing
room will make it all the more inviting and make you ready to jump
into that next project! ©Susan Tipsord 2012
We have many local handcrafted items and collectibles from over 30 vendors.
Honey - Candy - Baked Goods - Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls
Knitted Hats & Scarves - Many Crocheted Kitchen Items - Quilts
Local School Team Items - Aimees Blue Ribbon Spices - Boyd Bears
Jim Shorr - Stephanie Dawn Handbags and Accessories - Watkins Products
Lamps, Shades & Parts - Lamp & Jewelry Repairs & So Much More!
The Lily Quilt
by Rebecca Grace Collins
In 1935 during the darkest days of the depression when jobs and money
were as scarce as water in the desert, the hearts of a few missionaryminded women turned to the needs of a certain young woman who
worked among the people of China. They prayed to know how to raise
money to meet the needs of the missionary, Reba Stewart. It was a
difficult time to be giving but as they prayed the idea was born to make a
lily quilt.
We recently had a Church
Reunion where the prized quilt
was displayed. Many of the
people attending had relatives
whose names were on the quilt.
It was a special moment for
them. They touched the past as
they gazed upon the quilt and
Fifteen faithful ladies joyfully met for a year to sew the yellow lily petals
remembered their loved ones.
and leaves of green onto the squares. Those who desired to help with
their sacrificial money would have their name embroidered across a petal I love to read the names
or a leaf. Six hundred names were embroidered by the loving hands of
embroidered there and think
Miss Grace Mc Main, who was crippled and confined to a wheel chair.
about the ones that mean so
This was her way of giving - and what a treasure it was!
much to me: my great
grandmother, a great uncle, my
My mother, who is pictured with the quilt, was the president of the
grandfather and grandmother,
women's circle at the time. She was pregnant with a child who would
my mother and father, aunts,
serve as a missionary in Japan twenty-seven years later. Though
encumbered with a load already, she volunteered to sew the tiny stitches uncles, and four of my older
brothers and sisters, and Peco, a
required to hold the quilt together. The quilt frame which held this
magnificent master piece was placed in the middle of our living room for black boy, who came to live with
us. It was eight years before my
mother to complete this awesome task. And when the last stitch was
sown by my mother's nimble fingers, they proudly hung it in the Orchard time, but it is fascinating to me
to read the names of those I
Knob Baptist Church. It was the church my grandfather had established
and built. What a display of love for missions by six hundred people who knew or the names I heard recalled as I grew up. The quilt brings back so
many memories for our family and it stands as a monument to our love for
sacrificed in the hardest of times to send money to help a missionary
missions. More importantly, though, it is a monument to those who gave
among the Chinese people.
sacrificially in the darkest of times.
The ladies decided at their next meeting to give the quilt to my mother.
Reba Stewart was my grandmother's college classmate and friend of the Rebecca Grace Collins is author of Diary of a Mad Caregiver,
family. It seemed proper to them that the quilt should stay in our family. www.diaryofamadcaregiver.com or [email protected]
This family heirloom is now in the hands of my brother, Charles Gardner. Tom Roberson Photographer
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- Waynesville -
Southeast Ohio
Magic Omelets
Need to feed a hungry group of overnight
guests? Try this fun slumber party idea that
will get everyone into the kitchen to help.
Ask each person to write their name with
permanent marker on a quart-size freezer
zip-loc bag. Break 2 eggs into each bag,
and add salt, pepper and a little milk. Ask
everyone to seal their bag and scramble the
contents well. Provide a variety of omelet
fillers for everyone to add their own
combination. Cooked sausage crumbles,
crumbled cooked bacon, chopped onions,
chopped peppers, diced tomatoes, sliced
mushrooms, and shredded cheeses are all
good choices. Drop sealed bags into a large
pot of boiling water and cook 13-15 minutes.
Carefully remove bags from water and the
omelets will roll right out of the bags. Serve
with fruit and danish for a fabulous party
breakfast!
©Susan Tipsord 2012
Happy New Year!
Here's to breaking new ground,
turning over a new leaf and
reaching a little higher each day.
Visit the shops of Waynesville for a fresh and clean look to your home, garden and life.
We have home decor, art galleries, antiques, boutiques, collectibles, jewelry,
reproduction and fine furniture, two world known fabric stores, garden stores,
toys and gourmet food. Waynesville also has outstanding B&B's, hotels,
gourmet and casual dining.
Visit us this winter for a
warm, friendly feeling.
The welcome mat is out
all winter long.
For more information visit our web
site at www.waynesvilleohio.com
or call 513-897-8855
We are located 30 minutes south of Dayton or 40 minutes north of Cincinnati.
10 The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Lebanon January
18th - Lunch & Learn Ohioans and Their
Contributions, Part II
21st - Lebanon Antiques Show
27th & 28th - Flea Market
February
8th - Lunch & Learn All Things Chocolate
11th - Murder Mystery Dinner
Fleas & Fine Antiques
To learn more about collecting antiques visit www.wchsmuseum.org for
a sneak peak of the Warren County Historical Society’s new Antique
Study Classes. The first module focuses on Staffordshire China.
January 27 and 28 is the date for the Warren County Historical Society’s
quarterly Flea Market at the Lebanon Conference and Banquet Center,
121 S. Broadway, Lebanon, OH. Anyone wishing to become a vendor
can rent table space in eight foot increments at $50.00 per eight foot
space. Clean, gently used or new items are welcome. No clothing please.
To rent your space contact the Warren County Historical Society at 513932-1817. Deadline for renting space is Saturday, January 22. Doors are
open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 pm. Free to the public.
Volunteers Needed for Digital
Archive Project
The Warren County Historical Society is actively seeking volunteer
interns for its 2012 edition of its digital archive project. The digital
archive project is an multi-year project which, when completed, will
provide an index and/or catalogue of the thousands of letters, records,
reports, photos, genealogy records and other documents housed in the
organizations research library and research storage vaults.
The project is broken down in to categories. Volunteers can choose to
work in the following specific archives: photos, scrapbooks, family
history, historical research.
Volunteers should be detail oriented and comfortable with computers.
You will be trained in basic archival conservation and preservation
practices. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from
9:00am to 4:00pm.
For more information call 513-932-1817 or visit www.wchsmuseum.org.
If you’re interested in a project like this and you don’t live in the
Lebanon area, contact the historical society in your county. They
always welcome volunteers.
If you obey all the rules
you miss all the fun.
Katharine Hepburn
What Will the New Year Bring?
by Susan Tipsord
A friend of mine once shared that moving into a new home was so
exciting for her because she always wondered what that home would
bring - a new baby, a first lost tooth, a school dance, perhaps a
graduation? At the time, our children were very young, and all of these
things were monumental in our lives. That sentiment has stuck with me
through every move we've made since then. We've seen new babies,
dance recitals, baseball games, the loss of loved ones, and many little
moments we don't remember, but are all a part of our life tapestry.
You probably aren't moving, but it IS a New Year; what will this year
bring for you? A wedding in the family? A relocation? A new baby or
grandbaby? These are things we have no control over. We may fret about
them and try to control the details, but these things are going to happen,
one way or the other. We're just along for the ride. The inability to
control what happens to us can be very stressful if we allow it to be; why
not make this your year to go with the flow? Remember that the ride may
be smooth at times and bumpy at times; just try to enjoy each experience
for what it is.
What about the things we CAN control? When our daughter was
younger, we gave her a choices stone. It was a small smooth stone that
had the word “CHOICES” engraved on it. The purpose of the stone was
for her to keep it to remind herself that she always has choices in life.
Over the years, I've seen it in pockets, on her dresser, and spilling out of a
backpack. I love to see it because it makes me realize that it means
something to her, but it always reminds ME that I have choices in life,
too. I can choose to be happy. I can choose to be active. I can choose
what I want to accomplish on a given day.
The choices we make are one of the few things we can control in this life.
Keep this in mind as you start your 2012 journey. Choose to do things
that will enrich your life. Choose to spend time with friends who support
and encourage you. Choose to make a difference in your community.
Choose to be as active as possible and live a healthy life. In making good
choices for yourself, you are able to better the lives of those around you.
I can't think of anything better that the New Year could bring. What are
you going to choose today?
Susan Tipsord writes from her home in Maryland where she lives with her
husband Dan, daughter Allison and son Ryan. She can be reached at
[email protected].
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- West Milton - Centerville The Art of Display
“How to Achieve the Look”
by Kristine Berg Doss
The way you decorate
your home says a great
deal about your
personality and your style.
Follow these easy steps to
guide and assist you in
achieving the look you
desire:
Display in odd numbers:
Displaying items in
groups of 1, 3 or 5 creates
a casual, less staged look.
Landscapers plant in
groupings of 3, as it is
more appealing to the eye.
Add soft to hard: Textiles
are a simple and great way
to soften a display. To add
some character to your
display, try draping a piece
of homespun fabric out of a crock or add a runner underneath a table display.
Use different shapes, sizes and colors: Combine shapes and sizes to add
interest; play with textures and color combination. Combine functional and
decorative items. Use game boards, cutting boards and breadboards as
backdrops. Start with these items at the back of your display and work your
way forward. Using dark accents on a light background and vice versa is a
great way to make your collectibles stand out.
Vary heights: By varying the heights of objects, the eye will flow easily
around the collection. If the objects are the same size, try placing some of
them on risers of different heights. Old books or wooden bowls turned upside
down work great to give your items the additional height they may need.
Group Like Things Together: Create a bigger impact by grouping like things
together. Showcase crocks or a collection of pewter in a cabinet to create an
impressive, visual statement. Hang similar items on a pegboard for a uniform,
uncluttered look. People will notice your items more if they are displayed in a
group rather than scattered throughout a room.
West Milton
Visit the Specialty Shoppes of West Milton
The Hen's Nest
50 N. Miami Street, 937-698-6985
Come enjoy our crafts & home decor.
Country & primitive consignments accepted.
Olde Century Paint, Pottery, Scented
Candles, Florals,Curtains, Framed Prints,
Furniture ,Gourmet Coffees.
Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4
Country Flower Bin
344 N. Furlong Road, Laura,
937-947-1546
Country Shop full of unique treasures Antiques, Candles, Coffees, Teas and
Candies, Dried Floral Arrangements,Herbs &
Dried Flowers Grown on Site!
Hours: Tues-Sat,12-6
Angel Heaven
11 N. Miami Street, 937-698-WING (9464)
Angelic gifts & colle ctibles for all occasions.
Webkinz, greeting cards, wall art, memorial and
inspirational gifts for th e home. . Please call ah ead
for winter store hours! 1-866-HEAVEN-1
Crafts-Gifts-Home Decor-Furniture & Much More
January - all month
Christmas Blow-out Sale
Christmas items at tremendous
savings while they last!
February - 17th & 18th
Winter Sale
Beat the blahs - come see what’s new
and have a cup of coffee with us!
www.CranberryCupboardGifts.com visit us on Facebook
Making Your House
A Home You Love
Washington Park Plaza Shopping Center
767 Lyons Road, Centerville, OH 45459
Hours: Tues-Sat, Noon-6
937-262-7323
Kristine Berg Doss is the owner/editor/publisher of A Primitive Place & Country
Journal Magazine. www.aprimitiveplace.org. Email [email protected]
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pastry bag, add the frosting or filling (about
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The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Wilmington - Lynchburg American Pickers Visit Lynchburg!
Mike Wolfe & Frank Fritz from The American Pickers on The History
Channel, scour the countryside for treasures from the past. They dig
through places that ordinary
people wouldn’t care to
investigate. They recently stopped
by Lynchburg, Ohio, to see what
the locals had to offer. The
Lynchburg episode has already
aired, but check for re-runs for the
episode titled “Pickin’ Perry-dise”.
From the way Frank & Mike talk
on the episode, they plan to return
Pastor James Brown with
to Lynchburg in the near future.
The American Pickers van
The Shoppes at The Old Mill
(30+ Antique Dealers)
and Home Again II Gifts & Home Decor
* Candles & Accessories
* Greeting Cards
* Country Curtains
* Framed Pictures
* Vine Trees
* Jewelry
* Olde Century Paints
* Home Decor
* IHF Braided Rugs
* Wind Chimes
* Donna Sharp & Victorian Heart Handbags
Mon-Sat 10-5:30, Sunday Closed
316 E. Sugartree Street
Wilmington, OH 45177
937-383-1899
Wishing Well Consignment is now -
On Broadway Antiques & Uniques
250 Broadway, Lynchburg, OH 45142
937-944-1884
We have moved one block, so look for our new location!
More Convenient - More Parking!
Stop in and hear our stories about
“The American Pickers”
from The History Channel who visited
Lynchburg in October.
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Wed-Thu ours:
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Fri 10-6,
Sat 10-3
Filters for heating and airconditioning systems are
inexpensive and easy to replace.
The cleaner the filter, the more
efficiently the system runs.
Antiques~Pottery~Prints~Collectibles~Americana~Jewelry~Books
Furniture~Home Accents~Gifts for All Occasions
We still have a Men’s Corner!
ALL THE LOVE
"All the love that history knows,
is said to be in every rose.
Yet all that could be found in two,
is less than what I feel for you.”
unknown author
TheRusty
Star
...Primitives
1800 sq. ft. of affordable
country/prim home decor & gifts
and a gal that loves to decorate!
Paint • Wall Decor • Candles • Country Prints
Spring Florals & Garlands • Curtains • Rugs
Lamps •Treenware • Purses • Quilted Items
Handmade Wood Items & Hutches & More!
A Great Place to Shop
for the comforts of Your Home!
Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4,
Closed Sun & Mon
NOTE: Closed Jan 2-5
240 N. Main Street,
Lynchburg, OH 45142
937-364-9000
www.anniesrustystar.com
Happy
Valentine's
Day!
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- Springfield Heart of Country Gift Shoppe
and Teaberries, Our Country Tea Room
1600 E. Leffel Lane in Springfield, Ohio
Once an old schoolhouse, built in the 1800's,
Heart of Country is one of the largest gift shoppes!
For the finest selection of unique gifts,
home decor and furniture stop in &
stroll thru our beautifully decorated shoppe!
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Yankee Candles
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Braided Rugs
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Grapevine Trees
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Furniture
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Garden Flags
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Magnabilities
Waxed Perfume Bowls *
Heritage Lace
Willow Tree Angels
Country Curtains
Battery Candles
Mailbox Wraps
Beaded Bracelets
And Much More!
Come see our
Great NEW
Spring Merchandise!
Conveniently located 1 1/2 mile off I-70,
exit 54. Go to the first intersection
(Leffel Lane) turn right, go thru
4 traffic lights and we are on the left.
HEART OF COUNTRY
Mon-Sat 10-5:00
TEABERRIES
Mon-Sat 11-3:00
937-325-3030
Valentine’s
Candlelight Dinner
Sat, Feb 11th
Make your reservations now!
TEABERRIES TEA ROOM
Our Country Tea Room inside Heart of Country with
five beautiful rooms in which you may dine.
Offering delicious homemade soups, sandwiches,
salads and DESSERTS!
Also, call TEABERRIES to host your bridal & baby showers,
birthday parties, business meetings and retirement parties!
New Uses for Old Things
“Decorating with Antiques”
by Kristine Berg Doss
Repurpose antiques to create a unique, one-of-a-kind display. Think outside of
the box. Can it be used for storage? What can you put in it?
A vintage toolbox holds mason jars (left)
filled with dried goods such as flour,
sugar, coffee, oats and rice.
Crocks come in many sizes. Once used for
storing food, crocks nowadays can be
used to hold towels, magazines or even
shoes!
A child's chair with a not-so-perfect seat
(right) is repurposed as a plant stand.
Wooden boxes or crates are ideal for both
display and storage. They come in many
sizes and shapes, and can be used to store
DVDs, books, or video games.
Use a small antique bowl or dish to hold
bars of soap, Q-tips or cotton balls in your
bathroom. Smaller dishes can also be used
to hold paperclips, binder clips or rubber
bands on your desk.
An old ladder makes a perfect plant stand or quilt rack. Try using one in the
bathroom for hanging towels.
Be creative! But most of all have fun using old items in new, unexpected ways.
Kristine Berg Doss is the owner/editor/publisher of A Primitive Place & Country
Journal magazine. www.aprimitiveplace.org. Email: [email protected]
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The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Springfield -
Rustiques
1475 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, Ohio
(inside Upper Valley Mall)
Hours:
-Sat,
-9
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937-324-4474
Blonder Products • Naked Bee Products • Park Designs
McCall's Candles & Tarts • Swan Creek Candles • Woodwick Candles
Goosecreek Candles • Keepers of the Light • Scentsible Scents
Quilts--Throws & Queen Size • Picture Frames
Reproduction Furniture • Willow Tree • Large Line of Ohio State
Legacy Paper Items • Garden Accessories • Garden Flags
Wooden Plates & Wooden Bowls
Amish Jams, Jellies & Pie Fillings
Wallpaper Borders
A New Home for Special Things
Why not pull out some of your favorite past projects
and celebrate the quilting and needle arts? We all have
finished projects that we've put away because they're too
special to use. This is the time to pull them out and
display or use them in a new way. How about using a
smaller quilt as a table topper? You'll love having your
breakfast coffee or evening dinner with cozy memories
that you created. Do you have any needle arts projects
that you finished, but didn't use otherwise? How about
making a pillow or wall hanging with it? Using handmade items is a fun way to make lovely new decorations
for your home, or they also make a lovely gift for
someone special. Take a moment to think about these
wonderful gifts from your hands and use them; you'll
enjoy that as much as you did the creation.
©Susan Tipsord 2012
Homespun Blessings
5776 Urbana Road (Old 68), Springfield, Ohio
937-629-0705
join us for these
special events:
Jan 16-21 - Home Makeover Sale
Feb 17 & 18 - Cabin Fever Sale
Check our website for details
www.homespunblessings.biz
• Primitives • Country
A Primitive Country Store
• Olde Century Paints
• York Wall Borders
with Gifts & Decor
• Country Curtains • Rugs
for Your Country Home!
• Primitive Pictures • Shelves
• Placemats • Linens • Quilts
• Maple City Pottery
• Billy Jacobs Prints
• Legacy Greeting Cards
• Candles - Scentsible Scents,
Candleberry, 1803,
Happy
Black Crow Candles &
Holidays!
Our Store Signature Candles
• Grapevine Trees
• Custom Cupboards
• And Much More!
Store Hours:
Mon-Fri 10am - 5:30pm, Sat 10am - 5pm
Lenora Smedley, Owner
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- Washington Court House Decorating with Pat
Lin’s Stuff
3291 Old Route 35 SE
Washington Court House, OH
740-333-7001
A Country Primitive Store;
a most unique shopping experience!
Featuring handmade furniture
& crafts designed and made on-site.
3000 Sq Ft Showroom
plus Cabin Next Door and
Outdoor Display Space!
Winter Shop Hours:
Tues-Sat 10-5,
Closed Sun & Mon
NOTE: Please call ahead
during inclement weather.
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“January a time for new beginnings!”
If you are like me, it is a toss up as to whether the New Year will be greeted
with great expectations or the dreaded “Oh no, another year is gone.” This
year it is one with great expectations! Let's get this year started! It is time to
look back over the past year and make some notes and then move forward
with the New Year.
This is the perfect time for planning what and where to go with those
redecorating ideas for our homes. Maybe we have some unfinished projects
still hanging around, or maybe we just never got to it last year. I know we
probably have a little of both of those. Sometimes the problem is getting
started or the project just seems very daunting. Let's look for ways to make
some of those decorating changes in smaller steps. You know the old saying
about “How you eat an elephant?” One bite at a time - right? So let's take
that redecorating challenge, one bite at a time.
As soon as Christmas is past, I am so ready to be done with those
Christmas decorations. Put them in a box and get them in the shed, FAST!!!
But there is still 3 months of winter left. What to do? Well, some of those
snowmen are perfect items to be using to decorate in the winter months.
You probably have some out for Christmas. Don't send them to the shed,
use them on the mantle, as a table centerpiece, put them by the front door or
in the foyer. Add a little nature to them. You know, some great branches or
even some evergreen and pinecones will go nicely with them. You could
even get a little spray-on snow to add that wintery feel.
One of the big items in decorating right now is the lighted twigs, and
flowers. That soft glow of an arrangement with lighted twigs is a perfect
addition to your winter decorating.
Keeping a nice fire going in the fireplace
can really add to the atmosphere of your
home during the winter months.
Candlelight is also very inviting during the
drab winter months. Put a few candles
around your home.
Don't forget the bathroom, which is the
perfect spot for a soft candle. What about
carrying that snowman theme right into
this room as well. I bet you could find a
cute set of guest towels with snowmen or
twigs, evergreen, and pinecones.
Nothing says winter more than a cozy
throw. Put one over your favorite chair or
sofa. Some quilts also make a wonderful
addition to your dining room table. Along
with the throw you can think of your
pillows and maybe even a nice warm rug to
really pull the room together. Feeling cozy
during the winter months can be easier
than you think and not costly.
Just think, it won't be long and winter will
be behind you and it will be on to your
next decorating project as spring approaches. What room are you planning
to redecorate this year? I would love to hear from you. Email me and let me
know what your New Year’s plans are for decorating your home. I will put
your name in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from AtHome America®.
You can choose something from our catalog to decorate that new room!
Pat Dempsey is Senior Executive Director of AtHome America
www.athome.com/patdempsey, [email protected]
The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Piketon - Wheelersburg -
Southeast Ohio
Wallpaper and More
723 West Street • Piketon
740-289-1221
Stop in and check out our wide variety of:
Wallpaper & Border
Folk Art by David
Primitive Country Items Barn Stars
McCalls Candles Candleberry Candles
Linens, Curtains & Valances
Park Designs Americana Items Much More!
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5
Visit our website www.mycountrydecor.com
Sat 10-3, Sun - closed
The Robin’s Nest
Huge
January
Storewide
740-574-6565 Clearance
Everything Country & Primitive!
430 Center Street
Wheelersburg, OH
Handmade Furniture ~ Quilted Throws & Handbags ~ Braided Rugs ~ Dolls ~ Barn Stars
Custom Wreaths & Floral Arrangements by our own In-House Designer
Candles by McCalls, Candlebury, Swan Creek, Crossrods and Others ~ Saltbox Houses
Candle Warmers ~ Mini Lamps ~ Cards ~ Treeenware ~ Quilted Placemats & Runners
Signs ~ Pictures ~ Plus Much Much More!!!
Closed Month of Feb - Re-open March 1st
Jan & March Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
Southern Ohio
Craft Mall
Cake, Candy, Craft
& Scrapbooking Supplies
Crafters Welcome - Booths Available
Open 6 Days A Week
Mon thru Fri 10-6
Sat 10-4, closed Sun
Ohio River Road ~ 1499 SR 522
Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694
(740) 574-2218
Directions from 52 West: Take first
Wheelersburg exit.
Right off exit. One mile on right.
Directions from 52 East: Take first
Wheelersburg exit. Left off exit.
Turn right at the light.
One mile on the right.
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backward to determine the planting time.
This is not an exact science, so start
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to guarantee flowers for that special day.
Serendipity
Gifts • Florals • Antiques • Decor & So Much More!
135 E. Main St,
Chillicothe, OH 45601
(740) 775-3031
Two blocks West of Bridge Street,
Across from Sack-N-Save
Mon-Wed 10-6,
Thurs 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-5
Visa/MC Accepted
Gift Certificates & Layaway Available
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Winter Hours: Tues 10-8, Wed-Fri 10-5,
Sat 10-3, closed Sun & Mon
“With the new day comes new
strength and new thoughts.”
by Eleanor Roosevelt
HUGE PRE-INVENTORY BLOWOUT SALE!
25% to 70% OFF Everything!
TWO WEEKS ONLY!!!
1st week - Feb 10-18 &
2nd week - Feb 20-25
10AM to 6PM
Folks - items are at rock-bottom prices and some below cost!
Don’t delay!! Come in & get your share of the deals!
Limited supply of some items--they won’t last long!
SAVE $$$ on items like candles, artwork, pictures,
home decor, holiday & Christmas items, lamps,
clocks, jewelry, fine china & glass.
Stock up on gifts for next year’s holidays or upcoming birthdays!
NOTE: Sale does not apply to out of stock & lighted art.
No other coupons or discounts apply with this ad.
The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Ashland -
COUNTRY
CHARM FABRICS
Large selection of Homespuns, Quilting Fabrics, Notions,
Repro. Prints, Stencils, Patterns, Quilting Classes, Plus Much More
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
*Come visit us at our new location*
Be sure to check our website
for the complete listing of our 2012 classes
www.countrycharmfabrics.com
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 10-5,
Sat 10-4, Closed Sun & Wed
Northeast Ohio
14 South Street-PO Box 163
Jeromesville, OH 44840
419-368-6403
The Parsley Pot
Celebrating 37 Years!
Visit our barn filled with Gourmet Food,
Candles Galore, Battery Operated Candles,
Gooseberry Cookbooks, Country Goodies,
Spring Merchandise Arriving Soon!
697 Co. Rd. 1302,
(1 mile off U.S. 42 N),
East of Ashland, OH 419-281-7514
Tues-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
step into the past
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Counter
Deli Sandwiches, Pizza & Hot Subs
Candles & Melting Tarts
Oil Lamps & Supplies
Cookie Cutters
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- Mansfield - Lexington 3629 Park Avenue West
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Country Primitives & More
at the traffic light in the City of Ontario
Clutter" makes a house a home!
Visit Our Country Primitive Store 13 Rooms Filled With...
Many great candle lines including 1803, McCalls, Keeper of the
Light, 1824, Crossroad & Woodwick Candles, Primitive stars,
berries & berry garlands, lighted branches, country curtains & rugs,
Olde Century Paint, country wallpaper borders & Giannios
Chocolates. Our front room now FILLED with GREAT PURSES
and JEWELRY! Lots of Bling!
Furniture Pictures Shades
Lights Northwoods
Nautical Chicken Cats
Lots of Yummy Candles
Hours: Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
Contact us
via the internet at:
[email protected]
305 E. Main (Rt. 42/97)
Lexington, Ohio 44904
(419) 884-1901
2 miles west of I-71 on
Rt. 97 or 2 miles South of
Mansfield on Rt. 42
Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm
Far away there in the sunshine
are my highest aspirations,
I may not reach them,
but I can look up and see their
beauty, believe in them...
Louisa May Alcott
Can’t
Wait!!!
Hurry Spring!
The Added Touch
Decorative Gallery
3849 Park Ave West
Mansfield, OH 44903
419-747-3146
Many new upholstered pieces & case goods!
Shop Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5,
Sat 10-3, Sun closed
www.addedtouchfurniture.com
- Millersburg - Dalton - Berlin
11004 CR 320, Millersburg, OH 44654
330/674-1677 or 866/558-9739
www.somewheresewing.com
Machine Service and Repairs on All Makes & Models
7800+ Bolts ~ Quality Quilting Fabrics
Books ~ Patterns ~ Notions
Special Events:
Celebrating our 12th Birthday and 1st
Anniversary in Ohio first week in Januar y!
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Winter Hours:
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Thurs-Fri 10-5,
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Authorized dealer
Closed Jan 7
for a special event
Country Gatherings
Country Primitives & Early American Necessities
for the American Country Home
Colonial Lighting - Reproduction Furniture
Johnston Benchworks - Family Heirloom Weavers
Wonderful Handmades - So Much More!
Pajama Sale - Jan 28th - 7am to 9am
Great Sales!!!
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri & Sat 9-6, closed Sun
4755 SR 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610
www.berlinvillagegiftbarn.com
330-893-1174
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- Uniontown - Walnut Creek - Copley - Berlin -
the pine cone gift shoppe
11742 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown, OH 44685
330-497-9840
Early American & Primitives
when you’re ready for quality we’re here for you
Primitive Home Decor
Primitive Wares • Window Treatments • Woven Textiles• Primitive Lighting
Rugs • Wrought Iron Fencing • Reproduction Furniture • Grapevine Trees
Country Bedding • Bridal Registry • Special Order Floral Arrangements
3147 State Rt. 39, Walnut Creek, Ohio
Located 1/2 Mile West of Walnut Creek on SR 39
winter store hours:
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat 11-5,
Thurs 11-7, closed Sun
Mon-Sat 10-5:00
www.homespunwalnutcreek.com
(330) 893-2134
Featuring
American Made
Products
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“Quilting ‘n Cuisine” Mini Shop Hop
We have combined quilting and cuisine for a fun day out with your
quilting friends! You will get FREE mystery wall hanging instructions
and a recipe at each shop.
Fri & Sat, March 23 & 24, 2012
(You must sign up for one of the two days)
Berlin Christian Fellowship Church
(one mile west of Berlin)
8:00am – 3:00pm shop hop @ 5 quilt shops
Passport: $5 pre-register for Fri or Sat;
2:30pm – doors open
$8 day of hop if not sold out
2:30pm – 3:30 pm food sampling, quilt show
(Passports available
3:30pm – drawing for prizes (must be present)
at any participating shop)
PARTICIPATING SHOPS
Gramma Fannie's Quilt Barn, Berlin, 330-893-3163; Lone Star Quilt Shop, Mt Hope;
Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin, 330-893-2233; Miller's Dry Goods, Charm, 330-893-9899;
Country Craft Cupboard, Berlin, 330-893-3163
22 The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Hudson - Louisville Piecing Life Together
The Sampler
“Beginnings and Endings”
A simple gathering of Antiques & Artisans
Our new store in Hudson is filled with
Antiques, Country Decor, Seasonal Florals &
Many Handmade Items by Local Artisans
including Glass Art, Jewelry, Bird Feeders, Ephemera,
Primitive Dolls, Fabric Pumpkins, Armerican Girl & Barbie Clothes
Just in - Hand Thrown Pottery, Alpaca Fleece Products,
Handmade Soaps from a Local Crafter including
Vegan-Friendly Soaps, and OTHER EXCITING ITEMS!
Hours: Mon-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5
5850 Darrow Rd (Rt 91), Hudson, OH 330-653-3644
www.samplerinhudson.com
Are guests always asking for
your dinner-party recipes?
Write out or print the recipe on
some cards before your next gettogether and keep them on hand.
Then you'll have them ready
should a guest request the recipe.
Happy New Year!
2012
from your friends at
Ohio Country Register
by Barbara Polston
Moving is challenging. Every minute is taken up with some necessary
activity. I allowed myself three days to have my new house settled. I
promised everyone that my office would be up and running. Every box
was unpacked and I was back to work right on schedule. Within a week,
my studio space was humming again, and I was able to sew for the first
time in months. You'd think I was as happy as a clam.
I wouldn't say that I was unhappy or that I was suffering “buyers'
remorse” for making this change in my life, but I was certainly sad and
depressed. Given to self-analysis, I determined that this unexpected
emotional fallout was the result of experiencing an ending. I had been in
my previous home for 17 years. My girls grew up there. There are stories
about how the hard-boiled egg got on the ceiling and the ketchup on the
wall. We celebrated birthdays and holidays aplenty, all witnessed by
changing paint colors and the comings and goings of wallpaper. Several
pets joined us there; the hamster's final resting place is under the lemon
tree in the backyard. Even though my girls are grown and off on their
own, the echoes of their presence remained in my old house. The new
place, while lovely, was empty and silent. The walls said nothing to me;
the air held no memories.
The song “Closing Time” by Semisonic has become a graduation anthem
of sorts, but it's really about change. The lyrics say, “Every new
beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” High school ends for
college to begin. One year closes at the moment a new one begins. One
house is sold and a new one bought to begin a new chapter in life.
I'm blessed to have very caring friends. They've come to see my new
place and spend time with me here. I've hosted quilting “play dates” and,
along with good friends, we've experimented with new quilting tools,
made beaded snowflakes, and designed whole cloth quilts. My older
daughter has returned home from New York and has spent two weeks
with me, sleeping on a sofa bed that I'm sure is not as comfortable as I
imagine it should be. She's filled the air with the fragrance of baking
cookies. My younger daughter comes every Thursday night to “hang out”
with her mom. We've already had two birthday celebrations,
Thanksgiving and Christmas here. I'm busy, as my wise friend Jane said,
“throwing love at the walls.” Jane assures me that, when I need it, the
walls will throw the love back at me. I'm beginning to believe she's right.
Barbara Polston is a writer by vocation. You can see Barbara's quilts, join her on
Facebook, or contact her at www.barbarapolston.com. She is the Editor of The
Quilting Quarterly, the Journal of The National Quilting Association, Inc., and the
Founder of Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame. Barbara, who has lived in Phoenix for over
20 years, is featured in the recent book Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts, published
by FPI Publishing and available at www.colourfulstitches.com. She continues to throw
love at her walls. ©Barbara Polston, Phoenix, AZ, December 2011
Plan A Trip to Hudson Sampler
AnnaLouisa's
NeedleArts LLC
1408 North Chapel Street, Louisville, OH 44641
330-875-5300
A Unique Quilt Shop
Great selection of Specialty Quilting Fabrics and Quilt Kits • Homespuns
100% Wool • Hand-Dyed Woolens • Kits • Yarns • Rug Hooking Supplies
PunchNeedle • Books • Patterns • Many Classes Offered
You will truly be inspired when you visit our New
Wool Room and Civil War Rooms.
Visit our website for more information and
directions to our shop www.annalouisas.com
Hours:
Tues & Thurs 10-8
Wed & Fri 10-6
Sat 10-4
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- Alliance - Cortland Bridgewater Primitives
15255 Gaskill Drive, Alliance, Oh 44601
330-823-4864
[email protected]
We will be having our
First Annual Pajama Party
Friday, January 20,
3pm to 9pm
We are planning a relaxing
evening! Wear your pajamas for
10% OFF your entire purchase!
Regular store hours,
Monday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-4
From the Journal
of the
Country Register
Secret Shopper!
Dear Country Register Readers,
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Happy New Year to my Country
Register friends! I hope you had a
wonderful holiday season with friends
and family.
Now it's time to relax and take a moment or two to read your Country
Register and make plans to visit shops that peak you know you have been
wanting to visit. In every issue of the Country Register there are so many
to choose. Be sure to tell the shops that you saw their ad in the Country
Register when you visit. It can be a shop in your area or take the day and
go out exploring. These shop owners will so appreciate your visit. It lets
them know that what they are doing is making an impression on their
customers and worthwhile.
I decided the other day that I needed to take time regroup and for a few
hours get away from the hectic preparations of the holidays. I drove to
Alliance to check out Bridgewater Primitives. Primitives have always
been my first love and I was blown away when I got there. Bridgewater
Primitives has to be on your 2012 list if you enjoy primitives but they
have so much to choose from that would fit in any country decor. The
atmosphere is perfection. Lights are low, the walls are made to look old
and you will see throughout the store wonderful wooden furniture, great
small wooden items that they told me they make right there and dolls
made by local artisans. Their prices are so real.
The Bridgewater crew is so friendly. Primmy the workshop cat is stealth
and gets into the showroom and makes herself right at home in displays so
be on the lookout for her.
I loved the selection of woven fabric spreads for your country bedroom,
curtains with that real primitive look, table squares and bed throws just to
name a few items that they have in their fabric area.
Quilting B’s
I fell in love with a 3 drawer push through with a top with sides that flare
out which would be perfect for candles or dried herbs from your garden or
to hold your collection of old kitchenware. They come in a wonderful
assortment of colors. Red, mustard and black is what I saw that day.
They have cupboards that are built with extremely interesting details and
are priced for your budget. I fell in love with the fireside chairs that were
actually quite comfortable and would look great on your hearth. The
lighting selections were also great for your primitive home. There was so
much to see I had to go around a few times just to be able to take it all in.
A full service quilt shop and so much more!
Jo Morton Fabric * thimbleberries
kansas troubles * Wools * Homespuns
flannels * kits & patterns
Habersham Wax Pottery * Jim Shore
The crew are true Ohio artisans and the displays are over the top. Even if
you don't have a primitive home I bet that you would find something that
would add just such interesting touches to your kitchen or country porch.
Our website has been updated for the New Year!
Check out all the new classes and fun
we have planned for 2012!
Visit us at quiltingbshop.com
Country Blessings!
I hope that you and your family enjoy this New Year with health happiness
and laughter.
Stop in and see us! Something is always buzzing at Quilting B’s!
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 & Sat 10-2
254 S. High Street, Cortland OH 44410
quiltingbshop.com
330-637-0002
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Secret Shoppe
[email protected]
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- Steubenville -North Lima - Boardman - Twinsburg - New Middletown Piney Creek Primitives
C untry Crafts
from the
Located in Ft. Steuben Mall, Steubenville, Ohio
740-264-2996
Berry Wreaths Garlands Florals Country Pictures
Warm Glow Candles Tarts & Tart Burners
Country Wall Borders Country Furniture & Shelves Country Lamps
Decorative Flags Mailbox Wraps
Bears Barn Stars Americana Yard & Porch Crafts
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grungy folk art & snowmen
old finds - candles & more
600 E. Pine Lake Road
North Lima, OH 44452
Shop Hours:
Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
visit our website: www.pineycreekprimitives.com
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Open 7 days a week Mall Hours
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& SO MUCH MORE
• Largest thread selection in Northeast Ohio
• Embroidery designs in most machine formats
• Over 2000 bolts of fine quality quilting cottons
• Cabinets by Regal, Roberts, Unique & Horn
Order on line at www.berninastore.com
Hours: Mon-Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8,
Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, closed Sun
7081 West Blvd, Boardman, OH 44512 330-726-9396
8900 Darrow Road
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Making turns on the ski or snowboard with the edges cutting
into the hill
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Changing the direction of the skis
bkteas
A round and usually flat disc located near tip of the ski pole
ngoolad
Also called cabine lift, this is the largest and most comfortable
lift
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Mounds of snow, both natural and skier made, dotting
ungroomed runs
teanrisvgr Continuously moving in a direction across the flow line
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Light, ungroomed snow
liaoatgnnu Arcing the body at the hip, knee and ankle joints to achieve a
higher degree of ski edge
eeaseprler A term used when your skis come off earlier than expected
ehalacnva Caused when huge masses of snow slide down a slope
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Opposite of extension. Movement resulting in the bending of a
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A skier who pauses to take in the scenery
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Making a long run at less than breakneck speed
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9. prerelease 10. avalanche 11. flexion 12. slush 13. herringbone 14. gaper 15. cruising
16. bumps 17. hypothermia 18. sliding 19. garland 20. frostbite
Two Floors of Country & Primitive Items
Candles • Dolls • Braided Rugs • Floorcloths
Pictures • Shelves • Signs • Antiques
And More!
Now Carrying Upholstered Furniture
Open Tues-Sat 10 to 5
evenings & Sundays by appointment
10477 Main Street, Rt. 170, New Middletown
*GPS Systems type in 10477 Youngstown Pittsburgh Rd for directions
330-542-9271
website: www.hamptonhillmercantile.com
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- Van Wert - Gibsonburg- Lima Where's My Hat?!?
Northwest Ohio
My family has a hidden winter talent. The
way they make hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens
disappear makes Houdini look like an amateur. When
our hall closet started to look like an orphan mitten farm,
it was time to take action! I decided last season that we
were going to hang on to our winter accessories and I
started the box system. I got a shoe box-size plastic
container (check your discount store or dollar store) for
each person and put their name on the outside. The boxes
get stacked on the shelf in the laundry room, which is the
first stop from the garage into the house. Each person's
winter accessories go into their own box on the way into the
house and that way, we know where they are when we're
hurrying out the door. The new system isn't perfect, but
our orphan mitten farm is a lot smaller than it
used to be!
