Country Register Nebraska | May/June 2024

What’s Inside?

• Cup of Tea with Lydia - Page 4

• Ruby Gabriel - Page 5

• How to Find the Right Quilting Retreat - Page 6

• Become Inspired - Page 7

• Nebraskaland Days Quilt Show - Page 8

• Cut-Sew-Quilt...Repeat in Omaha - Page 8

• Road Tripping with Littles - Page 10

• Playlist by Generation - Page 10

• Road Trip Activies - Page 11

• Robin’s Nest DIY - Page 12

• Do you Garden? - Page 13

• International Quilt Musem - Page 14

• Girlfriends Wisdom - Page 14

• Author Lisa Wingate - Page 15

• Mystery Quilt 2 - Page 16

• 10 Things to do in Nebraska - Page 16

• Countryberries - Page 16

• Introducing Quilting to Our Next Generation - Page 17

• Ad Directory by Name & Community - Page 18

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May and June are such great months. It is a time that winter truly begins to melt off, and traveling becomes more carefree. Perfect for exploring new landmarks, shops, festivals, shows and just getting away in general. With this kick off to travel season, we decided to focus on the road trip experience. In this issue you will find lots of fun articles about road trips, playlists from every generation, road trip snack ideas, and how to survive while traveling with littles. We know you will have fun exploring this issue.

The Country Register is a perfect travel companion on your next adventure. Our indexes let you find a shop or several in your destination town. Or maybe pick a fun shop and make it the journey to somewhere new!

The road to success is often paved with bumps and stops along the way Our journey to expand and create a bigger Country Register footprint has been fun, rewarding, exhausting and full of grit. We know there has been a bunch of change and some delays, but we have been working so hard behind the scenes to make each edition of Country Register better than the last. Smoothing out the wrinkles and bumps of getting all the logistics, data, and communication in a good rhythm. We sure appreciate your patience, support and kind words as we have and continue to fine tune. We are committed to high quality and high service standards for our shops and our readers. Moxie is something you can truly count on from our crew!

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A Cup of Tea with Lydia: A Bridal Blessing Tea

By Guest Columnist, Laura Lee Leathers

When I learned my friend and fellow tea enthusiast Laura Leathers was planning a spring blessing tea for her granddaughter’s wedding, I asked her to be a guest columnist and share her plans. Here’s Laura, sharing about her event:

My only granddaughter, Abby Kate, was engaged to be married, and I wanted to do something special for this momentous occasion. So, I planned and hosted a Bridal Blessing Tea.

Invite Your Guests

I wrote the invitation as a poem and included instructions for the teatime. You can change the names and adapt the poem for your tea party.

On November 10, 2023, Morgan Hutton got down on bended knee and asked Abby Kate Leathers, “Will you marry me?”

To celebrate their upcoming wedding, a Bridal Blessing Tea was planned. To make it extra memorable, come with a treasure in hand.

A personalized wooden box was be gifted to place inside their home to hold mementos and keepsakes for all the years to come.

Your advice, letters, cards, or books were lovingly placed inside. When joys and challenges come their way, your wisdom can be their guide.

The hostesses created invitations (time, date, and place) using a download from Etsy and printed them professionally. We mailed the invitations and poem cards three weeks in advance. The guest list included the bridesmaids, and the bride’s and groom's mothers and grandmothers.

Bless the Bride

At the tea party, guests who brought cards and letters with advice for Abby read them aloud. She placed them in the unique walnut keepsake box with the bride’s and groom’s names and wedding date engraved on the top.

Then the ladies stood, making a circle around Abby, who sat in the middle. Those who desired prayed blessings for Abby, the groom, and their marriage. Guests wiped tears from their eyes and shared hugs after this meaningful time.

Time for Tea!

Antique white and off-white linen tablecloths graced the tables. We used floral teacups, saucers, and plates from my tea collection. Each place setting included silverware, cloth napkins, and napkin rings.

A three-course tea menu followed. We served assorted dainty tea sandwiches: cucumber-andcream cheese; strawberry-and-cream-cheese; ham-and-Bousin-cheese pinwheels; chicken salad in croissants; and tomato-bacon-bit tea sandwiches (recipe included).

Next, came warm scones with lemon curd, Devonshire cream, and raspberry jam. The final course followed with fresh fruit and decadent homemade desserts: buttery wedding cookies, toffee squares, mini brownies, and lemon squares.

Several weeks in advance, I ordered a caffeinated tea blend from Harney & Sons called "Wedding, A Tea for Marriage". It’s a pleasing blend of white tea, lemon and vanilla flavors, and a touch of pink rosebuds and petals.

As a gift, the bride received a personalized tin of 30 sachets of wedding tea. The mothers and grandmothers each received a personalized tagalong tin with five sachets. I made a gift bag for each bridesmaid using a blue teapot and teacup printed fabric, tucked three sachets inside, and tied it with a blue ribbon.

A Thank-You Note

Later, Abby sent me a thank-you note saying, “I loved the bridal tea party. The letters and the keepsake box were extra special. My bridesmaids are still talking about the lovely event.”

