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little bunnies, geese and animals wearing clothes Publisher of and going on adventures. Of course, referring to The Country Register the tales of Beatrix Potter. Every spring as a child of ND, SD, WY, I would get out my treasured collection of Beatrix MT & N. ID Potter books and read the fanciful tales she told. I envisioned farm and forest animals around my family farm as characters in my own stories. I would dress up my stuffed animals into outfits just as she did in her drawings and paintings. I can’t think of spring without thinking of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Beatrix Potter was quite the entrepreneur and trailblazer herself. Find out more about her story on page 6. Spring means different things to different people. For some it signals the beginning of a gardening season, for others it means reorganizing and refreshing your home, for some it means the beginning of outdoor activities, maybe the transition in travel or homes for the year. Whatever spring means to you, we look forward to the sunshine to bring us out of the winter blues. Wishing you a season full of hope.
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A Cup of Tea with Lydia: Celebrate New Life with Egg-ceptional Gatherings
By Lydia Harris
Kites flying, daffodils blooming, and chicks hatching. Spring into the joy of new life with From Lydia’s Recipe File: Scotch Eggs egg-ceptional celebrations. I first enjoyed Scotch Eggs in a tearoom. Since then, I’ve seen varied recipes for them in a tea book and cookbook. If you like hard-cooked eggs and breakfast sausage, you’ll This year Easter falls on April 17, which is also my husband’s 78th birthday. So we have enjoy this easy, tasty recipe. plenty to celebrate! You’ll need Easter Traditions 6 hard-cooked eggs, shells removed I’ve enjoyed many Easter traditions from childhood to grandparenthood. As a young 1½ pounds ground pork breakfast sausage (your favorite blend) child, on Easter morning, I would hop up and look under my bed for my Easter basket filled with candy and treats. For breakfast, we ate colored hard-cooked eggs and Directions mother’s homemade Paska, a lemon-flavored sweet bread with frosting and sprinkles 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. on top. 2. Divide the sausage into 6 portions (about ¼ pound for each). 3. Roll each portion into a ball; then flatten it to an oval about 5 inches long. When I became a mother and later a grandmother, we continued these traditions. Paska 4. Wrap each egg completely in sausage. Dip your fingers in water and smooth remains our family’s favorite Easter bread. With five lively grandchildren, we added the together the seam and any cracks. fun of hunting for plastic eggs indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. 5. Place wrapped eggs in a baking pan with sides. 6. Bake for 30 minutes or until sausage is well done. When I hide eggs for the grandkids, I use a different color of egg for each grandchild, 7. Cut eggs in half and serve warm. Pass mustard if desired. preparing about a dozen for each child. According to their ages and interests, the eggs Makes 6 portions are filled with candy, money, and little gifts (or coupons for gifts). Sometimes one egg is left empty to represent Jesus’s empty tomb. Or one egg might include a slip of paper Tip: You can prepare the eggs and sausage through step five the day before. Cover the with a verse, such as, “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said” (Matthew 28:6). pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate it until ready to bake. Uncover to bake. Birthday Traditions Since we will celebrate Easter and Milt’s birthday on the same day, we’ll add his favorite German chocolate cake for dessert. I’ll use a cake mix but prepare homemade German chocolate frosting with coconut and pecans. I’ll bake a small 5-inch round layer cake for Milt and make the rest of the batter into cupcakes. Then with icing choices, the family can frost their cupcakes with chocolate, vanilla, or German chocolate frosting. We may also make a long list of things we appreciate about Milt—and there are plenty. Spring Teas But we don’t wait for birthdays and holidays for spring teas. Our youngest granddaughter, Anna, has enjoyed tea parties with us in tearooms and at our home since she turned two. Most par-TEAS have been simple ones at our home with Grandpa. These don’t involve a big production. All it takes for a sweet time is a child-sized teacup, a teapot filled with peach herbal tea, a little spoon, and sugar cubes. The goodies or lunch foods come from whatever we have available. Sometimes we prepare a scone mix together and add white chocolate chips and craisins. Other times we simply open the cupboard and refrigerator doors and use what we find. Graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate chips mean smores in the microwave. It’s not so much the food or the occasion that is important—it’s the time and love shared. With warmer spring weather ahead, I’ll host family gatherings outdoors on our deck, placing a pretty tablecloth on the table and arranging perky daffodils or tulips for the centerpiece. Rolling Pancakes (crepes) and Bacon Knots from my cookbook (In the Kitchen with Grandma) or Scotch Eggs (see recipe included) might be perfect for the menu. Or I may even ask family members to pick up their favorite takeout foods, and I’ll pick up the tab. Join me and spring into the new season by creating or recreating traditions. A prepared setting and favorite foods served with love make any gathering egg-ceptional. Lydia E. Harris is known as “Grandma Tea” by her five grandchildren. She is a tea enthusiast and the author of In the Kitchen with Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together and Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting. Her books are available on amazon.com.
Variation: Some recipes suggest rolling egg/sausage balls in dried breadcrumbs before baking. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes until sausage is cooked and bread crumbs are golden brown.
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Crocheting through the Pockets of Time I owe a debt of gratitude to a kind lady I will never meet. It was in 1915 that my grandmother, then eight years old, peered through a store window, studying a crocheted hot pad. Something about the stitches compelled her, and she wanted to learn. Her mother knew a little, but she was busy cleaning houses and making a home for her husband and five growing children. My grandmother kept returning, trying to figure out the work simply by looking. One day the shopkeeper emerged. My grandmother thought she was going to send her away, but instead the lady said, “Would you like to learn?” Thus began my grandmother’s 91 years of crocheting, ending with her passing in 2006. Within all those years, she almost always had a hook and yarn in her hand. Crochet was a refuge for her, a place wherein she both lost and found herself. As a dedicated homemaker, it offered a creative and fulfilling pastime. It provided a place to pour life’s big and small sorrows. Always it was an extension of her joy. Things were made for her home and family, of course, but they were also made for anyone in need. Her giving was not always because someone’s circumstances were limited. Sometimes it was simply that with her creations, she could soften the world’s edges. I remember watching her fingers move and even as a young child, I felt like I was witnessing something magical. The yarn flowed evenly though her hands, and fabric appeared. Years later I realized what had compelled me wasn’t a mystery at all. It was love materializing before my eyes. My grandmother taught me how to crochet when I was nine. I find myself thinking so intently on this now, because sometime this year, I will have been crocheting for 40 years. Crochet is everything to me that it was to my grandmother. In some ways, more. Part of my livelihood for some years was as a crochet teacher, pattern designer, and also
By Kerri Habben Bosman selling my work at bazaars and boutiques. I have been part of crochet and knitting groups where I found true friends. The kind of friends who rescue one another when life threatens to unravel. However, what has always mattered most is the ability to create something entirely unique and then to give it away to family, friends, charities, and even complete strangers. I am blessed to have married into a large family, including seven grandchildren. This means that with birthday, Christmas, and “I love you” presents, my hands are always happily busy. A year ago, I taught ten year old granddaughter, Naomi, how to crochet. We talked about my grandmother, and I thought about how it all began. Which brings me to the lady who taught my grandmother over a century ago. She could easily and understandably never have paid any attention to a kid standing outside her window. She was likely quite busy but chose to help my grandmother. In doing so, she led the way to one of the greatest gifts of my life. Recently an acquaintance contacted me. She and her husband are expecting their first child this spring. The paternal grandfather is deceased, and the crocheted baby hat he once wore met an unfortunate fate. It now has two jagged holes, and the mother-tobe hoped that I could fashion a bow out of it for their baby girl. She asked me what it would cost to do that. I made some quick mental calculations before answering her. “Consider it a baby gift from my grandmother who taught me.” Perhaps, in another pocket of time and space, the kind shopkeeper and my grandmother paused in their crocheting, and smiled at one another. Kerri Habben Bosman is a writer to Chapel Hill, NC. She can be reached at 913jeeves@gmail.com.
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Woolrich: Keeping America Warm Established in 1830 in Pennsylvania, Woolrich is one of the oldest brands in America. Woolrich calls themselves “The Original Outdoor Clothing Company” since they have produced high-quality garments for outdoor enthusiasts for over 190 years. Crafting fine and warm wool is their calling, and their mills have lent a helping hand during major historical moments. Woolrich is part of the fabric of the American outdoors. Their original products mirrored the American dream: wear Woolrich to pursue your goals, regardless of the elements. What started out as woolen garments to aid outdoorsmen in tough, cold conditions, carried on to supporting engineers in the Arctic. Then, like now, they believed in what their product could achieve. Their heritage connects to their present and future and remains true - to empower everyone in the elements. As America’s oldest outdoor clothing brand, they have pioneered products that have become icons in their own right. The Buffalo Check, whose name was inspired by a herd of buffalo owned by the Woolrich designer who developed its distinctive red and black pattern, has been a symbol for Americana and workwear since its inception, and remains one of Woolrich’s most powerful visual codes from season to season. The Arctic Parka was designed in the 1970’s for workers constructing the Alaskan pipeline, where maximum daily temperature averages were -40 degrees below freezing. The unmistakable silhouette, pockets and compartments remain relevant today. In 1830, John Rich, builds his first woolen mill. In 1850, the buffalo plaid check shirt is introduced. From 1861-1865, Woorich provides the Union Army with blankets and uniforms for the American Civil War. This starts an long partnership as a supplier to the US Army that has spaned over 150 years. From 1939-1940, Woolrich outfits and expedition to the Antarctic to establish US bases. In 1942, they supply troops with blankets, socks, and coats during WWII. In 1989, Woolrich expands to Europe. In 2000, they open their ecommerce store. In 2001, Woolrich designs their “Freedom Throw” in memory of those who lost their lives in 9/11. Sited: https://www.woolrich.com/us/en/woolrich-history/brand-history.html
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Peter Rabbit : A Short History of Beatrix Potter Beatrix Potter, the writer of one of the most beloved children’s book of all time, The Tale of Peter Rabbit (1902), was a woman of immense talent, indefatigable spirit, and generous heart. Helen Beatrix, the eldest of the two children of Rupert and Helen (Leech) Potter, was born on 28 July 1866 at 2 Bolton Gardens, South Kensington, London. Although Beatrix and her brother, Walter Bertram (1872-1918), grew up in London, both were deeply influenced by long family holidays in the countryside, first in Scotland and later in the English Lake District, and by their northern roots. As was the custom in families of her class, Beatrix was educated at home by several governesses. An eager student of languages and literature, she grew up loving classic folk and fairy tales, rhymes and riddles. Her talent for drawing and painting was discovered early and encouraged. She drew her own versions of such stories as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Beatrix also wrote imaginatively about her pets. She and Bertram kept a number of much-loved and intensely observed animals in their schoolroom. In addition to rabbits, a hedgehog, some mice and bats, they had collections of insects – all identified and properly mounted – and all were drawn with the same accuracy that would later mark Beatrix as a distinguished naturalist. Early family holidays were spent at Dalguise, a country house in Perthshire, Scotland. Allowed freedom to explore, Beatrix honed her ability to observe the details of the natural world. In 1882 the Potters began taking their holidays in the Lake District. Country life appealed deeply to Potter and years later she made her home there and produced some of her finest work. From 1881 to 1897 Potter kept a Journal in which she recorded her activities, as well as opinions about society, art and current events. It was written in a code she invented herself, which was not deciphered until 1958. In her sketchbook Beatrix practiced observation by drawing; in her Journal she practiced it by writing. Both skills were paramount to the success of her books for children. Beatrix also wrote picture letters to children she knew and in 1901 she turned one into her first book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and produced her own privately printed edition of it. The idea had been turned down by several commercial publishers, but Frederick Warne published it in 1902 after Beatrix agreed to redo her black-and-white illustrations in color. The following year, under the editorial supervision of Norman Warne, Potter produced The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and The Tailor of Gloucester. All were enormous commercial successes. Twenty more little books followed at the rate of two or three a year. A woman of unusual entrepreneurial genius, Beatrix Potter also registered a Peter Rabbit doll in 1903, recognizing that ‘spin-off’ merchandise such as painting books, board games, and printed wallpapers would be marketing assets for her work. Beatrix Potter Heelis died on 22 December 1943. She bequeathed fifteen farms and over 4,000 acres to the National Trust – a gift which protected and conserved the unique Lake District countryside. Her books, her art, her Herdwick sheep and her indomitable spirit are all part of her enormous legacy. Sited: https://beatrixpottersociety.org.uk/about-beatrix/
