® Your Massachusetts & Rhode Island Guide to Premier Specialty Shopping and Events September/October 2013 Complimentary/Free Vol. 19, No. 5 More than Country, Much More! Page 2 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register September/October 2013 Dempsey Dabbling _ Mike & Pat Dempsey Country Register Publishers Fall Season is Here Southern New England Country Registers Massachusetts & Rhode Island For several reasons my favorite ter shops. Assemble your shopping Mike & Pat Dempsey season is Fall. First, it is cooler than friends and map out a day trip to a 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 Summer. Fall typically does wonders number of your favorite Country Reg- for our electric bill. Just got the latest ister shops. BTW there is a great map 919-661-1760, fax 888-302-2594, [email protected] electric bill, it has started down. on the inside back cover that you can Country Register Publishers’ Contact Information Next thing I like is the change in col- use. 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Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 shopping Ain lwyouary lso,c aAl lcwomamyusn, itTye. lwl’hmile, r eT-ienvlle’smtin,g iTne yollu’rm community. • Illinois: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 • 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, 641-751-2619 • Kansas: Cindy Baldwin, 988 9th Ave., McPherson, KS 67460, 866-966-9815 • Kentucky: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774, 443-243-1118• I have for many years conveyed to love to see you carry into their shops Maine: Gail Hageman, 221 Winslow Rd, Albion, ME 04910, 207-437-2663 our readers that it is very important your Country Register paper. It lets • Maryland: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 that you tell our shopkeepers, when them know their investment in ad- • Massachusetts-RI: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 you visit their shops, that “...You Saw vertising in The Country Register is • Michigan: Bill and Marlene Howell, 3790 Manistee, Saginaw, MI, 48603-3143, 989-793-4211 Them in The Country Register.”Better working. • Minnesota: Kim and Mickey Keller, 12835 Kiska St. NE, Blaine, MN, 55449, 763-754-1661 Tell Your Shopkeepers You Saw Them in The Country Register! • Missouri: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 yet carry your paper in with you. They • Montana: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028 • Nebraska: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 • 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 Contents • 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 A Cup of Tea with Lydia - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 • New York: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Advertisers’ Event Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 • North Carolina: B. Stillman and L. Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 North Dakota: American Indian Baskets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 • Ohio: Barb Moore, P. O. Box 37, Cable, OH, 43009, 937-652-1157 • Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028 • Oklahoma: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Antique Photographic Book - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 • Oregon: Barbara Stillman and Lolly Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 • Pennsylvania: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Become Inspired! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 • Rhode Island: Michael Dempsey, 10213 Fanny Brown Road, Raleigh, NC 27603, 919-661-1760 Cooking With The Oldies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 • South Carolina: B. Stillman and L. Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 • South Dakota: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028 Cooking with Tom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 • Tennessee: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774, 443-243-1118 • Texas: Lenda Williams, P.O. Box 32581, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, 405-470-2597 Countryberries Designs Pattern - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 • Utah: Daniel & Stacy Tueller, 153 S 2050 W, Provo UT 84601, 801-592-8498 Vermont: Chris & Kelly Kennedy, 5804 Whiterose Way, New Market, MD 21774, 443-243-1118 Cover Artist Justin Spivey - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 • Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, P.O. Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Cowboys and Pirates and Soldiers, Oh My! - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 • Wash. & E. OR & S. ID: B. Stillman and L. Konecky, 515 Carefree Hwy, #128 Phoenix, AZ, 85085, 602-942-8950 • West Virginia: Dave & Amy Carter, PO Box 365, New Market, MD, 21774, 866-825-9217 Essential Oils - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 • Wisconsin: Scott & Jennifer Hughes, P. O. Box 276, Altoona, WI, 54720, 715-838-9426 • Wyoming: Dee Sleep, 132 W. Hudson Street, Spearfish, SD 57783, 605-722-7028 Fall Word Scramble - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 CANADA Family History - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 • Alberta: Ruth Burke, P.O. Box 97, Heisler, AB, T0B2A0, 780-889-3776 • British Columbia: Bryan Stonehill, Box 1338, Summerland, B.C. V0H 1Z0, 1-800-784-6711 From Lydia’s Recipe File - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 • Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Scott & Marj Kearns, Box 850, Kipling, SK, S0G 2S0, 306-736-2441 Ontario; Laurie Holcombe, 166-B Craig Henry Drive, Nepean, Ontario K2G 4M7, 613-864-8667 Girlfriend Wisdom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 The Country Register September/October 2013 Vol. 19, No. 5 How to Make an Herb Wreath - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Jacquelynne Steves Pattern - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 The Country Register is published every other month. Copyright © 2013. Repro- Labor Day—September 2, 2013 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16 duction or use without written permission of editorial or graphic content in any man- ner is prohibited. 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Such articles are lently obtained materials we are not liable for the 3/50 project - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 accepted for publication herein may be edited any damages arising from the purchase or use at the sole discretion of the publisher. Respon- of products from our advertisers. Vol. 19, No. 5 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register Page 3 Antiques & Uniques T h e Eclectic Collecti Autumn Sale o n October 12, Sat. 10am-5pm — 20% off Sale The Shop is full with over 50 Venders, [email protected], 508-384-7666 224 Dedham Street (Rt.1A), Norfolk, MA, 02056 New Vendors, new (old) products Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, closed Mondays & Tuesdays We offer: Custom Silk Floral Designs 1 st Annual Vintage and Nostalgia Spaces Multi-Dealer Antiques, Consignment Offerings Harvest Gathering Quality Artisans Work, and Much More! Show and Sale Deal with the Dealers is the 2nd Saturday each month. See what Deals you can workout with them. October 19, Sat 10am-4pm Wed-Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4 by chance Place: Norfolk Grange 714 Bedford Street, Rt.18, Abington, MA Like us on Facebook Rockwood Road (Rt 115) [email protected] EclecticCollectionAbington.com Featuring: Local Antiques Dealers, Artisans, and Live Demos Please bring a canned good for the Norfolk Food Pantry Advertisers’ Event Calendar That Little Basket The following special events are being held listing below the map on the inside back page by our advertisers for your enjoyment. If you of the paper. Then use the page number in the are out cruis’n the shops, stop at one, or more Shop’s listing to locate the shop’s ad, where Gifts Antiques Collectibles of these special events. To locate a shop, find you will find its location and more informa- Date Shop Event Gift Baskets Reproductions the shop name in the “Shops by Shop Name” tion. Enjoy the events! Description Aug 31-Sep 1 The Tole Booth Annual Sidewalk Sale Kathy Pratt See ad for details Tue-Sat 10-6, Sep 6-8 Changes of Thyme 16th Annual Harvest Sale 781-331-4150 See ad for details [email protected] 1610 Main Street (Rt.18) Sep 9-14 Heart & Home 23rd Anniversary Celebration South Weymouth, MA 02190 Join us for Store Specials, Food Tastings, Foor Prizes, and Give Aways! Downtown Danielson Activitities, Sep 14 Sep 12-15 Countryberries Fall Open House Refreshments, Door Prize, Specials, Fun! Sep 14 The Eclectic Collection Deal with the Dealer Second Saturday of each month Sep 13-15 Vintage Thymes Monthly Market Back in Thyme Guess appearance by Maureen Stanton, author of KILLER STUFF AND TONS OF MONEY Sep 14-15 Bittersweet Hollow Harvest Gathering Come see what’s new for fall! Sep 14-15 Country Marketplace Fall Open House Sep 14-15 Primitive Country Shoppe Fall Open House See ad for details Sep 14-15 Primitive Thymes Harvest Gathering & Historic House Tour See ad for details Sep 14-15 Willow Tree Country Shoppe Fall Open House Sep 20 Haymaker Country Store ReOpening We are expanding Sep 20-22 A Bee’s Buzz Anniversary Weekend Sale At least 10% off storewide, free drawings, refreshments Sep 20-22 Deco Décor West Warwick Centennial Festival Food, Art & Craft vendors, entertainment, activities Sep 21 Brick Mill Marketplace Antique/Primitive Show See ad for details Sep 21-22 Brick Mill Marketplace Annual Fall Open House Sep 21-22 Medway Mill Fall Open House Super buys, raffles, & refreshments Sep 21-22 The Stray Cat Customer Appreciation Days 25% off (firm and sale items excluded) throughout the shop Sep 21-22 Pettengill Farm The Vintage Bazaar See ad for details Sep 28 Walker Homestead Antiques & Primitive Goods Show See ad for details Sep 28-29 Wrentham Country Store Vintage Fall Market See ad for details Oct 3 Avery Hill Farm Harvest Gathering See ad for details Oct 5 & 14 The Settle Shop Annual Fall Sale! See ad for details Oct 11-13 Vintage Thymes Monthly Market Harvest Pickins 1 year celebration, raffles, giveaways, live entertainment, & more! Oct 11-14 Medway Mill Dealers’ Choice Sale: 10% to 50% off Oct 12 The Eclectic Collection Deal with the Dealer Second Saturday of each month Oct 12 Grubby Hollow Harvest Weekend Celebrate Fall! Enjoy the seasonal colors. Join us for light refreshments, & enter a drawing to win a $25.00 gift certificate Oct 12 Nothings New Fall Open House Sat 10am-5pm, 20% off sale Oct 12-14 Bittersweet & Ivy Scituate Art Festival Oct 16-20 Meeting House Quilt Shop Annual Fall Fabric Fest See ad for details Oct 19 Nothings New 1st Annual Harvest Gathering See ad for details Oct 19-27 The Stray Cat Porch Sale 30% off ALL Porch items Nov 1 Farmstead Mercantile Fall Open House Beginning with the lighting of the barn at 5pm Nov 1-3 Bittersweet Hollow Holiday Open House Come see what’s new in Holiday décor! Nov 1-3 Country Essentials Christmas Open House See ad for details Tell Them You Saw Them in The Country Register Page 4 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register September/October 2013 Customer Medway Mill The Stray Cat Appreciation Days September 21-22 Rusty to Victorian Antiques & More See Events Calendar for details Voted Medway’s #1 Home Decoration Store New Items arriving Daily Porch Sale a multi-dealer shop October 19-27 Open 7 days 10-5 73 Holliston Street See Events Calendar for details Visit our New Salvage Room Medway, MA 02053 Now Offering Estate Sale/Cleanout Services! www.TheStrayCatMedway.com v Antique, Vintage, Reproduction & Pre-Owned Furniture LIKE us on FB v Collectibles, Candles, Room Sprays, Tin-Ware, & Lighting v Country Signs, Custom Farm Tables & Cupboards From Lydia’s Recipe File v Estate, Artisan Jewelry, Artwork & Braided Rugs Ploughman’s Lunch ¦ v Complete Line of Howard’s Products A simple, satisfying meal that is ¦ Branston pickle, chutney, or a quick to prepare. No cooking required. ¦favorite zesty condiment v Consignments and Estates Welcome! 1. The name originates from earlier Cucumber and tomato slices Directions: days when men worked in the fields Fresh fruit v Ebay Service Available and took their lunches with them. Now this lunch can be taken to the 2. Arrange the ingredients on Ionffgirceed oire snetrs:ved at home. individual plates. Or for several Layaways and Gift Certificates Available ¦ people, fill a platter with enough food for everyone, and pass it around. For ¦ Thick slices of crusty white bread, 165 Main St (Rt.109), Medway, MA 02053 ¦ such as French or Ciabatta a large group, serve the bread in a 508-533-7757---Rt.495-exit 18 or 19 to Medway 3 miles on right Butter for sandwich basket; arrange the meat and cheese on one platter and the fruit on another. Now Open 7 days, Mon-Sun 10-5, Thurs til 8 Slices or chunks of 2 or 3 favor- www.MedwayMillAntiquesAndMore.com ¦ite cheeses (e.g., cheddar, Stilton, 3. Individuals can assemble their Swiss, or havarti) sandwiches as desired. Sliced meat, such as ham, turkey, 4. Serve with a bracing pot of tea. or beef WRENTHAM COUNTRY STORE A MULTI-DEALER SHOP. . . Vintage Fall Market Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29 (closing at 12:00 on Friday, Sept 27 to get ready for the big weekend) Great Fall Finds throughout the shop and front porch We are featured in Romantic Homes, Creating Vintage Charm and Flea Market Style Magazine as one of the Top Vintage Shops in the Country Follow us on Facebook Daily 10-5, Thu til 8—508-384-0051 715 East Street, Rt.140, Wrentham, MA, 02703 www.WrenthamCountryStore.com Vol. 19, No. 5 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register Page 5 The greatest accomplishment Come Visit One is not in never falling, of America’s Original but in rising again Country after you fall. Stores Vince Lombardi now in our 184th year! Enjoy high quality home decor, pottery, clocks, lighting, art work, furniture, rugs, quilted goods, jewelry, apothecary, gifts, kitchenware, and gourmet food in a quaint 13 room historic setting. A Cup of Tea with Lydia Perfect items for your home, office or cottage. Real Men Drink Tea So why do our loyal customers love our shop? Familiar Tunes from our coinola and player piano. “Do real men drink tea?” I asked my Great products from 275 manufacturers in 40 states & 15 countries. husband, Milt. Old fashioned candy counter, pickle barrel & home-made fudge. “Whdaot about Sir Lipton?” he replied. The rumble of the Acela train going by. I chuckled. Lipton tea aside, many men drink tea, and my husband is among them. Whether at home or in OldCountryStoreOnline.com tearooms, Milt enjoys a good cuppa’ tea. In fact, for our for-TEA-eth an- 26 Otis Street, Mansfield, MA 02048 niversary he said, “Since we’ve been Open: Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5 married for-tea years, let’s go for tea 508-339-8128 40 times in the next year.” So we set Men and Tea off on frequent tea jaunts. from Route 95: Take Exit 7A (Rt.140/Mansfield). Right at 6th traffic light onto School Street. 