Restore old blocks/quilts with this tip!

This Saturday is the last day for the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market!  The Clark County Quilter's Exhibition will be out displaying all of their wonderful works!  Here is a quick tip for all of you quilters!


To restore old blocks/quilts, try the following recipe: 

1 Gallon Water
1 Quart Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
Soak quilt in mixture then wash in mild detergent. Your colors will return to their original brilliance.
To remove pencil marks, according to the August issue of Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts, "Quilt Patch Queries" by Sue Nickels and Pat Holly, suggests the following: 

"Make a solution that is one part water, three parts rubbing alcohol, and one or two drops of Palmolive or Joy dish washing liquid. Do not use Dawn -- it may bleach out the fabric. Use a cotton swab to apply and gently scrub with a soft toothbrush. Wipe dry with a cloth. Again, test this before applying to your whole quilt . . . We hope this helps and remember to TEST, TEST, TEST! We also want to let you know that many a priceless, beloved antique quilt still has pencil marks on it." 

Roll left over fabric strips on an empty toilet tissue roll. Gently not to stretch, and you won't have to re-iron or search for that certain strip. Line them up in a shoe box, mark box as to color. 

Before washing your fabric, trim the corners off the selvage edges at a diagonal. This prevents the cut edge from raveling in the wash, and is a great way to tell at a glance if you've pre-washed that fabric! 

A good tip when washing flannel so that all those loose ends don't tangle is put it in a pillowcase first. I wash "like" colors together and dry them the same way. No more tangles mess when done! 

Another good tip for washing small pieces of flannel is to serge the edges first...time taken is made up in less lost fabric in all the loose threads. 





Posted by Joanne Vanderhoef
Marketing and Media Specialist

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Use those garden tomatoes to make Salsa!

Its almost the end of the summer season and tomatoes are ripening fast!  Here is a great way to use them!

 

A delicious salsa recipe made with fresh ingredients.

 

 

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 2 small cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeds removed, chopped
• 2 hot chile peppers, Serrano or Jalapeno, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Put chopped onion and garlic in a strainer; pour 2 cups boiling water over them then let drain throughly. Discard water. Cool. Combine onions and garlic with chopped tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors.
Makes about 2 cups of salsa.

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Saturday's Just Got Better!

At the intersection of life and art, creativity and commerce, is the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market. This market offers a fresh-air alternative to conventional art shows, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful summer days the Pacific Northwest is known for. Side by side, established craftsmen and women, bakers, farmers, entertainers, undiscovered talents and innovative artists can display their work in an open-air lifestyle shopping center known as Battle Ground Village. Local musicians of all genres provide entertainment as well as special Saturday events like the Dog Days of Summer, the Memorial Day 10K Run to the Village & Kid's Day with pony rides & a petting zoo.
This outdoor market is adjacent to the Village Square, the Tower Clock and the Battle Ground Community Library, as well as strolling distance to Discovery Trail Park. As a visitor to the market, you will be sure to find special treasures for yourself, creative gifts for loved ones, fresh produce and tasty treats to snack on while you browse or to take home with you! Entertainment will also be continuous throughout the market.

Join us for the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market every Saturday beginning May 5, 2012 through July 28, 2012 from 9am to 2pm AND NOW every Friday beginning August 3 through September 14, 2012 from 3pm - 7:30pm.

Our Friday Outdoor Market will have the same fun & special events as our Saturday market and in addition there will be Movies in the Park EVERY Friday in August after the Market starting at dusk (about 8:45pm). Bring your blanket, a low chair & join in the fun!

(Movies in the Park are weather permitting)

Mark your calendar and make sure you don't miss out on the fun!

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We welcome artists and designers of all kinds, farmers and artisans, and food purveyors of ethnic and American food. As learning and entertainment are also part of the BG Village experience, non-profit organizations and entertainers such as musicians, face painters, caricaturists, jugglers and clowns are also encouraged to participate.

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