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Fun Easter Crafts To Do With Littles Whether it is your own kiddos or grand-kiddos, these crafts are easy, fairly mess-proof, and are sure to make fun afternoon Easter memories. EGG MARACAS You will need: Plastic eggs Glue Rice, BB pellets, or marbles Enamel craft paint Newspaper Paint brushes Bowls of water Clear a space on the table and cover with newspaper. Each person should have their own bowl of water, a paint brush, and plastic eggs. 1. Choose a filling for the egg. 2. Once the filler has been added, dribble a thin line of glue around the egg opening. Snap the egg shut. Wipe off any excess glue. 3. After the glue dries, let the children choose a paint color to decorate their eggs. 4. Let the eggs dry on the newspaper. TISSUE PAPER EASTER BOUQUETS You will need: Tissue paper in assorted colors Green pipe cleaners (eight per child) Styrofoam blocks (optional) Plastic or glass vases Scissors Ribbon in assorted colors Clear a space on the kitchen table and give each child a vase, pipe cleaners, and a pair of scissors. 1. Pick the colors for the flowers from the tissue paper pile. 2. Have the children take several sheets of paper. Roll them up together. Wrap one end of a pipe cleaner around the center of the tissue paper and twist to secure it. 3. Separate each sheet of paper, creating folds. Pull the edges up so that they surround the end of the pipe cleaner. If the paper is too long, cut it down. 4. Continue making flowers until the bouquet is finished. Wrap a piece of ribbon around the flowers. 5. The flowers can now be placed in the vase. If you want to keep them from falling out of the vase, stick the free end of the pipe cleaner into a piece of Styrofoam. Cut the Styrofoam to fit the bottom of the vase.
EASTER CARDS You will need: Card stock paper Markers Stickers (Easter themes) Scissors Glue Construction paper 1. Cut the paper to the size wanted for the Easter cards. Fold the paper in half. The children can also cut the paper into shapes like eggs or bunny rabbits. 2. Decorate the outside of the card with pictures and/or stickers. 3. Using a marker, have the children write their own special greeting on the inside of the cards. 4. The children can hand deliver the Easter cards to their favorite people in the whole world. Craft making is doubly fun when shared with family. Make this a regular part of “together” time instead of keeping it just for special occasions.
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Houseplants to Bring Spring Inside Whether you’ve always loved houseplants or just jumped on the trend in the last few years with all the extra time at home, plants make every space feel more warm and welcoming. And not every plant has to be exotic to be well-loved. Many common houseplants are popular (and have been for decades!) because they’re easy to grow, inexpensive, and don’t require too much—if any— coddling. The right light and moisture are key. Research each plant to see what is best for your space and lifestyle. 1. Pothos 2. Snake Plant 3. Monstera 4. ZZ Plant 5. Peace Lily 6. Aloe Vera 7. Moth Orchid 8. Peperomia 9. Norfolk Island Pine 10. Money Tree 11. Senecio 12. Christmas Cactus 13. Philodendron 14. African Violet 15. Rubber Tree
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Charcuterie Board Basics & Ideas Charcuterie boards have taken the party food scene by storm. From small gatherings with friends to large parties and restaurant appetizers, you are sure to have come across one or two. They are a great way to serve guests and offer variety without having to prepare lots of separate dishes. They are also beautiful and lots of fun. So, what do you need to know? THE BASICS Start with a great board. I have found a beautiful medium sized cutting board at various stores for reasonable prices. Some of my favorite discount stores (TJ Maxx) offer really affordable and beautiful options. Engraved or embellished boards do make great gifts and fundraiser options! Each spread should have at least 3 spreads or dips, sweet and savory items, and soft and crunchy items. Using small bowls is a good way to display goodies at different levels and add to aesthetic. SPREAD IDEAS There are lots of ways to create a charcuterie board, but there are some fun ways depending on your party guests! We complied some ideas for you. THE TRADITIONAL BOARD Cured Meats (3), Cheeses (3), Spreads (3), Crackers (3), Fruits & Relish (3), Nuts (1 or 2) and Something Sweet. Meats like salami, pepperoni, calabrese, prosciutto, and others. Popular cheeses are brie, mozzarella, cheddar, gouda, and seasoned or smoked cheeses (horseradish cheese or smoked cheddar). Crackers can also be other salty dipping snacks, like pretzels. Grapes, olives, strawberries or cut veggies make great relish options. Two savory spreads and one sweet is a good idea. Mustards, jellies and dips make great options. Almonds, peanuts and pistachios go well with these boards. Dark chocolate bark or dried fruit are good sweet add ons! THE SALAD BOWL BOARD Stick to mainly fruits and veggies in the raw form. Carrots, celery, radishes, snap peas, sweet peppers, edamame, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, mango, kiwi, mandarine oranges, grapes, raspberries, pineapple, almonds, thin crackers, garlic herb cream cheese spread, dill dip, chocolate spread or peanut butter. A healthy way to snack all day! S’MORES DESERT BOARD Graham crackers, milk and dark chocolate bars, marshmallows, strawberries, peanut butter spread, chocolate spread, bananas, oreos. This one is perfect for kiddo parties! HOT DOG BOARD A circle of hot dogs in the bun, two kinds of chips, condiment bowls, three bowls of salads (watermelon, pasta salad, potato salad, Coleslaw or berry salad). Play ball! MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BOARD Waffles, bacon, sausage, ham, hard eggs, kiwi, orange slices, berries, pastries, syrup, cream cheese spreads and peanut butter. Mom will be so proud!
