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I have had the incredible opportunity to travel a bit over the last year, some for my business and volunteer work, but mostly with my family. Last March we took a week-long road trip to visit my dad who winters in Texas, and we drove to Denver last summer. Then we switched to plane travel and enjoyed a tropical family Christmas in Hawaii, spending time on Oahu and the Big Island. My older daughters are both in college, so this was likely our last vacation for our immediate family and it was wonderful. I attended a conference in Washington, D.C., early in February, and my husband and youngest daughter joined me on the trip. Dee Sleep The most challenging thing about travel – besides the Publisher of cost – is getting work done before leaving and catching up The Country Register after returning home – but it’s so worth it. A person learns of ND, SD, WY, so much when traveling to other areas and experiencing MT & N. ID other cultures – even those within our own country. And I’ve especially enjoyed sharing these experiences with my kids. I hope to take it one step further and do some international travel sometime soon. My first step will be to apply for my first passport. Growing up within an easy day’s drive of the border, I traveled to Canada a couple of times as a child. But that was before 9-11, and a passport was not required. My son-in-law is from Colombia, so it’s likely my first international trip will be to South America. I hear the registration fee for a passport will increase slightly soon, so I’d better get this paper off to print and get my application submitted! The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains March – April 2018 • Volume 8 Issue 2 The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains is published every two months. Copyright © 2018. Reproduction or use, without permission, of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited by law. The Country Register is a registered business trade name. Chicken Creek Communications produced The Country Register of the Northern Rockies & Great Plains. Subscription price: 1 year, 6 issues, $18.00. Single copies: $3.00. This paper is furnished free at each advertiser, highway welcome centers tourism centers, shows, events, and other selected locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, and Northern Idaho. Articles published in this newspaper, which are contributed from outside sources, express the opinions of their authors only and may not express the viewpoints of the management and staff of The Country Register. Such articles that are accepted for publication herein may be edited at the sole discretion of the publisher. Responsibility for products advertised in this newspaper lies with the advertisers themselves. Though The Country Register will not knowingly publish fraudulent materials or fraudulently obtained materials, we are not liable for any damages arising from the purchase or use of products advertised herein.
Index: See page 11 for advertiser’s index. Next Deadline: Ads and articles for the May/June 2018 issue are due April 7, 2018.
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Salvage Style – Farmhouse Buffet
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The farmhouse look is so popular right now, so I decided to make a furniture piece to fit in with that décor. I am calling it a buffet, but it could be used in a kitchen, bathroom, entry, mud room or dining room. It would also make a cute crafting table. I found an old work bench that was being used in a garage, so it had grease stains and other questionable marks on it. It obviously had been made with whatever was available at the time and was very primitive. I loved it! I started by cleaning it, removing any unwanted nails and giving it two coats of a good stain killing primer. I had a door from a cupboard that was just the right size for the back. It was made of bead board, and I thought it would mix well with the work table. I painted the bench and door with a semi-gloss paint and stenciled the farm motif across the top. It is put together with some rusty brackets that were sprayed with clear acrylic to seal them. This keeps the rust from getting on other things. I added the door handle because I like the look, but it would also work as a hand or kitchen towel holder. Some wire bins or baskets would make a great addition to the bottom shelf and serve as storage.
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Marla Wilson is the owner of The Rusty Wheel, a gift boutique in Scandia, KS. The shop features her floral designs and repurposed “junk,” as well as kitchen and baby gifts, home decor and fashion accessories. Follow The Rusty Wheel on Facebook, or www. therustywheel.vpweb.com or contact her at stumpy1954@hotmail.com.