1.5 miles beyond Mansfield Crossing Mall, turn right onto Otis Street. (at W. Mansfield Village sign) During our tea outings we met men of all ages drinking tea. In one tea- tea?” I asked. The woman pointed to from Route 495: Take Exit 12 (Rt. 140/Mansfield). Turn left a first traffic light room, a young fellow sat alone in a one gentleman’s glass and said, “He’s onto School Street. Then follow directions above. quiet corner, drinking tea and reading drinking iced tea.” But the other man a book. In another casual teahouse proudly raised his large coffee mug We appreciate your support of this wonderful American icon with shelves of loose teas, we saw and said, “I’m Scandinavian,” as if to and look forward to welcoming you to our store. young men with their laptops and imply drinking tea would betray his cups of tea. And in most tearooms, we heritage. weren’t the only husband and wife When I asked my friend Cheryl if chatting over afternoon tea. her husband drank tea, she said, “Yes, Even so, my friend Carolyn said, “ I iced in the summer and hot black tea know real men take tea, and my hus- when he’s sick. Otherwise he pre- band likes it. But wild horses couldn’t fers coffee.” My friend Jeanetta said, Grubby Hollow drag him to an afternoon tea.” She “When my dad’s doctor told him to continued, “The biggest stumbling drop coffee, Dad found sipping hot block for most guys is taking tea and Masculini -TEA strong tea as a substitute.” "where grubby is a way of life, not just an appearance!" dainty sandwiches in a room full of chattering women!” 6 rooms filled with Country Primitive Decor, Early Style wares, I realize some men wouldn’t feel With latte stanedssp roenss onearly every 1-of-a-kind Make Dos, Antiques, Unique Hand-dids comfortable in tearooms with frilly, corner, many men enjoy coffee as well and so much more. feminine décor. But not all tearooms as tea. But some themselves 508-336-0065 have that ambiance. Even if they do, better with tea. “My husband drinks Manly Menus Wed-Fri 10-6, Sat.10-5, Sun.12-5 the good food attracts men. only tea,” Sylvia said. “No coffee un- 568 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771 less he’s bone cold, and that doesn’t happen more than once a decade.” Recently we found our favorite Another friend said, “My son knows tearoom filled with mostly men. Sur- all about tea, and he only drinks tea.” prised, I approached a table with two The bottom line is: Some men pre- men and said, “I’m doing research for fer tea. And with all the known health a tea column. Do real men drink tea?” benefits tea contains, I say, good for The younger man quickly replied, them! “No, we don’t! And we don’t eat quiche Men may prefer stronger black teas either.” rather than floral potpourri-smelling “Then why are you here?” I asked. blends. Some enjoy teas with a smoky “There’s a car show nearby, so we flavor, such as Lapsang Souchong. came for lunch,” he replied. “The tur- Others drink Chai, Constant Comment, key club sandwich was great.” Then English Breakfast, or Darjeeling. One he looked at the robust gentleman “gentleman’s sampler” on the web in- seated across from him and added, cludes Irish Rum Cream tea, a strong “My friend here is a full-figure guy. black tea with a taste of rum and hint Do you think he would eat dainty tea of sweet cream. But many men take sandwiches?” after Star Trek’s captain, Jean-Luc I smiled, realizing he had pointed Picard, and prefer “tea, Earl Grey, hot.” out a common misconception about With numerous teas to choose tearooms, that you can only order from—black, green, red, and white— tiny tidbits. But, actually, the varied most men will find a blend that’s just menus often include substantial serv- their cup of tea. ings for hearty appetites. Although my husband and I have One such manly meal is Plough- completed our for-tea (40) outings, man’s Lunch. Its main components we’re always ready for another cup of are bread, cheese, and chutney. But tea. LWydoian E’t. yHoarur ijso, Min.A u. isn? home economics, is it may also include sliced meats, pâté, blessed with five grandchildren and is the or even a slice of cold pork pie. Some- author of Preparing My Heart for Grandpar- times fresh fruit and sliced vegetables enting. Known as “Grandma Tea,” she enjoys Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold are added as well. sharing tea with family and friends. No reprint without author’s permission. Contact Lydia at [email protected]. I spoke with two men and a woman at another table. “Do real men drink Page 6 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register September/October 2013 Country on Display Personal Touch Country Shoppe The Country Store