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The Country Register Publisher Contact ListThe Country Register began in Arizona, in the Fall of 1988, to provide effective, affordable advertising forshops, shows, and other experiences enjoyed by a kindred readership. Since then the paper has flourishedand spread. Look for the paper in your travels.

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Jake VandenbrinkThe serenity of nature is the underlying theme of this Canadian born artist’s

work. The art portrays a timeless sense of calm through carefully rendered depictionsof the landscape. While looking at Jake’s work the viewer is rewarded with a peacefulfeeling, and an immediate appreciation for all things natural.

As a self taught artist, Jake’s style has developed over many years, and has evolvedfrom childhood. Early in life he nurtured a close bond with nature and wildlife, and itwas this relationship with the natural world that would ultimately become the basisfor his artistic endeavors.

Working primarily in acrylics, Jake captures the landscape with striking compositionsemphasizing light, balance and color. Serene lakes, forests, mountains and countrysideare among the artist’s preferred subjects.

Jake has enjoyed a popular following over the years, and feels honored to havehad collectors throughout the world from places as far away as Japan, Dubai, and Europe,in addition to a growing following in Western Canada and USA. In 1998 a prominentgallery in Tokyo, Japan hosted an exhibition of Jake’s original paintings. All imageswere of Canadian landscapes, demonstrating that there are no geographical boundariesin terms of people’s taste in art.

Residing in Southern Ontario the artist continues to enjoy creating new art, whichhe hopes he can share, and provide us all with the same appreciation for nature thathe feels. In the mean time Jake looks forward to continuing his travels and love forthe outdoors which always breathes new life into his creativity as an artist.

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City Listing

JJuullyy1-27........................................10th Anniversary Sale - The Quilting Cupboard - Rochester4...........................................................................Independence Day Celebration - Morton10-13..................................................................................................Party Express Shop Hop11-13.................................................................................The Corner Peddler Sale - Jordan11-13...............................................................................Deck Sale - Quilted Dog - Cloquet12-20............................Sizzlin Summer Shop Hop - Fourth & Main Fabric - Canon Falls16-19..........................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan Sale - Mankato18-19....................Sandy’s Sweet Nothings © Apron Antique, Craft & Retail Market Bonanza - Magnolias - Winona18-20.............Lakeside Marketplace Sidewalk Sales - Hannah Johnson Fabrics - Duluth19-20...................................................Quilts on Lake Bemidji 2013 Quilt Show - Bemidji19-20.............................................................................Crazy Days - Past & Present - Waseca19-21..................................................................Studio Tour - Art of the Lakes - Battle Lake20-21..........................................................................Rubber Stamp Events - Bloomington23-27..........................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan Sale - Mankato24..................................................................Christmas in July - Quilt Haven - Hutchinson25-27.................................................................................The Corner Peddler Sale - Jordan

AAuugguusstt1-17.......................................................Grand Opening - Sew With Me - Oak Park Heights2...................................................................................................Braham Pie Day - Braham2-18....................................................................................Quilt Minnesota - See ad page 128-10.................................................................................The Corner Peddler Sale - Jordan10..........................................................Arts and Crafts Fair - Art of the Lakes - Battle Lake13-17..........................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan Sale - Mankato20-23..........................................................................The Peddler of Rapidan Sale - Mankato21-24......................................11th Anniversary Celebration - Gone to Pieces Quilt Shop22-24.................................................................................The Corner Peddler Sale - Jordan23-24..............................................Fall Open House - Briar Patch Mercantile - Waite Park31-Sept. 1...............................................................................................Unity Days - Morton

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Country Register Recipe ExchangeHamburger/Sauerkraut Casserole

From Denise Weiss, Arkansaw, WI1 pound hamburger1minced onion2 tbls oil

Brown hamburger and onions in oil. In a separate pan cook egg noodles as directedon package. Drain noodles. Mix together all ingredients and put in a greasedcasserole dish. Bake at 350˚ for 1/2 hour. Great with cheese or bread crumbson top.

10 oz egg noodles1 can cream of mushroom soup1 jar sauerkraut

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Page 5July/August 2013Mabel • Mankato • Morton • Owatonna • Waseca • Winona

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Bece I�p�ed!by Annice Bradley Rockwell

Decorating, Entertaining and Living in theEarly American Style

Summertime brings with it a sense of freedom and a slower pace perfect forleisurely day trips to your favorite shops, treasured time in the garden enjoying summerblooms in their full glory and time to just reflect and enjoy. On my summer weekendtrips to Wolfeboro, NH, Keniston Island greets me from afar with a Betsy Ross flaghanging vertically on our porch proclaiming our family’s patriotic pride. It is a spectacularsign of summer and just thinking of it now makes me relax.

DDrryyiinngg HHeerrbbss: In the summer I enjoy spending time in my herb garden and myherbs thrive even more when I clip them often. I bundle them in small, tidy bunchesand hang them on tobacco racks so I can use them in cookingor as country gifts. I also like to put them in my antique carriers, baskets and wooden trenchers. Ialso have large and small primitive drying racksthat become full quickly as I collect what naturehas generously given. As I look upon all that Ihave cut, I think of our winter meals to come thatwill seem even more special because we haveused our own harvest of herbs.

TThhee BBuutttteerryy -- ““PPuuttttiinngg BByy””: One of my favoriteparts of summer is the extra time it gives me to search for antiques. I love gettinggreat items to decorate with, but even more importantly, I love getting inspired withnew ways to use antiques in my home. For example, this summer I plan to do a lotof canning and storing of our homegrown vegetables. The buttery is a replica ofwhat would have been found in an eighteenth-century home used as an area for“putting by.” Salt glazed storage crocks; flour barrels and fruit jars adorn this small,yet useful space and gave me great ideas for my own home. For example, I now usean antique barrel as a primitive way to store larger items. Early crocks with liners onmy buttery shelves are filled with pantry goods ready for use. My canned pickles,“Pomfret Piccalilli” and stewed tomatoes fill out the shelves and remind me of ourhappy days in the garden the previous year.

The summer season is a season of glorious bounty, the height of the year. Taketime to enjoy all of its blessings and become inspired. Find a meaningful way tostore the “height of summer” in your heart all the year through.

Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book,New England Girl. [email protected]

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Store Dates:July 11-13 · July 25-27Aug. 8-10 · Aug. 22-24

If you have beenshopping in Minnesotaover the past few years,chances are you havevisited one or more ofthe popular occasionalsales through out thestate. I was luckyenough to be invited toone such sale at TThheeCCoorrnneerr PPeeddddlleerr. I am thetype that loves old buildings, and love when

they are restored and given new life. Therefore, I wasvery excited to “check out” TThhee CCoorrnneerr PPeeddddlleerr. This occasional sale, in the small river town of Jordan, Minnesota, is housed in the old city hall and jail! Thebuilding dates back to 1885. Not only was the settingof the shop fantastic, but they also had great items forsale!

Owners of TThhee CCoorrnneerrPPeeddddlleerr, Jude Walters andSue Gjertsen, have filledthe beautiful old buildingwith beautiful antiques,reproductions, primitives,and home decor. A newfeature of TThhee CCoorrnneerrPPeeddddlleerr is the “PrairieCabin” room. This room istastefully decorated tolook like a home of yearsago on the prairie. Thereis a table and chairs, a

bed, a fireplace, a desk, small antiques and collectables,all of which are on display and up for sell! The wholestore is filled with great antiques and vintage items!Every nook and cranny of the shop is filled with some-

thing sure to please you,including Johnston Bench-works, sofas, settles andchairs, and many fabricsamples.

TThhee CCoorrnneerr PPeeddddlleerr isopen a couple weekends a month, Thursday throughSaturday. Be sure to visitthem during their nextsales in July and August aswell as September andOctober at 116 2nd StreetEast, Jordan, MN. The shopis open Thursday - Saturday 10am - 6pm. Visit thierwebsite, www.thecornerpeddler.com to see more pictures of this one of a kind shop!

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Country Register Recipe ExchangeBu4ermilk Brownies

From Mary Arntson, Fergus Falls, MN1 stick bu4er or margarine1 cup hot water1/4 cup cocoa1/2 cup oil2 cups 3our1 tsp baking soda

Bring bu4er, hot water, cocoa, and oil to a boil. In a separate bowl mix 3our, bakingsoda, sugar and salt. Stir together vanilla, eggs, and bu4ermilk. Pour over dryingredients andmix well. Bake at 350˚ for 20minutes in a jelly roll pan.Frosting:1 stick margarine1/3 cups bu4ermilk1/4 cup cocoa

Heatmargarine, bu4ermilk, and cocoa to a boil. Add sifted powdered sugar andvanilla. Beat and pour over warm brownies.

Note: You can add chopped pecans to bars or frosting. Make 3 jelly roll pans ofbars and 2 recipes of frosting.

2 cups sugar1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp vanilla2 eggs1/2 cup bu4ermilk

1 pound sifted powered sugar1 tsp vanilla

2013 Guide to Quilting in Minnesota

Pullout Section!(Pages 7-22)

Page 8 July/August 2013Cannon Falls • Garden City • Hayward • Rochester • Winona

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Page 10 July/August 2013Fairmont • New Ulm • Sherburn • Windom

10 N. Minnesota St.New Ulm, MN507-354-6721

[email protected]

TheThimbleBox Come in and see our wide variety of

• New Fabrics • Patterns • Books• Select Wide Back Fabrics

• Our Original PatternsMon - Fri 10 - 5 • Sat 10 - 4

Quilt Minnesota Shop HopAugust 2 - August 18

Visit the 10 shops in the Southwest Sectionand receive a bundle of a dozen fat quarters

of Moda’s Tidepool Batiks!

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QQuuiilltt MMiinnnneessoottaa SShhoopp HHoopp 22001133:: August 2 - August 18Visit the SW section quilt shops to receive a bundle of a

dozen fat quarters of Moda’s Tidepool batiks!HHoopp oonn oouurr bbuuss AAuugguusstt 1111 && 1122!! Complete the southwest

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150+ Quilts on display

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Quilt Drawing

Bethel Evangelical Church

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Fairmont, MN Admission $5.00 (Handicap accessible)

For more information call Jan (507-238-5473)

Friday, Sept. 6th

9AM-6PM

Saturday, Sept.7th

9AM 3PM

Prairie Star Quilt Guild 17th Biennial Quilt Show

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oldalleyquiltshop.com · [email protected] 2700 bolts of fabric, paGerns, books, notions, classes, and long arm quilting

service located in a renovated bowling alley on the main street of Sherburn, MN, southof the I-90, Hwy 4 exit!!

MN Shop Hop: August 2 - August 18 Great exclusive MN Fabric! Visit the SW Section forgreat incentive of a FQ Bundle of Moda Tidepool Batiks! (limited to 800 bundles)Get on the bus! Visit all 10 SW MN Shops August 11th & 12th! $110 = Doz. FQ Bundle of Moda Batiks, SW Cookbook, Bus Prizes, overnight at Jackpot Junction, lunches &breakfast! Leave from Windom or Sherburn - Call to sign up! One bus is almost full!!!

Pajama Party Birthday Bash: Thurs, August 22: 6pm -9pm - 25% oF storewide!Join Sharon and Becky for cake and a sale to celebrate our birthdays! Way over another hill and sliding down!! Wear your pjs and get a free fat quarter!

See store or website to sign up for all classes!!Hours: M-F 10-5, Sat 9-4

Countryberrries LLC

Countryberries Designs

Garden Gate

This pattern is free for you to use. Please give the artist credit. Not for commercial use. Enlarge this pattern to your desired size. It can be appliqued in cotton or wool by hand or with fusible web. Embroider the details. If you’re a painter, create this design with acrylic paints on canvas and varnish to protect. Try this pattern as a punchneedle design or as a hooked rug. Have fun!

Page 11July/August 2013Luverne • New Ulm • Worthington

Crafty Corner Quilt&Sewing Shoppe

1820 Oxford St.Worthington, MN 56187

(800) [email protected]

Quilt Minnesota Shop HopVisit 10 great quilt shops in SWMinnesota!• Visit our ten shops and receive a bundle of adozen fat quarters of Moda’s Tidepool batiks!

• Pick up your copy of the Southwest Cookbook(Vol. 3) filled with great recipes for projects using

your Tidepool bundle!

www.craftycornerquiltandsewingshoppe.comAugust 2nd - August 18th Call for

Details!!

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Welcome to Luverne We carry a beautiful variety of quilting fabrics,

plus books & supplies.We invite you to stop at the Sewing Basket

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OPEN Monday thru Friday 9-5 p.m.Thursday 9-7 p.m. Saturday 9-Noon

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We carry a beautiful variety of quilting fabrics, plus books & supplies.

We invite you to stop at the Sewing Basket

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OPEN Monday thru Friday 9-5 p.m.Thursday 9-7 p.m. Saturday 9-Noon

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Visit New Ulm’s Newest Quilting Destination!

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Quality Quilting Fabrics • Wool • Flannels • Extensive Collection ofReproduction Prints • Aurifil & Valdani Threads • Books • PatternsKits • Gifts • Longarm Quilting Services • Online Shopping Cart

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by Gail Hageman

The Art of SamplersThe earliest mention of a sampler

was in the early 1500’s in the accountbook of Elizabeth of York, where sherecorded the purchase of linen tomake a sampler. By the middle of the16th century the sampler had grownin popularity. There weren’t many, ifany, pattern books in wide use, so the designs grew out of girl’s and women’s imaginationsand tastes. Some say English samplers lacked refinement. More elaborate patternscame from Italy and Spain which were adopted and combined. The practice of stitchingsamplers came to the New World with the first colonists. Girls did not go to school,so they learned their letters, numbers and bible verses by stitching them on whateverpieces of cloth were available. Early marking samplers were usually long, narrow andstitched right to the edges. They were not meant to be framed. It was also important

for young girls to learn to stitch so they could marktheir valuable linens and show prospective suitorstheir talent with a needle. Later, more affluent familiessent their daughters off to boarding schools, wherethey learned fancier techniques, making more elaboratesamplers, which were framed and proudly displayed.Needlework and embroidery were they only relaxingactivities most women enjoyed.

I started stitching museum reproduction samplerkits to decorate my home. After doing extensivegenealogical research on my husband’s family tree, Idecided to try my hand at designing my own “antique”samplers using our own ancestors. I tried to find outas much as I could about them, the houses they

lived in, the churches they attended and then tried to find pictures of the old buildings.I researched period sampler styles, designs and verses. It was a lot of work, but veryenjoyable. To date I have done eight “family” samplers. I hope that I have stitchedthem the way our ancestors would have done them, had any samplers survived. Twoof the eight are pictured. I hope I have inspired you to try and make your own andbring your family history to light.

I charted mine all by hand on large sheets of drafting graph paper, but now thereare computer programs for needlework design, which would make the designingmuch easier.

TThhee SSaarraahh HHoonneeyymmaann SSaammpplleerrI had a wealth of information on Sarah because her father, John, was quite a

historical figure. He was a Scotsman, who came to the colonies with the British in theFrench and Indian war, and stayed. During the Revolutionary War, he became a spyfor George Washington. Disguised as a butcher, he went behind British lines andbrought back information Washington needed to cross the Delaware River and attackthe Hessians in Trenton, New Jersey, on Christmas Eve, 1776. A much needed victoryfor Washington. I found a picture of the house, which still stands in Griggstown, NJ.The verse is from the period and reflects the family connection to George Washington.The farm animals represent his cover as a butcher. John was also a weaver, so Istitched the sampler on linsey-woolsey, something he may have woven and given ascrap to Sarah to stitch on. The entire sampler is as accurate to the period as possible,except for the willow tree. I did use coffee to spot dye the fabric to give it an agedappearance.

TThhee AAnnnn HHooaaggllaanndd SSaammpplleerrI could not find anything else about her, just birth, marriage, death records and

children. So, I used period motifs & verse. The color salmon/coral was very popularin her time period in jewelry, so I chose to incorporate the color into the sampler. Iused a tulip basket to represent her Dutch heritage. It is stitched on unbleached linen.

So with a little family history & some knowledge of counted cross stitch, you canstitch your own “family antique samplers”. Please sign & date the back of the mountingboard so that it never gets mistaken for a genuine antique.

Gail Hageman is the publisher of The Country Register of Main

Page 12 July/August 2013Quilt Minnesota

You Could Win Fiber & Fabric Mania!You can register to win a copy of Fiber & Fabric Mania. Clip and mail in this form! If you

prefer not to cut up your paper, write the form below on a note card and mail to:The Country Register; 12835 Kiska St. NE; Blaine, MN 55449.You will be notified and receive your prize by mail! Good Luck!

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The Quilt Minnesota Shop Hopoffers quilters from across the UnitedStates and Canada the opportunity tobe inspired by 76 of Minnesota’sFinest Quilt Shops and at the sametime qualify for prizes at several levels

of participation.Our annual event is in it’s seventh year and each year we feature an exclusive

fabric line with a “Minnesota feel”. Independent Quilt Shops work very hard to createand design projects using the shop hop fabrics. This year’s fabric collection is fromWindham Fabrics and has a MN State Park theme.New for 2013: Three (3) lucky hoppers will each win a $500 shop hop gift certificate

to be redeemed at their favorite participating shop.To be eligible for the shop hop gift certificate drawing you must visit at least 7

shops in each of THREE (3) sections.Grand Prize: An Alaskan Cruise package for two (includes airfare to port of departure).To be eligible for the Grand Prize drawing you must visit at least 7 shops in each

of the NINE (9) sections.Note: Must be 18+ years of age to participate. Hoppers need to be present to

have their passports stamped. We will not combine passports to com-plete,qualify forstate-level prizes.If you have never traveled our beautiful state it is an experience not to be

missed. We look forward to your visit!

Page 13July/August 2013Eagan • Oak Park Heights • White Bear Lake

Enter the drawing for the sewingmachine give-away!

Sign our Friendship Quilt to win!Super Saturday Specials all month!

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• 100% cotton quilting fabric • patterns • hand dyed wool • stitching & paper supplies

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Closed Aug 22 - Labor Day for the Minnesota State Fair.

It’s our 7th year at the Minnesota State Fair!Come visit us in Heritage Square

August 22-Labor Day!Look for awards in the Creative Activity Building, too!

StateFair

Country Register Recipe ExchangeBakedMexican Dip

From Kristie Partain, Erhard, MN1 pound hamburger, browned1 can 16oz refried beans1/2 pkg taco seasoning

Mixed browned hamburger, refried beans and taco seasoning. Put in a 9x13 inchpan. Spread sour cream over meatmixture. Pour taco sauce over sour cream.Top with shredded cheese. Bake at 350˚ until cheesemelts and dip is bubbly,about 20-30minutes.

4 oz bo0led taco sauce4 oz sour cream11/2 cup shredded cheese f

To make thread behave for applique orregular sewing - run your needle andthread through a fresh folded dryersheet. No more tangles or those tiny

little nasty knots!

Page 14 July/August 2013Hutchinson • Kimball • LitchKeld • New London • Paynesville • Wilmar

7NorthMain St.Hutchinson, MN55350

320-587-8341www.quilthavenonmain.com

email: [email protected]: Mon 10am-7pmTues - Sat 10am - 5pm

Shop-hopping in the South Central Area during the QuiltMinnesota Shop Hop?Stop in and see our NEWstore!

In-store specials including 20% o= all books!

Join Lyne>e Jensen for “Christmas in July” at theCrowRiver Country Club in Hutchinson, MN!Choose from three di=erent projects using

Thimbleberries Christmas fabric line, Winter PinesJuly 24, 2013 · 9am-9pmCall the shop for details!

DeAnn’sCountryVillageShoppeAOne-of-a-Kind unique Gift shop and Quilt Store all in one!

Open 7Days aWeek!

• Gifts •HomeDecor•Womens Casual &Accessories• Childrens • Baby •Kitchen

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Discover nine gorgeous sets of bedrunners with coordinating projects such aspillows, shams, and embellished sheets.Specially designed to drape across the footof the bed, each stunning bed runner offersa quick and beautiful way to decorate.

•Includes many two-sided designs foradded versatility--change the look of abedroom with the simple flip of a quilt

• Offers a variety of sets to suit your mood: sassy, serene, playful, elegant, charming, and more

• Inspires quilters to experiment with new ideas and techniques on smaller projects

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YOU Could WIN “Make Your Bed”You can register to win a copy of Make Your Bed. Clip and mail in this form OR write MakeYour Bed on the Gift Certificate Entry Form and you will be registered to win both the GiftCertificate and the book. If you prefer not to cut up your paper, just send the information belowon any paper or note card to: The Country Register, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton CO 80831. Entry deadline is December 7th. You will be notified and receive the prize by mail.

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not to cut up your paper, write the form below on a note card and mail to:The Country Register; 12835 Kiska St. NE; Blaine, MN 55449.You will be notified and receive your prize by mail! Good Luck!

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Page 15July/August 2013Alexandria • Foley • Waite Park

431Dewey St.FoleyMN56329320-968-9929

Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 · Sat. (April-Sept) 10-3 · Sat. (Oct-March) 10-4:30

[email protected]

Conveniently Located in Downtown Foley!WeO5er aGenerousSelection of 100%Co6onQuilting Fabrics, Pa6erns andNotions.

LongarmQuilting Services Available.

Myst� Qu�tRASPBERRY SWIRL

DESIGNED BY ANN JONES- NEVADA, MO

PPAARRTT 33Let’s put it all together! Lay out blocks as shown in the diagram. Sew row 1 togetherand press towards Block 1. Repeat for the other rows, always pressing your seams toward Block 1. You should have 7 rows. Sew your rows together, matching theseams. Quilt as desired!

Pattern submitted by Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics, 129 E. Walnut, Nevada, MO www.ninepatchnevada.com

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522 Broadway · Alexandria, MN 56308320-763-7011

www.dawnsquiltshop.comMon-Fri 10-5 · Sat 10-4

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We specialize in novelty fabrics,great Quilt Kits and Quilt Patterns

designed by Dawn!

Join us for the Quilt MinnesotaShop Hop!

Hop on the Alex bus August 15-16!Call the shop for details!

Located in historic downtown Alexandria!

Edward John Wargo is a life-long resident of Edison, NJ. Heenjoys the hustle of the area incontrast with his otherwise quiet,simple lifestyle. Edward grew upin an old house filled with oldthings - not just antiques butmemorabilia, old signs, magazines

and advertisements. As a result he tends to gravitate toward those things in his lifeand art.

He completed the commercial art program at a local college and continues towork there as a teaching assistant. Ed also works as a free lance artist often creatinglogos and advertising tool for various organizations. He’s won numerous awards bothscholastically and artistically. His philosophy toward art is “whatever it takes” – pencils,pastels, markers, computer, etc. He’s willing to incorporate any medium necessary tocapture his vision. His uncle Edmond and father Edward were both excellent artistswho strongly influenced him. They would be very proud of this Edward and the workhe’s doing today.

To view Ed’s art prints, go to www.PennyLanePublishing.com or call Penny LanePublishing at 800-273-5263 for more information.

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Advice From A TreeStand tall and proud.

Go out on a limb.Remember your roots..Drink plenty of water.

Be content with your natural beauty.Enjoy the view!

Page 16 July/August 2013Blackduck • Detroit Lakes • Hackensack • Moorhead • Park Rapids • Walker

SSttoorree HHoouurrss:: Monday to Friday from 9:30AM-5:30PM Saturday from 9:30AM-4:00PM 915B Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-844- www.redpinequiltshop.com

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(218) 284-LADY (888) 892-5239Easy to find - located just behind Perkins & look for the red roof!

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MMoonniikkaa’’ss QQuuiilltt && YYaarrnn SShhoopp210 South Main • Park Rapids, MN 56470

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Choose from over 6000 Bolts of Fabrics, including Batiks,Flannels, Seasonal, Blenders & Much More!

Large selection of Yarn, Redwork & EmbroideryBooks & Pa5ernsOpen Mon-Sat 9-5

Yardage Cut Size In Inches Size In Centimeters1/8 yd 4.5 x 44 in 11.4 x 111.8 cmFat eighth 18 x 11 in 45.7 x 27.9 cm1/4 yd 9 x 44 in 22.9 x 111.8 cmFat quarter 18 x 22 in 45.7 x 55.9 cm1/3 yd 12 x 44 in 30.5 x 111.8 cm1/2 yd 18 x 44 in 45.7 x 111.8 cm2/3 yd 24 x 44 in 61.0 x 111.8 cm3/4 yd 27 x 44 in 68.6 x 111.8 cm1 yd 36 x 44 in 91.4 x 111.8 cm

Page 17July/August 2013Crookston • East Grand Forks

Join us for the Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop!August 2 - August 18

Find us in the Upper NW section.Leave the driving to us and ride our bus, August 12 &13!

Call for info and reservations!

QUILTER’S EDEN223 DeMers AvenueEast Grand Forks, MN 56721218-773-0773www.quilters-eden.com

We are conveniently located acrossfrom Cabela’s in East Grand Forks!

Store Hours:M-F 10-5:30Sa 10-5Su 12-4

Your Friendly Hometown Quilt Store Offers:100% Cotton Fabric · Books · Patterns · Notions PrecutsKits · Classes · Longarm Services Janome Machines

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Notions · Embroidery Supplies · Kits · ClassesModa ·Maywood Studios · Timeless Treasures · Red Rooster · andmuchmore

Hours: M-W 10-6 Th 10-8 · Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5

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August 2 - August 18

The Dropped Stitchby Sharon Greve

Understanding ButtonholesFor knitters, many questions surround buttonholes–

which side? Horizontal? Vertical? Spacing? Professionalssay, “The right buttonhole is attractive, sturdy, and correctly oriented and sized foryour button”–all at the same time!

Which side? For ages, tradition has men’s and women’s buttons on opposite sides.Why? During certain periods in history, women’s clothing became so elaboratedressing required assistance. Buttonholes on the right side are easier for a right-handedassistant to manage. For baby sweaters, try making buttonholes on both bands andsew buttons over one set. You can close the unneeded buttonholes but can switchsides for a child of a different gender, especially if the baby‘s gender is unknown.

Horizontal or vertical? This decision is related to the direction the button band isworked. Horizontal buttonholes prevent vertical slippage which keeps button bandsaligned. Vertical buttonholes present horizontal slippage which keeps button bandscentered. Expensive purchased sweaters have horizontal top and bottom buttonholesand vertical buttonholes in-between for two-way alignment. We, hand-knitters, cando the same on our sweaters. Button bands can be worked vertically (in the samedirection as bottom-up knitting) or horizontally (perpendicular to bottom-upknitting). Both can be knitted separately from the sweater body and sewn on.Vertical bands can be knitted at the same time as the sweater for a self-edge.Perpendicular bands can be picked up and knitted from the sweater selvedge.

Work horizontal buttonholes so the outer edge is centered on the band(buttonhole is actually closer to the sweater than the edge of the band). When thesweater is worn, the button will pull to the outside of the slot. An off-centerplacement keeps the bands aligned.

Spacing? Top and bottom buttonholes typically place the button ½ inch - 2inches (depends on button size) from top and bottom edge of sweater. Thedistance in-between is divided by the number of remaining buttons.

Perfect spacing, no math required method: cut a piece of no-stretch string aboutone-inch shorter than the length of the button band (up to two inches shorter for largebuttons; down to ½ inch for tiny buttons). Fold the string into sections–one fewer thanthe first number of buttons (for five buttons, fold the string into four equal sections).Mark each fold with a pin and straighten the string. The top and bottom buttonswill be centered over the ends of the string and the middle buttons over each pin.

Improper button spacing and incorrect button size can distract from your beautifulhand knitting. Local yarn shops and the internet have buttonhole instructions, videos,and demos. Give your garment a professional appearance.

Button it!©2013 Sharon Greve. Reach Sharon at [email protected] No reprint without permission

This pattern is free for you to use. Not for commercial use. Enlarge orreduce to your desired size. May be used for embroidery, pillows,paintings, the uses are numerous! Please give credit to the artist.

NNEEEEDDLLEESS--NN--PPIINNSS SSTTIITTCCHHEERRIIEESS

NEEDLES-N-PINS STITCHERIESFind more patterns at

www.etsy.com/shop/needlesnpinssticheryColleen Bass

P.O. Box 1233 • Kenai, AK 99611907-394-1578 • [email protected]

Country Register Recipe ExchangeBu*erscotch Apple Crisp

From Donna Lease, Hibbing, MN3 cups thinly sliced, peeled, tart apples1/3 cup brown sugar1/4 cup )our1/4 cup oatmeal

Place apples in 1 1/2 quart slow cooker. In a bowl combine rest of ingredients.Cut in bu*er until it resembles coarse crumbs, sprinkle on apples.

1/3 cup cook and serve bu*er-scotch pudding mix

1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 cup cold bu*er

Page 18 July/August 2013Aitkin • Baxter • Brainerd • McGregor • Randall

120 Superior AveRandall, MN 56475

320-749-2420www.oldcreameryquiltshop.com

email: [email protected]

Hours:Mon - Fri:10-5

Sat: 9-4(Starting May 12)

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Piecing Life Togetherby Barbara Polston

Shhh . . . Secrets!What’s your attitude about secrets? Sometimes,

keeping secrets is fun. I always keep secret the presentsI’ve made or selected. It seems more exciting when therecipient opens the box and finally sees what is hiddenaway inside. Joy!

Sometimes, keeping secrets is hard. Several years ago, my family went throughsome extended and very trying times. In the course of working through those issues,we learned that keeping secrets—the big soap opera kind—can be damaging. Noteveryone in the family participated in this life work, which has led to varyingattitudes about secrets and secret keeping.

For example, one of our key family members lost his job of 30 years at the heightof the recession. I was the only family member who knew. I was asked to keep thissecret from my daughters and mother, which I did for six months, honoring hisrequest. It was SO hard! The unemployed family member was denied the empathyand support of the rest of the family. Keeping this secret for so long stressed me. Ifelt guarded when speaking with close family members. Finally, in an effort to helphim find new employment, I spilled the beans. In the aftermath, we all agreed to a“no more secrets” rule.

Now, my dear cousin has asked me to keep a health issue from her aunt, my mother.Her motivations seem pure; she doesn’t want my mother to worry unnecessarily.She wants to go through her tests first and then share a cause and treatment plan,not just a problem. I can respect her wishes, but I’m feeling guarded in dailyconversations with Mother. I’m hoping this will be resolved soon and the burden ofkeeping this secret can be lifted.

I’m keeping secrets in my quilting life as well. I’m working on a big project andam under a “gag order,” so to speak. I’ve been asked to keep the project secret untilI’m given permission to reveal it to the world. I’ve always been very sharing aboutmy work, readily posting photos on Facebook, showing work in progress, andtalking with friends about what I’m up to. While a few close friends know, keepingmore than a year of my work under wraps is REALLY challenging for me. MyWebmaster keeps asking if I don’t have new work to post; he’s gotten used to apattern of steady updates. All I can say is, “Not yet.”

Do you keep secrets well? Stephenie Meyer wrote, “Sometimes, loyalty gets inthe way of what you want to do. Sometimes, it’s not your secret to tell.”

When considering whether or not to tell my family members’ secrets, loyalty wonout. For my own secret, I’m relying on Margaret Atwood who said, “The best way ofkeeping a secret is to pretend there isn’t one.” I’m getting good at pretending!

©Barbara Polston, Phoenix, AZ, August 2012. Barbara Polston is a writer by vocation and a quilter byavocation. You can see Barbara’s quilts, join her on facebook, or book her class and lecture offeringsat www.barbarapolston.com. She is the Editor of The Quilting Quarterly, the Journal of The National

Quilting Association, Inc., and serves on the Board of the Association of Pacific West Quilters.Barbara, who has lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 27 years, is calmly quilting in Studio Narnia.


Quilting With Barbaraby Barbara Conquest

Current Trends!Spring Quilt Market in Portland, Oregon–what a rush! And what an atmos-

phere–color, excitement and enthusiasm are almost palpable. Buyers, vendors andteachers from all over the quilting world, including Europe and Australia, convergedduring four days in May to view, learn, teach, and walk miles visiting over 1000booths, overdosing on eye candy. It is here that shop owners and teachers decidewhich of the new trends, fabrics and equipment they will feature in their shops andlessons, and, ultimately, what will be available to the rest of us, their customers.

As usual, a few trends emerge and others continue. On the way up are hexagonsused in multiple ways, solid-color fabrics, “modern” quilts and quilting, citrus colorspaired with grey, white and aqua, and a plethora of scrap projects. Fast growing inpopularity are small all-inclusive kits for projects that can be completed in a short time.We’re busy people, after all, and a small project finished in a short time is so satisfying.

This is not to say that traditional techniques and patterns are passé. Several newand beautiful traditional fabric lines will appear in shops shortly, one of them beingMarianne Elizabeth’s “Tatiana” in two color ways (soft mauve/green/ivory/grey andivory/black/red). Jinny Beyer’s border prints again are designed so there is always aseam allowance to make mitering borders possible, and, as usual, a full range ofco-ordinates is available.

Gadgets and technology continue to leap forward. Die cutters appear to be lowerin price and gaining more interest from the individual quilter. An app on the CreativeGrids website will take quilters to a video of someone using the specific ruler theymay have questions about. How up-to-the-minute is that? The afore-mentioned JinnyBeyer has available free videos on U-Tube showing viewers how to mitre andbalance borders using her fabric. Bloc-Loc rulers has new flying geese rulers (andothers) to add to their innovative square-up ruler. Several sources (Pellon, Andover,RJR, to name but a few) will offer free pattern downloads this fall, if not already.

Following are some random bits and bobs gleaned in classes or while wandering:• Owl-themed projects are “in.”• Stonehenge children’s fabrics will be on the market soon.• Bright yellow/black large prints are declining in popularity (none too soon, IMO).• When gasoline prices rise, so do ruler prices (both are petroleum products).• Fusible appliqué is ever more common.• More patterns for panel quilts are available.• Several new collections include panels with co-ordinates.• Small projects are increasingly welcomed by both new and experienced quilters.• Some new patterns have a no-copy feature–a boon for designers. Long overdue!It’s exhilarating to be among hundreds of people who share your passion for all

things quilt-related, so much so that even two six-hour days of walking throughdisplays of marvellous quilts, products and their originators only whets your desireto get home and get quilting!

By Barbara Conquest, BlueSky Quilting, Tofield, Alberta, Canada

Country Register Recipe ExchangeStrawberry Cheesecake Salad

From Donna Steele, Blue Earth, MN12 oz whipped topping like cool whip1 small package of cheesecake pudding ( just need the powder)3 - 6oz strawberry yogurts1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced3 bananas, slicedMiniature marshmallows (optional

Thaw whipped topping and in a large salad bowl stir together whipped topping,yogurts, and pudding powder. Let this set in the fridge for at least and hour beforeserving. Wash and slice the strawberries. You can add strawberries to salad orwait to add them with sliced bananas and marshmallows just before serving.Keep refrigerated.

Perforated PaperNeedlework

by Ann Ferguson Early one spring morning while walking through an antique market, I found this

lovely, vibrant framed motto. It appeared to be some kind of stitching on paperusing brightly colored thread passed through evenly spaced holes. I had never seenanything like it.

