What’s Inside?
• Cup of Tea with Lydia - Page 4
• Her First Quilt - Page 5
• IQM Quilt Currator - Page 6
• Become Inspired - Page 7
• Chadron Festival of Quilts - Page 8
• My Bunny Blanket - Page 9
• Country Berries - Page 9
• Including Children in Quilt Making - Page 10
• Robin's Nest DIY - Page 12
• A Colorful Year of Yarn - Page 13
• Natural Egg Dying - Page 13
• Susan Branch - Page 14
• A Cup of Coffee - Page 14
• By the Yard - Page 17
• Girlfriend Wisdom - Page 17
• Whit & Wisdom - Page 17
• Ad Directory by Name & Community - Page 18
• Spring Ahead without Falling Back - Page 19
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Editor’s Notes - Spring: Turning the Energy Spigot On
Energy is a fickle thing. You need it to feel alive, and accomplish your tasks and goals as you set out for the day. You know and feel the absence of it when you are worn down, have too many tasks, or sick. You not only notice it with your brain firing, but feel it in your bones. You can feel the difference between positive and negative energy. Energy is a valuable and powerful intangible.
As youngsters, we take it for granted. It seems to be a never ending well that we can pull from. A 20 minute nap is as much of a reset as required to pick up and move a thousand miles a minute again. As young adults, we start to understand the bucket can be emptied, but still fills back up freely and flowing. As seasoned humans, we start to miss it. We become keenly aware of its absence, and effort required for replenishment. A drought of energy is what it can feel like. How many of us have looked at a busy toddler and said, “Boy, I wish I had that energy.”
We’ve all had a coworker or acquaintance who has the tinge of negative energy. It can leave you feeling drained, on edge, and even feeling sore or a headache. Adversely, we’ve all met those people that leave you feeling light, joyful and smiling. Feeling energized like you can accomplish a few more tasks after all. Isn’t it the best, when someone random comes up to you and tells you they love your shirt, shoes, hair, etc. Makes you feel great. Adds back to the bucket.
Energy can be restored too. Our bodies have a way of forcing us to take a break, do the self care and fill the bucket. In the winter, it can be a day spent cuddled up with your pet or loved one reading or watching movies under a warm blanket. In the spring, it might be spending time with plants in your garden or sipping tea on the patio. In the summer, it might be dipping toes and skipping rocks in the lake, or finding a nap in the sun. Whatever helps you refill your bucket, be sure to do that. I know for many reading this, it is stitching a quilt, crocheting a hat, painting a picture and countless other crafty things.
Spring is the season of renewal. It also shifts the climates energy from hibernation to rejuvenation. It is a great time to fill the bucket that has been drained or get that brim higher for all the spring and summer tasks ahead. Spring also has a vibe of hope and positivity to it. It is hard to be dull drum in the spring with birds chirping, babies arriving and flowers budding.
So I hope this season finds you ready for replenishment and happy thoughts. What are your favorite self care items to add to the spring bucket list? Remember to be mindful of your energy you share with others. What type is it?
No matter your season of life, may spring leave you feeling renewed.
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A Cup of tea with Lydia; Treasures from Talking Teacups
By Lydia E. Harris
When I turned 50, a friend gave me a copy of the book “If Teacups Could Talk.” I read it from cover to cover and became immersed in tea parties. Now after 30 years of sharing teatimes, I have learned that teacups really can talk and each one has a story.
Black Teacup
“Why would anyone want a black teacup?” Lydia asked when I came into her life. It was given to her during one of the blackest seasons in her life, when she was diagnosed with incurable cancer. She considered cancer dark and ugly. And since she doesn’t like black, she called me her cancer cup. I could have been insulted, but I wasn’t. I knew there was more to me than the outside. I had an inside too, with pretty flowers painted inside. And what’s inside is the most important.
During Lydia’s dark days of chemotherapy when her life was fragile, she learned God could take the adversity in her life and turn it into something beautiful. The seeds of hard times can sprout into beauty on the inside, if we accept the hard times and let God’s love grow in our hearts.
Now when Lydia looks at me, I’m not rejected. I’m treasured. My story reminds her of Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV): “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” Yes, God does make everything beautiful in his time. But sometimes it takes a while.
I give her hope that God is working on the inside and there are beautiful things yet to come.
Yellow Teacup
Barbara thought Lydia’s cancer cup was too bleak and wanted Lydia to think cheery thoughts. So, Barbara packed a tea lunch, wrapped me and drove to Lydia’s home. “This is a sunshine cup,” she explained. Since Lydia loves warm, sunny days, she liked me and sipped tea from me often. I reminded her of God’s warm love for her.
