Thursday..

The shop is closed and due to the weather will be closed Friday. I will keep you posted about Saturday. Get home & stay safe.

Our hearts go out to the family of the Clackamas County weighmaster who was killed this am nearby. We saw firsthand the intensity of the manhunt taking place around us today. We wish them a safe and quick resolution to their search.

Class rescheduled

The winter weather is here..... Nikki decided that it is best to reschedule her Wood Barn Quilt Class to next weekend - Saturday, February 15th.  So if this weekend wasn't a good one for you even before the weather got here,  there are still some openings.  So join us .. next weekend.

One of my favorites..

Saturday, February 8th....    10:30a - 1p     $35

Join Nikki as she walks you through the process to complete your own wood barn quilt.  These wonderful wood quilts are abundant in the Midwest and are gaining popularity across the country. 

 

You see them on barns, coops, and sheds throughout the countryside and now they are moving inside as art in your entry or family rooms.  Nikki will provide you will EVERYTHING you need to create one 24" x 24" barn quilt using three colors.  We have dozens of quilt patterns  and a variety of paint colors to choose from and but if you have something special you are welcome to bring your own.  Bring a paint shirt.  Limited class space. 

Go the extra extra mile -it's never crowded!

Jim and Tracy's Adventure

The Gilbert House

 

Many of you know Jim and Tracy from The Wade Creek House... Jim with his passion for  militaria and Tracy for her passion with everything else.  This love of the old, vintage, unique have lead them on another adventure.  They recently had the opportunity to take over an antique shop in Redmond, Oregon and make it their own.  Another old house, The Gilbert House built in 1929, will have its Grand Opening this weekend.  Located at 203 SW 6th Street, the shop will be open Friday from 11a - 5p with the Grand Opening Saturday from 11a -  5p.   They would love to see you.   Thankfully, they will still have a booth at The Wade Creek House....for now.

 

 

 

 

FEBRUARY..

OUR FEATHERED FRIEND..

Meet our heron.  You can see him often driving along Wade Street and Eagle Creek Road.  He likes the fields just down the road from the shop and he loves Wade Creek.  He was up on the bank when I ran for my camera but hopped down into the creek when I came back.  I had been wondering what would be my new header, hoping it would be snow, and then there he was.

February is the month of Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day, and Toothache Day.  We have some special days lined up too..
1st    - Sweetheart Tree and Heart
            Ornament Workshop
8th    - Wood Barn Quilt Workshop
12th  - Gathering UFO's (unfinished
            objects class)
22nd - Beginning Backyard Beekeeping
            in the Pacific NW

Also, to get you thinking...  April is our Chicken Chat & Coop Tour.  Please let us know if you have a coop to show!  This is a fun event and a great time to learn from others.  It is also a 4H Fundraiser!

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is Nature's way. ~Aristotle

 

 

Wood Barn Quilt Workshop

February 8th

10:30a

Beginning Backyard Beekeeping

in the Pacific Northwest

February 22nd

10:30

Lots of new merchandise coming in so stop by... we are always happy to see you!!

Time for Valentine Decor

 

February 14th is just around the corner... time for a little Valentine decor.  This Saturday, February 1st, let Linda help you create an adorable 2 - 3 foot tree in a "covered" pot using colors of the season.  Using copper wire to enhance the branches, your tree will be ready to attach colorful decorations for Valentine's Day.  Bring small pictures of family, friends, pets, anything you may want to put in a heart ornament and you will make some here for your tree.  Then after Valentine's Day, you can decorate your tree for the next holiday.  This tree can be used year around.  Linda will give you a number of decoration and idea pages explaining how to change your tree to fit each season.  Please bring pliers, wire cutters & scissors if you have them and don't forget the tiny photos.. $ 30   11a - 1p  –  limited class size so call today and reserve your spot.

 

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.  Charles M. Schultz

 

 

 

 

SMALL SPACE GARDENING

One of our members, Linda Bonner, is a local organic gardener, landscape designer, repurpose queen.  She has designed and cared for historic gardens and has a wealth of garden information and experience.  This Saturday at 10:30, she will help us with planning this year's small space garden and containers to give you a beautiful year ahead.  You will also learn about companion planting, consecutive planting and how to supply the soil needs to maximize the production of your favorite vegetables and flowers.  Take home many ideas, informational handouts, samples of soil amendments compliments of Old Farmhouse Feed and Garden Center.  Limited space so call to make your reservation.  $20.

To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow....