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Ohio's Complimentary Guide to Specialty Shopping and Events March/April 2011 Gifts • Antiques Collectibles • Primitives Special Attractions • Festivals Quilting • Needlework Home & Garden Treasures Vol 21/No 2 www.ohiocountryregister.com Cover by Bonnie Young (see page 3) The Ohio Country Register Barb Moore, Editor & Publisher P. O. Box 37 - Cable, OH 43009 1-937-652-1157, Fax: 937-484-8963 Email : ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com http:///www.countryregister.com Reproduction or use without permission of editorial or graphic content in any manner is prohibited. The paper is distributed free through its advertisers and selected tourist information centers, but subscriptions are offered at $18 per year (P&H), single copy $3. The Country Register Story The Country Register began in Arizona in the fall of 1988 to provide effective and affordable advertising for shops, shows and other experiences enjoyed by a kindred of readership. Since then, the paper has spread to many other areas, all of which are listed below. Look for the paper in your travels. To receive a sample paper from another area, mail $3 in the USA or $4 in Canada to that area's editor. Advertising rates are available upon request. If there is not a paper in your state, and you are interested in publishing a paper, contact the editor of the Arizona paper at (602) 942-8950. The Country Register is available at the shops that advertise and often at other unique locations. We hope you enjoy this bi-monthly publication and let the advertisers know. USA Happy Spring! It’s finally here! Even though we may have another little taste of winter coming, signs of spring are here. Soon we’ll see the forsythia blooming, crocus will poke through, baseball season will start, and the days will get longer and longer. My husband is already dusting off his golf clubs! If you’re like me it brings a smile to my face just thinking about the approaching spring season. Another sign of spring is the return of the shows! Just check out the list in our Shows & Events Section on page 3. They’re back!!! Good, quality shows that we all love - great shopping, food & fun. We’re so lucky in Ohio; there are so many interesting things to do all over the state. Be sure to take advantage of these wonderful activities. A tankful of gas can take you on an awesome trip across Ohio. Be sure to take your Country Register with you when you go out and about . Our Secret Shopper always takes hers. In this issue (on page 19) she tells us about her visit to Hampton Hill Mercantile in New Middletown and Quilting B’s in Cortland. She always manages to tell us the cutest stories about her visits to our shops. We are so grateful that she shares her adventures and hope that you enjoy her stories as much as we do. We’d love to hear about some of your visits to our advertising shops drop us a line to share your experiences. While you’re at it, slip in a copy of your favorite recipe. The Country Register In Your Mailbox? We Can Do That... SUBSCRIPTIONS The Country Register is distributed as a complimentary gift from its advertisers, and we encourage you to stop by your favorite shop every two months to pick up your new copy. However, for the convenience of those who may not be able to get to a shop, we do offer subscriptions for $18.00 per year (Continental U.S.) to cover the cost of postage and handling. Name: Address: Cou gis ntry ter Phone: ( Canada Alberta: Celia Hayton, 514 Point McKay Grove NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 5C5, 403-246-0927 British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, 523-3140 Wilson St., Penticton, B.C., V2A 7K4, 250-493-3226 Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Scott & Marj Kearns, Box 850, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0, 306-736-2441 Ontario: Marjorie Salavich, 5 Sandy Lane, Dryden, ON, P8N 3A6, 807-223-3004 ) Begin With: Jan/Feb: ____ Mar/Apr: ____ May/Jun: ____ July/Aug: ____ Sept/Oct: ____ Nov/Dec: ____ $18.00 Enclosed Mail To: Arizona: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950, Fax 602-866-3136 Arkansas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 California and N. Nevada: Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 Colorado: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797, Fax 719-749-9595 Connecticut: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 Delaware: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319 Florida: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Georgia: Linda Parish, P.O. Box 389, Lexington, GA, 30648, 706-340-1049, 678-641-7728, Idaho (N): Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Idaho (S) WA & E. OR: Brook Floyd & Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 Illinois: JoAnne & Jim Groos, P.O. Box 1439, St. Charles, MO 63302, 800-804-0086 Indiana: Gail & Merle Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319 Iowa: Linda Glendy, P.O. Box 6, Tama, IA, 52339, 641-484-6220 Kansas: Cindy Baldwin, 988 9th Ave., McPherson, KS 67460, 866-966-9815 Kentucky: Carolyn & Ron Holmes, 6218 Melrose Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810,888-407-5477 Maine: Kate Silva, 17 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME, 04240, 207-784-7653 Maryland: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319 Massachusetts-RI: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 Michigan: Bill and Marlene Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-4211 Minnesota: Kim and Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, 763-754-1661 Missouri: JoAnne & Jim Groos, P.O. Box 1439, St. Charles, MO 63302, 800-804-0086 Montana: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Nebraska: Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ 85071, 888-942-8950 Nevada (N): Betty Fassett, 26941 Cabot Rd., Suite 132, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, 800-349-1858 Nevada (S): Glena Dunn, 4568 Carol Circle, Las Vegas, NV, 89120, 702-523-1803 New Hampshire: Kathleen Graham, 330 North Road, Deerfield, NH, 03037, 603-463-3703 New Jersey: Merle and Gail Taylor, P.O. Box 594, New Market, MD, 21774, 888-616-8319 New Mexico: Jan & John Keller, 16755 Oak Brush Loop, Peyton, CO, 80831, 719-749-9797 New York: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 N. Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009 ,937-652-1157 Oklahoma:Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Oregon: Barbara Floyd, P.O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 85071, 602-942-8950, 888-942-8950 Pennsylvania: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Rhode Island: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 S. Carolina: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 South Dakota: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 Tennessee: Carolyn & Ron Holmes, 6218 Melrose Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, 888-407-5477 Texas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Bo 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Utah: Daniel & Stacy Tueller, 153 S 2050 W, Provo UT 84601, 801-592-8498 Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Washington & E. OR & S. ID : Barbara Floyd, P. O. Box 84345, Phoenix, AZ, 602-942-8950 West Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Wisconsin:Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona, WI, 54720, 715-838-9426 Wyoming: Lucinda Schuft, P. O. Box 688, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, 605-745-3227 The Ohio Country Register May/June Deadline is April 1 Don't Miss the Next Issue! P.O. Box 37, Cable, OH 43009 2 The Country Register, March/April 2011 Attention Show Organizers: For information about advertising your activity in this low-cost Shows & Events column of The Country Register--Call 937-652-1157 Co 419 ntact: or 4 -347-37 Adm 19-347- 26 9558 $2 Bonnie Young “Gathered Treasures” Show by Black Cat Primitives Arts & Crafts Bldg, 750 North Home Road Richland County Fairgrounds, Mansfield, Ohio April 16, 2011, 10am-4pm Farmhouse Primitives - Antiques - Hooked Rugs Original Folk Art - Simple Goods - Primiive Smalls www.blackcatprimitivesgatheredtreasures.blogspot.com or www.blackcatprimitives.com for dealers list & other info West Milton Specialty Shoppes Spring Open House April 14-15-16, 10-5 Daily Unique Gifts Refreshments Door Prizes Mercantile Gatherings Magazine will be @ Show Participating Shops: Angel Heaven - 937-698-WING Country Flower Bin-937-947-1546 Hens Nest-937-698-6985 Really Cool Stuff-937-698-8121 Wertz Variety Store- 937-698-5212 Thyme For All Seasons 22551 Walbridge Rd, Curtice,OH Mothers Day Open Open Year Round Friday: 12:30-5 419-304-7381 Saturday: 11-5 House (Closed Or by appt Friday M a Bonnie Young began her career as a portrait artist and muralist. This background ingrained in her the idea of wanting to bring art into everyday life. “My goal is to create art that makes people pause, smile and laugh with life.” Bonnie admits that she wanted to be an artist from the age of five. Her parents provided a solid foundation, encouragement and an endless supply of watercolors, crayons, pencils, and mountains of paper. Now she gathers inspiration and encouragement from her loving husband, children and the good Lord above. Bonnie graduated with a BA from the University of Oregon. She went on to receive her Master's degree in Education from the University of South Carolina so to share her love for art with others. After teaching for 5 years Bonnie went back to her art full time. She divides her time between licensing her art with Linda McDonald Inc., painting portraits, chasing after her toddler and trying to keep up with her teenager. y for prep 6, Sat, May 7, 10am-5pm ) Antiques & Primitives, Uniquely Planted Garden Containers, Handmades, Wreaths, Purses & Jewelry Mansfield Millennium Quilt Guild 2011 Quilt Show - Colors of Nature or Adm $4 d ned goo $3 w/can efit n e b (to ) d banks area foo ! e m o lc We Buses July 16-17, Sat: 9-6, Sun: 11-4 Richland County Fairgrounds (Fairhaven Hall) 750 N. Home Rd, Mansfield OH 44906 Merchants Mall Silent Auction Raffle Quilt Quilt Appraisals Lunch Available 2nd Time Around Shop For further information regarding the show contact Linda at 419-468-7811 The Elegant Egg izes r pr doo wings dra $3 admission Portion of proceeds to benefit ildren 12 39th annual show & sale of & ch Youth Day Camp under FREE eggshell artistry @ 647 E. Market Street,Akron Sat April 16 - 9-4 Pancake Breakfast for more info: 330-322-7966 Saturday 9-1 Sun April 17- 1-5 email: ohioeggartistsguild@yahoo.com Adults $5, 5-12 $3 4 & under FREE Summer’s Best Two Weeks Palm Sunday Weekend @ Akron’s First Presbyterian Church web: www.akronfpc.org Presented by: Ohio Egg Artists Guild Mt. Vernon Lion's Club Space Rental & info 30th Annual Joe Gutridge 740-397-8919 Ohio's Largest Garage & Craft Sale 10x20 space inside $30/outside $25 Rain or Shine Sat., May 21st, 2011 9a-4p Knox County Fairgrounds Mt. Vernon, Oh 43050 Curry's Spring Gathering ‘11 Bargains Galore Tools, Toys, Crafts Food & More!! FREE ADMISSION "I love being an artist. To me it means living with life, never being too big to ask questions and never knowing too much to learn something new." Though Bonnie's artistic path has wandered through many regions, she has come to call the midwest home for more than 15 years. Bonnie resides in the country with her family in the heart of Ohio. $1 parking fee per car Curry's Antiques 1333 Rockmill Rd SW Mustard Bee Skeps, glass cloches, bird houses, Lancaster, OHIO April 8 & 9, 10-4 both days cement mushrooms, handmade bunnies & chicks, 740-654-1333 www.currysantiques.com herb dolls, New England painted antiques all original, linens, spicy spring candles, tons of ideas for decorating, plants & herbs. House Tour at Noon Spring arts & crafts Show Fri, March 25, 2011, 5pm-9pm & Sat, March 26, 2011, 9am-4pm FREE Admission Lunch Available Over 100 Crafters! INFO 330-345-5962 Sponsored by Wayne County Arts & Crafts