Francine, Hoppy Donle & Sons Celebrating 30 Years 397 South Street East, Raynham, MA 02767 508-824-0255 Painted Primitive/Country Furniture Featuring: Also, Collectibles, Country Crafts, Fall & Halloween Merchandise Refinished Antique Trunks, Authentic Antiques Electric Candles w/ Sleeves ª Table Linens Framed Pictures ª Signs ª Furniture Family Owed and Operated 4,500 sq.ft. of Country on Display Layaways & Delivery Available Store hours: Tues-Sat 10-5 & Beginning Oct. 20-Sun. 12-5 299 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA 02771, 508-336-0488 Mon & Wed 10-9, Thu & Fri 12-9, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, closed Tue closed Sundays July thru Labor Day Directions: from Rt.24 take exit 13A onto Rt.44 East, right at first set of lights, .8 miles on left Quilts That Redeem Two “A” Words I have a confession to make. I wait- my studio door with smiles and time- ed till the last minute to write this ly words, no one having a clue how because I wanted a story that conve- much I needed them! Plus, many song niently matched up with the title of lyrics on our local Christian radio sta- the column and be a redeeming quilt tion spoke directly to me as I heard story. Well, I waited and waited. God them over and around the noise of my Obvious hasn’t allowed me to see anything machine as I worked. about the making and giving of the last couple ministry quilts. So ... no What’s Up? It soon became obvious we had let story yet. “busyness” invade our devotion time together. As we shared and prayed, Hum … what’s up with that? How- we put our armor back on. Maintain- ever! I have noticed two words that ing our individual devotion time has keep surfacing through my subcon- also been a must. For today, my ar- scious to my consciousness and I’ve mor came from Words in Isaiah. I was been mulling them around for awhile. looking for a certain scripture and Maybe He wants me to organize my underlined phrases in several places thoughts around them for a story (?) caught my eye, so I stopped to read Hum … again. The first word came them. Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for through loud and clear, from personal I am with you; do not be dismayed, The Gingham Goose experiences my husband and I had a for I am your God. I will strengthen couple months ago. The second word you and help you; I will uphold you has come as a response to the first. with my righteous right hand.” Verse We came out of the month of June 13; “For I am the Lord, your God, who feeling like we’d been run over by a takes hold of your right hand and says Autumn has Arrived! Mac Truck. We experienced a blind- to you, do not fear; I will help you.” sided “ATTACK” and were in dire need Isaiah 43:1 … “Fear not, for I have RE- Fresh coat of paint, new window treatments, of damage control by putting our “AR- DEEMED you; I have summoned you what ever your decorating needs are, we can help! MOR” back in place. by name, you are mine: … Verse 5; “Do I’m sure everyone has experienced not be afraid, for I am with you.” varying degrees of a crisis and can Isaiah 44:2; “Do not be afraid …” identify. For me, the attack came on Verse 8 … “Do not tremble, do not the heels of a very busy and stress- be afraid …” Verse 22,; “I have swept ful time of ministry work. I’m begin- away your offenses like a cloud, your ning to think of such times as the sins are like the morning mist. Return Did You Hear “Elijah Syndrome”. I join God in an to me, for I have REDEEMED you.” intense time of doing work He has already started and have the elation As children, did you hear your par- of a mountain top experience. This ent’s words repeated many times is followed by the all-too-immediate over, trying to get a thought or lesson WHOOSH of coming off the mountain through your head? Now, as parents, and into the desert of exhaustion vul- have you not done the same thing? nerability. I typically need a solitary Well, hear our Abba (Daddy) Father’s 10-minute crying jag before facing the repeated Words “DO NOT FEAR”. situation. For my husband, I’m sure The lesson here, once again, is to be he would say it came from his being Heart -to -Heart sure to have the armor of God put on overwhelmingly busy. (prayers, scriptures) in order not to fear; to withstand the attack of Satan Bed curtains, Family Heirloom Weavers coverlets, We had a heart-to-heart discus- and to stand in Victory through His custom window treatments, Olde Century paints, sion about the state of affairs and strength, guidance, love, providence soon saw it for what it was, an attack. and faithfulness. We can make that a Katie’s Light House lighting, Good Intent Cupboards, We prayed and asked God to help us, prayer. Amen and Johnston Benchwork upholstered furniture. strengthen and guide us through this (AND! How very cool is it that He time. As we poured our hearts out to led me to verses containing the word This is a sampling of the items we carry to get Him, He gave us a peace and a line “redeemed”. Guess I needed that as af- your homeready for the season. Visit us soon, we look of defense as we asked a few friends firmation of this story, since there’s forward to helping you with all your decorating needs. and family to pray specifically for us. no quSilhte rrreyf Oesrleanndc eof iPnr aiits.e WThorakns Qkusi,l tDinagd. I)n. business and ministry for over l2 years. Contact He guided our minds in making some 136 North Avenue, Rochester, MA 02770 adjustments. We asked for His assur- information: 785-263-4600 T,W,Th 11am-5pm Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 by chance, 508-763-4833 o [email protected] For exs. of work: ance as well. In the next few days, He www.TheGinghamGoose.net facebook.com/Praiseworksquilting. To order the literally blew us away. Each evening TheGinghamGoose.blogspot.com book Quilts That Redeem (Seeing God’s Hand at became an exciting time to share all Work) call or email with QTR in subject line. He had done for each of us in our day. 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John Adams, letter to Thomas Jefferson, Apr. 19, 1817 Piecing Life Together The Primitive Millhouse Welcome, Brian! Country Decor & Gift Shop 32 store vendors ranging from country décor to spices and gifts. For many years, I’ve shared my life erything goes into his mouth—fin- Always something new to see! with cats. It wasn’t always that way. I gers, clothes, noses, shoes, and socks. grew up with a dog. Lucky was a terri- You would think that he’s trying to un- Obedience Training Rental spots now available, call for more information! er and beagle mix, the runt of the litter, hinge his jaw to swallow those items. (His and/or Mine) and given to me by my uncle when his Find us on Facebook dog had pups. My late husband was a 1452 Broncos Highway, Burrillville, RI 02830, 401-229-2344 true dog lover. As part of the Military He’s found his voice and is learn- Police, when he served, his partner ing to bark when people come to the was a German shepherd named Pa- door. After every “disappearance,” sha. Several dogs came in and out of even if it’s only for about 20 seconds, our lives. After he died, we found our- he greets me with wagging tail and selves without a pet. The girls wanted happy dancing like I’ve been gone al- cats, so I became a cat person. most forever. He is really, really good at playing fetch, although he loses interest after about five rounds. The cats are adjusting. We begin obedience training this Primitive & Country Accessories month. I do realize that’s more about Capture the warmth and beauty of autumn’s scents and colors with our my learning how to be a good dog selection of richly fragranced candles, colorful florals, and seasonal decorations. owner than it is about Brian leaning Don’t miss our new collection of unique gifts and indulgences, how to be a good dog. I’m sure we will especially selected for your enjoyment! practice and do well in class. Visit us during the Scituate Art Festival, October 12-14 My quilting has just about ground Columbus Day Weekend and receive a gift with every purchase to a halt! I’m hoping that Brian will 401-647-2900 — Tue-Sun 12-5 learn how to be a good quilting com- 171 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857 panion, sitting in my studio with me while I sew. I think we’re probably several months away from that. During my involvement in this pup- py madness, there have been some Adding a Dog unpleasantries in my work world. It all boiled down to technical difficul- ties that had another, literally, on a I miss the companionship of a good different page than me. But, before dog. For several years, I’ve been flirt- we discovered the problem, tempers ing with the idea of adding a dog to flared (mine) and apologies were of- the family. Breeds have been investi- Longing to Play in the Dog Park fered (hers.) gated and a list developed of the at- tributes I hoped to find, including: 1) medium-sized; 2) mixed breed, pref- There are times when I long to be erably a rescue; 3) male; 4) white “retired,” play in the dog park with with some color markings; and 5) a Brian, work in my studio, and avoid short coat. Although I was not seri- interactions with people. As David ously looking, a puppy crossed my Duchovny said, “I love dogs. They live path that ticked all the boxes and then in the moment and don’t care about some. Two weeks ago, I adopted Bri- anything except affection and food. an, a boxer and dachshund mix with a They’re loyal and happy. Humans are sad story. Only three months old, he’s jusBt atroboa rdaa Pmolsnt ocno ims ap wlircitaetre bdy. ”v ocation and a quilter by avocation. You can see Barbara’s alive because of the dedication of a lo- quilts, join her on Facebook or book her class cal rescue group. and lecture offerings at www.barbarapolston. Oh my gosh! Having Brian is a LOT com. She is the editor of The Quilting Quarterly, of work! There are frequent trips the Journal of The National