However, Barbara bought me at an antique shop, so I wasn’t new when I was given to Lydia. One day Lydia noticed a crack in me. “Oh, no, my sunshine cup is cracked.”
What good is a teacup that can’t hold tea? I wondered what she would do with me.
Lydia didn’t want to lose the sunshine in her life, so she keeps me in her china hutch along with her perfect teacups. Then during tea parties, she finds other uses for me. Sometimes I hold sugar cubes. (I must be getting sweeter all the time.) Other times I hold a votive candle adding cheer and warmth. Also, she uses my saucer as a small plate for cookies or a trivet for a small teapot.
One day Lydia’s sister called with hopeful news about new treatments for lymphoma. But there are many kinds of lymphoma categorized by different numbers, so Lydia wondered if this medicine could help her type of cancer. Alas, her number was not included.
“When will they come up with treatment for my number?” Lydia cried out to God. “Do you know my number?”
Then she noticed a package from Joy. Inside she found me. a beautiful teacup and saucer decorated with blue forget-me-not flowers. She exclaimed, “God, you’re so sweet. So adorably sweet.”
Lydia’s favorite color is blue and through the forget-me-nots God spoke to her saying, “I know your number. I haven’t forgotten about you.” Inside the cup she read the word “friend.” Not only is Joy her friend, but God is her friend too.
Isaiah 49:15–16 reassures us that God will never forget us. He has engraved us on the palms of his hands. Just as Lydia lovingly holds her delicate teacups in her hands, God lovingly holds each of us in his hands.
Lydia E. Harris is a tea enthusiast and 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 available at amazon.com.
From Lydia’s Column: “Treasures from Talking Teacups” What the three teacups in “A Cup of Tea with Lydia” taught us.
1. Black teacup: Even if things look dark today, expect and look for beautiful things to come. God makes all things beautiful in his time. (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
I taught her when we feel broken, we’re still useful. We may be chipped or cracked, and life may take a different turn than we expected, but God isn’t finished with us. He works through our hard times and he keeps working in our lives and creates new ways to bless us. In the Bible, Philippians 1:6 (NIV) says, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” God will keep working with us until we go to meet him. Isn’t that encouraging?
Blue-Flowered Teacup
2. Yellow teacup: God isn’t finished with us and is always working in our lives. Even during hard times when we feel cracked, God continues to use us and bless us. (Philippians 1:6)
3. Blue-flowered teacup: God knows all about us and will never forget us. He tenderly holds us in the palm of his hands. (Isaiah 49:15–16)
Lydia met Joy more than 40 years ago while flying from California to Arizona. Since then, they have only met one other time. But they keep in touch with letters, cards, phone calls and gifts.
Her First Quilt
by Deb Heatherly
Although I’ve been a quilter for more than 42 years, my younger sister Donna, has just recently caught the ‘quilting bug’. It all started when she attended the quilt retreat, which I host annually each September. She had no idea what to expect and told everyone there that she was “not really a sewer.” That thought soon fell by the wayside because during her time there, she pieced, quilted and bound a small quilt for her rescue dog Kalie. After she completed that quilt, she was ready to learn more, so I taught her to piece and trim half square triangles. She made numerous half square triangles at retreat and then made more when she returned home. Not long after, she sent me a picture of the table runner she had made using them. I knew a quilter had been born.
As a bonus of her time at retreat, she made a lot of new friends and she and I made memories to last a lifetime. I don’t think she realized just how happy my heart was seeing her discover what has been my passion for years.
Like a kid in a candy store, she was captivated by the colors and designs of all of the wonderful quilts being stitched by fellow attendees. So much so that her new found appreciation for quilting has led to countless trips to the fabric store, the purchase of a second sewing machine and the re-organizing of her spare bedroom into a wonderful place to create. Her husband, Shawn, has helped by repurposing an existing table for her second machine by cutting it to her specifications and painting it a wonder shade of teal.
Donna has always been creative, but this foray into quilting is totally new. Like a sponge she is soaking up every bit of information she can. Abbreviations like WOF and HST mean nothing to a beginner, but she now knows what they are. And, terms like “tone on tone” and “directional prints,” what do they all mean? I am here to answer any and all of those questions.
I remember 40 years ago being stumped by WOF myself. I had purchased a magazine and fell in love with a pattern that looked pretty simple. That was until I started to cut and ran into the term WOF. I was stuck. WOF sounded to me back then like the noise a dog makes. How could that have anything to do with fabric? With no one to ask, no google or internet search that long ago, and no quilt shop nearby to pop in to find an answer, that pattern sat for weeks. I don’t remember how I finally figured it out but eventually that quilt was ready to sew. The pattern did not mention anything about squaring up the units as I pieced and that is another story. That quilt ended up a little wonky. Fast forward 40 years…it’s those type of memories that I try to think back on when I teach and I try to explain every little detail to my students. We have to remember that our everyday quilting terms can be as foreign to a new quilter as the abbreviations the younger generation uses for texting is to me. Maybe I’ll type my sister up a cheat sheet.