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Artist’s Love for Sheep Serves as Inspiration Step back into time and watch a shepherdress shearing her flock of Cheviot ewes with giant shears or blades, then washing that wool and turning it into yarn on a spinning wheel. This happens in the life of South Dakota artist and shepherdress Barb Uhrig. Her very peaceful world is located on the prairies of western South Dakota just outside the nation’s sheep capital, Newell, SD. Barb became interested in sheep when asked to help calve on a ranch in eastern Montana when she was in her 20s. This also took in the ranches sheep where she got into helping on shearing day and lambing. Coming back to South Dakota, she started helping an 80-year-old shepherd with his flock of Cheviots. He taught her how to shear and what to look for in those little sheep. Being quite a bit smaller than the ranches sheep Barb was instantly in love with these compact girls with their clean face and legs and upright ears. Being an artist, she saw the artistic class these sheep had and shortly after, they were also the inspiration to her art work. Barb not only shears by hand and by herself, she vaccinates and sorts out the best sheep to keep and the best wool to keep. The wool from her Cheviots have won Grand Champion Fleece, five-time Grand Champion Spinners Fleece with her sheep winning Grand Champion Ram Lamb and Champion Pen of lambs. Barb considers this quite the achievement for the little woolies and her pride and joy. These sheep are the only true breed of sheep meaning nothing has been crossed with them to make them better. They are just as they were in their home country of Scotland where they were bred for their hardiness. A lot of sheep are bred to them to breed the hardiness and terrific mothering traits into their sheep, and with this, the Cheviot leave their stamp on them – those beautiful little upright ears. Barb’s artwork has been seen around the United States, Canada and in Germany. Barb is self-taught and has done watercolor, acrylics, photography, western pencil sketches, hand-tooled leather pictures, needle felted art of all kinds, and her all-time favorite – Santa Claus himself. Christmas is the favorite time of year and Santa starts showing up in January for Barb. Starting with a ball of aluminum foil about the size needed for the head, she rolls it until it is pretty solid, then ads a layer of Super Sculpey which is an oven-bake clay. After this is smoothed out, Barb then rolls a ball out and flattens two ends and makes a hole all the way through for the neck which is added to the head and seams smoothed out. Then the features are added by using teardrops – balls – and tubes of clay just the right sizes for chins, the mouth, cheeks, eye lids and the forehead. Before the eye lids are added, the glass eyes are set in white clay and put in place, then clay tubes are formed around the eyes to form the lids. All of the seams are smoothed out with special tools making them in the clay. When the head is to where she wants it she puts regular makeup on the finished head to give it the blush and a fine brush is used to add depth around the eyes. When this is done, Barb bakes the head for about 16-20 minutes depending on the thickness and size. The hands start out with copper wires for the fingers inserted into a copper tube which is flattened on the wires to secure them. After the wires are cut and shaped to resemble a hand, Barb wraps the entire armature with floral
tape. Now the clay is ready. Rolled clay tubes are made and cut the length of each finger and a small knitting needle is inserted to make a hole partially through it, then the covered wire is inserted into the clay tube. All of the fingers are done the same. A larger tube with a hole all the way through is inserted over the copper tube for the wrist. Balls of clay flattened are used for the palm and the back of hand. After the seams are smoothed out, use a fingernail tool to do the nails and the seam tools for the lines in the hands. Barb looks at a lot of hands to the find the character in each one. They also have make up applied and baked. Barb puts her Santas on wooden bases which her husband cuts then she sands and stains them. Holes are drilled in each and carriage bolts are inserted to stabilize each doll. The bodies are also made and assembled by Barb. They are made of 2x2 wood, PVC and wire for the arms. Then foam rubber is added and a body stocking is sewn over the foam. Barb’s imagination doesn’t stop there since she designs and sews all the costumes herself. Every time she needs a new idea, she heads for the sheep barn with her two Australian Shepherd dogs and
sits and watches the lambs play, or the sheep just eating or taking a snooze. Then her mind kicks into gear and imagines how Santa would look riding a sheep or holding a lamb or even a new idea with the costumes. Her sheep have always had a calming effect on her and get her imagination to come alive. After the costuming is complete then accessories are added and they are ready to be off to the Christmas shows where she displays her art. Barb also makes fleece covered sheep with clay heads and legs. These range in size from about 3 inches high to about 10 inches high. Some of the other items that can be seen in Barb’s booths are clay masks of Santa and spindle nicks where are clay faces on wooden spindles on a wood base. Some of the animals that are also sculpted from clay are bears, birds, cattle, fish and various wildlife. Barb also makes elves, Mrs. Claus, angles, shepherds, fishermen and cowboys, and they all include accessories. The work begins in January making ornaments and clay work while outside work is at a standstill and lambing and calving are under way. Barb is always looking in thrift shops for vintage or hardto-find fabrics and items to adorn Santa or toys for accessories. Barb likes to do the work herself because her Santas are one-of-a-kind. Barb loves to tell about her Santas as much as she likes to visit about her sheep. Come to a show and see her works or her sheep. Special orders are always welcome and most of the ideas become reality.