Quilting Associa- for “potty outside,” although most of tion, Inc. Barbara, who has lived in Phoenix, the time that’s really finding sticks Arizona, for over 27 years, is calmly quilting in and eating them. There are frequent Studio Narnia. ©Barbara Polston, Phoenix, AZ clean-ups in the house of you-know- what. Because he’s still so young, ev- Vol. 19, No. 5 Massachusetts & Rhode Island Country Register Page 9 Primitive, Country & Folk Art Necessary Accessories The Sights & Scents of Autumn have Arrived at The Tole Booth Elizabeth’s Shoppe Treasures for the Home from the Heart Visit our ten rooms filled with new and exciting necessary accessories. Annual Sidewalk Sale Labor Day Weekend Aug 31 & Sep 1 This is that great time of year when the weather changes, the nights are Raindate Sept. 7 & 8 cool and crisp, thoughts of pumpkins and fall scents fill the air 50% off & More! and the sights and scents of fall are all around us. Country-Primitive-Decorative Gifts and Accessories for Your Home Like us on Facebook 129 Main Street (Rt.122) Blackstone, MA — 505-876-8900 Hours: Wed-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 We are a shopping experience here at Elizabeth's Shoppe offering ten rooms of necessary accessories. We offer an extensive line of primitive and country curtains, valances, swags, tiers, panel curtains, shower curtains and some very grubby tea dyed curtains. Our line of primitive quilts is very extensive. We offer primitive wood furniture, shelving & prints. Candles, tarts, primitive lighting, jewelry, Donna Sharp handbags & very popular battery taper & pillar candles. We have Swan Creek & Warm Glow, grubby & seasonal candles along with many tarts & buttons to choose from. Primitive string lights along with waxy bulbs and seasonal decorative bulbs in shapes of pumpkins, ghosts, santas, snowmen, witches, scarecrows & angels. Wool primitive runners, woven table squares & woven throws go well with our primitive curtains. Very popular now, Naked Bee Hand Lotion & Gourd birdhouses. This is the time of year when fall and Christmas items start arriving. Shop often to see what is new and different at Elizabeth's Shoppe. Elizabeth’s Shoppe www.elizabethshoppe.com Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, 401-658-2737 2352 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864 Visa/MC/Discover—Gift Certificates—Layaway Pieces From My Heart Poet & Party Girl! Bittersweet My dearest friend Valerie, I’ve known for years. We’ve all been worried about her cancer fears. We go out for dinner, and sometimes play cards, Intrigued was I as I read a recent We talk on Facework, or meet at garage sale yards. email from my Canadian friend Lesley Hollow Then there is Tannis who I love so much. Nuttall, saying “I’m sending a poem We go out for lunch, and always go dutch. to you. It’s called, “A Girlfriend Story.” We taught Brownies together, and skated for fun, It’s not for publication. I wrote it just We have been friends for years—over thirty-one. for fun because I love to write!” My Primitive & Country Decor My friend Wilma and I went to Britton School. curiosity was piqued when I couldn’t We swam in Amesdale, but not in a pool. open the attachment and enjoy the We did 4-H together, learning to cook and sew, Learning a lot of things that we didn’t know. Harvest Gathering result of her fun! I emailed off a quick reply and soon Suzanne is the Mother of our two Granddaughters. September 15 & 16 came Lesley’s response, “You should She is such a good friend to our Son, their Father. Although they’re apart, they remain good friends, be able to open it this time. I’ve been Come celebrate the change of seasons And I will love that girl until the very end! fooling around writing poetry for fun since 1989. I write about ‘love’ and Judy is my ‘regular’ bingo pal. All your Fall Decorating Necessities Plus She’s funny and a protective kind of gal. ‘happiness’ and, of course, a lot about We go on Sundays, but that’s not a sin, Fall & Christmas Arrow Replacements ‘family.’ I hope you enjoy this little dit- We laugh and have fun, and sometimes we win! ty. Some day I hope to put some of my Pictures, Braided Rugs, Accent Lighting And let’s not forget my new friend, Sue. poetry together with my short stories She’s pleasant and kind, and funny too. Handmade Primitive Dolls & Pillows and publish them.” She stops by for hot chocolate and a cookie or three, As I read Lesley’s poem, it resonat- Other days we meet for a chat and tea. Small Primitive Furniture & Accents ed. I felt her friends possess the uni- So many friends, too numerous to name. Family Heirloom Weavers versal qualities There’s Ella and Mary, and two Lyns named the same. all women look And there’s Jan in Colorado, my publisher friend, Candles from Black Crow, So many wonderful Ladies, and my story ends! for and treasure 1803, & Keepers of the Light in their friend- ships so I asked Open Columbus Day, Oct 8 for and received Although Lesley and I have never Lesley’s permis- met in person, we have enjoyed each German Twig Trees & Garlands are in stock sion to publish other via email and Facebook—still, Leslie Nuttall her poem and I’m so surprised and honored she Holiday Open House Nov 2-4-5 A Girlfriend Story share it with you. included me in her poem! It’s nice to 508-278-0909 Enjoy! know that the bond of friendship I by Lesley R. Nuttall Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4 feel for her is reciprocal©. 