©Susan Tipsord 2012
11830 US Rt. 127 S.
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
(419)238-2271
Hours:
Wed-Fri 10-5:30 &
Sat 10-3
HOME DECOR • UNIQUE GIFTS • GOURMET FOODS
“The Most Unique Gift Shoppe in Northwest Ohio”
Yankee, Woodwick, Crossroads & Numerous Other Candles, Battery Candles,
Prints, Picture Frames, Melissa & Doug Toys, Jewelry, Tea Towels, Garden Flags,
Lighted Branches & Garland, Braided Rugs, Placemats, Lamps, Large Selction of
Gourmet Dips, Soups, Grilling Sauces and Much More!!!
“The Gathering Room” Tearoom - Lunch - Fridays 11-2
Come for a wonderfully relaxing lunch - Bring your friends!
www.deshia.com
facebook.com/deshiadirect
Heavenly Stitches
Be prepared - you’ll find all
kinds of goodies at the shops
that advertise with us!
2696 Greely Chapel Road, Lima, OH 45804
419-979-0218
Fine Yarns - Addi Needles - Patterns
Quilting Fabrics - Books - Needles - Notions
Free Motion Machine Quilting by
Julie Lambert on Jan 21
Specials throughout the store over
Martin Luther King Weekend
Shop Hours: M,W, F 9-5
Tues-Thurs 9-6, Sat 8-1
*We’re Easy to find Exit #124 off I-75
Please call ahead if weather is bad. We are happy to ship vital supplies!
website: heavenlystitchesquilts.com - sign up for our newsletter on website!
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The Country Register, Jan/Feb 2012
- Findlay Early American Home
Primitive and Reproduction
Home Furnishings
Johnston Benchworks, Handcrafted Primitives,
Olde Century Colors, Period Stencils, Folk Art,
Hand Dyed Wool, Primitive Punch Needle and
Cross Stitch Patterns, J.L. Treharn Furniture,
Redware Pottery, Lt. Moses Willard Lighting
820 Broad Avenue, Findlay, Ohio (419) 425-0522
I-75 to 224 E. Turn Right on Broad Ave.
That Special Valentine
February 14th is Valentine's Day, one of my
favorite holidays! The expectations for
Valentine's Day are simple, lighthearted and fun
- the makings for the perfect holiday. Making
valentines is fun for children and adults alike.
Valentines come in many forms. The most
popular of course are made of paper and decorated
with crayons, markers, stickers and glitter.
However, a special cookie or cupcake can be
decorated with frosting and sprinkles and
delivered to your Valentine. Another popular
Valentine idea is flowers or candy. Flowers
from your home or garden (if you're lucky
enough to live in such a climate!) and homemade
candy are always a welcome treat. No matter what
you choose to give, remember the special people in
your life that would appreciate a little love. Don't
limit your giving to the one you love; recognize the
people who do nice things for you and the ones
who just make you smile. It will make their day!
©Susan Tipsord 2012
- Bettsville -Willard - Bloomville -
The Door Mouse
A Country Quilt & Gift Shop
Over 14,000 Bolts of Cotton Calico,
Quilt Books, Patterns & Supplies
Many Classes Available - Call for Info
New Pre-Cut Progressive Quilt
Starting in January - SOUTHERN STARS
$12.50 per month for 12 months
Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-5 • Wed 10-8
Fri & Sat 10-5 • Last Sun of Month 12-5
email: [email protected]
web: www.thedoormouse.com 419-986-5667
5047 West S. R. 12 • P. O. Box 455 • Bettsville, Ohio 44815
The Perfect Bath
To create the perfect bath,
address the five senses:
Sight - Close the bathroom door and dim the
lights or light candles.
Sound - Play soothing music - or do the
opposite and choose the sound of silence to still
the mind.
Smell - Add essential oils to scent the water
and air (see tip on page 25).
Touch - Use a loofah after soaking. Wrap
yourself in a large, plush towel or robe. Apply
an ultra-rich lotion to rehydrate and replenish the skin.
Taste - Drink a glass of water after your bath to rehydrate. Consider
following it with a cup of chamomile tea.
The Door Mouse is Located Two Miles West of Bettsville
The Picket Fence
16 Park St. Willard, OH
419-933-7600
Open Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3
Picket
Fence
Filled with great one-of-a-kind
painted folkart, furniture ,
primitive sewn dolls, prints , shelves ,
handcrafted florals,
braided rugs & curtains,
great smelling candles
for all your decorating needs!
Primitive Crossroads
Craft Barn
1201 New Washington Road, Bloomville 419-284-3106
We now carry Donna Sharp & Bella Taylor Purses
and DaVinci Beads Jewelry
Custom Made Curtains with choice of 200 Fabrics!
Handmade Furniture & Shelves - Framed Prints
Hand Painted Signs - Lighting - Soy Candles - Rag Rugs
Braided Rugs - Rag Dolls - Berry Garlands
Lap Quilts, Bedding & Crib Sets - Lamp Shades
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- Out of State WIT AND WISDOM
“Friendship Bread”
by Judyann Grant
One winter a friend gave me a cup of sourdough starter mix along with
the recipe to make Friendship Bread. I was enthused about "growing"
the starter during the long cold days ahead. For four days I stirred the
starter to keep it activated. On the fifth day I added sugar, flour and
milk. Then I stirred, stirred, and stirred some more. On the tenth day I
divided the mix into five cups: one cup to make a loaf of the bread, one
cup to start another cycle and three cups to give away. I convinced one
of my daughters and two of my friends to join the friendship bread
“adventure.”
At the end of the next ten days I found myself in competition with my
daughter. Between us we had two loaves of bread, two cups of starter to
continue the cycle and six cups to give away; it was a race to see who
would reach our family’s friends first.
As we tried to share the starter we were met with three different
responses: “No way!” “Sweet revenge!” and “Sounds like fun!” (which
was my initial reaction.) Several friends didn’t want anything to do with
it – not because our friendship had soured, but because they knew the
irony of the bread – you can never get rid of it and you soon run out of
people to share it with.
The second response was from those who took cups of starter with the
sole purpose of “tormenting” people. Two individuals said, “Oh good,
now we can bug our friends at work with it!”
The third response came from those uninitiated in the fine art of
Friendship Bread – they joyfully - excitedly even - accepted the cup of
starter as if it were liquid gold – it sounded like a terrific idea and
what fun to actively participate in helping something “grow” in the long
cold months of winter. I smiled sweetly, while thinking, “You have no
idea!” The thought of sourdough starter taking over the world didn’t
seem so far removed. Where would it end?