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Decorating, Entertaining & Living in the Early American Style Spring’s Awakening
A Symbolic Season of Change
As winter slowly melts into spring we often feel a sense of uplifting joy. The once barren landscape wakes up with nature’s touches of green and each day seems to be brighter than the last. Daylight begins to stretch out before us giving us nature’s predictable message that things are indeed about to change. The season of spring is a happy time and often a precious reward for having endured the stark season of cold.
The promise of spring gives us a soulful lift in harmony with nature’s blessings that are coming to life right before our eyes. As the first yellow daffodils reach up through the earth, we too begin to feel as though we are breaking through to a new day. The sense of coming alive again is contagious and we often mirror nature’s beautiful reflection. Our time spent enjoying the gifts of spring like the warmth of the sun hitting our skin or the long-awaited melodious chirping of the birds on a spring morning are simple joys that show us that just like nature, we are about to feel more free and more alive in this spectacular and symbolic season of change.
Venturing Beyond Home
As the subtle season shift occurs we often feel the need to venture beyond the comfort of home. Special events such as open houses or antique shows promising the freshest of finds beckon us to wander and enjoy the invitation to shop. to dream. Regardless of our destination, our desire to get out and enjoy spring is no doubt rewarded. There is a sense of freedom that comes with spring that suggests that even more good things are coming.
Annice Bradley Rockwell is an educator and owner of Pomfret Antiques. She is currently working on a book, New England Girl. NewEnglandGirl2012@hotmail.com.
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Finding Your Knitting Tribe Do you have a knitting “tribe” – a group of like-minded crafters to spend a few hours a week with? If so, count yourself lucky. I never cease to be amazed by the variety of places knitters and crocheters settle in for craft and conversation. Your local yarn store (LYS) can be a great place to find meet others who share your passion, but I’ve found fiber friends in coffee shops, churches, libraries, parks, bars and on cruise ships. We’re everywhere, and our time spent together produces good things – even if it’s simply the conversation around the table. One of my favorite groups gathers once a month at a local restaurant – not to knit but to visit, eat and swap handknits. The Dishcloth Exchange has a permanent date on the calendar – the first Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. We meet at a predetermined restaurant, carrying gift bags holding our treasures to trade, and with no real agenda but to enjoy each other’s company. After the
March – April 2018 | Page 7 food and the conversation, we pass the unmarked bags around and see what surprises materialize that month. Some dishcloths are colorful and practical, some have a seasonal theme, some are lacy and almost too lovely to use. Once they’re open, we pass them around, admiring stitch patterns and yarns used. We compliment creative uses of patterns and the fine handwork that went in to the finished product. At the end of the evening, we decide the next meeting location, and we start working on our new dishcloth for the next month. I love meeting with my knitting tribes, working on my projects and sharing an activity that has meaning for all of us. At the same time, I love opening the kitchen drawer that holds the work of my friends – humble dishcloths that see daily service and make me smile very time they’re used. One of my favorite dishcloth patterns is one you probably know by heart, a six-stitch repeat worked over and over. I have no idea what the formal name of this stitch pattern is, but I always refer to it as the “three three” pattern because of the three knit stitches and three purl stitches. It’s a great pattern for beginners and the finished dishcloth has a nice texture and lovely look.
Basic “Three Three” Dishcloth/Pattern
Materials: One skein worsted weight cotton, cotton blend yarn Needles: US 7 or US 8 Notions: Tapestry needles for weaving in ends Pattern: Cast on an odd multiple of three stitches (3 x an odd number) to your desired width (usually 39 sts or 45 sts) Row 1: *K3, P3, repeat from * to the last 3 sts, K3 Remaining Rows: Repeat Row 1 for all following rows, binding off in pattern when the dishcloth reaches the desired size. Weave in ends. Andrea Springer blogs at www.knittingsavant.com where she helps folks remember that they have everything they need to be successful in knitting and in life. You can share comments or ideas with her at andrea@knittingsavant.com or follow Knitting Savant on Facebook and Twitter.
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16” Quilt As You Go Pillow Cover
The Dropped Stitch
Yea for Crochet!
Cutting Instructions
• Cut center fabric 12½” x 12½.” • Cut coordinating fabric as follows: Two 3½” x WOF strips; subcut one 12½” segment from each strip. One 16½” x WOF strip; subcut strips at center fold to make 2 equal pieces, 16½ x about 22”
Sewing Instructions • Center and pin the 12½” center block, RIGHT SIDE UP, on the 18” batting piece.
• In the same way, stitch the remaining strips to top and bottom of the block and press.
• Pin a 12½” fabric strip to each side of the block with right sides together.
• Topstitch around the center block. Or topstitch rick rack in place, if desired (optional).
• Stitch the strips to each side of the panel with 1/4” seam allowance.
• Trim the block including batting to 16½” square.
• Fold the strips open and press.
• Place CD or other round object at the corners; trace and trim away the excess fabric.
• Fold both fabric rectangles in half, wrong sides together, to make two 16½” x 11” backing pieces.
• Stitch around entire outside edge with ½” seam. Trim away excess corner fabric and clip curves.
• Place the folded backing pieces onto the pillow front, overlapping the folds at the center and aligning all raw edges. Clip or pin in place.
• Turn right side out and press edges flat.
• Turn the pillow over so you can machine stitch with the pillow front on top (to see the corners).
• Topstitch the border fabric all the way around the pillow ½” from the edge. Insert 16” pillow.
The fabrics featured are Catnip by Gingerber for Moda and Kaff e Fassett for Free Spirit. ©Copyright 2018 Karen Grof www.HappyAppleQuilts.com.
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Timeless and versatile crochet has become one of the best-loved handcrafts. For that reason, National Crochet Week was declared in 1998 by the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA). In 2000 the week declaration became National Crochet Month for March. Crochet’s widespread appeal is because it is easy to do and is adaptable to endless pleasing interpretations. Novices are attracted to the simplicity and challenge this art offers in choices of fiber, texture, stitches, color, and unending designs for all skill levels. With hook and thread/yarn, agile fingers are capable of producing an endless variety of beautiful traditional and modern designs. Once stitches are learned, creative designs are quickly created for numerous uses. One of the most beautiful designs is Irish Crochet, famous since 1743 when the royal Dublin Society awarded prizes for outstanding art examples. During the famine of 1846, it became more generally popular when rare patterns of old lace were so skillfully copied by Irish girls. The word crochet is derived from the French croche, meaning hook. Originally, the crochet hook was only one of many tools used in the intricate process of lace making. As time moved on, a repertoire of stitches and designs evolved. Crocheting graduated into a separate and pleasurable art. In the beginning, it was almost entirely a convent art, classified with other types of handiwork under the general heading of “man’s work.” At the time, nuns taught it to their pupils and the proceeds from sales of crocheted articles helped alleviate much poverty. It was then that crochet became one of the graceful accomplishments of well-born young ladies. Shepherd’s Knitting is actually crocheting in slip stitches. Crocheting offers a variety of project choices: (1) Laces as delicate as cobwebs for tablecloths, doilies, and shawls as well as others more suitable for curtains and bedspreads. (2) Rugs and afghans in glowing colors in which texture and design are artfully blended which spell beauty and utility for every home. (3) Crochet knows fashion, too. A crocheted hat and bag can “dress up” an outfit for any occasion. A lacy cocktail sweater can “make” an evening. Fashion and crochet have united to design some of the most sought after accessories. Machines have brought us many comforts and luxuries, but when it comes to a touch of beauty, nothing will ever replace the loveliness of “handmade.” There is a joy in wearing it – a subtle magic the machine cannot copy or equal. That is the secret of the charm of crochet, as knitters have also discovered, whether done for profit, a hobby, or a means to brighten a wardrobe or home. It’s an art that grows on you. ©2018 Sharon Greve. Contact castonshar@charter.net. No reprint without permission.