If you ever have the chance to nurture a new quilter, jump at the chance! Seeing our quilting world anew, with the freshness we had when we started, is more heartwarming than words can express. And, being able to share the adventure with someone special makes it that much more special. And if, like me, you are organizing your fabric and notions in the new year, keep an eye out for things you no longer need and pass them on. I’m sure there is a new quilter out there who would love to have them. As a bonus, maybe you’ll make a quilting friend and get to pass on your love of our amazing craft. Like that old credit card commercial said, “fabric $12.99 yd, wool pressing mat $40, quilting with friends or loved ones, Priceless!”
Deb Heatherly is a designer for Creative Grids® rulers and the author of eight popular pattern books. Creative Grids® fans are invited to join her Facebook group, “Grids Girls,” for tips and inspiration, and two free mysteries each year. https://www.facebook.com/groups/770429649800457/.
Shop Owners are invited to join her group just for you, “Grids Girls for Quilt Shop Owners Only” https://www.facebook.com/groups/273593657256524.
Visit Deb’s website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com.
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IQM announces new Curator of Collections
The International Quilt Museum (IQM) is pleased to announce Sarah Walcott as the new Ardis B. James Curator of Collections.
“Sarah is the perfect choice to serve as the museum’s next curator of collections,” said Leslie Levy, the Ardis and Robert James Executive Director at the IQM. “Her institutional knowledge and expertise of the art form are valuable to our leadership. We are excited for her to help guide the museum and its collection into a new era.”
"Quilts connect us all, and I look forward to expanding our reach to new audiences and communities," Walcott said. "With the International Quilt Museum’s world-class collection as a foundation, we have the opportunity to highlight the emerging artists who are reimagining traditional quiltmaking."
Walcott initially began as an intern at the museum in 2014. After joining the staff full-time as collections assistant in 2017, Walcott was hired as the museum’s collections manager a year later where she accessioned and deaccessioned objects, prepared objects for photography and helped maintain the museum’s growing database.
Walcott has assisted with the curation of several exhibitions at the IQM including “Domestic Interiors,” “The Haunting of Quilt House,” and 2024’s acclaimed “Feed Sacks: An American Fairy Tale.” In addition to her work in collections and exhibitions, Walcott has established collaborative projects with Lincoln Public School’s Arts & Humanities Focus Program, Lincoln’s NAACP youth chapter, and the Glenn Korff School of Music at UNL.
Walcott is the second curator of collections at the IQM since the museum’s establishment at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1997.
Carolyn Ducey, Ardis B. James Curator of Collections for the International Quilt Museum, will retire Jan. 31 after 27 years of service to the museum.
Ducey was inducted into the Nebraska Quilter’s Hall of Fame in 2023. In retirement, she plans to work part time on documentation projects at the museum.
Become Inspired
By Annice Bradley Rockwell
Nature’s Next Chapter
As the long months of winter slowly wind down, we begin to notice a welcome shift in our days. Our daylight hours stretch out before us now as if to remind us of the powerful promise of spring. An early spring walk through our yard provides us with glimpses into nature’s next chapter as our lilac trees show their new buds and our friendly, vocal robins begin to appear with more frequency. Our herb gardens, which have appeared to be in hibernation all winter long are now about ready to reveal their strength, and remarkably, so are we.
Nature’s Reawakening
There is a special energy to spring that is seemingly contagious. As nature reawakens to the glory of spring, we feel a similar need to mirror nature’s forward motion. And as we embrace the opportunities to observe the blessings of spring, we become beautifully connected to the joy that it provides.
Spending more time outside rejuvenates us and the cabin fever we had at winter’s end is now a distant memory. We have energy now to happily plan fresh projects for our yard-like a new stone patio or an additional raised garden bed to enhance our country yards. We might consider getting baby chicks to add to our flock of chickens to provide even more delight to our days.
A weekend spent on decorating projects like making our own twig wreaths and topiaries or rearranging our porch with welcoming antiques and fresh vignettes often give us a sense of true satisfaction. Our homes can be freshened with the season of spring as well by incorporating elements like handcrafted Easter rabbits and eggs tucked into one of our favorite antique splint baskets. And with country candles in new scents like Lemon Butter or Lavender Fields, our home’s interior takes on a whole new feel of spring.
Sharing the Blessings of Spring
This season is the perfect time to plan a special outing with friends to enjoy some special Open House events. A morning spent going out for a country breakfast could be followed by a trip to some favorite antiques shops to find the ideal treasures to round out your displays. Storefront windows might be graced with an antique wheelbarrow in its original surface, filled with faux tulips in muted spring colors.