I am thrilled that I could bless my granddaughter with a Bridal Blessing Tea. It’s an experience we will both remember and treasure.

Laura Lee Leathers is a freelance writer, speaker, and the founder of Tea Time Treasures, a ministry and a business. Visit her website: www.lauraleeleathers.com.

Lydia E. Harris has written “A Cup of Tea with Lydia” for more than 20 years. She is the author of three books for grandparents: GRAND Moments: Devotions Inspired by Grandkids; In the Kitchen with Grandma: Stirring Up Tasty Memories Together and Preparing My Heart for Grandparenting. All are available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Open-Face Tomato-Bacon-Bit Tea Sandwiches

From Laura’s Recipe File

Ingredients:

10 slices bread (white or wheat)

1 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup fully cooked real bacon bits

2 T. chopped green onions (include onion and greens) (optional)

1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced sprigs of fresh parsley or basil

Directions:

1. Combine mayonnaise, bacon bits, and green onions. Chill to blend flavors.

2. Cut bread slices into desired shapes with cookie cutters, such as hearts, flowers or circles. Make two sandwiches from each slice.

3. When ready to make the sandwiches, generously spread filling on the bread. Place tomatoes on each open-face sandwich. Garnish with a sprig of parsley or fresh basil leaf. Serve immediately.

Serves about 6 to 8: Two or more tea sandwiches per person.

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“It’s More Than A Place...West River”

Ruby Gabriel Article - “It’s More Than A Place… West River”

Let me introduce you to, Ruby Gabriel. Ruby is a born and raised South Dakota author. She ventured into writing and history after a beautiful West River sunrise caught her attention. Her book “It’s More Than A Place…West River,” explores the history and relives stories and memories of the past. Ruby spent time in the South Dakota archives, libraries, interviewing and researching to compile her tidbits and tales.

The picture on the cover of her first book is what sparked a journey of West River Historical Lifestyle accountings. One evening, Ruby took a picture of a beautiful sunset behind the old school house across the road from her homestead just 32 miles north of Wall, SD. She mentioned to her mom, “Gosh that is such a beautiful picture someone should write a story about it,” and that is just what she did. Ruby’s dad was born in 1913, and purchased his initial ranch property later in life from an original 1902 cowboy. Her parents and her family all grew up ranching, and her siblings all own ranches that sparked from the original homestead. Ruby lives and ranches the original homestead. Education has always been important to their family. All 3 children went to school and have college degrees. All of their education finds stems from the old school house pictured on the cover.

Established in 1948 as a country school, it served approximately 10 families from grades K-7 in its lifetime. One teacher for all grade levels like most country schools. If a teacher couldn’t make it, Ruby’s sister (20 years her senior with a teaching degree) would substitute. You can find a poem “The Chalkboard,” on page 53 about Ruby’s step back in time as she walked through the school house and relived old childhood memories.

One day Ruby noticed a couple in the parkinglot of the church while driving by, seemingly. She stopped and offered them directions and the gentelman responded that they were right where they wanted to be, they were looking for this church but it was locked. The husband said he wanted to show his wife where he had gone to church as a little boy. He said it seems to be locked. Ruby had the key right there in her pocket and offered to let them go inside the old Dowling Church. Ruby took them inside and showed them around. Through discussion, Ruby mentioned to them about her writing and research project. They said they had a diary they would like to send her a copy of. 2 weeks later she received a copy of the diary and incorporated Aunt Bessie’s stories into her book. Find these great tales on page 66.

Be sure to get a copy of Ruby’s book! Just $12 + tax. Contact author, Ruby Gabriel to purchase: 605-441-3579 | Rubygabriel@msn.com

Lavender Lemonade

LAVENDER SYRUP

1/2 c. granulated sugar

4 tsp. dried culinary lavender

3 sprigs fresh lavender, plus more for garnish

LAVENDER LEMONADE

2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice

4 sprigs mint

1 c. lavender syrup

Lemon slices, for garnish

For the lavender syrup: Combine the sugar, 1/2 cup water and the dried and fresh lavender in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low simmer and stir well until all of the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 1 hour. Strain the lavender and chill the syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use (it can be stored for up to 1 week).

For the lavender lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, 4 cups water, fresh mint and lavender syrup. Stir well to combine. Serve in glasses over ice, with lemon slices and additional sprigs of fresh lavender.

How To Find A Quilting Retreat Right For You

By Steve Baker

Quilting is a hobby enjoyed by many people. For some, the joy and relaxation from quilting can be enhanced by attending a quilting retreat. A quilting retreat is a gathering of like-minded individuals who come together to share their love of quilting and learn new skills from each other. However, with so many retreats available, finding the right one can take time and effort. In this article, we will discuss the steps you can take to find a quilting retreat that is right for you.

Step 1: Determine Your Goals

Before you start your search for a quilting retreat, it is crucial to determine your goals. Do you want to learn a new quilting technique, or do you want to spend time with other quilters? Do you want to focus solely on quilting, or do you want to incorporate other activities into your retreat, such as hiking or yoga? Understanding what you hope to gain from a quilting retreat will help you narrow your search.

