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The Art of Quilting

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Amish Quilting ClubReviewed by Catie Noyes • EDITOR

Book Review

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PackShip USA: Packing and Shipping Everything from the most Unique and Unusual ....................06The Art of Quilting: An Amish Tradition for Generations .......................................................... 11Sol’s in Berlin: There’s Something for Everyone 18Furniture Heartland ...........................................26Helping Hands Quilt Shop: Helping others by the works of ones own hands .......................................30Fall Photo Contest Winners............................34

Visitors’ Guide ....................................................05Calendar of Events............................................16Amish Heartland Map ......................................20Just Visiting: Amish Heartland’s Inns ............40

Editorial ......................................................................02Recipes ................................................................28Buggy Wheel......................................................44

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It’s the beginning of a new year. As you find yourself indoors, staying warm and cozy from the frigid outdoors, you might be contemplating New Year’s resolutions you may or may not follow through with. If you’re looking for a new hobby, you might consider taking up quilting. Featured in this issue you will learn about the Amish tradition

of quilting passed down from generation to generation. As you find yourself hulled up inside, you might find time to pick up a needle and thread and start putting some of that scrap material to good use. In the end you could find yourself with a beautiful wall hanging or a warm and cozy bed covering.If you’re in need of some materials to get your new hobby going,

try checking out Helping Hands Quilt Shop in Berlin. With over 3,000 bolts of different materials and all the tools you need, Helping Hands can be your one stop shop. Their friendly staff and expertise can answer any of your quilting questions or you may even consider taking one of their quilting classes.Once you have finished your quilting masterpiece, maybe you

have considered making a few more as Christmas or birthday gifts. If you’re in need of a good way to ship your items, consider using the friendly and expert services from PackShip USA. Read how they work closely with their customers to serve as a convenient stop for your postal needs. Maybe you have decided to turn your new found hobby into a new

source of income. Consider renting a booth from Sol’s in Berlin and selling your quilts along with hundreds of other local crafters. Sol’s is home to thousands of unique and interesting homemade goodies that attract many to their store located in the heart of Amish Country. After taking the time to meet some local quilters and seeing first-

hand just how detailed and beautiful these creations can be, I feel inspired to start my own quilting project. Maybe this issue will inspire the creative side in you as well.

Catie Noyes Spectrum Publications Editor

While the Winter Wind is Whipping...

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

ANTIQUES & ARTWalnut Creek Antique Mall .....05

ATTRACTIONSBehalt/Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center ..........................05Guggisberg Cheese Factory .......33Helping Hands Quilt Shop and Museum ................................33

CRAFTS & COLLECTIBLESAudrey’s Attic...............................8Country Craft Cupboard ...........15Parsley Pot ...................................05Sol’s Exchange ............................10World Crafts ................................08

DINING & FOODBoyd & Wurthmann ...................33Kauffman’s Country Bakery .....09

Miller’s Bakery ...........................09Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen ..................08Shisler’s Cheese House ..............05Troyer’s Home Pantry ................05

FURNITURE & WOODWORKINGBerlin Furniture ..........................10Four Corners Furniture .............10Green Acres Furniture...............27Homestead Furniture .................27Jake’s Handcrafted Oak ............15Troyer Furniture .........................27Walnut Creek Furniture ............27

LAWN FURNITURE, STORAGE & GAZEBOSKauffman Lawn Furniture ........08

LODGINGBerlin Grande Hotel ..................15

Berlin Village Inn .......................09Cricket Hill Cabins .....................41Donna’s Premier Lodging .........09Guggisberg Swiss Inn .................41Scenic Hills RV Park ..................08Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin Suites .........................41

SHIPPING/PACKAGINGPackShip USA ............................05

SHOPS & SUCHBethany House Publishing ........45Carriage House ...........................08Gospel Book Store .....................00Main Street Bears .......................09Olivesburg General Store ..........09Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts .............................46

The Classic in the Country is a festival of basketball held over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend. It is hosted by Hiland High School, in Berlin, Ohio. The tournament has two missions, the first being to celebrate diversity in honor of both Dr. King and the former Hiland boys’ basketball coach, the late Perry Reese Jr. The second is to bring some of the best girls basketball players and teams from around the country together on the court. For more information visit www.classicinthecountry.org

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From the outside, it looks just like any other warehouse, with a fleet of trucks prepared to ship to anywhere within the country. What customers are often surprised to find out, is that PackShip is not just your average warehouse.Walking into the main lobby of

PackShip USA, customers are greeted by a friendly staff ready to do all they can to meet your shipping needs. “We are positioned as a U.S. postal

office and we have full service shipping services for FedEx and UPS,” said Dan Auxter, director of business development. “We can do everything.”PackShip USA prides themselves in

being able to ship everything, even the most unique of items. Auxter described witnessing one of the most unusual of shipments while visiting their PackShip facility located in Goshen, Ind. A man came in with an antique civil war rifle in very good condition and PackShip’s staff was able to make arrangements to have it shipped carefully and efficiently explained Auxter.Headquartered out of Orrville,