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Observations and Confessions From a Crazy Quilt Designer I’ve always created with chaos. It’s just how I roll. One spark, one idea and, before you know it, almost every fabric I own must be pulled from its hiding place. Do I neatly fold them and put them back up once I’ve made my selections? Of course not! By then I am in the zone. (Picture a lion suddenly running free from its cage and madly dashing here and there.) That’s me as I grab, cut and stitch. A new idea means that a hurricane of fabric bolts, fat Quarters and other assorted yardage – some on the floor, some stacked into mountains and still others spilling from the cabinets – will soon be decorating my room. Actual cutting takes place by shoving fabric far enough to one side to see a portion of the cutting mat. Scraps from the cutting get tossed toward the trashcan but, more times than not, they end up on the floor where my cats think I have presented them with new toys and end up happily buried in the piles. This wild frenzy sometimes last for days but, before you know it, a new design and thus a new pattern is born. I clean up at that point and my room may actually be neat and tidy for a day or two until the roller coaster of design begins anew. At that point, the chaos will start all over again. I’ve often wondered if this wild artistic whirlwind is the norm so I casually asked a few friends about their creative habits. “Oh, I clean as I go,” one said. “I can’t stand the mess when I’m finished.” “Hmmm” I thought to myself. I do that when I cook. Perhaps I should give it a try when I sew. It would be nice to see the top of my cutting table more than once or twice a month. Good intentions in check, the next day I set out on this new adventure. Although it felt strange, I cut the first fabric then neatly folded and put it back on the shelf. All was well. That is, until a few minutes passed and I discovered
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that I needed two more cuts from that same fabric. Grumbling to myself, I pulled it back out and repeated the process of cut, fold and replace. I was not a happy designer but I was determined to give this a try. Four more fabrics followed and I thought I was getting the hang of this “be neat as you sew” method until I realized that I’d cut a piece of selvage into fabric one and would need still more cuts. By now, fabric one was stacked neatly under the other four fabrics on a shelf that required a step stool to reach. Rather than moving the top-most fabrics, I tried to gently tug fabric number one from underneath the other four. Clever me thought I’d accomplished just that until an avalanche ensued and the rest of the fabric spilled in every direction. Soon my sewing room looked like it always did so I gave up. Freed from my cage, I stepped over the pile and continued on my quest. I’d tried it and it did not work for me. I felt myself smile. Let the pandemonium ensue. The moral of my story – I don’t think we need to try and be like anyone else. Our creativity is unique and must be expressed in the way most natural to us. If you are a neat quilter, I applaud you and you have my greatest respect. One day I might grow up to be like you. For now, I’m happy being the mad scientist-type designer. I think the tornado of color and creativity that blows through my room is part of my inspiration. It works for me and makes me happy. Isn’t that what its ultimately about? Creative happiness? As the old Nike logo said, “Just do it.” It’s all about the journey; let’s enjoy the path that gets us there and be happy along the way. Deb Heatherly is a Creative Grids® Designer and author of the books, ‘Cat’itide, Strippy Stars, and 4-Patch Panache. Her books are companions to the Creative Grids® Cat’s Cradle tool, Strippy Stars tool, and Turbo 4-Patch tool, all designed by her. Deb travels to do lectures and workshops and can be reached at Debscatsnquilts@aol.com. Visit her on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DebscatsnquiltsFranklin and join her Facebook group “Grids Girls.” Visit her website at www.Debscatsnquilts.com.
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