10 Easter Egg Dying Methods 1. Baking Soda | Half fill container with baking soda, mix in tempra paint, drop egg, pour in vinegar – Makes bubbles and a subtle dye.
2. Melted Crayons | Melt crayons and let drip on the egg 3. Shaving Cream | Use a pan and cover with shaving cream, add drops of food coloring and swirl egg around. 4. Glitter Glue Dots | Apply colorful glitter dots to white eggs to get a simple, yet fun design. 5. Paint in a Ziploc | Add couple dabs of paint in a Ziploc, let little move the egg around to color. 6. Confetti Eggs | Apply water to eggs, add tissue paper to eggs while wet for confetti and coloring. Some may dye prior to tissue paper. 7. Dinasaur Eggs | Crack the egg shell without breaking. Dye eggs. Remove parts of the shell to reveal the cracked dye on the white of the egg. 8. Kool-Aid Eggs | Use koolaid packets as dye to 2/3 cup warm water. 9. Water Color Eggs | Use a spoon to drip the dye over the white egg to create a watercolor look. 10. Lined Eggs | Use string or rubber bands around the egg. Dye and remove string/bands to create a striped look.
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Hopefully spring is just around the corner! I am tired of winter cold and snow. So, our project for this fiber issue is very fitting and easy. A burlap wall hanging that is a great project to do with your children or grandchildren. Sophie, my granddaughter, helped me do this one! She stars in some of the photos.
You will Need:
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Step FIVE
You will need a ten to twelve-inch adjustable embroidery hoop, some burlap fabric ( a wide burlap runner works well for this project because it has a finished edge), artificial floral stems, wire cutters, sponge paint brushes, acrylic paint, wooden letter to spell out spring and scissors (oops forgot them in the picture).
Cut two pieces of the burlap fabric, one that will fit the entire size of the hoop and one that is half the size. Place the half piece of burlap on top of the whole piece. Then place both pieces on the inside hoop ring. Open the hoop adjustment on the outside ring enough to get the outside piece around the fabric and the inside hoop piece. Tighten down the adjustment screw.
Step One
Step THREE Trim the excess burlap around the hoop.
Cut the floral stems to fit inside of the pocket of burlap. Arrange them to your liking.
Step FOUR Paint the wooden letters. I choose white paint and I had my granddaughter, Sophia paint the letters.
Hot glue the burlap to the hoop in several places to stabilize the fabric. A side note: it is very helpful to have a granddaughter be the photographer.
Hot glue the letters on the front of the pocket and you have a very cute and easy spring wall hanging!! Thank you, Sophia, for your assistance!
FINISHED!
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Irish Chain Quilts
March - April 2022 | Page 11
by Rachel Greco
Irish Chain Quilts have been a favorite pattern for American quilt makers ever since the early 1800s. According to Quilt Historian Barbara Brackman, the earliest documented date of an Irish Chain quilt in America is 1814. She states in her book Clues in the Calico (1989) that the pattern was possibly derived from geometric double-weaving patterns of that era.
much more intricate and made with four different colors of fabric. The main blocks have 49 mini squares of fabric with alternate blocks consisting of 25 mini-squares.
In March 1979, Quilters Newsletter Magazine noted that no documentation had been found to show that the Irish Chain pattern had been brought to America by Irish immigrants, had originated in Ireland or even why this pattern has been dubbed “Irish” chain.