Guild Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre 50 Riffel Road, Wooster, OH 44691 Donat io Adm $ n 3 49th Annual Antique Show & Del Lambert will be doing appraisals March 25, 10-5 & March 26, 10-4 on March 26, 11am-2pm. Howland Community Church Two items per person, $5 each item 198 Niles-Cortland Road SE (on Rt 46, 1/4 mile N of Rt 82) Warren, OH 44484 Contact church: 330-856-3628 Food served in our country kitchen Cabin Fever Arts Festival Showcasing The Appalachian Artisans Guild & Guest Artists Sat, march 19, 2011 10am-5pm Fincastle Campus, Southern State Community College 18 miles south of Hillsboro free ion just north of SR 32 on US Rt 62 s s i m d a Call 937-587-2394 or 937-603-3128 for more info Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale th The 19 Annual Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale will be held Sunday, May 15, 2011 at The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center in Wadsworth, Ohio. The Show will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm. There will be quality toy soldier dealers from around the country with both new and antique toy soldiers and equipment. They will offer metal, plastic and composition soldiers. Something for everyone…beginners to advanced collectors. The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center is located at 201 Park Centre Dr, (at State Route 94 and I-76) in Wadsworth, Ohio. For more information on the show, contact Doug McClure at 330-722-6751 or email at dmcclure1@zoominternet.net. The mailing address is 412 E Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256. Quilt Show, Live Music, New Workshops and Storytellers Display by US Homestead Association Sponsored by The Appalachian Artisans Guild www.appartguild.com To advertise your show call 937-652-1157 ohiocountryregister.com 3 Central Ohio - Marysville - Russells Point Primitives & Porcelain Antiques & Rustics 118 N. Main St, Marysville, Ohio It’s hard to believe that this is my sixth year of having a shop. I’m celebrating by marking a lot of things down and having an open house. Stop by for spring planting ideas, things to make your house a home, and some snacks, of course. I love decorating and giving people ideas for thinking outside the box and “repurposing” items. Hope to see you here! Keli Anniversary Sale & Open House Sat, April 23rd, 10am-4pm Reg Hours: Wed-Thurs-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-4 www.primitivesandporcelain.com 937-642-4103 Two Great Shops in One Location 826 Orchard Island Road S, Russells Point, OH 43348 Signature Antiques by Karen & Jud Fults Early Fine & Country Antiques 614-406-4146 A Robbins Nest Antiques & Gifts owner: Connie Cathcart 937-842-2205 Spring Open House March 26 & 27 4 The Country Register, March/April 2011 Hours: Mon & Wed 2-6, Thurs-Sat 11-6, Sun 12-5, Closed Tues - Newark - Mt Vernon - The Old Crow 855 Coshocton Ave Mt. Vernon 740-397-0300 Cabin Fever? We have a cure! Spring is Popping Out at the Old Crow! Store Hours: Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5 Visa, MC, Discover Gift Certificates See us on Facebook www.theoldcrowinc.com 1450 N. 21st Street, Newark 740-366-2818 www.theoldcrowinc.com Be sure to tell shop owners that you saw their ad in the Country Register! Change is Good Do you remember your parents or maybe even your grandparents telling you to “save for a rainy day?” To tell you the truth, I never really understood that saying as a child, but I sure loved to see those dollars and coins add up! My sister and I would periodically dump our piggy banks and count the contents. It was so much fun to do and it made us feel so “rich.” Piggy banks have evolved over the years and now our children often receive plastic gift cards rather than coins and dollar bills. This is not all bad as gift cards can be registered and replaced if lost, but I fear that these plastic cards are not valued like money that our children can actually see and touch. Why not start a new tradition? Keep a family change jar and when it gets to a certain amount, use it for a family activity. Seeing the connection between saving and reward can be an incredibly powerful lesson for all of us. 2011©Susan Tipsord Willow Tree Great NEW Fresh Looks for Your Home! New Spring Items...garden items, Mother’s Day Gifts! cards - clocks - quilts lamps - barn stars wrought iron - signs Webkinz - wallpaper border seasonal decor - calendars Billy Jacobs mailbox covers Willow tree angels McCalls Candles Warm Glow candles pictures - furniture berry garlands - rice lights linens - candle warmers jewelry - tinware - wreaths Primitive Glow lights 740-397-0300 Billy Jacobs Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-4 4000 sq ft of home decor and fun stuff! things that make your home smell good, look good & you feel good! Primitive Glow Candles We are next to Kroger's in a shopping plaza with plenty of FREE parking! Buses welcome ! - Canal Winchester & Carroll - 6 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Heath - Heath Regular Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun noon-5pm Handcrafted Gifts, Antiques, Art, Home Decor and much more... WOW! THIS PLACE IS INCREDIBLE! 789 Hebron Road Major Cards Credit Accep ted www.finderskeeperscrafts.com Park Plaza Center check out our website Over 200 Unique Shops Celebrate with us over Mothers’ Day Weekend Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8 All Moms who shop Finders Keepers Village will receive a FREE gift (with purchase while they last) We’re serving refreshments! Our customers and crafters find unique theme booths such as our... Register to win numerous prizes provided by our talented crafters. Enter our Grand Prize Drawing to win a $75 gift certificate. Area Map to Finders Keepers Heath, Ohio • Vintage & Retro Items • Antiques • Primitives • Furniture and Accents • Baskets & Linens • Barrington Bears • Boyds Bears • Jewelry • Willow Tree Angels • Windchimes • Bird Houses • Bath & Body Luxuries • Bridal Gifts • Candles • Ceramics • Cottage Collectibles • Country Crafts • Dolls - Ceramic & Primitive • Florals • Framed Prints • Geese Clothes • Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks • Greeting Cards • Longaberger Baskets • Park Imports Linens • Pottery & Ceramics • OSU Items • Wood Crafts • Seasonal and Nautical Items • Heritage Lace Tour Buses Welcome! 740-522-3233 or 800-843-9301 ohiocountryregister.com 7 - Columbus columbus marketplace 2011 Show Schedule Show Hours 9am-6pm March 18-22 with Temporary Exhibitors March 19-21, June 26-28, July 24-26, August 19-23 with Temporary Exhibitors August 20-22, September 18-20, October 16-18. Sample Sales are: May 20-22 and November 4-7 888-332-8979 www.thecolumbusmarketplace.com Did your candle drip wax on your tablecloth, carpet or other surface? To remove hardened candlewax, cover with a brown grocery bag or several folded up paper towels. Run a warm iron over the paper, turning it and changing it out as necessary until all the wax has been removed. The iron will remelt the wax and the paper will absorb it. TREASURE SHOPPING by Charlotte Hogan Instead of Thrift shopping I prefer to go Treasure shopping. The word 'Treasure' puts a little feeling of suspense and excitement into it, and that's exactly how I feel when I go shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and flea markets. I'm full of suspense about what kind of treasure I may find that day. Last week my treasure was a box of 15 used tall candles that I found at a flea market. I did say 'used' candles. Most of them were red. I got the box of 15 for $2. Quite a bargain, considering that if new, even at a dollar store they would have been at least $1 each. The fact that the candles had been used did not bother me. In my opinion, candles have more ambiance when they are used. The buildup of wax is different on each candle and gives a more country, rustic look to me, than one that has never been used, still in the cellophane wrapper. I hurried home, quickly looked in my cabinets and grabbed every candleholder I could find. I found quite an assortment of glass, wood, and metal candleholders. Most of them I had forgotten about. I put the candles in the holders and went all through the house setting little groups of three here and there. Now, I am not one to burn candles throughout the house. I keep in mind the warning, 'Never leave burning candles unattended'. I only burn candles on the table at dinner, where I can look right at them and remember to blow them out when dinner is finished! I tend to be forgetful and do not want to risk burning my house down! The candles throughout the house can still be enjoyed although they are not burning. When I enter a room and see them I imagine how, back in the day, candles were the only light available, and that gives me a warm country feeling. Happy Treasure Shopping! I would like to hear about your experiences with 'Treasure Shopping'. Email: hogan5707@bellsouth.net Mail: 524 Grand Ave, Beattyville, KY 41311. 8 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Dublin - Setting My Sights Random Acts by Maranda K. Jones When the second grade teacher asked me to blow my whistle to signal that recess was over for her class, I gladly did. I blew my whistle to indicate it was time for her students to line up. Across the playground I noticed two boys were not running for the door. As they continued to play on the turf field, I again blew my whistle in their direction and then hollered that second grade was lining up now. They both answered with an ok and went right back to playing. I shouted once more that recess is over for second grade. Again, they answered, “Okay!” My patience was dwindling with these two boys who seemed to be outright ignoring my directions. I began walking closer to them, and they met me halfway on my tirade. Much to my chagrin, these two boys were kindergarten students in MY class, no less! They asked me if they needed to line up too or if it was just second grade going back in. I apologized and told them to go back to their game. A week later, with my new prescription glasses in hand, I told my class this embarrassing story. As much as I like to lead by example, this was not my proudest moment. My students were very understanding and compassionate, and the two boys who were the main characters in this tale were delighted they had helped me. They also loved that I had mistaken them for older football players and smile when I wear my glasses outside, no doubt replaying this highlight in their minds. I had needed my eyes checked for months but was too proud to admit that my eyesight was failing. One night at a high school volleyball game, I could not see the scoreboard across the gym very well, but I blamed it on the lighting. Then the same thing happened at a hockey game, but the ice was so bright compared to the darkened arena. I was visiting an unfamiliar city, trying to read road signs to my husband, but thought it was just the placement of the signs that made them difficult to read. After all, I could read them fine at home, where I knew where I was going, where I knew instinctively what each one said. I started to wonder out loud to my husband why more and more businesses were choosing fonts for signage that were blurry and hard to read. That comment was all it took for him to add me to the vision plan on our insurance, make me an appointment, and help me pick out frames. Seeing is believing! I still revel in the fact that these glasses have restored my vision to what it once was. A simple tool that has regained my confidence and stolen my squinty expressions has been an eyeopener, pun intended. In what other ways would a simple tool help me regain my confidence? Maybe a new set of pencils along with a sketch tablet would restore my drawing habits. A crochet hook with a step by step guide might help me produce something other than granny squares. Signing up for a quilting class would add many skills to my collection that I have yet to acquire. I am nearsighted no more and look forward to what my new vision may bring. Maranda K. Jones lives with her husband and their son and daughter in rural Colorado. She is an elementary school teacher as well as a prolific freelance writer. Reach Maranda at MzMc@aol.com. The Perfect Time for Easter Easter falls on April 24th this year. Although this is considered unfashionably late by most, I think it's terrific. Easter has always seemed like the gateway to spring for me, and a cold, wet, early Easter is not conducive to the gorgeous arrival of spring! Easter baskets filled with summer clothing and pool toys (and of course the requisite peanut butter eggs) are what I look forward to each year. With the late date this year, chances are good that an outside Easter egg hunt would be a smashing success (no pun intended) with sunny skies and warm temperatures. This could be a neighborhood event, a Church event or even a community event. Fill plastic eggs with candy and small trinkets and hide them in obvious and not so obvious places. Children of all ages will love to hunt for them and chances are they will play this game over and over long after the treasures inside are forgotten. 