I don’t know why it drew my attention, because I can barely replace a button orsew a hem. Never the less, I knew instantly that I just had to own this marvelouscreation even if I didn’t know the first thing about it. Well, that started a search formore information on this type of Victorian needlework.

It is called Perforated Paper Needlework, also known as Punched Paper. It firstbecame available in the 1820s and the craze lasted until the 1870s. A heavy weightpaper is used with evenly spaced holes punched in it. This type of paper came indifferent counts of holes per square inch and was used for both cross stitch andneedlepoint. The paper is very durable and can last as long as fabric if it doesn’tget wet. The most common hole pattern used during Victorian times was spaced at14-16 per inch, with some spacing as small as 20-24 holes per inch.

Higher count paper gave the stitcher a similar stitch per square inch as fabric andwas used for traditional style samplers and bookmarks. Bookmark patterns began toappear in ladies magazines as early as the 1850s. The higher count allowed formore detail in a smaller space. These punch paper samplers are one of a kind andare rarer than fabric samplers from the same time period.

Most often seen are Motto designs. They are frequently presented in a rectangularEastlake period frame. The most common sizes are 8.5” to 21” with a wood back. Mostwere mottos such as ROCK OF AGES or HOME SWEET HOME. It was considered thepoor stitcher’s pastime. They were not expensive to make and the paper was readilyavailable. Most of these mottos were thought to have been done by children or invalids.Wool threads were most commonly used but some were also made with cotton or silks.

The 1870s brought about the ability to print the mottos on perforated paper. Thiswas much easier for the stitcher. The Victorians did not like to count from a charton blank ground fabric any more than modern stitchers. Pre-printed paper with themotto ready to stitch was sold through magazines and stores. Some companies soldthe entire kit, which included the yarn and the color chart.

Today these kits are available once again for anyone who would like to maketheir own punch paper creation. I have seen photographs of them and they are justas lovely in the photos as the old ones.

By Ann Ferguson of Ann’s Antiques & Collectibles Associated withThe Suwannee Valley Quilt Shoppe in Trenton, Florida. www.suwanneeshops.com 352-463-6668

“Dirt” PuddingPhoto and recipe submitted by

Lisa Cawood, Ignacio, COINGREDIENTS:3 dozen chocolate cookies, cream-filled, broken up 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) vanilla instant pudding 1 carton (8 ounces) whipped topping 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperaturePREPARATION:

Process cookies in batches in food processor until cookies are fine crumbs, orplace cookies in food storage bags and use a rolling pin to crush.

Prepare pudding according to package directions; fold in whipped topping.Combine butter, sugar, and cream cheese in another mixing bowl; beat at mediumspeed until smooth. Fold into the pudding mixture.

Set aside 1 1/2 cups crumbs and spoon about 1/3 of the remaining crumbs intothe flowerpot. Spread about 1/3 of the pudding mixture over the crumb layer.Repeat layers twice, then top with the reserved crumbs, covering the puddingcompletely. Cover and chill for 4 hours.

If desired, put a flower in a florist's holder and insert in the pot before serving, oruse an artificial flower. Serves 20.

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Sharon turned over the appliqué block to admire the close stitches. When she pickedup the bag of quilting scraps at the garage sale on Saturday, she hadn’t expected tofind anything. Now she held a lovely Rose of Sharon block, hand-sewn roses andblue tulips on a background of white. Someone had started this with anticipation.

She smoothed the fabric, already calculating which colors from her stash wouldbest make a border and what blocks could be added. I could finish this, shethought. She smoothed the fabric again. My namesake block.

The next two weeks passed by quickly as Sharon plotted, stitched and addedrows; layers of blue, beige and maroon set off the central floral motif. She sewedthe last stitch in the binding just past midnight. Tomorrow she would stand in frontof 350 quilters to show her work at the quarterly guild meeting.

The meeting room was crowded. Quilters sat at round tables, some with projectsin their laps, others chatting with friends. A hush fell over the room as the womenlined up to show their work, Sharon among them. She told the story of finding theRose of Sharon square at a garage sale, of wondering who had made this beautifulblock, and how much she enjoyed finishing what someone else had started.

Sharon sat down to a flurry of congratulations. A young girl hovered by Sharon’stable; Charlotte was printed on her nametag. “Your quilt is lovely. I think I knowwho started it,” she said.

“You do?”“My Aunt Rose died two months ago. The week following the memorial service,

two women talked my uncle into selling them everything—her fabrics, patterns andher quilts. I heard they had a garage sale a month or so later. The family was shocked,for Rose was a wonderfully gifted quilter. Everything was gone.” Her hand reachedout to the central square. “I believe she made this, for I recognize the fabric.”

“Your Aunt Rose, what was she like?”“She was awesome.” Charlotte shook

her head. “She made all of us quilts untilthe cancer came. Then she beganappliqué. She said it put her mind toease.” Charlotte blinked away a tear. “I’msorry, my Aunt Rose was the bravestwoman. I’m so glad you finished her quilt.”

Charlotte turned away.“Charlotte?” Sharon called. “You forgot

something. You forgot your quilt.”Beth Camp lives in Spokane, Washington, with her husband, but, sadly, no cats or dogs. She’s currently working

on a novel set in 1842 Tasmania. When she’s not writing, she quilts. This story was inspired by a block Bethfound at a guild meeting at the Washington State Quilters—Spokane Chapter and then finished. Visit her

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Book ReviewLethal Treasure

by Jane K. ClelandLethal Treasure, the eighth entry in Jane K. Cleland’s

Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series, is a tale of silentmovie posters, hidden messages, and love—and a catnamed Hank. The story begins a week beforeValentine's Day, and with the sun sparkling on thefresh-fallen snow in Rocky Point, New Hampshire, it isthe perfect day for antiques dealer, Josie Prescott, topursue her newest source of inventory—the contents of abandoned storage unitssold at auction. There's no telling what unexpected treasures she might discover.

A crowd gathers at the storage facility, including the owner of a local homedecor and interior design store, Henri Dubois, who bids against a man who is newto the local auction scene. Josie is thrilled with her win, a small unit filled withDepression-era glassware and stunning vintage jewelry. The larger unit won byHenri has some exciting discoveries as well, including hand-painted silent movieposters, which Henri eagerly hands over to Josie for appraisal.

When Josie receives a frantic call from Henri's wife, Leigh Ann, the nextmorning, she learns that Henri never made it home after the auction. Heading tothe last place he was seen, the police open Henri's newly-acquired storage unit.Hidden amidst a jumble of objects, including a broken porcelain garden stool and ashattered bookcase, they find Henri, dead. Was he killed over one of the objects? Ishis wife hiding secrets that led to his death? And who was the stranger who bidagainst Henri? When the police turn to Josie's antiques expertise, she discoversmore than provenance—she uncovers a murderer.

Publishers Weekly has called the series “intriguing” and “engaging,” and LethalTreasure lives up to that high standard. The story focuses on people we care about(and you don’t need to have read the earlier books in the series to enjoy meeting thecharacters now) and the plot is intricate and surprising. Plus, for us antiques lovers,you’ll learn fun and fascinating facts without ever feeling lectured at and talkeddown to. Plan on relaxing with this delightful story—it’s definitely in mint condition!

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My wife quilts. Every evening she disappears into no-man’s land. Now that’s ok with me because I get to watchwhatever I want on TV.

