October 2004

Greetings from Monika's
News From the Shop

Monika’s Quilt Shop
210 South Main
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218-732-3896

Greetings:

Warm weather has finally come to the Northwoods. The ice finally left the lake on May 11! Some expected to be wearing wool sweaters in July. All that is a memory now as our feathered friends are finally raising families.
We have been very busy at the shop beginning with the big "Re-Do" last January. We rearranged the entire shop, quilt fabric in the two front halves, and yarn in the middle. This allowed us to add more inventory to both and still be more efficient and customer friendly. If you need Batiks we now have 523 bolts to choose from. Looking for that just right flannel? How about 678 bolts to peruse. Of course you always need blenders and there we really went all out, 1166 bolts. We also increased wide goods (Quilt backs) Shannon fabrics and seasonals. All in all the shop now has nearly 7000 bolts of fabric on hand. We also added more yarn for you gals that love to knit and crochet as well as many new embroidery patterns.
Please note the what used to be known as "Thimbleberries Club" is now called Main Street Quilters. Nothing but the name has changed, the fun, good times, and sharing are as before.
Remember the MN Shop Hop in August. You may pre-order and pay for the shop hop fabric at any time but it can not leave the shop until the Shop Hop starts. The "Pattern" page has new kits and show the MN Shop Hop fabric if you are interested in preordering.

PLEASE NOTE: We have found an error on page 12 of the book "Northwest Quilt Cafe" in the pattern "Pine Tree Flip". A correct page 12 is shown here. If you have problems resizing and printing this pattern send an email to Monika's and we will send separate file with the picture available for printing.

Regards,

Monika and the girls

"Recipe of the Month"

Monika's Sauerkraut
4 strips of bacon, diced 1 cup chopped onion 2pounds of sauerkraut 3 medium sized tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 cup of meat broth or 1/2 cup meat broth & 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds Fresh ground black pepper	Cook bacon until almost crisp, remove and set aside. Add onion and cook and stir until transparent, not brown. Add sauerkraut, apples, brown sugar, vinegar, caraway seeds, pepper, meat broth (or combination of broth & wine), and bacon bits. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20minutew, or until apple slices are tender.

Recipes from Monika's

Red Cabbage
Ingredients 1 quart shredded red cabbage 2 tart apples pealed, cored, and thinly sliced 5 tablespoons bacon drippings 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons caraway seeds	Place ingredients in a large, heavy skillet (not iron), bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook gently for about 20 minutes, or until cabbage is crisp and tender. Thicken juices with a teaspoon of cornstarch blended with a tablespoon of water if desired.

Swedish Pineapple Cake
Ingredients 2 cups sugar 2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups crushed pineapple (un-drained) 2 eggs 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) .............................................................................................................. Frosting 1/2 cup soft margarine 8 oz. creamed cheese, softened 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla	Measure all ingredients in large bowl. Mix on low speed of electric mixer about one minute until blended. Then beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. Pour into greased and floured 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. ........................................................................................................................ Beat together until smooth and spread on cooled cake. Optional walnuts may be sprinkled over frosting before it sets

Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients ½ c wild rice 1 lb. bacon 3 T. bacon drippings ¾ cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onions 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 2- 14 ½ cans chicken broth 1- 4 oz can mushrooms 3 10 3/4 ounce cans cream of mushroom soup, undiluted.	Wash wild rice, boil for 15 minutes, drain, and set aside. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and discard all but 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings. Sauté celery, onion, and green peppers in drippings until onions are translucent. Put in a large kettle and add rice broth, mushrooms, soup, and diced bacon. Cook on low heat for one hour. Do not add salt.

Remember…The Main Street Quilters evening meeting is now on Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m., before the first Thursday each month. Meetings on Thursdays will stay the same but without the evening session.
Classes
Every 3^rd Saturday Learn to Knit…Buy supplies and we will help you get started. 2:00- 4:00 PM

Fall Has It All Quilt Retreat Sept. 15—18, 2013 Located at the Hiawatha Beach Resort on beautiful Leech Lake! Activities Bonfires, bike/walk trail available, pontoon rides (weather permitting). Group trunk show Wednesday to see all our accomplishments! Full Retreat $235 Includes 3 night stay, double occupancy rooms and sewing space. Food provided: dinner Sunday, brunch and dinner Monday and Tuesday, brunch on Wednesday. Monday - Wednesday $178 2 night stay, 4 meals Monday—Tuesday $120 1 night stay, 3 meals Day only $60 Register by calling Kay at Monika’s Quilt Shop 218-732-3896 Calling all Quilters, Knitters, Crocheters and Scrap bookers! Join us for a wonderful retreat of friendship, fun and time to finish all those ufo’s! Sponsored by Ann’s Quilt Cottage, 218-444-6387 ABC’S of Quilting, 218-326-9661 Front Porch Quilts, 218-547-1122 Monika’s Quilt Shop, 218-732-3896

Dates to REMEMBER

Itch to Stitch Club...2nd Monday each Month 2:00 to 4:00 PM
July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9

Main Street Quilters 6:00 PM (Wed.) 1^st Thursday of each month 9:30 AM 2:00 PM
Jun5&6, July 10&11, Aug. 7&8, Sept. 4&5, Oct. 2&3, Nov. 6&7. Dec. 4&5

Fiber Fanatics Wednesday each month 2:00-4:00 PM
July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov.6, Dec.4

Fat Quarter Frenzy 4th Friday each month. All fat quarters and fat eights go on sale.
July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 27

Learn to Knit 3rd Saturday Come in anytime to get started
July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, Dec. 27

Fat Quarter Frenzy...All fat 1/4's go on sale!
June 28, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept., 27, Oct., 25, Nov., 22, Dec. 27

Open Knitting Every Wednesday 2:00 to 4:00

So come and see us at the shop and bring some show & tell things, we just love to see what you have been creating.

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Remember…The Main Street Quilters evening meeting is now on Wednesday evening 6:00 p.m., before the first Thursday each month. Meetings on Thursdays will stay the same but without the evening session.