2011©Susan Tipsord Columbus' Newest Quilt Shop! just off SR 161 & I-270 48 Corbins Mill DRive Dublin, Ohio 43017 614-734-9007 Check our enhanced website www.redroosterquilts.com for all the latest classes & events! over 3,000 square feet! Machine quilting on premises sewing machines including the exciting memory craft 6600P and 11000! Join us for our Janome MC11000SE Test Drive Event, May 5-6-7. See website for complete details and sign-ups. Red Rooster Quilts Open M, W, F & Sat 10-5, Tues & Thurs 10-8, closed sundays ohiocountryregister.com 9 Northwest, Ohio - Botkins - Lima - Van Wert Country Lane Crafts & Home Accents LLC A great place to shop for your Country Home Billy Jacobs Artwork • Crossroads Candles •Williraye Studios Folkart earth rugs • linda searcy baskets • Colonial Lighting • Grapevine Trees Join us for our Spring Open House March 25-26-27 Unique Easter and Spring Decor - Quality Handcrafted Items 17009 Heiland Kies Road, Botkins, Ohio (I-75 Exit 102, Rt 274 East 1 mile, Left on Heiland Kies Rd) www.countrylaneshoppe.com 937-489-3907 Shop Hours: Thurs 12-5, Fri 2-6, Sat 10-4, Sun 12-5 Register to win a copy of the 2011-2012 Fiber & Fabric Mania! Complete and mail in this form to be eligible to win the 5th edition of the Fiber & Fabric Mania!Travel Guide, which includes yarn shops, needlepoint, cross-stitch, embroidery and quilt shops as well. Carry one compact book, organized by state with maps that lists all the favorite shops everywhere in the U.S. (see the ad on page 34 for ordering information) Heavenly Stitches 2696 Greely Chapel Road, Lima, OH 45804 419-979-0218 Fine Yarns - Addi Needles - Patterns Quilting Fabrics - Books - Needles - Notions Beginning January 10 New Machine Quilting Club with Julie Lambert Shop Hours: M,W, F 9-5 Tues-Thurs 9-6, Sat 8-1 website: heavenlystitchesquilts.com - sign up for our newsletter on website! 11830 US Rt. 127 S. Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419)238-2271 Register to win Fiber & Fabric Mania! Complete form and mail to: Ohio Country Register, PO Box 37, Cable, OH 43009, by April 15, 2011. Name: Address: City: Phone No: *We’re Easy to find Exit #124 off I-75 Hours: Tues-Thurs 10-5:30, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 HOME DECOR • UNIQUE GIFTS • GOURMET FOODS State: Zip: Entry form must be received by April 15, 2011. One winner will be selected from the entries received. Winner will be notified by phone and announced in the May/June issue of the Ohio Country Register. SWING INTO SPRING! Spring Open House April 7-8-9 Create a warm, welcome feeling in your home with custom decor from DeShia. “The Gathering Room” Tearoom - Lunch - Fridays 11-2 Come for a wonderfully relaxing lunch - Bring your friends! FOLLOW US ON: www.deshia.com facebook.com/deshiadirect 10 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Findlay - Gibsonburg Tues-Fri 10-5 Sat 10-4 Homespun Country/Primitive Wares & Home Decor Grapevine Trees - Primitive Needfuls - Warm Glow Candles Thyme Worn Furniture - Country Prints & Lighting Folkart Shelves - Olde Century Paints - Variety of Homespun Quilted Placemats & Runners - Wonderful Handmades! “Spring Thyme Celebration Open House” March 31-April 1 & 2 Daily Door Prizes - $50 Gift Certificate Drawing! Spring Open House Fri, April 15 & Sat, April 16 Johnston Benchworks, Handcrafted Primitives, Olde Century Colors, Period Stencils, Folk Art, Hand Dyed Wool, Primitive Punch Needle and Cross Stitch Patterns, J.L. Treharn Furniture, Redware Pottery, Lt. Moses Willard Lighting 820 Broad Avenue, Findlay, Ohio (419) 425-0522 I-75 to 224 E. Turn Right on Broad Ave. ISSUE $30 EACH (INCLUDES Tax & S/H) CK/M.O. TO: THE CRAFTERS FORUM 1411 E. Main Cross St., Findlay, OH 45840 Phone: 419/423-3299 • Fax 419/423-3144 ohiocountryregister.com 11 - Tiffin -Bloomville -Bloomville - Bettsville - Pemberville Keeping Up Smart phones, social networking, tweets, nook. . .does any of this sound like a foreign language to you? I used to give my parents a hard time when they would say things were getting too complicated, but now I understand! If you feel the same way, you're not alone. Technology is moving quicker than ever and keeping up is not always easy, but don't get left behind. Many organizations offer free or very affordable classes on using today's technology to help you stay organized, connected and on track. Contact your local park district, community center, or senior center to find out if they have educational seminars on subjects you are interested in. And, if you need help with something you have purchased, many stores offer free classes to help you get started using your new item. For example, my Barnes & Noble store offers a free seminar for new nook users. Always feel free to ask for help - the only dumb question is the one you don't ask! 2011©Susan Tipsord Something Special (A Street of Shoppes) 2800 S. ST. RT. 100, TIFFIN, OH (1/4 MILE N. OF US 224) 419 448-8560 Spring Open House Fri-Sat & Sun, April 1-2-3 Mon-F Sat 10 ri 10-5:30 -4, Su n 1-4 HEAVENLY CREATIONS BY ANGIE - Blossom Bucket, Florals, Handcrafted Jewelry & LuLu Beads, Wind & Willow & Specialty Foods, Billy Jacob's Pictures, Lori Mitchell Collectibles 5 SHOPS IN ONE - FEATURING: MARGO'S MANIA - Home Decor, Custom Floral Work, In Home Decorating MATERIAL THINGS - Easter decor and bunnies, Honey & Me, Blossom Bucket, Baby Blankets & Christening Gowns, Robeez Shoes LILY PEPPER'S PRIMITIVES - Handmade Primitives, Altered Art DAWN'S DELIGHTS - Primitive and Victorian Anitques, Full Service Florist, Book your 2011 wedding flowers now, concrete Statuary, Country Furniture, Dedaco Willow Tree, Donna Sharp Purses, Cross Road & Woodwick Candles, Reed Diffusers, Room Sprays, Viva Beads, Lang Calendars, Pictures & New items arriving daily FACE BOOK: somethingspecialtiffin@yahoo.com BLOG:streetofshops.blogspot.com Primitive Crossroads Craft Barn 1201 New Washington Road, Bloomville 419-284-3106 .... An Irish Toast .... May you be in Heaven a half hour before the Devil knows you're dead .... Hours: Tues-Sun, 10-5 We now carry Donna Sharp & Bella Taylor Purses and DaVinci Beads Jewelry Custom Made Curtains with 200 Fabrics to choose from! Handmade Furniture & Shelves - Framed Prints Hand Painted Signs - Lighting - Soy Candles - Rag Rugs Braided Rugs - Rag Dolls - Lap Quilts - Lamp Shades Berry Garlands - Americana - Saltbox - Farm Northwoods Curtains Wooden Plates - Treenware We’ve Expanded-come see our new buildings! Hours: Tues-Sat 10-5 New n tio loca l 1 Apri 118 E. Front Street, Pemberville, OH 43450 419-287-7038 We’re Moving on Up! One Block (to 208 Front Street) Come see what spring has sprung at our NEW location!!! Spring Fling Open House April 1 & 2, 10-5 e ervill Pemb nts... Prese Luck of the Irish Days March 17-19, 10am-5pm Come check out ALL the great deals in Pemberville!! 20+ merchants featuring specials!! Call Country Mercantile for more information. Country Primitive Decor Quilts Wall Hangings Applique Towels Sweatshirts Casserole Carriers Handcrafted Wooden Toys Scented Candles Stained Glass Metal Art Decor Seasonal Wreaths Scrubbies & Hand Knitted Dish Cloths Thyme Worn Furniture & Shelves Denim Weaved Rugs Jewlry Hand Crafted All Occasional Cards Hand Painted Signs SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOMED! 12 The Door Mouse A Country Quilt & Gift Shop Over 14,000 Bolts of Cotton Calico, Quilt Books, Patterns & Supplies Many Classes Available - Call for Info BUILDING LOG CABINS IN THE BARN! Spend National Quilting Day, March 19th, from 10-5 learning all the ins and outs of making the Log Cabin block. Lots of sample quilts and blocks to spark your interest! Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 10-5 • Wed 10-8 Fri & Sat 10-5 • Last Sun of Month 12-5 email: thedoormouse@frontier.com web: www.thedoormouse.com 419-986-5667 5047 West S. R. 12 • P. O. Box 455 • Bettsville, Ohio 44815 The Door Mouse is Located Two Miles West of Bettsville The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Willard It's Sunday: What Are You Doing Anyway? The Picket Fence 16 Park St. Willard, OH 419-933-7600 by Maggie Chicoine Great new finds to decorate your home... new prints-shelves- cupboardsbraided rugs-curtains-folkart painted furniturelamps-candles and much more! Stop in and see what we have NEW! “Oh you can kiss me on a Monday, a Monday… never on a Sunday, 'cause that's my day of rest.” Last Sunday morning, I took a break from writing in my little office, stretched my neck and shoulders as I trundled down the hallway to the kitchen for coffee and happened to glance out the front window. Our beautiful berry tree flaunted hundreds of cedar waxwings, joyfully flitting from one branch to another in perfect unison. If I hadn't, at some point, made the decision to rise from my computer once per hour, I would have missed that glorious blink-of-an-eye event. Open Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 Nature is such an inspiration, but only if we stop what we're driven to do and watch. Listen. Think. Imagine. When did our weeks start to flit by in a blur? Sometime between 1960 and today, Sunday's have disappeared from our lifestyles. Gone are the smooth and sultry pleasures of simply hanging out to enjoy birds singing and ants hauling treasures across the patio. We had no ulterior lifestyle motives 50 years ago, no reason to drive to the mall to purchase fertilizer “right now”, or to replace our rusted garden scissors with a much advertised gadget or two. Sunday was Sunday - not a shopping day, a work day, a facebook day, a drive-kids-to-activity day. None of those. Wherever did Sunday go? Time for a Change: Join The Crusade Inspired by my little bird aha moment, this is what I'm pondering, and I am inviting you to join me. Let's start a personal “Sunday Crusade” to take back The Day. Crusade, you ask? Crusade, the word, is derived from “Crux”, meaning a religious cross made of fabric which was worn during a variety of expeditions in the Middle Ages. These soldiers vowed to fight against tyranny for Christian Unity. New Shop Fitting, isn't it? Today we are fighting the tyranny of technology, the drain of too many duties, and the imbalance of time spent versus time enjoyed, without a single day to call “time out”. I am hereby leading the Crusade charge to halt the busy-ness for one day of the week (unless it's critical to keep on chugging along with duties and details). My Crusade Strategy On Sundays, I shall ignore the car. I shall walk. I shall do my errands on Tuesdays, the most productive day of the week! I shall not even fondle the car keys, or open the trunk of my vehicle. But, I will buy a new pair of sneakers, virgin white! - for my marches into town. Perhaps I will also find a great matching neon jacket, a helmet-like hat and a new pair of gloves. And wear a cross. Yes, I will shop on Tuesday. Moore Inspirations 16 West Broadway, Plymouth, Ohio 419- 543-4496 or 419-564-1398 Grand Opening - March 2, 2011 In our newly remodeled shoppe you will enjoy a unique blend of affordable primitive, country home décor as well as a many one-of-a-kind jewelry selections. Candles and Potpourri Table Runners and Placemats Rugs Furniture Pottery Wreaths Barn Stars Jewelry And Much, Much MOORE!! Shop Hours: Wed 10-5,Thurs 10-7,Fri 10-5,Sat 10-3 Sidebar (I'm thinking…): Yes, this is good for the environment; no carbon footprint on one day of the week. This could start a movement: our neighbours will be so impressed, that every car on this street will be parked sweetly in the garage, and no traffic will pass my house. Lovely for the global good! I shall not scribble or imagine an agenda, so that whatever happens to bubble up in my head can translate into the relaxation that I need. I won't even think about a to-do list; post it notes will forever be erased from my Sunday-mind. Sidebar: The Little Guy in the Attic is talking incessantly now. He's the one who says, “Are you kidding? You always have a plan, and even on your rare days off you are still up at 6 am and on the computer by 6:15! Get real. A day with no to-do list just isn't who you are!” Perhaps it's time to ask that Little Guy in the Attic to move out, or spend Sundays in someone else's brain. Yes, I know I can do this. It's part of my new plan (“sure it is, cutie pie”). On Sunday, I shall not take vitamins. I will give my body a pill break, letting all of those enzymes flow through my system in a natural escape rhythm. I will not eat junk food or drink sodas. Every Sunday, my body will be pure. Sidebar: “Since when did you remember to take vitamins every day, anyway?” asks the Little Guy in the Attic. True as that may be, Sunday should be easy on my body as well as my soul. I will be purer than I've ever been before, 52 times a year. Can you guess when I am writing this? You are right: Sunday morning at 6:30 a.m. I have good intentions, and I can see you nodding at me while you are reading. Despite what the Little Guy in the Attic is saying to me, I will start the Crusade as soon as I hit the “send” button to my Editor. Then it's off to the leather chair to finish that best seller I started last summer. I will pop three lovely chickens soaked with garlic and lemons to roast for an easy family dinner. I will spend an extra 5 minutes in the tub to sing “Never on a Sunday”. And finally, I will draw an “x” through every Sunday in my day-timer, just as a reminder that I really WILL take one day off a week. Sounds like a plan? (See point #2.) 2011 Maggie Chicoine's first love is the stage, but her passion is the page. Maggie is a professional speaker, facilitator and Master Coach specializing in “Strategies to Think Ahead”. Her husband Richard is a photographer, and together they travel as photojournalists in search of extra-ordinary people and places around Lake Superior. Reach Maggie at 1 800 576 1767 or maggiechicoine@gmail.com. Cracker Toffe e 1 pkg. saltine crackers 1 c. butter 1 c. brown su gar 1 12-oz pkg se mi1/2 c. chopped sweet chocolate chips pecans or waln uts Line a sheet p an with foil. L ay saltine cra in a layer. Bri cker ng butter and brown sugar to s boil. Pour over a the crackers. minutes until Bake at 400° 5 to 6 bubbly. Remo ve from oven sprinkle even and ly with the ch o colate chips. the chocolate Spread as it cools. Sp rinkle chopped over top. Coo nuts l and cut into squares. ohiocountryregister.com 13 Southwest Ohio - West Milton - West Milton Visit the Specialty Shoppes of West Milton Country Flower Bin The Hen's Nest 50 N. Miami Street, 937-698-6985 Spring gatherings for inside and out now arriving! Country & primitive consignments accepted. Olde Century Paint, Pottery, Scented Candles, Florals, Curtains, Framed Prints, Furniture, Gourmet Coffees. Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 344 N. Furlong Road, Laura, 937-947-1546 Welcome Spring! The shop is filled with signs of spring. Floral arrangements , wreaths,dried and silk. Candles , teas, coffees, candies. Come enjoy our gardens this spring. Spring flowers will be popping! Also have a cup of tea or coffee with us. Hours: Tues-Sat, 12-6 Angel Heaven 11 N. Miami Street, 937-698-WING (9464) Angelic gifts & colle ctibles for all occasions. Webkinz, greeting cards, wall art, memorial and inspirational gifts for th e home. . Hours Mon 12-5, Tues-Sat 10-5 Spring is Coming! Spring is Coming! Decorating with Pat by Pat Dempsey Does that sound like I am trying to convince myself that spring IS coming? With the winter we have just had, I think you might be right. The seasons do come and go and spring is one we will all be ready for this year! What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you mention this season? If you are a woman and reading this, it is probably "Spring Cleaning." Yes, after a long hard winter, we can't wait to get to that task, which often seems so daunting. Winter has passed and now it is time to be energized and refreshed as spring arrives. Actually shining up the windows and mirrors and letting the sun shine in is often the best thing we can do in relation to the decorating process for spring. As spring arrives just about everyone is so-o-o-o ready for that sunshine, flowers, and those wonderful soft colors that herald spring. So keep that in mind as you think of ways you can change up your home for the spring. Here are a few things that may inspire you to get ready for spring. Flowers, think spring with flowers, flowers everywhere. From pillows, prints, curtains, lamp shades, throws, & rugs you can add a pop of spring to any room in your house. Bring the outdoors in. How about a piece of white lattice work hung on a wall as the focal point. Maybe even add a potted houseplant below to really draw the outdoor look inside. Curtains--why not take them down for the season? Maybe use a swag or topper for a different look. By removing the curtains a lot of light will come in and make your room brighter. Use a stencil or vinyl cling around a doorway or window for a different look. These can be easily changed or painted over with the seasons. You might even want to add one to a mirror. Don't forget about your entryway or porch. This will be the first area that both you and your guests will see as the come for a visit. So get rid of those snow shovels and ice melt. Replace them with potted plants, how about a small step stool for a planter stand at the front door? You could paint it a fun whimsical color. Hang or display a decorative flag. Do I have your creative juices running? Great! You will find many more wonderful ideas at your favorite shops in the Country Register. Walk through their stores and use one of their great creative display ideas. Most can be translated into your own home décor. As the dreary, snow days of winter leave us, decorating for spring is a great way to welcome in the new season. Try bringing in some color by painting an accent wall. It will lighten up For more decorating ideas and past articles on decorating you can also check my blog at http://homeconnection-decoratingwithpat.blogspot.com/ and brighten up your space. Pat Dempsey, Senior Executive Director, AtHome America. 14 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Huber Heights -Lebanon - Tipp City - ThePeddlersHomestead Craft Mall Country Antiques Consignments Sat, April 2nd Over 80 Areas All Under One Roof!!! Primitives Antiques Vintage Furniture Home Decor Dealers, Crafters & Consignors Welcome! 6123 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 937-233-1500 Major Credit Cards Accepted Gift Cards & Layway Available S www.ThePeddlersHomestead.com y& top B Spring Thyme “Open House” 15% OFF Storewide See (some exclusions apply) W!!! E N t’s Wha s: Hour 11-6 at S s e Tu Visit our Website for more Information on Classes, Promotions & Events! Grammy’s Collectible Treasures A Unique Primitive & Country Collectible Shop Spring is almost here! We have all had “Cabin Fever” but Grammy has been shopping, redecorating & planning for some awesome things for the spring season! 5th Spring Open House March 18 & 19 Celebrating with Grammy will be Billy Jacobs! He’ll be here signing his prints & books on March 19th, from noon-4pm. This is a can’t miss affair! Door prizes, refreshments & 20% off the entire store! Goosecreek, Crossroads, Thompsons, Grammy’s Store Scented Candles Grapevine Trees - Billy Jacobs Prints - All Sorts of Wood Signs Quilted Throws - Earth Rugs - Stephanie Dawn Fabric Purses Linens from Park Designs,Victorian Heart & Raghu Bracelets - Gourmet Coffee & Chocolates We are now carrying the new “Green World Rugs.” Stair steppers, swatches, trivets, coasters, etc. Come and check out 14 new colors. Receive 20% off these rugs on March 4th & 5th. Ask about our STORE PARTIES! Bridal, Birthdays, Over the Hill, Girls Night Out, p by to sto our whatever reason you want to have a party, Grammy e r u s l Make eck out al e can help! You won’t have to clean or plan the menu. v h Grammy will do all the extra work! and c ials we ha nth! spec r this mo Join our E-Mail Club! o f ed You’ll receive special prices on weekly specials, plann birthdays and anniversaries! 6821 US Route 40, Brandt/Tipp City 937-846-1991 (between SR 201 & SR 202) Storekeeper: Pamela Hurtt Tues-Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 10:30-4:30, Closed Sun & Mon May You Always Have Love to Share -Health to Spare Friends That Care - Lynchburg - Wilmington KNIT GREEN! by Sharon Greve Novelty yarns from edible sources are becoming plentiful and popular. They are eco-friendly as all sources are biodegradable. Some are made from manufacturing by-products that would otherwise be in the waste pile. Others come from fast growing plants that are quickly replaced-renewable source. Each is unique, offering varied qualities to knitters. ...Primitives 240 N. Main Street, Lynchburg, OH 45142 937-364-9000 We have lots of things to help you “Spruce Up For Spring” Paint - Wall Decor - Candles - Easter Decorations Spring Florals - Country Prints - Curtains - Rugs Lamps & More...Stop in & see what’s new! Most desirable yarns are regenerated from the plant matter cellulose, meaning starches or sugars part of the raw plant material are broken down and extruded into fibers which are then spun into yarn. Rayon is a commonly known regenerated fiber made from wood pulp. These yarns share several properties: overall, they have excellent sheen, drape, and create wrinkle-resistant fabrics. They tend to be fragile when wet requiring gentle washing and laid flat to dry, unlike hemp, flax, and many cottons that are machine washable. They wick moisture away from the body, making them cool to wear in hot weather. They are less elastic than wool and lack memory, so garments knit from them will retain their shape better when knit at a tighter gauge. Fortunately for knitters, naturally high-tech cellulosic yarns are available in a wide variety of blends, constructions, and colors, so knitting green doesnt mean compromising quality. Bamboo. Its silky, shiny, cool against the skin, and has beautiful shape. Care is hand wash and dry flat. Yarn is regenerated from raw bamboo pulp and has antibacterial properties. It grows like a weed which makes it one of the most highly renewable plant sources. Banana. Derived from the course leaves and fine shoots of the banana plant, these fibers have been used for centuries in Japan from tablecloths to fine kimonos. Banana yarn for garments was historically made from the softest fibers but is currently most often regenerated from the plants sugars. It is quite sleek and lustrous. Chitin. Derived from shells of crustaceans such as shrimp, crab, and lobster. Its antibacterial and antimicrobial qualities have made it an important component in medical products. Blended with one or more additional fibers, chitin needs only to make up a small proportion of the yarn in order to lend its beneficial characteristics. Corn. Made from the abundant starch of the corn plant, corn yarns range from having a fairly matte