What she does in that quilting world is a total mysteryto me. She talks about flying geese once in a while. Thefirst time she talked about those geese I offered to getout my gun but geese weren’t in season.

She belongs to some group called Prairie Piece-makers Quilting Club. When she told me she joined Ithought for sure that she was going to Africa with the PeaceCorps. That would have been ok, too. I really was looking forward to a fishing trip upnorth with my buddies. She never went to Africa and I didn’t get to go on my fishing trip.

I snuck into her sewing room one day while she was out hopping around withsome of her friends. I think she called it a shop hop. Anyway, I went into her sewingroom and I couldn’t believe what I saw. All the walls were covered with material. Imean there were pieces of material all over the place and not one blanket was finished.I found a thing called a Rotary Cutter. She must have gotten that at the last RotaryClub Meeting. To make things even more interesting, when she was done hoppingshe came home with bags full of more material. When I asked her what she wasgoing to do with all of the material and blankets, (Oh, I’m sorry - quilts) she simplyanswered “Give them away when they are done.” Go figure.

I did figure out why quilters call a shopping trip a ‘shop hop’...they go to as manyquilt stores as they can find and multiply their stash of material - just like rabbits.

For those of you who don’t know what ‘stash’ is let me tell you about it. Stash isyards, not feet, but yards and yards of material which is stored on shelves and intubs. There are boxes piled on top of each other from the floor to the ceiling. Someare marked and some are not marked. I drew up a map that day I was in her sewingroom just to make sure that I was going to be able to find my way out again.

I love my wife!Printed with permission by Judy Gag Sellner of New Ulm, MN.

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Page 24 July/August 2013Along for the Journey . . . by Dr. Joe Wheeler

Capitol Reef National Park — 17th in a series of articles featuring our National Parks

In all probability, most ofour readers have never evenheard of Capitol Reef NationalPark. Where’s that? you maywonder; if it’s anywhere mostlikely it’s some island parksomewhere in the Pacific orAtlantic oceans. Instead, it’ssituated in one of the driestsections of our nation.

It GOT its name becauseearly pioneers in westward-bound wagon trains felt itstopography (featuring many dome-like sandstone rockformations) reminded them of the Capitol dome inWashington, D.C. Secondly, because it had been, sincetime immemorial, a 100-mile-long reef-like obstructionto east/west traffic. Indeed, it was the last-exploredterritory in the lower 48 states.

Not until 1853 did an explorer even get close. ButCaptain John W. Gunnison, seeking a transcontinentaleast/west train route, never made it into the interior. Laterthat year, John C. Fremont, following upon Gunnison’sexploration, actually made it into the heart of the range.He was, in turn, followed by John Wesley Powell, whonamed the river running through it, the Fremont.

Outlaw bands, such as Butch Cassidy and his gang arereputed to have hidden out in the towering wrinkle ofrock, honeycombed with cliffs, canyons, knobs, monoliths,spires, slots, alcoves, arches, and natural bridges.

Brigham Young sent Mormon pioneers to settle here in1880. In a little two-hundred-acre river valley they namedFruita, they settled in, complete with a blacksmith shop,one-room schoolhouse, barns, and 2700 apple, peach,cherry, pear, and apricot trees. The little settlementlasted for sixty years—finally, the desolation, isolation, andloneliness got to them, and they moved out in 1940.

Franklin D. Roosevelt first made it a national monumentin 1937; it did not achieve national park status until 1971.But relatively few visitors come to explore its 241,900acres; and of those who do, fewer yet venture off the twopaved roads into the dirt roads of the interior, which is apity, for they thereby miss some of the most magnificent

scenery in the Southwest.Especially legendary aresections such as UpperCathedral Valley, somonolithic early explorerslikened many formationsto Gothic cathedrals.

Of the five national parksin Utah’s fabled ColoradoPlateau, Zion gets the mostvisitors, by far; followedby Arches, Bryce, CapitolReef, and Canyonlands.

OUR OWN JOURNEY:After a good breakfast at the

Moab Best Western, we loopednorth on 191 to Interstate 70,headed west, then turned southon Hwy. 24. Two mountainranges so dominate southeasternUtah that rarely are both the LaSal and the Henry Mountainsout of view. As for the Henrys,they rise like a greatwindjammer at full sail. Someyears ago, in my faithful redToyota I’d dubbed “Eloquent,” I’ddriven here on a sabbatical.Foolishly, I’d taken Eloquent upinto the Henrys; after crossingover the crest of the highest ofthe three Henrys, I all but lostEloquent in the loose shale on the western side. Manythe time I had to back up with spinning wheels, thenrace down in hopes I could get enough momentum tomake it to the top of the next hill—again, again, and yetagain. No cars at all on the road! I finally got back toHanksville riding on fumes in an all but empty gas-tank.

Now, as the Henrys came into view, I took a longlingering look at its now snow-capped peaks, stoppedfor photos, and we reboarded and headed west alongthe Fremont River to Capitol Reef, the Henrys ourconstant companions to our south. To say we didn’t do

justice to Capitol Reef would be a gross understatement.We didn’t even have time in our tight schedule to takethe nine-mile scenic spur (the only other paved road inthe park). We only had time to shutterbug along theFremont, in the Fruita orchards, at the schoolhouse, andspend ample time in the park visitor center.

Anyone who fails to take advantage of the generallyinformative and sometimes splendid visitor centers inour national parks and monuments will later suffer forthe omission, for those videos and films enrich youractual experiences and compensate for all you fail tosee. We saw enough of the latter here in Capitol Reefto make us sigh and vow to return when we have the

time—and four-wheel-drive—toenable us to venture into thehundred-mile north-southWaterpocket Fold that contains thepark’s real treasures.

In one respect, Capitol ReefNational Park towers over all otherpark visitor centers: the video footagecomes to its memorable conclusion,the curtains slowly part and arepulled wide; behind: a magnificentpanorama anchored by a castle-likefortress of rainbow-colored rock. Ittook our breath away!

After delaying as long as wecould, we reboarded the Lincolnand continued west. In no time atall, we’d exited the park.

SOURCES: Duncan Dayton and Ken Burns, The National Parks:America’s Best Idea (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2009); The MostScenic Drives in America (Pleasantville, New York: Reader’sDigest, Inc., 1997); Leeth, Dan, “Utah’s Forgotten Park,” featuredin May/June 2011 AAA Encompass. Olson, Virgil J. and Helen,Capitol Reef: The Story Behind the Scenery (Wickenburg, AZ: K. C.Publications, 1990); White, Mel, Complete National Parks ofthe United States (Washington, D.C.: The National GeographicSociety, 2009)

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Pieces From My Heartby Jan Keller

My Girlfriend LesleyPoet & Party Girl!

Intrigued was I as I read a recent email from my Canadianfriend Lesley Nuttall, saying “I’m sending a poem to you. It’scalled, “A Girlfriend Story.” It’s not for publication. I wrote itjust for fun because I love to write!” My curiosity was piquedwhen I couldn’t open the attachment and enjoy the result ofher fun!