Handcrafted signs in pastel tones might inspire you to create a spring vignette in your entryway. An antique wagon in dark green might be a perfect treasure to bring home to hold some of the pansy plants you purchased on your special day. You might even be inspired by some antique tin or woodenware that could be used as planters or wall hangings in your new displays. Your ideal day with friends might end with a beautiful walk along the boardwalk of a quaint, shoreline town as you reconnect, share ideas and enjoy meaningful memories.
This season, take the time to observe nature’s shift to spring. Enjoy the energized pace that accompanies the lengthening days. Make it a point to create something you have always wanted to create. And most importantly, share the transformative power of spring with those you love and when you do you will be reminded of all that nature continues to give.
--Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on her book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com
2025 Chadron Festival of Quilts
April 25-27. 2025 - Chadron, NE
The 31st Annual Chadron Festival of Quilts will be held April 24, 26, & 27 at the Dawes County Fairgrounds Events Center in Chadron, Nebraska. This year’s theme “Powerful Precuts” encourages exploration of precut use in our piecing to coordinate, streamline, and economize fabrics. The event showcases the talents of quilters from Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, and beyond.
The 2025 Festival of Quilts Challenge is “Playing with Precuts”. This entry should explore the value of precuts such as Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, Charms, etc., be three layers that can be quilted or tied and have a perimeter that is no greater than 210 inches. It should also note the name of the precut you used.
The 2025 Featured Quilter is Jody Meer of Lakeside, NE. Juanita Holley of Hot Springs, SD, Marilyn Eighmy of Hot Springs, SD, and the Oxford Quilt Group will be presenting Trunk Shows along with Vendor Demonstrations and other presentations. Our Scavenger Hunt is always a big hit.
The 2025 Vendors are The Strawberry Patch from Newcastle, WY, The Merry Moose of Garrison, ND, Quacky Quilter Haberdashery of McCook, NE, and Bent Pine Wood Craft of Rapid City, SD.
This year’s raffle quilt is a Chandelier quilt, and the drawing will be April 27th. The tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. The lucky winner does not need to be present to win.
The Show and Guild collaborate with Quilts of Valor and will be collecting red/white/blue quilt blocks 12.5 inches unfinished at the Show to donate to the local group. The QOV Block is the popular Log Cabin, and the pattern can be found at QOVF.org. There will be a presentation ceremony on Sunday afternoon.
For more information about the Quilt Show please go to www .chadronfestivalofquilts.com or follow the Chadron Festival of Quilts on Facebook. The website will be updated as more details are finalized.
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My Bunny Blanket
by Julie Pirtel
Fabric and yarn become so much more when they are touched by the creative hands that mold them into quilts and afghans. However, the magic really happens when those creative hands belong to someone that loves you.
My home is filled with blankets made by my grandmothers and great grandmothers. From the day I was born, I was wrapped in their loving creations. My first quilt was made for me before I was even born. It is a crib sized piece made from a solid cut of (now vintage!) cotton fabric covered with soft pastel rabbits. It is named “Bunny Blanket” and was a huge source of comfort to me as a child.
Looking at it today, I can see the battle scars that came from being so loved. Millions of washings that turned the tufted yarn ties into small pea shaped balls. The chewed-up corner from my new puppy. A couple of faded stains from juice mishaps. As I look at that blanket today, I understand its significance even more now that I am an adult woman. I imagine my grandmother choosing the fabric, not knowing if her first grandchild would be a boy or a girl. I can see her sitting at her machine, busily sewing up her new creation in excited anticipation of meeting her first grandchild.
In the cedar chest that houses my Bunny Blanket are other equally loved creations. There is a small, crocheted baby blanket from my great grandmother. It is made from brightly colored wool yarn that has withstood the hands of time. Another favorite is the king-sized, cream-colored afghan that my grandma custom made for me a few years before she passed. I can still feel her hugs each time I wrap it around my shoulders.
Hanging on my guestroom wall are two quilts, each made by one of my great grandmothers. One is what I’d call a utility quilt. Hand sewn from pieces and parts of whatever fabric she could get her hands on, it served as a way to warm her family during the depression years.
Quilt number two was a wedding gift to my grandmother from her mom. It is made with the Wedding Ring pattern and was on her bed for decades. In her later years, Grandma pulled it out of her chest and asked me if I would like to have it. I was honored to accept it and still am to this day.
All of these blankets from my life are really storybooks, filled with emotion and love in each stitch it took to create them. The women that made them are long gone, but the gifts they left behind continue to warm me.
I am not a quilter nor a crocheter. My art comes in the form of paper crafting. I have spent years documenting the lives of my family. I’ve curated scrapbooks of ancestral pictures and documents that bring those long-ago generations back to life for us to understand where our roots are.