Step 2: Research Retreats

Once you have determined your goals, it is time to research quilting retreats. A quick online search will bring up hundreds of options, but not all retreats are created equal. Look for retreats that offer the things that are important to you, such as specific quilting techniques, ample free time and comfortable lodging accommodations. Be sure to look at the retreat's website and read reviews from past participants.

Step 3: Consider Location and Travel

Location is an essential factor when choosing a quilting retreat. Do you want to attend a retreat close to home, or are you willing to travel across the country or even overseas? Consider how far you are ready to travel and any additional costs associated with travel. If you are attending a retreat in a new location, consider whether you need a rental car or transportation to and from the airport.

Step 4: Determine the Costs

Attending a quilting retreat can be expensive, so it is crucial to consider the costs before deciding. Most retreats will have a registration fee ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. In addition to the registration fee, consider the cost of lodging, meals, and travel. Some retreats will include meals and accommodation in the registration fee. In contrast, others will require you to make your own arrangements. Make a budget and consider any additional costs.

Step 5: Contact the Retreat Organizer

Once you have narrowed down your search to a few retreats, it is time to contact the organizer. Inquire about the availability of spots, any special requirements or recommendations and the logistics of the retreat. You may also ask about the qualifications of the instructors and if they are experienced in the techniques you are interested in learning.

Step 6: Make Your Decision

Remember that each retreat is unique and will offer different experiences, so choose one that best aligns with your goals.

So, whether you're going it alone or traveling with a friend, you're sure to make wonderful memories. Grab an adventure as those are the things that keep life interesting!

Steve Baker is the Director of Marketing at SewEndipitous located at 1093A Albright Road in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Visit www.SewEndipitous.com for more information.

Become Inspired

By Annice Bradley Rockwell

A Blessing Beyond Measure

The beauty of spring at its absolute peak is a blessing beyond measure. Large spans of green countryside are dotted with large white dogwood blooms. The powerful scent of lilacs waft through the air on one of our first sunny walks through the yard. And our days are ever warmer and long. When we think of having “spring fever,” these are the days we typically dream of.

As we walk along the gray stone paths of our herb gardens, we witness even more spectacular beauty. Peeking out from within the kitchen garden is our sweet marjoram coming back to us in full force. The hardy lemon balm in vibrant green will soon be tall and fragrant. And our catnip, only a small tuft in May, will soon become a perfect napping spot for our country cat who enjoys a spring day in the sun as much as we do.

Country Places of Solitude

Our garden beds can be refreshed and amended to be ready for our selected seeds of beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, and snap peas for our country garden. Cascading colorful flowers of yellows, reds and purples can be mixed in with our vegetable plants to add the perfect visual appeal from the bend in the road.

Antique accents such as rustic wooden totes, early gardening tools and woven bee skeps add an element of the past to our garden displays. Tall hand-hewn posts with tin lanterns can be a perfect weekend project to add a warm welcome to our garden entrance. Country seating areas created out of large twig furniture and natural large stone can provide us with a place of solitude to enjoy the beauty of our gardens. Fencing made of natural elements can also serve to establish a simple, yet attractive space adding charm and dimension to our yards.

Sharing the Bounty of Spring

As we gain momentum in the months of spring, we can become easily energized by all we have accomplished. And this spectacular season of longer, brighter days is the perfect time to make meaningful memories and enjoy time outside together. Hosting a small, country picnic or a larger evening barbecue is a fulfilling way to celebrate the bounty of spring. Shared gratitude for all of nature’s gifts will naturally nurture us as we reflect upon the genuine beauty that abounds.

--Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com

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Protein Bites

Ingredients

• ½ cup creamy natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt)

• 3 tablespoons honey

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats

• ¼ cup flaxseed meal

• ¼ cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut (I use Bob’s Red Mill) Mix-ins:

• 2 tablespoons raisins

• 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips

• ¼ cup M&M’s (or your favorite chocolate covered candies)

Directions

Step 1 - Add peanut butter, honey and vanilla to a medium bowl, mix until well combined and smooth.

Step 2 - Add the dry ingredients to the bowl: oats, flaxseed meal and shredded coconut and mix together until combined. Fold in the raisins, mini chocolate chips and M&M’s until well combined.

Step 3 - Use a medium cookie scoop or your hands to grab dough and roll into 10 balls then place in an airtight container.

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week, or the freezer for up to 2 months. Enjoy!

15 Great Road Trip Snacks

1. Chex Mix

2. Trail Mix

3. No Bake Cookies

4. Puppy Chow

5. Celery and Peanut Butter

6. Sandwich Roll Ups

7. Ham and Cheese Croissants

8. Portable Fruit (oranges, bananas, apples, grapes)

9. Homemade Granola Bars

10. Protein Bites (page 7)

11. Pizza Croissants

12. Individual Drink Bottles

13. Meat and Cheese Snack Kabobs

14. Individual Chips Bags (avoid cheetos, they are not your friend!)

15.Popcorn

"Cut-Sew-Quilt...Repeat in Omaha"

The Omaha Quilters’ Guild will present their 45th annual quilt show on June 20, 21, and 22 at the LaVista Conference Center, Embassy Suites in LaVista. This year’s theme is “CutSew-Quilt…Repeat.” This judged show will showcase approximately 200 beautiful and unique quilts.