PackShip was founded in 1998 by Mike and Diane Jarrett. Mike built his company on core values such as: character, entrepreneurial spirit,

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relationship with the local Amish furniture builders of Holmes and Wayne counties as well as those in Elkhart (Indiana) and Lancaster (Pennsylvania) counties. Part of Jarrett’s vision was to provide a seamless process for the local Amish

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The frigid wind blows outside your window, swirling falling snowflakes and makes you glad you chose to stay inside today. As you settle down to your favorite book you pull your hand-stitched quilt in tight and tuck yourself in for a well deserved afternoon of reading. As your hands run over the intricate design stitched into the fabric, you start to appreciate all the hard work that went into making this very special piece of art.

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“Quilting is a strong tradition in Amish families,” said Viola Hershberger, manager of Helping Hands quilt shop. Entering into any Amish home you are most likely to see a quilt on every bed or as a small wall hanging. In every Amish family, when a daughter gets married she receives three quilts while a son receives one.Hershberger explains that early

Amish quilting (and even early American quilting) was born out of necessity. People needed blankets to keep warm from harsh winter nights so the women of the household would take sentimental scraps of material and piece them together into creative patchwork blocks.Today, quilting still remains a

sentimental work of art but is often created for just that purpose…art. Quilters select fabrics based on colors that flow well together and create visual interest. In an older order Amish home

you may find quilts made of darker, more plain fabrics while not so strict orders will use more modern quilting practices and create themes to match different rooms within their home, explained Hershberger.“Amish girls learn to quilt from their

mothers . It’s passed down within their families,” said Miriam Miller, a local Amish women and owner of Country Creations in Apple Creek. Miller was 19 when she sewed her first quilt. Hershberger grew up in an Amish

household and has always loved quilting. Although her and her siblings are no longer a part of the Amish faith, Hershberger said she is the only one

who still enjoys to quilt. While some might say quilting requires an act of patience, Hershberger does not feel this is so.“If it’s something you love it’s not

really patience, it’s just what you do,” said Hershberger. “For me, baking cookies requires patience.” Hershberger compared the process

of making a quilt to making a “three layer sandwich.” There is the top, the batting and the lining. Once you have chosen the fabric and pattern you wish to pursue, you start to piece the blocks of material together.Miller said there are thousands of

patterns to choose from and new patterns are being designed all the time. Some of the more popular patterns include: the Star pattern, Double Wedding Ring, Log Cabin, Dahlia and the Trip Around the World (Miller feels that this pattern is the easiest of the patterns she has pursued.)Once you have decided upon your

pattern you can begin to piece the material together to form the individual blocks. Next the blocks are sewn together, which Miller said is often done by sewing machine. “It’s like a puzzle putting all the pieces together,” said Miller. “Piecing is better to do by yourself,”

said Miller. “An eighth of an inch can

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Quilting Patterns

Above: appliqué style quilt found at Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin

Above: one of many star patterns found at Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin

Above Left: “Around the World”Above Right: “Dounle Wedding Ring”Both can be found at Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin

Above: embroidered quilt found at Helping Hands Quilt Shop, Berlin

Left: “Log Cabin” pattern, quilt sewed by Miriam Miller.

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make all the difference from block to block.” But the process of quilting is often done in groups where Amish women can enjoy the company of one another and make the process much faster and efficient. Miller said a group of ladies from her church will meet a couple times a month to work on quilting projects.Miller has found that she can piece a

quilt top in two days, which comes in handy as she creates large orders of quilts for a business. “It gets easier if you use the same pattern,” said Miller.Hershberger, on the other hand,

enjoys a more leisurely approach and takes time to really enjoy and appreciate the different designs and patterns of quilting. “I rarely ever

do the same pattern twice,” said Hershberger.Now that the blocks have been pieced

and sewn together, you have created the top of your quilt. The next step is to cut your batting and lining and stack the pieces on top of each other. You will then be stitching the quilting design of your choice through all three layers of your quilt. This process is where the true art of quilting comes to life and a steady hand can create the most beautiful of designs. Quilting can be done in a variety

of ways. In embroidery quilting, the quilter is using a needle and thread to create the main design or theme of the quilt versus using fabric blocks. In appliqué quilting, the quilter sews

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pieces fabric over the base material to create shapes and patterns. In other quilting methods, quilters will use the patterns within their selected fabrics and quilt around them or stencil their own designs. Now the pieces are sewn and the

quilting is complete. The final step in the process is to put a binding around the edges of your quilt. The binding secures the three layers and ties your pattern together by giving your quilt a beautiful border. Hershberger hopes that the art of

quilting will continue to grow and develop with newer generations. Many new techniques have been developed while many chose to stick with more traditional techniques when it comes to quilting.While you are snuggled up all warm

and cozy under your favorite hand-me down quilt, you can have a new appreciation for the labor and care

that went into creating it. You know that it was truly made from the best quality material, as this particular quilt has been passed down within your own family for generations. You may even decide to root through that old scrap pile you were thinking about tossing and consider piecing together a special quilt of your own.