My books aren’t warm and can’t be wrapped around the shoulders of those I love, However, it is my hope that in decades to come, the pages will show the love of both myself and all the family that came before me.
We live in a busy and complicated world right now. I challenge you to pause. Take a moment to open your chest and rediscover your own Bunny Blanket. Feel the love woven into the quilts and afghans of your past. It’s there.
Julie Pirtle lives in Eagle Point, Oregon. She is a Professional Organizer and owner/operator of Clutter Happens. She also works with clients nationally through video consultations. The Clutter Challenged can reach her at clutterhappens@gmail.com, on Facebook:/clutterhappens or her website www.clutterhappens.com
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Mr. Nibbles
Lots of possibilities for this cute bunny!
You can applique him on a pillow, make him Into a plant poke or an Easter ornament, paint him on wood or canvas or just sew him into a cuddly stuffed animal.
Enlarge him to your desired size. If you are sewing your bunny, remember to add a seam allowance around your pattern. Use whichever accessories you choose. Not for commercial use. Please give the artist credit.
Have fun!
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The Benefits of Including Children in the Quilt-Making Process
By Steve Baker
In an age of ever-present digital distractions, finding meaningful, hands-on activities for children can be challenging. Enter the timeless art of quilt-making—a craft that not only produces beautiful, functional items but also offers a wealth of developmental benefits for young participants.
By involving children in the quilt-making process, we open the door to a world of creativity, patience, and community, all while imparting valuable life skills that will serve them well into adulthood. From fostering mindfulness to teaching sustainability, quilting provides a rich tapestry of experiences that can profoundly shape a child's growth.
Teaching Patience and Perseverance
A quilt can be so much more than an important gift for children. Making a quilt involves a great deal of patience and perseverance. By involving children in the quilt-making process, they can learn valuable life skills such as attention to detail, problem-solving, and the importance of persistence. These lessons can be applied to other areas of their lives, helping them develop a strong work ethic and a sense of accomplishment.
Stress Relief and Mindfulness
Reducing Waste
Handmade quilts offer a more sustainable alternative in a world where fast fashion and disposable goods contribute to environmental degradation. By using high-quality, natural materials and creating items built to last, quilters can help reduce waste and promote more environmentally friendly practices. Additionally, many quilters use fabric scraps and repurposed materials, further minimizing their environmental impact, which is also an important lesson for the younger generations.
The act of quilting itself can be a therapeutic and mindful practice. For those who make quilts, the repetitive motions of stitching and the focus required can provide a sense of calm and relaxation. This can be particularly beneficial for children who may be experiencing stress or anxiety. Engaging in the quilt-making process allows them to develop mindfulness skills and learn healthy ways to cope with their emotions.
Durability and Longevity
Handmade quilts are often made with high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship, making them more durable and long-lasting than mass-produced alternatives. A well-made quilt can withstand years of use and still remain in good condition, making it a practical and sustainable choice for children and instilling the values of doing a job right the first time. This durability also means that quilts can be passed down through generations, becoming cherished family heirlooms.
Building Connections and Community
Quilting can also be a social activity that brings people together. Quilting circles and groups allow individuals to connect, share ideas, and support one another. Participating in a quilting group can help children build social skills, make new friends, and feel a sense of belonging. These connections can be vital for children who may feel isolated or disconnected.
Spring Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 green or red fresh chiles, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
Hot cooked sticky rice
Boston lettuce leaves
Promoting Sustainable Practices
By teaching children about the importance of sustainability and the benefits of handmade items, we can help to instill environmentally conscious values from a young age. Children who grow up with an appreciation for handmade quilts are more likely to value quality over quantity and make more sustainable choices in their own lives. This can have a positive ripple effect, contributing to a more sustainable future for all.
Involving children in the quilt-making process offers many benefits that extend far beyond creating a beautiful, functional item. It fosters essential life skills such as patience, perseverance, and mindfulness while promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness. Moreover, the social aspect of quilting can help children build meaningful connections and a sense of community. By engaging in this timeless craft, children not only gain practical skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for the value of handmade items and the traditions they represent.
Ultimately, the quilt-making process becomes a rich, multifaceted experience that nurtures personal growth and a sense of shared heritage, laying the foundation for a more thoughtful and connected future. As we thread each stitch with care and intention, we are not just creating a quilt but weaving together the fabric of future generations.
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.
Directions
In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes, breaking it into crumbles; drain. In the same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and chiles; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the cooked chicken, lime juice, fish sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar and Sriracha. Cook and stir until heated through. Stir in cilantro and mint. Serve with rice, and lettuce leaves if desired.