I emailed off a quick reply and soon came Lesley’s response, “You should be ableto open it this time. I’ve been fooling around writing poetry for fun since 1989. Iwrite about ‘love’ and ‘happiness’ and, of course, a lot about ‘family.’ I hope youenjoy this little ditty. Some day I hope to put some of my poetry together with myshort stories and publish them.”

As I read Lesley’s poem, it resonated. I felt her friends posess the universalqualities all women look for and treasure in their friendships so I asked for andreceived Lesley’s permission to publish her poem and share it with you. Enjoy!

A GIRLFRIEND STORYby Lesley R. Nuttall

I have love in my heart for all my friends.Not one do I have, but many tens.

I feel the love in my heart will explode one day,So I’ll tell you about my friends, if I may.

My dearest friend Valerie, I’ve known for years.We’ve all been worried about her cancer fears.

We go out for dinner, and sometimes play cards,We talk on Facework, or meet at garage sale yards.

Then there is Tannis who I love so much.We go out for lunch, and always go dutch.

We taught Brownies together, and skated for fun,We have been friends for years—over thirty-one.

My friend Wilma and I went to Britton School.We swam in Amesdale, but not in a pool.

We did 4-H together, learning to cook and sew,Learning a lot of things that we didn’t know.

Suzanne is the Mother of our two Granddaughters.She is such a good friend to our Son, their Father.Although they’re apart, they remain good friends,

And I will love that girl until the very end!Judy is my ‘regular’ bingo pal.

She’s funny and a protective kind of gal.We go on Sundays, but that’s not a sin,

We laugh and have fun, and sometimes we win!And let’s not forget my new friend, Sue.She’s pleasant and kind, and funny too.

She stops by for hot chocolate and a cookie or three,Other days we meet for a chat and tea.

So many friends, too numerous to name.There’s Ella and Mary, and two Lyns named the same.

And there’s Jan in Colorado, my publisher friend,So many wonderful Ladies, and my story ends!

Although Lesley and I have never met in person, we have enjoyed each other viaemail and Facebook—still, I’m so surprised and honored she included me in herpoem! It’s nice to know that the bond of friendship I feel for her is reciprocal.

Lesley writes a feature article “It’s Party Time with Lesley” that regularly appears inThe Country Register throughout the United States and Canada. That means she’s notonly a poet, but she’s also a party girl who likes to have fun. Clearly she puts a greatdeal of thought and consideration into the entertaining suggestions she writes about.

As readers of Lesley’s articles, I’m certain she also considers you her friend!© 2013 Jan Keller. No reprint of this article without permission.

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Random Actsby Maranda K. Jones

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Summer and baseball are my dad’s favorite seasons.I walked with my dad, catching his stories aboutAmerica’s pastime. Dad pitched, fielded, hit, and earnedthe title of all-star. He umpired and coached. He stillfollows his favorite teams. It does not matter how he fits inthe lineup as long as he is on that list. Dad understands baseball. And now I do too.

I loved playing baseball with my dad in our front yard, but I never played in ourcommunity’s youth league. Was I too shy to be part of a team? Was I nervous I wouldbe the only girl? No, it was nothing like that. I did not want to play baseball becauseI am afraid of snakes and the company they keep. I imagined this illustrious baseball“field” to be filled with weeds, horned toads, and lizards. The last thing I wanted todo was charge a groundball amongst the company of reptiles and amphibians.

I later learned most baseball fields have neatly manicured green grass without manycreepy crawly critters. Our small school’s hometown field proved my first assumptionto be accurate though. More than one outfielder was busy catching horned toadswhen the ball was hit their direction. Several garter snakes had to be released overthe fence before the words “Play ball!” were announced again. Relieved I was up inthe stands, yet still enjoying the game, I had to find another way to be on that lineup.

I signed up to be baseball manager and took to keeping score for our high schoolteam. For four years, I was teased by girls who thought I wanted to be manager forless than the love of the game. They thought I enjoyed being the only single girlsurrounded by a group of guys. That indeed was a highlight, but it was not always awalk in the park. I helped drag the pitching machine from the equipment room to thefield and back every afternoon. I carried buckets of baseballs and threw for pepper.I bagged the helmets and cleaned the bases. I picked stickers out of cleats and shoelaces.

Practice was hard work, and games were almost always cold and windy. Thedugouts were constantly filled with blowing dirt. All the guys had to wear sunglasses,not for protection from the sun, but from the flying soil. Those sunglasses came inhandy during an especially snowy game when it was hard to recognize the ball fromthe giant snowflakes. The game was eventually called, but I had already joined thebus driver and was keeping score through the window.

On a bus ride to an away game, the coach handed me a lineup card. I waited forhis signal to fill in the batting order. With my pencil ready, I asked him again. Hejust smiled and said, “You do it.” I had been called up to the major leagues! Icarefully assembled my roster and waited for his approval. A nod.

I nervously wrote the results of that game in the scorebook. Inning by inning, Iwatched the strike counts, runs, and outs go down in our favor. After the final scorewas confirmed by both sides, I heard my accolade from the coach. “Not bad.” I’lltake that as a win.

My dad has always taken us to baseball games. We watched the Denver Zephyrsand the Colorado Rockies at Mile High Stadium. We followed the Rockies to CoorsField and shared season tickets. We bought tickets while on vacation to watch otherteams in their home stadiums across the country. My husband and I have alsovisited a few, but there is always more to see and do.

A few days a week we find ourselves at the baseball field with our five-year-old son.His tee ball team practices and plays while we proud parents cheer them from thestands. His coaches cover all the bases, teaching the ground rules of both teamworkand baseball. Everyone gets a turn to bat, and they learn the role of each position.

I started at first base, learning from my dad, listening to his series of stories. Withone crack of the bat, my dad’s depictions of baseball resonate. That one hit rallied alove of the sport in our family. The runner on second represents my stretch, followingmy dad’s footsteps in a different path. As the runner rounds third, I realize mybaseball days have had a natural cycle. My son is beginning to understand baseballtoo. We are home.

Author Maranda K. Jones shares her stories of faith and family through her personal experiences of growing,teaching, and parenting in a small town. She lives with her husband and their son and daughters in rural Colorado.

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The Pause that RefreshesSitting here along the shoreline of the beach, feeling the warmth of

the sun, while enjoying a tall glass of iced tea, it is then that I feel myfirst day of vacation has begun. For you see, prior to arriving at thispoint, I was busy preparing for the trip in addition to making sure I had not omittedanything regarding elder care issues. If you are like me, the thought of going awayfor a few days is not met with enthusiasm and ecstasy, primarily because of all theextra effort that must be applied both before and afterward.

So, here I am sitting by the ocean, with my iced tea in hand, and finally for thefirst time in a long time, I feel relaxed, while experiencing a peaceful feelingsettling over me.

The days pass quickly, and at mid-point I am beginning to dread the thought ofgoing home. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I don’t want to see my family, but Iknow when I return I am stepping back into the demands of the real world. Asmuch as I would love to be able to linger over iced tea while hearing the gentleroar of the ocean waves, alas, it will soon be coming to an end.

So, for the few days that remain of my vacation I will sit back and mediate uponthe words Mutsuko Tokunaga wrote in his book, New Tastes in Green Tea:“Drinkingtea punctuates our day with precious and refreshing pauses, whether it is after asatisfying meal, or a much-needed pause in our busy schedules.”

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