Rachel Greco owns Grandma’s Attic, a traditional quilt shop in Dallas, Oregon. A quilt historian and avid reader, she gives talks on needlework, the role of women in American history, and their connection to fabric. She has written several books and patterns and runs Grandma’s Quilt Club, a monthly quilt class where participants collect quilt blocks, learn about quilt history and make new friends. Learn more at: https://grandmasatticquilting.com.
While much of the history of the Irish Chain pattern remains a mystery, today there appears to be evidence to suggest that the pattern may indeed have originated in Ireland. According to an article published at womenfolk.com, a photograph of a quilt in the book West Virginia Quilts and Quilt-makers (2000) shows a quilt made with a pattern that is similar to what we think of today as an Irish Chain quilt. This quilt had been brought to America from Ireland. Made by Margaret Kee in 1805, this quilt was stitched with the linen thread typically used in Ireland at that time. Ms. Kee then brought the quilt to West Virginia in 1807 when she immigrated to America. There are three different types of Irish Chain quilts. The Single Irish Chain is an easy design where the blocks alternate horizontally between one block of nine mini squares and a solid block of a contrasting color. The Double Irish Chain uses one block of 25 mini squares and an alternate block consisting of nine pieces. The Triple Irish Chain is
Interestingly, the Irish Chain quilt pattern is found in Ireland where it goes by the name “Mosaic” or “American Chain.”
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Countryberries Designs
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Cowgirl Poet, Quilter, Entertainer Yvonne Hollenbeck
What’s Good For The Goose
Spring Tulips
“What in the world do you need with more cloth?”
Designed by Kathy Graham
This pattern is free for you to use. Please give the artist credit. Not for commercial use. Decide on a project such as a wool appliqued table runner. Create a pattern using as many flowers as you wish. Enlarge this pattern to your desired size. Iron fusible webbing, onto wool (1 piece large enough for all patttern pieces in that color) following directions on package. Cut out individual pieces. Remove paper backing. Arrange flower pieces on your background piece and iron according to webbing directions. Using 3 strands of embroidery thread, whip stitch the pieces in place. Back stitch down the center of the leaves. If your project is small you can omit the embroidery. Fuse a piece of wool or cotton to the back of your backgound piece. Blanket stitch around the edge of your project using a contrasting color thread. Have fun!
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I heard from my cranky old spouse, after spending that day on a Shop-Hop with friends and bringing the sacks in the house. He went on expounding on how much I spent and why would I need anymore, when all of my stash would fill Tashmah Hall …I’ve enough to start my own store! I let him spew off and when he was through, I smiled, then I kindly replied that all I had bought was too cheap to pass up, (although I’ll admit that I lied). He then let me know, like he’s done many times, how his grandma and mama made quilts, and they were all made from whatever they had; I guess so I’d harbor some guilt. And their supplies would fit into one drawer, why, they spent not so much as one dime on patterns or notions or high-dollar cloth, using feedsacks and scraps most the time. When he had completed his trip through the past, I smiled and then said, “I agree, that’s just how my mama and grandma made quilts; I guess their thrift never passed on to me. And they used an old frame that my granddaddy built from strips of some hardy old wood. He sawed them by hand and sanded them smooth and those frames sure did work mighty good. And gramps wasn’t blessed with a shop full of tools like some men I know have these days; he somehow made do with what little he had and provided in so many ways. Like making sure the family had plenty to eat; he seemed to have skill and good luck with only one gun and with one fishing pole and no fancy 4x4 truck. Oh, I know things were much different back then, but he’d be shocked at these modern-day fellas for the money they spend and the gadgets they buy at those sporting goods stores, like Cabellas.” Well, it was sure quiet the rest of the eve; his attitude changed quite a bit. Now when I come home with more quilting goods, he no longer pitches a fit. ‘Cause, What’s Good For the Goose is Good For the Gander, a phrase that my grandma would say. It sure hit the mark that time I came home after making the shop-hop that day.
Watch for Yvonne’s new book, to be published later this year! © Yvonne Hollenbeck. Yvonne Hollenbeck, from Clearfield, SD, performs her original poetry throughout the United States, captivating audiences in her wake. She is one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West and is not only a popular banquet and civic entertainer, but also co-writes songs with many western entertainers. Yvonne also pens a weekly column in the “Farmer-Rancher Exchange” and writes articles about life in rural America in various publications throughout the West. For more information, visit https://www.yvonnehollenbeck.com
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