Easter Egg
Come on Spring! I am so glad you are almost here! I am ready for green things and warmer temperatures. This project is an Easter one that may help get us in the swing of spring. This is also a quilting issue for the paper and although I did not use quilting material for this project…you can!
You will Need:
You will need material (I used fat quarters, but it is very popular using old or damaged quilts, which I did not have but I’m sure lots of you do!), coordinating thread, scissors and pinking shears, an egg pattern, mine is about nine inches by 6 ½ inches, pen or pencil, poly fill and stuffing stick. You will also need a sewing machine (not pictured).
Step One
Trace the egg pattern onto the wrong side of the fabric and cut it out. You will need two of these.
Step Two
Sew the wrong sides of the two eggs together allowing about a half inch edge. Also leaving about an inch and a half opening at the bottom of the egg. Then trim the edges of the egg with the pinking shears.
Step Three
Stuff the egg with the poly fill. I used my stuffing stick to pack it in smoothly. Then sew the opening closed.
So cute!
I made five of these to put in a wooden basket. These turned out really pretty and no one is going to break them!!
A Colorful Year in Yarn
by Sarah Grassel, Wandering Wilde Media
While January is over, it’s still a great time to pick up a new hobby this year. Spring time resembles youth, new growth, beginnings, etc. If you’re looking for a fun, creative, and beginner-friendly crochet project, a weather blanket might be just what you need!
This trending crochet project allows you to document the weather throughout the year, turning daily temperatures into a beautiful, colorful blanket. Whether you’re new to crochet or a seasoned pro, this project is a rewarding way to track the passage of time while improving your skills.
A temperature blanket is a commitment project where you crochet one row (or one square!) per day based on that day's high temperature. Each temperature range is assigned a specific yarn color, creating a beautiful gradient effect as the year progresses. These blankets not only serve as a cozy wrap but also as a visual diary of the weather in your location.
Since you only have to crochet a small amount each day, the project remains manageable, and there’s plenty of room to practice and improve your skills. Plus, the repetitive nature of the stitches makes it a relaxing and meditative craft. Life can get a little crazy, but the ease of this trendy project allows for a quick recovery where you can pick up the pieces along the week.
The first step is to plan your materials in advance. The last thing you want to do is mix dyes over the year or run out of your favorite yarn if the company discontinues or switches production quality. After that, keep a log of the temperatures. Either use an app or jot down a quick note somewhere near your craft corner to track the temperatures each day. This will make your “make-up” days a little easier in the long run
Another thing you can do to truly make it your own is to add special stitches or colors for birthdays, holidays, or major life events. The project is yours to personalize as you see fit.
Choosing Your Color Guide
A standard way to assign colors is by setting up a temperature chart. Here’s an example:
Of course, you can customize your color palette based on your favorite shades or a theme that fits your home decor. Imagine a beautiful blanket of neutrals or earth tones!
Stitches to Use
The beauty of a temperature blanket is its versatility. You can keep it as simple or as intricate as you like. Here are a few stitches that work well:
Below 32°F - Dark Blue
33-40°F - Light Blue
41-50°F - Green
51-60°F - Yellow
61-70°F - Orange
71-80°F - Red
81-90°F - Pink
91°F+ - Purple
Single Crochet (SC): This is the easiest and creates a dense, warm blanket. Half Double Crochet (HDC): A great middle-ground stitch that’s slightly taller than a single crochet but still compact.
Granny Square: Instead of rows, you can create a small granny square for each day and join them at the end of the year.
Moss Stitch (Linen Stitch): A combination of single crochet and chain stitches, this stitch creates a light, textured fabric.
Tunisian Simple Stitch: If you want a thicker, woven-like look, this is a great option.
Natural Dyes for Easter Eggs Directions
1. Pick one of the below and simmer with 2 cups water (covered) for 15 to 30 minutes.
2 cups shredded beets = reddish pink on white eggs, maroon on brown eggs
2 cups red onion skins = reddish orange on white eggs or red on brown eggs
2 cups yellow onion skins = orange on white eggs, rusty red on brown eggs
1/4 cup ground turmeric = yellow eggs
2 cups chopped purple cabbage & 1/4 cup ground turmeric (two separate soaks) = green eggs
2 cups chopped purple cabbage = blue on white eggs, green on brown eggs
2 cups blueberries = blue eggs
2 cups dried hibiscus flowers = lavender or indigo eggs
2. Strain the liquid. Add 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar to every 1 cup strained dye liquid.
3. Soak hard-boiled eggs in the dye liquid and refrigerate. (2 cups of dye liquid will dye 6 eggs.)
4. Dry the eggs and polish with a little oil to make them shine.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
CRUST:
2 cups crushed pretzels (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
FILLING:
2 cups whipped topping
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
Directions
TOPPING:
2 packages (3 ounces each) strawberry gelatin
2 cups boiling water
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
Optional: Additional whipped topping and pretzels
1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the pretzels, butter and sugar. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. For filling, in a small bowl, beat whipped topping, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Spread over pretzel crust. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. For topping, dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a large bowl. Stir in sweetened strawberries; refrigerate until partially set. Carefully spoon over filling. Refrigerate until firm, 4-6 hours. Cut into squares. Serve with additional whipped topping and pretzels if desired.