2013 Jan Keller. Open 7 days, Nov & Dec No reprint of this article without permission. Not one do I have, but many tens. Jan shares other pieces of her life in her books, 107 S. Main Street (Rt.122), Uxbridge, MA 01569 II fheaevl eth loe vloev ien imn ym hye haerat rfto wr aillll emxpyl ofrdiee nodnse. day, Pieces From My Crazy Quilt, and The Tie That Binds. Find us on Facebook So I’ll tell you about my friends, if I may. 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Located at J Historic Stanley Woolen Mill Jimmy Carter was born on Oct. 1, 1924 J Dwight Eisenhower was born on Oct. 14, 1890 146 Mendon Road (Rt.16) J Uxbridge, MA 01569 Theodore Roosevelt was born on Oct. 27, 1858 J Phone: 508-278-0200 Chester Arthur was born on Oct. 5, 1829 Mon, Thu, Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 J closed Tue & Wed Rutherford B. Hayes was born on Oct. 4, 1822 Brick Mill Marketplace John Adams was born on Oct. 30, 1735 Presents our first Antique/Primitive Show Cowboys and Pirates and Soldiers, Oh My! Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, 10am-4pm Five soldiers march across the top of my desk: rain date: Sunday Sept. 22 miniature men in green plastic uniforms. Annual Fall Open House Sept. 21-22 I found each of the recruits embed- “I am?” I said, thinking I had been ded in the living-room carpet after a doing a bang-up job. Three Score and Ten Fighting Men recent visit from my grandson. “Yes!” You’re shooting the good guys!” He was clearly frustrated that I wasn’t following orders. Like I said, all Isaac has a large seventy soldiers assortment of looked alike to me. space aliens, su- I felt a demotion Country Marketplace perheroes, cow- coming. And sup- boys, pirates, and Tough Training per was burning. a big Bucket O’ Soldiers filled with Country Antiques, Decor More & aa ll ll seventy fighting Isaac knew it FF nn men. was going to be ee OO pp Of course, when tough to train me, ee uu ss you have a bucket, so he placed blue oo HH SS uu nn I mean, a brigade space invaders SSSSeeaapptttt &&11 44 && 11 55 hosofa mnsodelstd,h ieinyrgos uo n nyeofeuodrr pkoinotr cthtrheaeny tfhcloheoa eirrn sea mntdoy. them to do. Isaac Now it was a fair had the perfect solution: fight the bad fight because I knew for sure what guys. the bad guys looked like! The soldiers come with army gear Life is a lot like that. There are bad molded in their hands: walkie-talk- guys out there who would like noth- ies, bazooka guns, grenade launch- ing better than to trip up the good ers. Other than that, they all looked guys, but it’s often hard to tell the the same to me. But not to Isaac. He players apart. From outward ap- knows exactly which ones are the pearances, the enemy often looks the God Know Who is Who good guys and which ones he wants same as the hero. Reporting for Duty to portray the “bad”. While we are limited by human per- Isaac lined up his soldiers in for- ceptions and understandings, God is mation across the kitchen floor one not. He knows extahcet lLyo wrdh doo iess whos beey Wooden Pumpkins, Scarecrows, Witches, Fall Wreaths, evening while I prepared supper. He looking past the appearance, straight asked me to play with him, which I to the heart. For not Floral Baskets, Black Crow and Cheerful Candles, tried to do in between stirring pots as man sees; for man looks at the out- Runners, Garlands and everything else and adjusting cooking temperatures. ward appearance, but the Lord looks It’s not easy fighting on the front lines at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7 NKJV) you need for your fall decorating. while working in the mess hall! Maybe the next time Isaac comes for As the Second-In-Command, I got a visit, we’ll play cowboys vs. pirates; Mums, Hay, Cornstalks, and down on my hands and knees and be- with spurs and eye patches, that’s fresh Pumpkins & Gourds! gan maneuvering my attack comman- one clash that I certainly wouldn’t get does into position. Then, making the confused with. And forget the chuck Tue-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5, 508-883-2200 requisite machine gun noises (which wagon; we’ll just order a pizza. Pi- 745 South Main Street, Bellingham, MA 02019 Isaac has perfected and I have not) we rates eat pizzaJu, ddyoannn’t G trhaenty, ?M annsville, NY Granny’s in Trouble Now began rat-a-tat-tatting the bad guys. www.Country-Marketplace.com Like us on Facebook In mid-action Captain Isaac called for a cease-fire. “You’re shooting the wrong ones, Granny!”