The NQA certified judge this year is Andrea Peredja. Andi is an award-winning quilter and teacher who has been creating both traditional and art quilts since 1991. To find out more about Andi, visit her website: www.andiperejdaquilts.com.

Since this year's theme goes full circle, |Cut-Sew-Quilt...Repeat," the challenge quilts must incorporate one or more circles.  The circles may be pieced, appliqued or quilted. The size of the quilt cannot exceed 100 inches total, measuring all 4 sides or the circumference. (The quilt does not have to be square.) The quilt needs to have the traditional 3 layers; top, batting and backing, and it must be quilted. Lastly, quilters were asked to use fabric from their stash.

The OQG Mercantile will feature a silent auction for small quilts, handmade items, quilting tools and supplies, pampering kits, and gift baskets. The bidding will close at 12 noon on Saturday.

The vendor mall will have more than 20 vendors offering numerous products of interest to quilters: fabrics (cottons and wool), patterns, quilting tools and notions, sewing machines, longarm quilting machines, etc. Product demonstrations will also take place during the show.

The 2024 Opportunity Quilt pictured in the ad is named “Royal Whimsy” and was created

NEBRASKALAND DAYS QUILT SHOW

Over one hundred quilts on display! This annual quilt show is a part of the state-wide Nebraskaland Days Annual Celebration in North Platte, Nebraska. This year’s Quilt Show, June 11-14, 2024, will showcase quilts of every style and quilting technique. On display will be some of the monthly challenges of the Guild such as the recent self-portrait challenge. Quilts on display will be from many areas of Nebraska and surrounding states.

An antique quilt on loan from the Lincoln County Historical Museum will be on display. The Nebraska State Quilt Guild (NSQG) Raffle Quilt will also be on display. Raffle tickets are $2 each. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Threads Across Nebraska NAQG State Convention, July 25-28. The winner does not need to be present to win.

The Boutique offers a large variety of quilted items for your purchase. Quilt Show attendance averages five hundred attendees from across Nebraska and fifteen other states.

Why would you want to visit North Platte? In addition to the Quilt Show, this city of approximately 25,000 has the largest railroad classification yard in the world. It is also the home of Scouts Rest Ranch (Buffalo Bill’s Home), The Golden Spike Tower, many Nebraskaland Days activities (see the Nebraskaland Days website) including PRCA rodeo, the 60th Annual Nebraskaland Days Parade (60s STYLE, on June 15) competitive art show, Miss Nebraska Rodeo competition, and much more. Easy access, halfway between Denver, Colorado, and Omaha, Nebraska on I-80.

Heartland Quilter's Guild's first official meeting was in October 1986, with twenty members present. Current membership is sixty. Proceeds from the Quilt Show and other fundraising activities have been used for donations and volunteer activities such as baby quilts for the NICU unit at the hospital; educational projects with 4th graders at local schools; Quilt Workshops; financial and volunteer assistance at the local Museum and the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska; Quilts of Valor; quilts to families who lost homes in disasters, and quilts to many other agencies and causes. An estimated five hundred quilts have been donated over the past 38 years.

Take advantage of this opportunity to experience the creativity and talent on display at the 2024 Nebraskaland Days Quilt Show. Like and follow the Guild’s Facebook page for updates. https:// www.facebook.com/HeartlandQuiltersGuild.

by Janet Burgeson. Janet paper-pieced the blocks and then arranged them in her own unique design before quilting the quilt. Tickets to win this beautiful quilt are $1 each and the drawing will be held Saturday afternoon.

This year’s featured quilter is Janelle Reed. Janelle inherited a love of quilting from her Gram, but began to quilt after visiting the Iowa State Fair and falling in love with watercolor quilts. Since Janelle and her husband have moved several times, she has been able to connect with other quilters by joining local quilt guilds and becoming part of a small group. She has learned many quilting techniques from the classes and activities that were offered in the area.  Janelle enjoys quilting her own quilts as much as creating the tops, winning numerous ribbons for her work. She has begun designing Mystery Quilts for the Omaha Quilters Guild and Block of the Month patterns for Cottonwood Quilters. Currently, Janelle is learning ruler quilting and practicing traditional piecing techniques as well as paper piecing so that she can create her own designs. She also does commission embroidery and quilt-making.

Proceeds from the show are used to promote quilting, and to fund community service projects. Guild members create quilts for shelters, community service organizations, charitable auctions, Veterans, and people in need. The guild also supports the Children’s Emergency Fund through Project Harmony. OQG also brings in national speakers to promote quilting in our community.

For additional information about the guild’s 2024 meeting schedule and programs, how to join, their community service projects and all the details about this year’s quilt show, visit their website: www.omahaquiltersguild.org.

Surviving Any Road Trip with Young Kids (or Grandkids!)