Believe in yourself!
Have faith in your abilities!
Without a humble but
reasonable confidence in
your own powers you cannot
be successful or happy.
Norman Vincent Peale
While “friendship bread” became a burden, the “bread of friendship” is
a blessing. We are all blessed, indeed, when we have wonderful friends
we can count on to share our joys and our sorrows.
The bread of friendship is a blessing we can never have too much of.
Friendship bread, on the other hand, you may want to think twice about!
Sourdough mix is unaffected by cold temperatures, so I stashed my
remaining cup of starter in the freezer. This winter I just may pull it
out and start the whole process over again . . . maybe!
Judyann Grant, wife, mother of three and grandmother of seven,
is an inspirational columnist and the author of numerous books for
children and adults.
Warming your home doesn't
have to involve turning up the
thermostat. This winter, try some
décor updates to make your
home feel warmer: Bring out
throws or blankets in warm tones
and rearrange your furniture to
encourage closeness.
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buy it
sell it
find it
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WHITE PINE BOARDS Curiosity Shoppe
Call for Vendors
Arts & Crafts 1230
21st31St,& Newark,
OH
Wholesale
MarchN30,
April 1, 2012
Ohio based lumber distributor
is currently stocking kiln dried
White Pine Boards for the pine
furniture and craft industry.
For more information
call 330-335-5550
Great Lakes
Lumber Company
160 W. Water Street
Oak Harbor, OH 43449
419-898-1916
A Full Line
Needlework Shop
Vendors Wanted
for new upscale Art
& Craft Boutique in
Amherst, Ohio
Juried
Mon-Tues-Wed & Fri 9-5
Sat 9-2, Closed Thurs & Sun
Call 440-787-6851 or
email [email protected]
Old Glory Antiques
Historic Flat Iron Bldg
9 Main Street
Greenwich, OH
419-752-0405
Closed Dec 25 to Jan 17, 2012
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Made in America
Hand Made & Hand Painted
one of kinds - Artist on Site
Gatherings
11 W. Church Street
Sara’s Herbs & Everlastings
Primitives & Needs
Live Well Love Much Laugh Often
Rising Star Casino
Rising Sun, Indiana
Antiques &
Country Needs
330-364-3407
419-499-9030
Tues-Sat
10-5
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been your ad for
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Lots of primitive goods for your home
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Ohio’s Oldest
Country Store
Woolson Co. Since 1897
115 S. Main, Mount Vernon, OH
740-392-0936
Jan & Feb open Fri
& Sat, 10am-5pm,
weather
permitting
Antiques, Prims & Dried Flowers
Call 937-652-1157
for advertising information
Jillian’s Country Home
For all your Country and Primitive Decor Needs
www.jillianscountryhome.com
740-967-1418 or 740-403-0283
Beaumont Pottery
Gooseberry Patch
Cookbooks &
Other
Unique Gifts
www.MomsHomeDecorAndGifts.com
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The Country Squares,
give us a call at 937-652-1157
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City/Page/Shop
Central
Canal Winchester
6 Laughing Ewe
Columbus
Map
I-9
H-9
8 Columbus Marketplace
8 Scott Antique Markets
Delaware
H-7
3 Rolling Acres Show
A B C D E F G H I J K LM N O P Q R
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Bettsville
H-4
P-5
Ashland
K-5
27 Early American Home
27 Homestead Collection
Berlin
M-6
26 Country Cupboard-Ohio
Boardman
R-4
Copley
N-4
Cortland
R-3
Hudson
O-4
Jeromesville
L-5
Kidron
N-6
Louisville
O-5
Mansfield
J-5
Millersburg
M-6
New Middletown
R-5
New Philadelphia
O-6
North Lima
R-5
Shelby
J-5
Steubenville
R-7
Uniontown
O-5
Bloomville
H-4
28 Primitive Crossroads
Findlay
F-4
H-8
Gibsonburg
G-3
Heath
K-8
Greenwich
J-4
Lithopolis
I-9
Lima
D-6
Marysville
G-8
Milan
J-3
Mt. Vernon
K-7
Oak Harbor
H-2
Van Wert
B-5
Willard
J-4
7 Finders Keepers
9 Lithopolis White House
4 Uptown Antiques
5 Country Treasures
30 Woolson Company
Newark
5 Old Crow
Ostrander
6 Horsey Hall
Pataskala
K-8
H-7
J-8
9 Calico Cupboard
30 Mom's Home Décor & Gifts
Russells Point
E-7
Worthington
H-8
4 Signature Antiques/A Robbins Nest
6 Worthington Craft Guild Gift
Southeast
N-8
Chillicothe
I-11
18 Almost Sisters Quilt Shop
18 Serendipity
30 Old Glory Antiques
26 Heavenly Stitches
30 Gatherings
30 Curiosity Shoppe
26 De Shia
28 Picket Fence
Southwest
Centerville
D-10
Hillsboro
F-12
Lebanon
D-11
Lynchburg
E-12
12 Cranberry Cupboard
3 Cabin Fever Arts Festival
Piketon
I-12
Wheelersburg
I-14
17 Wallpaper and More
17 Robins Nest
17 Southern Ohio Craft Mall
13 On Broadway Antiques
13 Rusty Star
Springfield
E-9
14 Heart of Country
15 Homespun Blessings
15 Rustiques
Washington C. H.
G-10
16 Lin's Stuff
32 North Shore Primitives
29 Indiana Heritage Quilt Show
30 Ohio County Historical
30 Primitive House Designs
19 Olivesburg General Store
19 Parsley Pot
21 Country Craft Cupboard
21 Country Gatherings
24 Bernina Store
22 My Country Heart
24 Quilting B's
23 The Sampler
19 Country Charm Fabric Shop
22 Sew Sassy Stitchers
20 Added Touch
20 Crafty Clutter
20 Jilly Junction
21 Somewhere Sewing
25 Hampton Hill Mercantile
30 Sara's Herbs & Everlastings
28 Piney Creek Primitives
3 Black Cat Primitives
25 Country Crafts From the Heart
22 Pine Cone Gift Shoppe
Waynesville
D-10
Wadsworth
M-4
West Milton
C-9
Walnut Creek
N-6
Wilmington
E-11
10 Waynesville Area Chamber
Out of State
24 Bridgewater Primitives
23 AnnaLouisa's
11 Warren County Historical
Cambridge
Northeast
Map
Alliance
28 Door Mouse
Dublin
8 Red Rooster Quilts
City/Page/Shop
12 West Milton Shoppes
13 Old Mill Antiques
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21 Amish Country Quilt Show
22 Homespun Treasures
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