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A Cup of Coffee
By Jeff Cappis
Every night I set out a cup of ready to mix coffee next to the kettle with just enough water for 1 cup in the morning. That amount of water uses the least energy and boils the fastest to get you on your way.
It’s not for me though, I’m not that organized. Usually, I plan my mornings after lunch. I do it for my wife Cathy. She’s the one who finds the energy to get going in the morning and face the day. I could spend an hour just trying to find socks that match.
So, it’s for her that I manage to stick to one strict routine every day. One scoop of coffee, one small package of sweetener, all in her favorite mug next to a kettle with just the right amount of water in it. I’ve even awoken in the middle of the night because I’d forgotten to do it. Naturally, I want her to succeed at what ever she does, so this is just a simple way to help her on her way and tell her I love her.
Sometimes I even leave her little encouraging notes and cartoons. I mean well. If I come across right, it starts her day off nicely. I love that. Sometimes though, the words come out wrong and then she has all day to get mad at me. I hate that. I have found though, that when I write notes, I have time to read them over fifteen or sixteen times to figure out if they could be taken as an insult. I wish I had that option when I go to use my mouth. This gesture went without saying for quite a while. I did this for her; she knew why I was doing it for her; I knew she knew why I did it for her; she knew I felt good about knowing she knew; and that was her silent way of saying she was glad to know how I felt about knowing.
(You gotta be married to understand that one...)
Anyway, this went on for years and one day I kinda began to wonder if the gesture hadn’t lost its appeal. We certainly never talked about it. Maybe it was time to step things up a bit. I wanted to let her know how I felt deep down. For a guy, this means go bigger. I decided to leave her a rose and attach sparklers to her mug. Maybe even a sign that said, “You’ve got your coffee, now you can go away.” (I read that one over eighteen times before I realized it was a bad idea). Also, a rose every day could be expensive.
In the end I wasn’t sure what to do. A big gesture might make me look needy for attention, too little and the gesture might look gratuitous. Believe me, guys do actually agonize over this stuff. In the end I got a headache and decided to head for bed. Before I did though, I decide to set myself up with a morning coffee as well. So, I put my mug next to Cathy’s with all the usual stuff in it. When I got up, it was quite convenient to make myself a mug full, so from then on, every night I set up both our mugs next to each other for the morning.
One evening, while we were doing dishes, I found myself drying our mugs and it brought the question to mind. “I know you appreciate me preparing your morning coffee every night, but I’m wondering if the message still means the same.” Cathy stopped washing dishes for a moment and thought.
“It was getting to be a kind of stale message,” she said,” a girl likes to be surprised once in a while. But then, you started putting your own mug next to mine. Kind of like we are starting the day off together. It makes me feel close. I like that.” Then her smile went sour. “It would be even better if you got your lazy butt out of bed as early as I do.” She gets up at 4:30 AM. I quietly finished drying the mugs.
I do, however, continue every night to set up both our coffees for the next morning. The gesture goes without saying, she knows why I do it for her; I know she knows why I do it for her; she knows I feel good about knowing she knows...
© Jeff Cappis 2024 jcappis@telus.net
Edible Flowers
Asparagus Fettuccine Carbonara
Ingredients
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving, optional
3 large egg yolks
1 pound jumbo asparagus
8 ounces fettuccine
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Mix the Parmesan, egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper together in a medium bowl; set aside. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus stalks. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into thin wide ribbons. (The last strip of asparagus will be a little thicker than the others, but it is fine to use.) Set aside.
Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water according to the package instructions for al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the skillet. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the drained pasta and asparagus and toss until well coated and mixed with the bacon.
Whisk 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the egg mixture, then quickly pour it over the pasta and toss to gently cook the eggs and make a creamy sauce. Thin out the mixture with more pasta water as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Divide among 4 bowls and garnish with the parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
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Whit & Wisdom Spring Brings Hope
By Roxanne J. Ferguson
My favorite season of the year is spring. There is a freshness in the air that breathes new beginnings. When the little white snowdrops poke their heads through the wet soil, they seem to say, “Be gone, winter! You have been here long enough!” They are followed by the purple crocus who come with a smile and confidently say, “Spring is on its way!” When yellow daffodils open their smiling faces, we know that spring is here in full force. Then tulips, in their multi-color outfits, celebrate the triumph of spring. “For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of the birds is come” (Song of Solomon 2:11,12 KJV Bible)
Birds were returning before the snow had left us. I wondered if they were disappointed when they arrived, but it didn’t seem to deter them. Red-winged blackbirds and robins were the first to return. We have since enjoyed many visitors at our bird feeder and they enjoy the seeds we provide.