By Sarah Grassel

Let’s face it. Driving anywhere outside an hour with young kids can become quite a task. Both parents and grandparents end up facing the unknown on the road. Will they sleep? Will they scream or cry the whole time? What if this ruins their routine or they end up with a sore neck from doing the “chicken bob” while sleeping?

No one can predict what to expect, but there are a few tips and tricks for surviving any trip you’re planning in the future!

To start, pack snacks and drinks. Easy snacks like goldfish, teddy grahams, animal crackers, etc. are typically less messy and easy to pack into individual snack cups or bags when you need to pull something out of the diaper bag quickly.

For toddlers or young children, pack their favorite water bottle and fill it with their favorite drink! Or if you are worried about the mess, stick with water. For newborns or babies weaning from nursing or a bottle can be navigated differently with each unique situation. Talk to your pediatrician for the best advice!

Another thing to keep in mind is boredom. The average attention span of a two-year-old is only between four to six minutes. Even five year olds only typically average between 12 and 18 minutes.

If your younglings are not napping, think about the things they enjoy doing. Can you spare a passenger to sit in the back to read books with the littles? If not, pack busy boards, toys that they’re attached to, and sometimes even a small new toy can go a long way. Or a toy they haven’t seen in a while!

Other things to help kill time include playing their favorite musical tunes that are easy to sing along to. Some parent favorites include Super Simple Songs, Kidz Bop, and Disney. If the music starts to drive you a little up a wall, you can switch to simple car games like the classic license plate game, I spy, or create a scavenger hunt ahead of time.

Navigating the potty? Depending on where your little is at, there are a few options:

- Put a pull-up on under the underwear to prevent any car seat messes.

- Plan more frequent gas or travel station stops along the way.

- Pack a training potty.

If you choose the third, be sure to bring plenty of grocery bags. Place them in the seat for easy clean-up after each use!

Playlists by Generation

BABY BOOMER GENERATION (1946-1964)

Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Rock (1957)

I want to hold your hand by the Beatles (1964)

At the hop by Danny and the Juniors (1957)

The Twist by Chubby Checker (1960)

Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash (1963)

GENERATION X (1965-1980)

Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys (1966)

Respect by Aretha Franklin (1967)

I will survive by Gloria Gaynor (1978)

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkel (1970)

Take Me Home Country Road by John Denver (1971)

MILLENNIAL GENERATION (1981-1996)

Smells like Teen Spirit by Nirvana (1991)

Standing Outside the Fire (1993)

Love Shack by the B-52’s (1989)

Sweet Child O’mine by Guns and Roses (1987)

Beat it by Michael Jackson (1982)

GENERATION Z (1997-2010)

Love Story by Taylor Swift (2008)

Hey Soul Sister by Train by Train (2009)

Toxic by Brittney Spears (2003)

Bye Bye Bye by the BackStreet Boys (2000)

All American Girl by Carrie Underwood (2007)

1. Listen to podcasts

Things to do on road trips

2. Play the “20 questions” game

3. Meditate

4. Play a travel game

5. Listen to an audiobook

6. Play the state license plate game

7. Learn a language

8. Learn about different cultures

9. Stop for a rest

10. Keep a travel journal

11. Look for fun attractions

12. Take videos and photos

13. Post about your trip on social media

14. Crack your favorite jokes

15. Eat at local establishments

16. Go camping

17. Get some exercise

18. Go stargazing

19. Try car camping

20. Make a scavenger hunt

Summer Sun Hat

Well Summer is upon us! I am more than happy to welcome the heat. This project takes a summer sun bonnet and makes a lovely welcome sign.

You will Need:

You will need a sun hat, ribbon, floral stems, wooden letters, acrylic paint and brush, hot glue gun and glue, scissors and wire cutters.

Step One

Paint the letters, I chose black, but you can do any color. Let them dry. You can say want you want also, I chose HELLO.

Step Two

Cut ribbon to go around the “crown of the hat”. Glue it on. I had to glue the top and bottom of the strip of ribbon to the crown.

Step THREE

Glue the letters on to the brim of the hat. Space them evenly within the brim.

Step Four

Cut the flowers and greens from the stems. I cut them almost off, so I can glue them on easier.

Step FIVE

Arrange the flowers and greens as you want them and hot glue them on.

Step SIX

Cut a length of ribbon for the hanger. Double it over (I used a 30-inch piece doubled to 15 inches) and glue it to the underside of the hat. I glued the edge and into the crown.

Step seven

So darn cute!!

Sidenote: I added a little bumblebee because I did not like how I got the letters centered! Live and Learn!!

FINISHED!

Do You Garden?

By Wayne M. Bosman

I met my wife, Kerri, dancing. Not at a dance performance or competition, but at a social event not unlike an old-fashioned barn dance where one might dance with a dozen different partners in an evening. We both remember the first thing that I asked her as the dance started. “Do you garden?”

Her hands were the tip-off. Hands that worked. You can wash the dirt off for an evening of dancing, but the evidence remains. I imagine that it is possible to spend enough time and money to disguise them as the extremely manicured hands of a socialite, but certainly not in the springtime. It was time to get the garden in. Anyway, why disguise what you love?