finish to having remarkable sheen. Sharing most properties of other regenerated yarns, corn yarns can, however, be machine washed and dried. Corn fibers resist ultraviolet rays. A Great Place to Shop for the Comforts of Your Home! Tues-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-4, Closed Sun & Mon www.anniesrustystar.com Th ! g n i r p S k in Granny’s Country Cupboard 37 W. Main Street, Wilmington 937-655-9212 Country Decor & Gifts Willow Tree Angels - Studio Designs - Design Your Own Gift! Webkinz & Viva Beads - Gifts Handcrafted by Local Artisans Hours: Tues-Sat, Clinton County’s Dealership for Eden Pure Heaters 10-5 Home Cooked Carry-Out Lunches, 11-2 (delivery available) Pies, Cakes, Cookies, Fudges, Homemade Apple Butters & Jellies www.grannyscountrycupboard.com www.wilmingtongeneralstore.com Lenpur. Made from wood pulp from sustainable sources with thermo regulating properties to help keep you comfortable. Milk. Derived from the proteins in skim milk. Often-blended with cotton, yarns including this fiber are creamy to the touch and have a low sheen. Pineapple. Strong and stiff, pineapple yarns are perfect for home décor items as mats, placemats, and vessels. The yarn is made from fibers pulled from the leaves of the pineapple plant. This yarn is stiff so take frequent work breaks if your hands or wrists feel sore. Seaweed. Yarns containing seaweed-derived fiber are claimed to infuse your skin with a variety of vitamins and minerals. Seaweed yarn is naturally anti-inflammatory, extremely soft, and bears the mildest pleasant scent of the sea. Soy. First developed in the 1930s and heralded by Henry Ford, soy yarns are manufactured from the by-product of tofu production. Although it is derived from a plant, soy fiber is made from the proteins in the beans, making it a protein-based (rather than cellulose-based) fiber. Soy yarns are durable, soft, and versatile. Care is hand wash and dry flat. SeaCell. A new fiber made from seaweed and wood pulp. In addition to its pleasant earthly aroma, it is an antimicrobial and can help soothe skin inflammation. Researchers at Austrias Joanneum Research rated Tencel with a sleeping quality index similar to that of cottons or 61% better than that of polyester. Eco-friendly knitting © 2011 Sharon Greve. Reach her at k1p1greve@yahoo.com. No reprint without permission. 16 Old Mill Antiques (30+ Dealers) and Home Again II * Candles & Accessories * Greeting Cards * Park DesignCurtains/Linens * Framed Pictures * Vine Trees * Jewelry * Olde Century Paints * Home Decor * Donna SharpHandbags Mon-Sat 10-5:30 Sunday Closed 316 E. Sugartree Street Wilmington, OH 45177 937-383-1899 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Springfield Homespun Blessings & Country Gifts 5776 Urbana Road (Old 68), Springfield, Ohio 937-629-0705 Upcoming special events! March 25 & 26, Welcome Spring Sale! April 22 & 23, Spring Cleaning Sale Store Hours: Mon-Fri 10am - 5:30pm, Sat 10am - 5pm • Primitives • Country A Primitive Country Store • Olde Century Paints • York Wall Borders with Gifts & Decor • Country Curtains • Rugs for Your • Primitive Pictures • Shelves Country Home! • Placemats • Linens • Quilts • Maple City Pottery • Billy Jacobs Prints • Legacy Greeting Cards • Candles - Scentsible Scents, Candleberry, 1803, Goosecreek & Our Store Signature Candle • Grapevine Trees • Custom Cupboards • And Much More! Lenora Smedley, Owner Rustiques Life is what happens while you are making other plans. 1475 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, Ohio (inside Upper Valley Mall, next to JCPenny) 937-324-4474 Blonder Products • Naked Bee Products • Park Designs McCall's Candles & Tarts • Swan Creek Candles • Woodwick Candles Quilts--Throws & Queen Size • Picture Frames Reproduction Furniture • Willow Tree • Large Line of Ohio State Legacy Paper Items • Garden Accessories • Garden Flags Wooden Plates & Wooden Bowls Hours: 10-9 Amish James, Jellies & Pie Fillings John Lennon (1940 - 1980) Crafts, Antiques & Consignment Mall I-71 & State Route 38 (exit #75) the Look for ! Red Roof 740-426-6300 Experience a wide variety of hard to find crafts, primitives, country decor, vintage items, antiques, collectibles, jewelry and furniture Sat, March 26 - Spring & Easter Sale Every Saturday in April we will have an Easter Egg Drawing for Special Discounts! Mon-Sat, 12-6 Sun Mall Ho Tues-Sa urs t 10 Sun 12- -5 Closed 5 Mon Heart of Country Gift Shoppe and Teaberries, Our Country Tea Room 1600 E. Leffel Lane in Springfield, Ohio Once an old schoolhouse, built in the 1800's, Heart of Country is one of the largest gift shoppes! For the finest selection of unique gifts, home decor and furniture stop in & stroll thru our beautifully decorated shoppe! Come see our Great NEW Spring Merchandise Arriving Daily! * * * * * * * Candleberry Candles Yankee Candles Braided Rugs Boyds Bears Grapevine Trees Furniture Garden Flags * * * * * * Heritage Lace Willow Tree Angels Country Curtains Battery Candles Mailbox Wraps And Much More! Conveniently located 1 1/2 mile off I-70, exit 54. Go to the first intersection (Leffel Lane) turn right, go thru 4 traffic lights and we are on the left. HEART OF COUNTRY Mon-Sat 10-5:00 937-325-3030 TEABERRIES Mon-Sat 11-3:00 Spring Luau March 10th, 5-8pm Special Tropical Menu TEABERRIES TEA ROOM Our Country Tea Room inside Heart of Country with five beautiful rooms in which you may dine. Offering delicious homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and DESSERTS! Also, call TEABERRIES to host your bridal & baby showers, birthday parties, business meetings and retirement parties! ohiocountryregister.com 17 - Hillsboro Are You Smarter than a Smart Phone? Back Porch Break by Nancy Parker Brummett Years ago, let's say it was in the 70's or 80's, some people were convinced that the Japanese, having lost World War II, were launching a more clandestine attack against our nation. Their strategy, these people surmised, was to manufacture and sell complicated electronic components like remote-control televisions and VCRs to consumers in the U.S. As a result, more than one emptynester parent had to call a child at college and ask, “How do I program this dang thing to record the game?” Country Home Decor 8446 St. Rt 62 N, Hillsboro, OH 45133 937-393-9298 It’s time for our 2nd Annual March Madness Sale! Every Saturday in March you will find most everything in the shop will be discounted 10% (excluding furniture). During the week come in and pull a chip to receive 10%, 15% or 20% OFF one item of your choice (excluding furniture). In April with a $20 purchase, enter to win a gift basket totaling $100-$150 to be given away the Saturday before Mothers’ Day. urs: Store Ho -5 10 Tues-Sat New Spring Bella Taylor Bags, Spring Florals, Wreaths, Picks and New Park Design Patterns have Arrived! Bella Taylor Bags 1803 Wsoy Candles & Melts Park Design Fixin’s Lamps & Lampshades Primitive & Country Home Accents Primitive Scents Candles Hearthside Warm Glow Candles Furniture & Country Furniture As if making us feel helpless and stupid wasn't damaging enough to our egos and our society, the advent of the remote control also threatened to undermine our physical conditioning, turning us into a nation of couch potatoes who didn't even have to get up to change channels. Granted, walking over to the TV to change channels wasn't the equivalent of working out with Jane Fonda or Richard Simmons, but it was something! Fast forward to 2011. Those same empty-nesters have mastered the remote control and the VCR. They've even mastered the TiVO, the DVR and the MP-3 player, for Pete's sake. But before they can get too smug, along comes the smart phone. Recently my husband and I decided we had procrastinated long enough. If we were ever going to communicate with our teen-aged grandkids again, we had to start texting. Also, my cell phone couldn't be charged anymore because, according to the guy at the phone store, “There's something inside there.” I'd like to blame a grandchild with a penchant for stuffing Cheerios into small places, but more than likely it was a piece of an old breath mint from the bottom of my purse. Anyway, I turned in my “vintage” phone, as did my husband, and we ventured into the smart phone world. The twenty-something techno wizard who helped us was, gratefully, very knowledgeable about the phones and the billing options available. For a young person he also had an amazing ability to keep a straight face! He didn't laugh when we handed over our old phones, and he never even snickered when we tried to call one another on our new phones and neither one of us knew how to answer! A smart-alecky customer in the store was rolling on the floor laughing, but our techno wizard remained absolutely stone-faced. Soon we were both obsessed with trying to figure out what the new phones could do. Twenty-four hours after the purchase I was ready to give up and turn my phone in for a Barbie model with large push buttons. Forty-eight hours after the purchase I couldn't imagine how I'd ever gotten along without my smart phone, even if it would always be smarter than I am! To increase my comfort level, I chose the “old phone” ring tone that sounds exactly like the black rotary phone we had growing upthe one with the long cord that made it possible for my sisters and me to talk to our boyfriends in complete “privacy mode” in the closet under the stairs. I've decided that technology is going to keep us baby boomers sharpwitted and young. Never mind crossword puzzles, sudoku, and bridge. New brain synapses will be formed with each new gadget we bring into our lives. And when we need a flashlight in the middle of the night we can just grab our smart phones. There's an app for that! Nancy Parker Brummett is an author and freelance writer in Colorado Springs, CO. To learn more about her work and life, visit www.nancyparkerbrummett.com. Shabby Moose Home Decor •Antiques • Primitives & Gifts For the finest selection of unique gifts, home decor and furniture stop in & stroll thru our beautifully decorated shop! Cupboards, Pie Safes Chandelier & Lamps Curtains - Rugs Hand Made Dolls Antiques OSU Pottery Framed Prints Bridle Registry Salem Collection Treen Bowls Custom Made Arrangements Candle and Tart Warmers Candleberry Candles & Tarts McCalls Candles & Tarts Custom Painted Quilt Patterns Harvest Tables & Chairs Shop Hours: Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4, Sun by chance 744 N High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 phone 937-393-8411 18 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Urbana - It's Party Time with Lesley by Lesley R. Nuttall Although it's chilly outside as I write this, I'm sitting here enjoying the warmth of the fireplace, and pondering what exciting events will take place this spring. Now is a good time to start thinking about planning your spring party for March or your Easter party for April. For your spring party, be sure to take advantage of the beautiful spring flowers and use them as your table centrepiece, or just place some in vases randomly around your dining room. If you are planning your party around St. Patrick's Day, you will have many choices for your invitations, decorations and even the food. Just think green! The traditional Easter celebration is a wonderful time to bring family or friends together. Send out your invitations early so guests have time to make plans to attend. You can plan and work on your decorating ideas weeks before your party. You could decorate with plush bunnies or chicks, or have drawings of them drawn by children in the family. Pastel pictures of decorated eggs, or balloons hanging, will make the room look festive. Your menu might include the traditional Honey Baked Ham, and vegetables of carrots and green beans along with a potato dish would enhance the dinner plate. Of course, you could add deviled eggs, pickles, and your own special dish too. If children will be attending, they would probably love a little Easter hunt. You could package little bags of jelly beans or Easter