Dear Log Cabin friends:

Springtime has arrived! And when I heard the peepers on March 17th down at the little pond, I decided I could safely bid winter good-bye -- up until that point I didn’t think winter would ever leave & spring arrive, but it has. What a wondrous event – we get to experience the four seasons here on the prairies of Nebraska! Our patience with the long, hard winter has paid off – everything is growing. After my inspection of the “green things” this morning I found lemon balm & picked a sprig for my glass of nettle iced tea – a simple country pleasure.

The monarda (bee balm) is about 3 inches high, the little blue hanging heads of blooming scillia are so dainty, the pussy willows’ fuzzy buds have opened, the redbud tree is ready to burst into bloom and the tulips are budded. That was just a bit of the “greens” I found when I was out and about telling my green plants that I was glad they fared well through the winter. And what a new beginning it is each and every spring – we all awaken from our long winter’s sleep. Now much yard & garden work is waiting to be done. Springtime in the country – wishing you simple spring pleasures this April, Twila

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as good as a month! - Van Dyke

APRIL CALENDAR
April 15- Group #1 BOM Applique, -Refreshments Dianna L.
April 16 – UFO, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (unfinished rug hooking/appliqué – doors open at 12:15 p.m.)
April 19 – Newbies Woolkeepers, 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments, Sondra & Clarice
April 21 – Group # 3 BOM Applique – Refreshments – Sue B.
April 22 – Group # 2 BOM Applique – Refreshments – Mary P.
April 22 – EARTH DAY – CELEBRATE THE PLANET we call home! !
April 26 – Oldies Woolkeepers, 6:30 p.m. – Refreshments Sue H.
April 27 – Herb Study Group (scented geraniums topic) 6:30 -9 p.m. (separate letter)

The following recipe is from Kathy D., who brought this dessert to Applique group & everyone loved it.

TWO-TONED DESSERT
Crust:
1 c. flour
½ c. butter, melted
¾ -1 c. chopped pecans
Press into a 9x13 pan & bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes or until golden

First layer:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 c. powdered sugar
Beat until fluffy. Then fold in 8 oz. Cool Whip. Spread over cooled baked crust

Second layer:
3 (4oz) pkg. instant chocolate pudding
3 ¾ c. milk
1 tsp vanilla
Mix together & pour over cream cheese layer. Let pudding set & then cover with another 8 oz. of Cool Whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate, chopped pecans or serve plain.

Since May looks to be a busy month I may not get a newsletter out, so I’ll include May’s calendar for now

MAY CALENDAR
May 1 – May Day
May 9 – Mother’s Day
May 17 – Newbies Woolkeepers, 6:30 pm., Dena and Karla
May 19 – Group # 3 BOM appliqué, Carol R.
May 20 – Group # 1 BOM appliqué- Clarice and Sondra
May 21 – UFO , 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (doors open at 12:15 p.m.)
May 24 – Oldies Woolkeepers, 6:30 p.m., Sandy L.
May 25 – Herb Study group – 6:30 – 9 p.m. (separate letter)
May 27 – Group # 2 BOM appliqué-Carolyn M.
May 31 – Memorial Day observed
Have a wonderful merry month of May!

NOTES

SHOP IS CLOSED SINCE I RETIRED A YEAR AGO. ONCE IN AWHILE I OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. I GET MANY CALLS & I APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT YOU MISS THE SHOP – STAY POSTED.

APPLIQUE GROUPS: The Block of the Month is going well. It would be good if you could “block” your squares ahead of time to be ready for putting it together. Mine are blocked & they look really good (they looked good before but the blocking makes a noticeable difference). Most of you know how to block. If you don’t, then I can show you at next appliqué group. We’ll do Block 8 – I’ll also show you how to start putting it all together. This will be an important class – the block is easy to do, but the directions for putting your quilt together will be informative. Hope you can all come – you’ll soon have your quilt done & ready to hang in a prominent place to “show it off.” It’s an impressive piece of folk art!

End of Newsletter

PS- Side note: If you are looking for a lot to build a home, come & be my neighbor. We have 4 Acre lots, to the north of our home, for sale. The lots are on Prairie Sage Drive in Roca Ridge development. For info. Call or email me.

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