That was the beginning. The seed you might say. Spring and gardening are intertwined to me going back to my youth 70 years ago. My family lived on ten acres outside of Kenosha, Wisconsin. My dad had a job in town, but in his heart, he was a farmer having spent part of the Great Depression living on his brother’s farm. They always had plenty of food and he carried that ideal with him as his own family grew. His favorite daily recreation was tending to the garden after supper during the summer months. His garden thrived and his family thrived with it. All five of us children helped in the half-acre garden which supplied us with a full range of vegetables from sweet corn and tomatoes to onions, carrots and lettuce. Mom canned enough to last us through the winter. I loved running the rototiller and watching the black soil turn from clumps to fine grains of dirt, wanting to make the plants’ job of growing as easy as possible. We ate well.

Kerri’s thoughts turn to the garden when the first buds start appearing on winter’s survivors. We smile and shake our heads when the first daffodils make their too early arrival, often getting covered by snow. Before long she is planning what will go where, taking into account last year’s successes and failures. Starting from seeds, some of which were saved from previous years, this year’s crop takes shape. When we bought our current home one of the main selling points was the amount and direction of sunlight for the garden. Kerri blossoms with the garden.

My mom is 103 years old now. She is a bit saddened that she has been relegated to a supervisory role in the garden that she has tended for over 75 years, but she still takes satisfaction when my sister has time to put things in order. When we are able to come back and visit, she always points out what has been done. She holds my arm and directs Kerri on what is still to do.

Later, as they sit in the kitchen solving the world’s problems, Mom talks about her mother’s garden. Her large family ate well during the difficult times nearly 100 years ago. The hobos of the time must have had her house marked. Mom remembers a steady stream of people being fed at the back door. Then she tells about the small farm in Ireland where Grandma (her Mother) grew up and the garden there that gave Grandma’s hands that familiar feel.

I don’t have the same direct link to the garden that Kerri does. My hands have grease in the cracks. I fix things and do the tilling, then step back and let her have the joy and satisfaction of getting her hands dirty. I take full advantage of the harvest and feel completely that food from your own garden is automatically better for you.

Wayne M. Bosman is a retired auto mechanic living in Cape Carteret, NC. He has the good fortune to be married to Kerri Habben Bosman, who is a regular contributor. His email is wbosman1@gmail.com.

International Quilt Museum

It’s a busy time at the International Quilt Museum with many new exhibitions being installed for the summer season.

“Option Expedition: Victoria Findlay Wolfe” is now showing in the Coryell Gallery through Dec. 14 featuring the work of quilt artist Victoria Findlay Wolfe. In this exhibition, Findlay Wolfe employs some of the basic shapes often seen in patchwork but while breaking down design principles in unique ways. The result is a bold and beautiful work that Findlay Wolfe hopes will inspire other artists.

“Rebound, Renew, Reimagine: The Manhattan Quilters Guild” is now showing in the Gottsch Gallery through Dec. 14. The artists of the Manhattan Quilters Guild present pieces that celebrate a return to a pre-COVID-19 life. Though rooted in traditional craft, the guild’s work has grown beyond typical quilts with pieces that are sure to impress.

“Best of Show: State Fair Quilts” opens on May 10 in the Von Seggern Gallery and will be available for viewing through Dec. 14. Organized by Lincoln-based quilter Bonnie Kucera, this exhibition showcases “Best of Show” quilts from the Nebraska State Fair over the past 30 years.

There is still time to experience “Sue Spargo: A Journey in Quilting” on display in the Pumphrey Gallery. Experience Spargo’s stunning folk-art imagery through Aug. 10. “Feed Sacks: An American Fairy Tale” is open through July 27 featuring the clever work of quilters and sewists reusing feedsacks over the course of several decades.

There are many of virtual and in-person events coming to the IQM in the coming months as well.

On May 3, join us at the International Quilt Museum for a special First Friday presentation with quilt artist Victoria Findlay Wolfe on her exhibition “Option Expedition.”

On June 7, enjoy a reception with the Lincoln Modern Quilt Guild related to the opening of their new exhibition “Second Chances: Upcycled Modern Quilts.”

First Fridays take place on the first Friday of each month from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy FREE access to the museum and its galleries. The presentations begin at 5:30 p.m.

On May 15, the IQM’s Curator of International Collections Marin Hanson and Saitama University professor Nao Nomura will present “Japanese Quiltmakers: An Oral History Project” on Textile Talks. On June 12, Elmhurst University professor and IQM fellowship recipient Teri Walker will present research on 21st century political quilts on Textile Talks.

Textile Talks are always free. These online panel discussions and presentations are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST on Zoom. Visit internationalquiltmuseum.org/textiletalks for registration information.

The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is home to the largest publicly held quilt collection in the world. With more than 8,800 quilts and quilt-related objects from more than 60 countries, from modern studio art to traditional textiles, there’s something for everyone to appreciate at the museum.

Visit the IQM during regular opening hours Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit internationalquiltmuseum.org.

Lisa Wingate Releases Latest Novel

From Lisa Wingate, the No. 1 “New York Times” bestselling author of the blockbuster hit “Before We Were Yours,” comes “Shelterwood,” a sweeping novel inspired by the untold history of women pioneers who fought to protect children from land barons hungry for power and oil wealth.