eggs to hide. Or have some hard boiled eggs for the children to paint, and use them as your table centrepiece. If the children are young, have some Easter coloring sheets for them to color. Children like to be busy, and this would keep them occupied for awhile, giving the adults time to visit. Maybe you could rent an Easter bunny costume and surprise the children as the bunny hands out treats from its basket. Coordination will be the key for your entire party. Make your party extra special by using your prettiest tablecloth and napkins, and bring out the good china! Be creative! When planning your menu, keep color and food texture in mind. Food always tastes better when it is attractively served! Try not to have food all one color, or all soft items, or all crunchy food at one meal. Start your preparation the day before by peeling and chopping the vegetables. They can be placed in the refrigerator in a container of water. Ready your serving dishes, china, tablecloth, napkins, silverware and anything else that can be done ahead. Try to be as organized as you can, as this makes everything seem like a breeze on party day! Keep in mind, the joy of the day is the love you will share with your family or friends. This will be a time to indulge and make new and special memories! Enjoy! Deviled Easter Eggs: 6 7 eggs, hard boiled, cooled 10 ML (2 tsp) mustard 45 ML (3 tbsp) mayo (or miracle whip,) enough to moisten 30 ML (2 tbsp) each, (your choice) celery, onion or chives Salt and Pepper to taste Paprika (if desired) Packet of Splenda (optional) Older eggs are best, so keep refrigerated for a week Place eggs in cold water, bring to a slow boil and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes. Then place in cold water. To peel, gently crack and then roll the egg gently back and forth in your hands. When peeled, wash, dry and cut lengthwise with a clean sharp knife. Wipe the knife after each cut. Remove the yolk very gently and place in a bowl. Mash the yolks, add ingredients and blend until creamy. Refill each egg white with mixture, mounding. Sprinkle with paprika. Refrigerate until serving time. I always add a packet of Splenda to the mixture as I find takes away the bitter taste, but this is optional. Honey Mustard Sauce (for Ham) 250 ML (1 cup) Mayo (or Miracle Whip) 50 ML (1/4 cup) liquid honey or 2 packets Splenda 50 ML (1/4 cup) prepared mustard Mix ingredients together and blend with a blender until smooth and creamy. Chill for several hours before serving. Experience Champaign County learn more Contact us to & dining in ng about shoppi n County! Champaig Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 113 Miami Street, Urbana, OH 43078 877-873-5764 or 937-653-5764 www.champaignohio.com Pick up a copy of the Country Register for a Friend 2011 Lesley R. Nuttall. Author of Secrets of Party Planning, A Guide to Easy Entertaining, and lives in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. www.secretsofpartyplanning.com or www.leselyscreations.ca ohiocountryregister.com 19 - Washington Court House - Lin’s Stuff 3291 Old Route 35 SE Washington Court House, OH 740-333-7001 A Country Primitive Store; a most unique shopping experience! Featuring handmade furniture & crafts designed and made on-site. 3000 Sq Ft Showroom plus Cabin Next Door and Outdoor Display Space! e s u o H n e p O g n i Spr &3 Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. John Barrymore (1882 - 1942) A Place Where Friendship Grows A bouquet of artist Susan Winget’s whimsical, colorful flowers will brighten the day and heart of every person who receives this tribute to the characteristics and delights that nurture a friendship. Each page blooms with inspiring verses and quotes that celebrate kindness, generosity, connection, laughter, hospitality, and the seeds of friendship which are planted in women’s lives. April 2 s r u o H r Call fo Shop Hours Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4 back to 7 days a week in mid-March; Call for Details A Place Where Friendship Grows reminds readers to pause and take in the beauty found in the physical gardens around them and in the emotional gardens where friendship takes root, thrives, and blossoms. Irish Blessing May your neighbors respect you, Trouble neglect you, The angels protect you, And heaven accept you. Ideal for special occasions, including birthdays and milestone celebrations, and “just because” moments to praise and encourage someone who makes life brighter and better. REGISTER TO WIN A BOOK! Register to win a copy of A Place Where Friendship Grows, courtesy of the publishers. Just complete and mail this form. Mail form to: Ohio Country Register, PO Box 37, Cable, OH 43009, by April 15, 2011. Name: Address: City: Phone No: State: Zip: Entry form must be received by April 15, 2011. One winner will be selected from the entries received. Winner will be notified by phone and announced in the May/June issue of the Ohio Country Register. 20 The Country Register, March/April 2011 My Kind of Garden Part 1 appeared in the Jan/Feb 2011 issue. Find it at www.ohiocountryregister.com. Look for Part 3 (final part) in the May/June 2011 issue. Now that the weather is cooperating in much of the country, many of our readers are starting to think about the prospect of garden fresh vegetables on the table. What better way to do that than grow your own? It's good to know where your food is coming from and it's rewarding to know that you were able to help produce it. Fresh vegetables for salads or hot off the grill, these little gems are good for you and fun to grow, too. If you prefer not to plant a traditional garden, try a container garden this year. Any container with adequate room for root growth and drainage holes will work well. Add some gravel to the bottom of your container, fill with some synthetic (non-soil) mix and your container is ready. Your local nursery or garden center will have some vegetable plants you can easily transfer to your containers. Remember that vegetables do best in full sunlight so find your containers a nice sunny spot on the patio, a window sill, or even a doorstep. Most importantly - plant what you like and eat what you grow! 2011©Susan Tipsord Mystery Quilt Pattern (continued) ohiocountryregister.com 21 Northeast Ohio - Mansfield - The Added Touch Decorative Gallery 3849 Park Ave West, Mansfield, OH 44903 Shop Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3, Sun closed 22 419-747-3146 www.addedtouchfurniture.com The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Mansfield - Lexington Crafty Clutter Furniture Pictures Shades Lights Northwoods Nautical Chickens Cats Lots of Yummy Candles Mon - Sat 10am - 6 pm 2 miles west of I-71 on Rt. 97 or 2 miles South of Mansfield on Rt. 42 Contact us on the internet at: clutter4u@aol.com 305 E. Main (Rts. 42/97) Lexington, Ohio 44904 (419) 884-1901 Country Primitives & More 3629 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Ohio 419-529-9266 3 miles West of the Richard Mall (SR 309) at the traffic light in the Village of Ontario Visit Our Country Primitive Store 12 Rooms Filled With... Many great candle lines including 1803, McCalls, Keeper of the Light, 1824, Crossroad & Woodwick Candles, Primitive stars, berries & berry garlands, lighted branches, country curtains & rugs, Olde Century Paint, country wallpaper borders & Giannios Chocolates. Our front room now FILLED with Purses (including Donna Sharp) and one of a kind jewelry. Build A Bracelet...knockoff of famous-maker designs for a fraction of the price! Beginning in March.... HUGE "Make room for more SALE" (40% off)! Open: at S Tues- 5pm m 10a We All Need A Good Laugh Everyone loves a good April Fool's joke, adults and children alike. April 1st is the one day of the year when everyone gets to be a prankster AND get away with it. Just make sure your April Fool's joke is funny, doesn't hurt anyone, and most of all, doesn't backfire! Here's one of my favorites: Put a good size piece of magnetic tape on a coffee cup and put the cup on top of your car, like you put it there while getting in and then forgot it. While driving, wave back to the people who are waving frantically at you to let you know you forgot your coffee! And of course, kids can't be left out of this fun holiday; try this one on them. Tell them you're having a special dinner and serve meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato frosting. Then for dessert, give them strategically shaped brownies with red icing (like meatloaf with ketchup on top). Laugh every day - it's good for you! 2011©Susan Tipsord Painting tips: #1 - Use a hammer and nail to make several holes in the groove around the top of your paint can before pouring. The extra paint will drain back into the can instead of dripping down the sides. #2 - If you can’t finish your paint job in one session, put your brushes and rollers in a plastic grocery bag or zip-lock bag and place it in the freezer overnight. Let set out at least half an hour before returning to your painting. ohiocountryregister.com 23 - Berlin - Country Gatherings Country Primitives & Early American Necessities for the American Country Home Colonial Lighting - Reproduction Furniture Johnston Benchworks - Family Heirloom Weavers Wonderful Handmades - So Much More! New Spring Florals and Home Decor! Troll Bead Trunk Show March 24-25-26 Hours: Mon-Thurs 9-5, Fri & Sat Fri 9-6 4755 SR 39, Berlin, Ohio 44610 www.berlinvillagegiftbarn.com 330-893-1174 24 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Millersburg Sewing Word Scramble Unscramble the words. Key is below. Exp. 4/30/11 02. 03. 04. 05. 06. 07. 08. 09. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. ocalrl Encircles the neck and frames the face at the neckline of a garment remmgto It is a metal, plastic, or rubber ring that is inserted into a hole made through another material fodxor A soft, light weight cotton fabric often used for making shirts telareh Tanned animal skin ekfin The part of a serger that cuts material to match the overcast stitch cilayrc A manufactured fiber that is a derivative of polyacrylonitrile imulsn A light-weight and loosely woven fabric with linen-style weave but mainly made of cotton or wool aisnt Fabric with a very smooth, shiny surface, that falls fluidly aecfngitirn A non-woven fabric which is available in varying weights, that is used to stiffen fabric and strengthen seams edetw Woolen fabric made of rough, mottled, nubbly threads, with handicraft character rjeyes A general term for various types of knitted fabrics ranging from fine polo _______ to thick woollens fewt The threads that run at right angles to the length of a woven fabric - also known as the cross grain bonsesgmi A calendaring process in which fabrics are engraved with the use of heated rollers under pressure to produce a design that is raised on the fabric surface fgenir A decorative border or edging for garments consisting of hanging threads, cords, or strips ognebheirnr A twill weave in which the interlacing of yarns produce an effect like the backbone of the herring fish midne A fabric in which the warp threads are usually dyed blue or black qialppeu A piece of fabric that is sewn or ironed on to another piece of fabric awpr The threads that run the length of a woven fabric tanrpet Template of the parts of a garment, usually printed on paper ebtas Long stitches used to temporarily hold fabric pieces together 1. collar, 2. grommet, 3. oxford, 4. leather, 5. knife, 6. acrylic, 7. muslin, 8. satin, 9. interfacing, 10. tweed, 11. jersey, 12. weft, 13. embossing, 14. fringe, 15. herringbone, 16. denim, 17.applique, 18. warp, 19. pattern, 20. baste 01. 11004 CR 320, Millersburg, OH 44654 330/674-1677 or 866/558-9739 Authorized dealer www.somewheresewing.com SHOP CLOSED FOR SPECIAL EVENTS: March 10-12, March 25-26 & April 1-2 Easy Brow ni e Des Prepare b rownie mix sert Let cool co mpletely. per instructions on box . T approxim ately 1” p ear apart into ieces. Pla brownie p ce layer o iec f two crush es in clear serving ed toffee c dish. Top an w layer of w hipped cre dy bars. Cover wit ith ha am. Repe are used, at layers u en ntil all Keep in f ding with a layer of reezer un w h ip p e d til ready t cream. o serve. ohiocountryregister.com 25 - Shiloh - Shelby Black Cat Primitives Country Fabrics is Celebrating! 