We have had fun this spring trying something new. We put eggs from our chickens into an incubator, keeping track of temperature and humidity. It was our first attempt at this endeavor and our hatching rate was low, but we were still happy to see a few chicks push their way out of their shells and find their way into the world. The little yellow balls of fluff just show us what determination can accomplish! My father decided those little yellow chicks needed some company. After a trip to the local farm store, he arrived at my house with a dozen chicks, adding a variety of color to my little flock. I have to say, chicks make me happy. They, too, represent the newness of spring. They are fluffy and busy and excited about life!
“Where flowers bloom so does hope.” (A quote from Lady Bird Johnson) I would have to add to this…Where flowers bloom and little chicks peep, there is hope! Spring brings hope…hope of better weather and warmer days, hope of changing seasons and that life goes on, hope for better days. We all need hope in our lives. The Bible says, “Blessed is he…whose hope is in the Lord his God, the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea and everything in them – the Lord, who remains faithful forever.” (Psalm 145:5,6)
I don’t know about you, but I need hope. I like spring and new life. It reminds me of the hope I have in Jesus. By putting my faith in Him and the price He paid for our salvation, I have hope for new life in heaven and hope for eternity. I hope that you have this hope, too.
--© 2025 Roxanne Ferguson lives in northern New York State, between Lake Ontario and the Adirondack Mountains, an area called the Tug Hill Plateau…snow country. Roxanne is a wife, mother, and grandmother of 8. She enjoys gardening, preserving food, music, writing and spending time with her grandchildren. She is active in her church and community. A retired teacher, she wonders how she ever had time to work. (witandwisdomwriters@gmail.com)
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Springing Ahead Without Falling Back
By Wayne M Bosman
I have not been able to write much lately. Life does that sometimes. The holidays grab my attention, and then after the New Year begins, I get to breathe out again. I figure out where I am and what I might have to say.
This year, life has added even more complications. Shortly after New Year’s, my 40-year-old daughter went into the hospital for more chemotherapy, a last-ditch attempt against the cancer she had battled for the last year and a half. The latest obstacle was a bout of pneumonia that had to be treated before any other treatment could take place. It was the beginning of a downward spiral that ended a week ago.
As difficult as all of this has been, I know that I am not the first or only one to deal with a loved one’s premature death. My wife, Kerri, and I have been watching my daughter’s fitful decline since she received the official diagnosis. We moved to our current home to be able to take care of things for her and her husband and their children. Doing all of the little things that still needed to occur. Being available to pick up her children from school, shopping and preparing meals suitable for her family provided her with some relief knowing that they still were getting what they needed when she could no longer do the things that she loved to do as a wife and mother. As the cancer progressed and she was anchored more and more to the house, she was always happy to get the little messages that we had picked up her son on time and what we were cooking for supper.
Now that momentum, which had become the central focus of our lives, has come to a halt. Life is demanding a new momentum. Life always does. We are all still grieving and will be
for a long time, but children need meals. The Marine Corps has gone above and beyond in providing leave for her husband, but ultimately, he will go back to his full-time duties. Kerri and I will settle into the new momentum life demands of us.
That brings me to the theme of this article. While we are still mired in the middle of winter with remnants of last week’s snow on the ground, it is clear that it will not always be that way. As the snow melts and we look out the back window at the garden space, our thoughts are already turning toward the next stage. Last year’s garden was one of our most productive ever and we are starting to dream of an even better one this year. Seed catalogs are arriving. Plans for starting seedlings indoors are pushing their way to the forefront of our minds.
Of course, some of this is what you might call a defense mechanism. Focus on growth and new life, so the sorrows from what is lost forever don’t drag us under. Naturally. There is too much about the end of life that we can’t comprehend. To me, the greatest act of faith is to continue to live - to plant seeds that I may or may not ever get to harvest. My mother is 104 years old now. If you ever want to get her talking, ask about her garden and all of the gardens she has tended over the years. Ask her about her mother’s garden and the bounty it produced that got her family and many neighbors through the Great Depression.
It won’t be long now before the first signs of spring arrive. The silly daffodils that always seem to bloom between snowstorms. Time for me to spring ahead and not fall back.
Wayne M. Bosman is a retired mechanic living in Cape Carteret, NC. His email is wbosman1@gmail.com.
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