Early readers of “Shelterwood” call it “a spellbinding and important tale” and “as heartwarming as it is mysterious and utterly absorbing.” Adriana Trigiani, author of “Big Stone Gap” and “The Good Left Undone” dubbed it “an Instant American classic.”

Bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who wrote such novels as “Eternal” and “Loyalty,” calls “Shelterwood” “a seamlessly crafted tale of tragedy, resilience and triumph . . . Lisa Wingate once again gives poignant voice to the ‘lost’ children of American history.”

William Kent Krueger, bestselling author of such books as “This Tender Land,” “The River We Remember” and “Lightning Strike,” says “Shelterwood” is “a complex and fascinating tapestry woven with threads of history, mystery and menace that proves yet again that there is no finer storyteller at work today than Lisa Wingate.”

In this emotional and uplifting saga available June 4, 2024, from Ballantine Books/ Penguin/Random House, Wingate traces the story of children abandoned by the law and highlights the battle to see justice done. “Shelterwood” continues Wingate’s stunning use of little-known history to bring important stories to life with characters from years past and modern times.

For Wingate, who grew up near where the story is set, “Shelterwood” is an intersection of history, mystery and serendipity. “Writing ‘Shelterwood’ was a study in secrets hidden in plain sight,” she said. “As a child, I had a sense of things unspoken and unseen, of shadows lurking in tumbledown homesteads, on vine-covered railroad beds, in the skeletons of timber mills quietly decaying along secluded streams. Long before the days of cell phones and video games, we kids explored those oddities in detail, appropriated them as backdrops for our ‘let’s-pretend’ games. We gave them names and stories.”

She continues: “But the true history of the land was even more fascinating, more beautiful and more sinister than anything we could have imagined.” That history shows up in the breathtaking tale of “Shelterwood.”

Oklahoma, 1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Augusta Radley knows that her stepfather doesn’t have good intentions toward the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home as wards. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees to the woods, taking 6-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the remote Winding Stair Mountains, the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters and desperate men. Along the way, Ollie and Nessa form an unlikely band with others like themselves, struggling to stay one step ahead of those who seek to exploit them . . . or worse.

Oklahoma, 1990. Law enforcement ranger Valerie Boren-Odell arrives at newly minted Horsethief Trail National Park seeking a quiet place to balance a career and single parenthood. But no sooner has Valerie reported for duty than she’s faced with local controversy over the park’s opening, a teenage hiker gone missing from one of the trails and the long-hidden burial site of three children unearthed in a cave. Val’s quest for the truth wins an ally among the neighboring Choctaw Tribal Police but soon collides with old secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself.

Amid times of deep conflict over who owns the land and its riches, Ollie and Val both traverse the rugged and beautiful terrain, each leaving behind one life in search of another.

Lisa Wingate is the #1 “New York Times” bestselling author of “Before We Were Yours,” which remained on the NYT list for more than two years and has sold more than three million copies. She has written more than 30 novels and co-authored the nonfiction

“Before and After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society” with journalist Judy Christie. Wingate’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages worldwide and have appeared on bestseller lists throughout the globe. Her new novel, “Shelterwood,” will be released June 4, 2024, by Ballantine Books, part of Penguin Random House. One of her favorite things about being a writer is connecting with people‚— both real and imaginary. Find out more at www.lisawingate.com. Or follow her on Facebook at LisaWingateAuthorPage, or on Instagram @author_lisa_wingate. Shelterwood is available at most online bookseller sites, your local books store, and through Penguin Random House at this link. Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate: 9780593726501 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Win a Copy of Shelterwood

Enter the drawing to win a free copy of Shelterwood by sending an email to countryregisternesales@gmail.com and put “Shelterwood” in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, address and phone number, and tell us where you pick your copy of The Country Register. You can also send a note or postcard to: The Country Register, PO Box 2015, Belle Fourche, SD 57717 The drawing will be held on June 1st and the winner will be sent a copy of the book after the release date of June 4th and announced in the July-August issue.

Common Threads Quilt Show | June 21 & 22, 2024

10 am - 5 pm, Century II - 225 W Douglas, Wichita, KS

The largest Display of Quilts in Kansas! Vendors & Opportunity Quilt. Tickets $15 one day, $20 both days. www.wichitatix.com | Presented by the Prairie Quilt Guild

All Kansas and Nebraska Shop Hop April and May 2024

Over 75 stores, 100s of Prizes and Free Gift at Every Store Visit www.AllKansasNebraskaShopHop.com to learn all about it.

Nimble Thimble Quilt Show | June 20, 21 & 22, 2024, 9 am-4 pm The Plainsman Museum 210 16 th Street (Hwy 14), Aurora NE Featuring:  Quilt of Valor Presentation, Sat. 10 am Workshops & Country Store $8 admission for all three days. For more information visit:  www.plainsmanmuseum.org

Watch the Magic Mystery Quilt - 2024

Designed by Ann Jones, Nevada, MO

If you have any questions contact Erica at Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics, Nevada, MO ericaskouby@gmail.com or 417-667-7100. Miss one of the parts? Check www.countryregister.com

PART II:

Piecing the Quilt Top (Option #1):

- Following the diagram below, piece together like a nine patch. Make four sections.