30th Anniversary Sale n 9,000 more tha ric fab bolts of March 15-19, 2011 10% Discount Storewide (except consigned items) Hours: Tues,Wed,Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3, Thurs 9-7 Clearance table - 100% cotton quilt prints-20% discount Tropical Breeze - Poly/Cotton & 100% Poly- Large selection $3.25/yd 1st Prize-Win a queen size Star Spin Quilt in browns, beige & tans (with purchase of $75 or more you get to enter for drawing) 2nd, 3rd & additional drawings - no purchase necessary “Gathered Treasures” April 16, 2011 - 10am - 4pm Our gathering of primitive & country dealers will be offering for sale great old finds from farmhouse primitives, antiques & reproduction furniture, hooked rugs, porch & garden finds, original folk art, simple goods & primitive smalls. FREE Anniversary Mugs (while supply lasts) Home cooked food will be served in store classroom. Serving 10am-2pm, donation (min $8) 6142 Ganges 5 Pts. Rd, Shiloh, OH 44878 419-896-3785 us Join r o for u www.countryfabrics.net 2nd Annual Shop Hop Total of 10 mile d -12 rive March 15-19, 2011 Participating shops: Country Fabrics * Planktown Groceries Planktown Hardware * Newswanger Meats * Blooming Grove Sewing Visit all 5 shops to enter for a $200 drawing to spend at store of your choice Free Passport Available at each Location We are excited to have one of our “favorite” prim magazines MERCANTILE GATHERINGS joining us for the day. Visit the show’s new blog: blackcatprimitivesgatheredtreasures.blogspot.com or www.blackcatprimitives.com Arts & Craft Bldg, Richland County Fairgrounds 750 North Home Road, Mansfield, OH Admission $2 (Be sure to have passport signed at each shop) 419-347-3726 or 419-347-9558 It's Never Too Late Piecing Life Together by Barbara Polston What did you want to be when you grew up? My selections were varied, from elementary school teacher, to medical lab technician, to professional musician. I never became any of those things. I never dreamed of being a writer. Even further from my young imagination was “quilter.” Just over a year ago, my oldest daughter decided to return to school to complete her bachelor's degree. She was accepted into an impressive university on the East Coast. Equally impressive are the costs of going there, but she seems to be managing both her academics and the rest of her life well. While it will take her several more years to complete her degree, she's determined to be a graduate of this well-respected institution. She's doing all this without seeking any financial support from the family; she's doing it all on her own. By the time she graduates, she will be over 30 years old. To hear my mother discuss this, you would think my daughter's actions are far from admirable. Mom is sure that she's too old to ever make anything of herself. She should stop “living the dream,” settle down, and get some mundane job. Oh, and it wouldn't hurt for her to get married and have a family, either. So, when is it too late? I earned my bachelor's degree at age 32, my master's at age 42. I wrote and won my first grant at age 45 and opened my grant consulting practice when I was 51. I sold my first quilt-related article for publication at age 54. I received my first ribbon recognition in a quilt show at age 46. The quilt was made in partnership with my mother, who also received a ribbon. She was 75 years old at the time. On the way home from the quilt show, she wanted to hold her ribbon. She was very quiet. When I asked her if she was all right, she replied, “This is the first time in my life that I've ever won anything.” Anna Mary Robertson Moses was born in 1860. At age 88, Mademoiselle magazine named her “Young Woman of the Year.” In 1950 (yes, she was 90 years old) the National Press Club cited her as one of the five most newsworthy women. She painted scenes of rural life, abandoning embroidery because of arthritis. On her 100th birthday, Nelson Rockefeller, New York Governor, proclaimed a day in her honor. You would probably recognize Anna Mary Robertson Moses by her more common name, Grandma Moses. She passed away in 1961. So, I ask again, when is it too late? Is age, like dress size, just a number? No matter what our age, isn't it the striving towards a goal that, in part, makes living life worth while? Maybe the goal is to earn a degree, or write a book, or win a Best of Show award. Next month, I will be the keynote speaker at an event. I've been asked to talk about finding your niche in the quilt industry. I'm wondering how many of the people in the room will raise their hands when I ask how many wanted to be “professional quilters” when they were children. I'm guessing none! The title of my talk? A quote from George Eliot, “It's never too late to be what you might have been.” ©Barbara Polston, Phoenix, AZ, February 2011 Barbara Polston is a writer by vocation. You can see Barbara's quilts, join her on facebook, or contact her at www.barbarapolston.com. She is the Editor of The Quilting Quarterly, the Journal of The National Quilting Association, Inc., and the Founder and President of Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame. Barbara, who has lived in Phoenix, Arizona for over 20 years, is featured in the recent book Trash to Treasure Pineapple Quilts, published by FPI Publishing and available at www.colourfulstitches.com. 26 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Ashland Celebrating 36 Years! Herbs Arriving in April... call for details 697 Co. Rd. 1302 (1 mile off U.S. 42 N) East of Ashland, OH 419-281-7514 Watch for tourist activity signs Tues-Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5, Closed Mon COUNTRY CHARM FABRICS Large selection of Homespuns, Quilting Fabrics, Notions, Repro. Prints, Stencils, Patterns, Quilting Classes, Plus Much More Welcome Spring!!! March/April Special - Select group of florals 30% OFF marked price (one yard minimum cut) Come Celebrate National Quilting Day with us - March 19, 2011 Reg Shop Hours: Mon,Tue,Thu, Fri: 10-5, Sat: 10-4 Closed Sun & Wed 1422 Twp. Rd. 593, East of I-71 419-281-2341 Ashland, Ohio 44805 countrycharm@bright.net National Quilting Day March 19, 2011 National Quilting Day was established in 1991 by the National Quilting Association. Officially, National Quilting Day is the third Saturday in March. Unofficially, the celebration has expanded to the entire month. The purpose of the day is to continue the tradition of quilting through education and service. Quilt shops, fabric stores and local guilds host a variety of events and classes throughout the month to expand the knowledge of existing quilters and draw a new generation into the craft. ORE T S ys am-8pm, a L 0 4 step into the past 8 A D 1 e E Rity sinc pen 7 pm, Sat -87pm N E mmun G o c e O 7am-8 un 9am Visit R Gserving th U S B S M-F OLIVE 4778 St. Rt. 545, Ashland, Ohio 44805 www.olivesburggeneralstore.com (419) 895-1038 Antiques Amish Crafts Americana Items Old Fashioned Ice Cream Counter Deli Sandwiches, Pizza & Hot Subs Candles, Melting Tarts Oil Lamps & Supplies Cookie Cutters Crocks ohiocountryregister.com 27 - Copley - Walnut Creek - n Salad nd pull e k c i h C s Cool a . h Kathie’ t o r b n i ith xw ken Boil chic small pieces. Mi o apart int s, ut grape s of c , s d mayo. n o red alm ll piece Add slive oranges and sma rigerate ef n Mandari x all together. R i celery. M o serve. t till ready rt ntry Hea u o C y M thie @ from Ka Primitive Home Decor 3147 State Rt. 39, Walnut Creek Oh (1/2 mile west of Walnut Creek on SR 39) www.homespunwalnutcreek.com We have just enlarged our Family Heirloom Weaver section and added wonderful new colorful spring jewelry! Lots of new Spring Decor! Primitive Wares Window Treatments • Placemats Primitive Lighting Rugs • Wrought Iron Fencing Reproduction Furniture Grapevine Trees • Country Bedding Bridal Registry Special Order Floral Arrangements March is the perfect time (in Ohio) to force branches. They will quickly burst into bloom when brought inside. Forsythia, crabapple and redbud are a few of the easiest to force. It’s easy just cut 12-24” long branches, bring inside and place in a vase of water. Keep out of direct sunlight and wait a few days for an awesome show! Water should be changed every few days to keep it fresh and help extend the life of the blooms. Mon-Sat 10 am-5 pm 330-893-2134 28 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Hudson - Louisville - Warren The Eating 'o the Green St. Patrick's Day, always on March 17th, is a fun holiday to celebrate and even if you're not one bit Irish, everyone is a little Irish on this day! One tradition is the wearing of the green. Legend has it that if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day, the leprechauns will pinch you. Now, I'm not one to mess with tradition, but green really isn't my color! I do want to keep the leprechauns happy, though, so I think we'll be celebrating with the eating of the green! Traditionally, corned beef, cabbage and potatoes are served on this holiday so try this yummy green salad (below) to sweeten up your St. Patrick's Day celebration. Guaranteed to keep the leprechauns away! 2011©Susan Tipsord Salad g mix Pistachio ant pistachio puddin, drained st ple ap 1 pkg. in shed pine u r c n a c . 1 20oz juice) uts (reserve ped waln p o h c p u 1/2 c llows marshma wed iin m . c 1 ha le. ol whip, t d pineapp e in a r 16 oz. co d d ix an ts and pudding m ed. Add in walnu e in b m o d C ell combin cool whip. If sala pple w il t n u ea Stir ld in served pin llows. Fo marshma hick, slowly add re ou want. Chill t ty seems too onsistency is wha rd c so juice until g. 2011©Susan Tip in until serv Please remember to thank the advertisers found in this issue. They are the ones who make this publication possible! Antiques, Crafts, Gifts & Country Decor Truly Northeast Ohio's Premier Gift Shop Destination Over 100 Crafters in 10,000 Sq. Ft. Presenting: Antiques & Collectibles, Primitives, Ohio Products, Ohio State, Handmade Jewelry, Country Furniture, Florals, Signature Dinnerware and Much More! “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES” COUNTRY REGISTER SHOPPERS! Store Closing March 31st - Great Deals throughout the Entire Store!* Signature Dinnerware, Bean Pod Candles, Lang, Seasonal, Cupboards & More!!! Selling to the Walls! *See Store for Details Lots of Parking-Bus Tours Welcome-Call ahead for tour specials 5395 Darrow Road on Hudson's South End 330-655-3883 Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 11-7, Sun 12-5, then April hours Mon-Sat 10-7 http://www.hudson-sampler.com Plan A Trip to Hudson Sample AnnaLouisa's NeedleArts LLC 1408 North Chapel Street, Louisville, OH 44641 330-875-5300 A Unique Quilt Shop Great selection of Specialty Quilting Fabrics and Quilt Kits • Homespuns 100% Wool • Hand-Dyed Woolens • Kits • Yarns • Rug Hooking Supplies PunchNeedle • Books • Patterns • Many Classes Offered You will truly be inspired when you visit our New Wool Room and Civil War Rooms. Visit our website for more information and directions to our shop www.annalouisas.com Hours: Tues & Thurs 10-8 Wed & Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4 Hours: Mon,Wed,Thurs, Fri 10-5 Tu 10-8, Sat 10-2 A Full Service Quilt Shop Fabrics, Notions, Books, Machine Quilting, Classes 171 Folsom Street NW, Warren, Ohio 44483 330-469-6956 www.aquiltersmarket.com ohiocountryregister.com 29 - Boardman - Twinsburg - New Middletown - Cortland - STORE & SO MUCH MORE • Largest thread selection in Northeast Ohio • Embroidery designs in most machine formats • Over 2000 bolts of fine quality quilting cottons • Cabinets by Regal, Roberts, Unique & Horn Quilting B’s A full service quilt shop and so much more! Jo Morton Fabric * thimbleberries &NePw Spring kansas troubles * Wools * Homespuns Eavteterns ArFrai brics ry W ving flannels * kits & patterns! eek! Habersham Wax Pottery * Jim Shore Join our Crazee Quilting B Club! Open enrollment and great for beginners. Learn how to piece a crazy quilt and finish with decorative stitching and trims. Order on line at www.berninastore.com Hours: Mon-Tues-Wed 10-6, Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4, closed Sun 7081 West Blvd, Boardman, OH 44512 330-726-9396 8900 Darrow Road Hours: ur Mon, Wed, Thurs 10-6 Visit o tion (Rt 91 & 480) oca Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Tues 10-8, Fri 10-5 2nd L Sat 10-4, Closed Sun 330-487-0460 Underground Railroad Block of the Month Club March 14th - Beginners and experienced welcome! Check our website for a full class schedule. Stop in and see us! Something is always buzzing at Quilting B’s! Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 & Sat 10-2 254 S. High Street, Cortland OH 44410 quiltingbshop.com 330-637-0002 quiltingb254@aol.com From the Journal of the Country Register Secret Shopper! Dear Country Register Readers, With my Country Register in hand I decided take in some country treats. A drive in the country can really lift one's spirits so that was the plan. ? My first stop was Hampton Hill Mercantile. What a great store for the country and primitive antique décor lover. This shop is in the heart of New Middleton and was just right for that fix I so needed since winter had set in. The building itself is such a treat; it's an old church with high tin ceilings and a very old wooden floor. It makes a wonderful setting for all of the old cupboards filled with primitive country antiques, candles, dolls and my favorite small bunnies made from old candy molds that were covered in cinnamon. They have lots of crocheted items from small coasters, table pieces, chair seats and small rugs made by Dolly right there in New Middleton. Her choice of fabrics was really nice and would look great in a country primitive home. Wooden signs, old quilt pieces, baskets and florals are all around the store. I can tell this shop would be a treat no matter what season you might stop. Two Floors of Country & Primitive Items Candles • Rag Rugs • Valances Pictures • Shelves • Signs Antiques • And More! Tues-Sat 10-5 - Evenings & Off Days by Appt Spring Open House Fri, April 1st, 5pm-8pm Sat, Apri 2nd, 10am-5pm 10477 Main Street, Rt. 170, New Middletown *GPS Systems type in 10477 Youngstown Pittsburgh Rd for directions I then drove north on my trip in Eastern Ohio to Cortland to the new Quilting B's full service quilt shop. Mary Ann was so nice and the atmosphere there is both warm and welcoming. If you love fabric like I do and especially Civil War reproduction fabric then you will really enjoy this shop. Mary Ann has a great selection of these quality fabrics by Jo Morton, quilting patterns, and Jim Shore figures with designs influenced by his grandmother's love of quilts. Quilting B's offers classes and a quilting machine ready to finish your quilting projects. The old house is the perfect setting for the Quilting B's home and you will love all of her fabric selection and gift items. I am glad I found both shops and plan to return soon to see what new things they will be stocking. It really was a fun afternoon and on the way home I saw that the weeping willows are starting to change color and the birds were singing what my grandmother always said were their Spring songs so Spring isn't too far away. Be sure to take your Country Register out for a spin and visit one of the wonderful shops you will find there and tell them that the Country Register sent you! er Secret Shopp Country Blessings, 330-542-9271 30 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Uniontown - North Lima - Steubenville the pine cone gift shoppe 11742 Cleveland Avenue NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 330-497-9840 - www.pineconegiftshoppe.net ouse Spring Open H am- 6 pm Piney Creek Primitives filled with primitive smalls, olde country finds & handmade cloth dolls & samplers 600 E. Pine Lake Road, North Lima, OH 44452 330-549-0716 Shop Hours: Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 visit our website: www.pineycreekprimitives.com 10 March 11 & 12, iscount on D Grab an Egg for p to 50% OFF! -U Entire Purchase Maker will be Our Chair Chair Caning Demonstrating Early Am eri & Primiti can ves All NEW Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture Silve Rado Jewelry Come Make Yourself a Bracelet! Featuring American Made Products 12 months same as cash! Regular store hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 11-5, Thursday 11-7, Saturday 10-5 C untry Crafts from the Located in Ft. Steuben Mall, Steubenville, Ohio 740-264-2996 Berry Wreaths Garlands Florals Country Pictures Warm Glow Candles Tarts & Tart Burners Country Wall Borders Country Furniture & Shelves Country Lamps Decorative Flags Mailbox Wraps Bears Barn Stars Americana Yard & Porch Crafts s for u Look k! o o ceb on Fa We now carry Bella Taylor Purses and our own Candle Company Candles! Open 7 days a week Mall Hours Southeast Ohio - Piketon - Chillicothe - Wallpaper and More 723 West Street • Piketon 740-289-1221 Stop in and check out our wide variety of: Folk Art by David Wallpaper & Border Primitive Country Items Barn Stars McCalls Candles Candleberry Candles Linens, Curtains & Valances Park Designs Americana Items Much More! Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5 Visit our website www.mycountrydecor.com Sat 10-3, Sun - closed Happy St. Patrick's Day! Chillicothe Craft Mall We offer unique crafts & gifts for every occasion! 674 N. High Street, Chillicothe, Ohio 740-779-3434 • showcases over 70 crafts people • one-of-a-kind gifts • handcrafted items • now accepting new vendors Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30-6, Closed Sun chillicothecraftmall.com 32 The Country Register, March/April 2011 - Wheelersburg - Belpre - Cambridge Life Lessons From the Easter Bunny! and Quilt Shop 2514 Washington Blvd, Belpre, OH 45714 Phone/Fax 740-423-1965 a Country Store and a Quilt Shop Browse and enjoy shopping in our unique country atmosphere where you will be inspired by our country accents & displays Rowe Pottery Certified Dealer Redware & Pottery Primitive Folk Art Custom Framing Moda Fabrics - over 2000 bolts Hinterberg Dealer Wools Classes Primitive Stitching Punch Needle Embroidery Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 web site:www.neffscountryloft.com Don't put all of your eggs in one basket. Walk softly and carry a big carrot. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There's no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute little tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day. Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. Some body parts should be floppy. Keep your paws off other people's jellybeans. Good things come in small sugarcoated packages. e-mail: neffscountryloft@sbcglobal.net Southern Ohio Craft Mall Cake, Candy, Craft & Scrapbooking Supplies Crafters Welcome - Booths Available March Special: 33% OFF Fabric (Full Yard Cuts) Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, Tues & Thurs Till 8, Sat 10-3 Open 6 Days A Week Mon thru Fri 10-6 Sat 10-4, closed Sun Ohio River Road ~ 1499 SR 522 Wheelersburg, Ohio 45694 (740) 574-2218 Directions from 52 West: Take first Wheelersburg exit. Right off exit. One mile on right. Directions from 52 East: Take first Wheelersburg exit. Left off exit. Turn right at the light. One mile on the right. Spring Open House April 1 & 2 Mon-Fri 10am-6pm Sat 10am-3pm ohiocountryregister.com 33 Country Squares buy it sell it WHITE PINE BOARDS Curiosity Shoppe Wholesale Ohio based lumber distributor is currently stocking kiln dried White Pine Boards for the pine furniture and craft industry. For more information call 330-335-5550 Great Lakes Lumber Company 160 W. Water Street Oak Harbor, OH 43449 419-898-1916 A Full Line Needlework Shop Mon-Tues-Wed & Fri 9-5 Sat 9-2, Closed Thurs & Sun Old Glory Antiques Primitives & Needs Made in America Hand Made & Hand Painted one of kinds - Artist on Site Live Well Love Much Laugh Often find it tell it Vintage Village Shepard's Pie USA 1230 N 21st St, Newark, OH Market Place Recipes • Textiles • Pottery Pillows • Prints s& Antique eeds N Country Gatherings Keeping the Comforts of Home Affordable - Primitive Goods 11 W. Church Street under $25 Milan, OH (Rt. 113) Visit our online shop /D MC V/ d Shepardspiemarketplace.com cepte 419-499-9030 Sara’s Herbs & Everlastings This Could have been your ad for less than 60¢ a day! Ac 1842 Hillandale Road NE New Philadelphia OH 44663 330-364-3407 sarasherbs.blogspot.com Historic Flat Iron Bldg 9 Main Street Greenwich, OH 419-752-0405 Wed Thurs Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 Thurs-Fri-Sat 10-5 Country Store with lots of Handmade Prims, Dried Flowers & Small Antique Accessories Call 937-652-1157 for advertising information To Place an Ad in the Country Squares, give us a call at 937-652-1157 www.MomsHomeDecorAndGifts.com •Handmade Porcelain Pins, Earrings & Buttons •Beaumont Pottery •Gooseberry Patch Cookbooks •Other Unique Gifts Jillian’s Country Home For all your Country and Primitive Decor Needs www.jillianscountryhome.com 740-967-1418 or 740-403-0283 34 Tues-Sat 10-5 The Country Register, March/April 2011 OHIO The Heart of it All! 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Send any comments and/or questions to: Barb Moore, Editor & Publisher PO Box 37• Cable, OH 43009 937-652-1157 • FAX 937/484-8963 e-mail ohiocountryregister@yahoo.com City/Page/Shop Map Northeast City/Page/Shop Map City/Page/Shop Northwest Central Akron N-4 Bettsville Ashland K-5 Bloomville 3 Ohio Egg Artists Guild 27 Country Charm Fabric Shop 27 Olivesburg General Store 27 Parsley Pot Berlin M-6 Boardman R-4 Copley N-4 24 Country Craft Cupboard 24 Country Gatherings Cortland R-3 Galion I-6 Hudson O-4 H-4 West Milton C-9 Pataskala J-8 Russells Point E-7 34 Curiosity Shoppe H-2 22 Country Mercantile 13 Moore Inspirations R-5 Van Wert B-5 New Philadelphia O-6 Willard J-4 North Lima R-5 12 Something Special-Street of 10 De Shia 13 Picket Fence 31 Piney Creek Primitives J-5 3, 26 Black Cat Primitives M-4 G-10 K-8 J-3 New Middletown Wadsworth Washington C. H. Newark 34 Gatherings H-4 O-5 F-8 K-7 10 Heavenly Stitches Tiffin 31 Country Crafts From the Urbana Mt. 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Vernon's Lions Club 5 Old Crow 34 Mom's Home Décor & Gifts 4 Signature Antiques/ A Robbins Nest Southeast Belpre N-11 Cambridge N-8 Chillicothe I-11 Piketon I-12 Wheelersburg I-14 33 Neffs Country Loft 3 Cabin Fever Arts Festival 18 Country Home Décor 18 Shabby Moose 15 Peddlers Homestead 15 Warren County Historical 16 Rusty Star 17 Crafts, Antiques & 17 Heart of Country 17 Homespun Blessings & 17 Rustiques 15 Grammy's Collectibe 19 Lily's Garden 19 My Old Ohio House 20 Lin's Stuff 36 North Shore Primitives 3, 14 West Milton Shoppes Wilmington E-11 16 Granny's Country Cupboard 16 Old Mill Antiques Out of State 33 Almost Sisters Quilt Shop West Virginia 32 Chillicothe Craft Mall Florida 34 Something 2 Crow About 34 Becky's Country Cottage 32 Wallpaper and More 33 Robins Nest 33 Southern Ohio Craft Mall 31 Pine Cone Gift Shoppe 34 Great Lakes Lumber Co. Walnut Creek N-6 Warren Q-4 Wooster M-5 28 Homespun Treasures 3 Howland Community Church 29 Just Quilt It Inc. 3 Wayne Co. Arts & Crafts Guild Thanks for Reading The Ohio Country Register! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 North Shore Primitives 153 S. Hinde Street Washington Court House (behind Dairy Queen) 740.335.6799 We’re located in a two-story 110 year olde primitive building. First floor is decorated with each room done just like a very primitive home. Second floor features prim kitchen, colonial bedroom, harvest dining rooms, warm gathering rooms and even Memaw’s olde back porch. I look forward to your visit - Vickie Spring Open House March 18-19 & 20 (regular hours) Open 7 Days A Week! 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