- We’re now going to take these four sections and sew them together like a 4 patch, turning them so the dark patches form the center diamond. See Diagram below for guidance.

- This completes the baby quilt version of this Mystery Quilt. Quilt and bind as desired. Thanks for joining me! If you want to make a bigger quilt, leave the quilt top as above (don’t quilt it!!) and look for Part III in your next Country Register.

10 Things to do in Nebraska

1) Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

2) Go see World’s largest ball of stamps in Boys Town, NE

3) Robbers Cave in Lincoln NE

4) Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village in Minden NE

5) Walk through downtown Omaha

6) Joslyn Castle in Omaha NE

7) Platte River State Park in Cass County NE

8) Niobrara National Scenic River in Valentine NE

9) Front Street Steakhouse and Crystal Palace Saloon in Ogallala NE

10) Chimney Rock in Morrill County western NE

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/nebraska/places?sort=recent https://visitnebraska.com/things-to-do

Countryberries Designs

Oh My Stars!

This design has so many possibilities! Make a wool or cotton appliqued wall hanging or mini quilt. Create a punchneedle or hooked rug piece. If you’re a painter, create this little quilt on paper, wood or canvas. Enlarge this pattern to your desired size. Whatever craft you choose, have fun! Not for commercial use. Please give the artist credit.

Designed By Kathy Graham

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Introducing Quilting to Our Younger Generation

By Patty Legg Duncan

I recently had the opportunity to take my nine-year-old granddaughter, Peyton, to one of the many quilts shows happening this Spring in Arizona. Although attending a quilt show was not on top of Peyton’s list of things to do that Saturday, she agreed and off we headed to the show. At the checkin desk, she was given a ballot to vote for her favorite quilt of the show.

I was so proud of her as she took her voting duty very seriously. As we walked down the aisles looking at all the different quilts, I asked Peyton to write notes for me on the ones I liked. She did the same for the quilts she liked. This particular show had a great variety of quilts with many different techniques that I appreciated. Surprisingly, Peyton seemed interested in the different techniques as I explained them and why I liked each one.

As we were walking down row 5 or 6, Peyton ran down the aisle and said, very enthusiastically, “This is my favorite!” As she pointed at her “favorite,” I realized why she liked it so much. It was a perfect artist interpretation of her dog, an American Bullie named Trout. This quilted wall hanging is a fabric collage made by Barbara Green, Palo Verde Patchers in Sun City West. The pattern is “Dazzling Dogs” by Jane Haworth.

We continued to enjoy the show while she made notes for me and each time, we saw a different quilt that stood out to me, she would ask, “Is this the one you’re going to vote for?” Finally, I selected my favorite and we took our ballots to the desk to put our votes in the ballot box.

As we were driving home, Peyton said “I had fun. Can I go with you to another show?” I was probably smiling ear to ear as I loved hearing she wanted to go again.

Peyton has always been very artistic and interested in all forms of crafts. Often when she is spending time at my house, she will ask if we can work on a craft. I would be so thrilled if someday she asked me if she could try quilting. If she did that would mean, we would have four generations of quilters on my maternal side of the family. You see, even though I do not quilt now, I did quilt when Peyton’s mom was her age and even served as the President of the Cabin Branch Quilters in Burke, Virginia. My mom quilted and crafted most of her adult life. Her expertise was applique and hand quilting. The last quilt she made is a beautiful Baltimore Album styled applique using “Hawaiian” quilt block patterns. I proudly display it in my home. Her mom, my grandmother, quilted more for utilitarian purposes rather than a creative project. One of my grandmother’s scrap quilts is displayed in the fall as it matches my décor at that time of the year.

So, remember, the next time you are headed off to a quilt show, or perhaps even a quilt shop, think about inviting someone of the younger generation to accompany you. You never know, you might be introducing a young person to the treasured art form of quilting.

Patty Duncan enjoys family history and genealogy as a hobby. She also enjoys small town history, photography and is an avid scrapbooker, digital storybook maker and quilter on hiatus. She lives in Glendale, Arizona, where she spends a lot of time spoiling her grandchildren. Patty works in the sales department of The Country Registers of Arizona, California, Carolinas, Tennessee, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

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Quilting

Classes at Mangelsen’s: With Diane Harris, Stash Bandit

Diane is a scrap quilt specialist and an experienced teacher who loves to share the joy of creating with others.

Friday, May 31 from 10am-4pm

“Let’s Play Drezzup” Learn to make classic Dresden Plate blocks and use them in a project of your choice.

Saturday, June 29 from 10am-4pm

“Let’s Play Hanky Panky” Layer and cut vintage hankies into a beautiful composition.

Sarah Baker and the OFC invite you to meetings every 2nd Monday of the Month. RSVP on our website, $10 per person.

To view event calendar or register, visit: www.mangelsens.com/eventsandclasses