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Mt. Hope Weekly Livestock AuctionWhen: 11:30 a.m.Where: Mt. Hope Auction Barn; 8076 SR 241, Mt. HopeAmish and non-Amish bring their animals to market every Wednesday year round. Observers will see very old-fashioned carts and wagons and horses and buggies coming and going from the market. During fair weather flea market vendors sell their wares on the outside. A large building also provides shelter for flea market vendors and shoppers. Flea market opens at 7 a.m., Hay Auction and Produce Auction begin at 10 a.m., Livestock Sale begins at 11:30 a.m. and the Poultry Sale begins at 1 p.m. During the summer, small animals such as ducks, chickens, geese, turkeys, rabbits, etc. are sold.For more information call 330-674-6188 or visit www.mthopeauction.com.

A Day to Remember and BeyondWhen: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: The Buckeye Event CenterYou are cordially invited to A Day to Remember and Beyond Bridal show for an enjoyable day as we help you plan for a lifetime of love. Bring your fiancé, your mom, future mother-in-law, sisters, brides-maids and friends. Admission is free. For more information call 330-466-3884 or visit www.adaytorememberandbeyond.com

Old Christmas/EpiphanyWhen: Sunday, Jan. 6Where: Amish Community (map)Visit derdutchman.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/why-do-amish-celebrate-old-christmas/ to learn more about the Amish celebration of Old Christmas.

Year of the Snake at The Wilderness Center When: 7 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, WilmotJoin naturalist Carrie Elvey to learn how you can participate in the 2013 Year of the Snake (YOS) activities sponsored by Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC). This program will provide you with materials to present snake programs at schools, libraries, nature centers, and other venues highlighting the ecological importance of snakes and snake conservation issues. A great program for educators and youth leaders who may want to incorporate Year of the Snake activities into their curricula. This is the monthly meeting of the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists– a short business meeting will be held after the program. Free. You’re invited! Everyone welcome! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call toll free at 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Oilers Hockey GamesWhen: 7:45 p.m.Where: Alice Noble ArenaWooster Oilers vs. Tri City Ice Hawks. The Oilers are in their 6th season at Wooster’s Alice Noble Ice Arena with team members from the US, Canada

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Full event listing for the month can be found online at www.amish-heartland.com!

The Rock Cycle at The Wilderness Center When: 1-2:30 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, WilmotRocks are constantly being weathered, formed, and deformed. They are constantly being recycled! Learn sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic classifications and how to generally identify rocks. Bring your own rocks to show! Free. Everyone welcome! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call toll free at 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Story Time: Snowflakes at The Wilderness Center When: 11 a.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, WilmotBeautiful white snowflakes float down through the air. Read about snow, catch a snowflake, and take a walk in the snow. We focus on stories for 3-4 year olds,but younger and older children are welcome, if they’d be interested. Dress for the weather. Registration is optional. Free for TWC members; donation requested from nonmembers. Everyone welcome! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call toll free at 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

What’s Up? Planetarium Show at The Wilderness Center When: 2 p.m.Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, WilmotA half-hour tour of major constellations, planets, the Moon, and other things you can see in the evening sky for the month. Optional: stay after the program to make your own star chart to use year-round. Free. Subalpine Wildflowers of High Colorado Passes Presented by Paula Lavey of the Botanizers. Free. Sun., Jan. 13, 2 p.m. Everyone welcome! Visit www.wildernesscenter.org or call toll free at 1-877-359-5235 for more information.

Classic in the Country (Berlin)When: Sat. games start at 10 a.m.; Sun. games start at noon; Mon. games start at 10 a.m.Where: Highland High School, BerlinThe Classic in the Country is a festival of basketball held over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend. It is hosted by Hiland High School, in Berlin, Ohio. The tournament has two missions, the first being to celebrate diversity in honor of both Dr. King and the former Hiland boys’ basketball coach, the late Perry Reese Jr. The second is to bring some of the best girls basketball players and teams from around the country together on the court. For more information visit www.classicinthecountry.org

Annual Pajama Party at Country Craft CupboardWhen: 6 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Country Craft Cupboard, 4813 East main St., BerlinAlways the last Saturday in January from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., 40% off! *very few exceptions!!YOU MUST BE WEARING PJ’S OR A ROBE & NIGHTIE TO GET IN THE DOOR!!NO PERSONAL BAGS, PLEASE! (You will be given a shopping bag at the door!)

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Three stores make up the vast emporium that is Sol’s in Berlin. Each building is comprised of

booths that crafter’s from Ohio and across the United States rent booth space and sell their goods from. From antiques to modern day items and homemade goods and crafts, Sol’s has something for everyone.Junior and Suzie Stutzman started Sol’s

Exchange in 1993 with a mere 30 crafters selling their goods to the locals and tourists. Jamie Swartzentruber, daughter to Jr. and Suzie and current manager, grew up into the family business, helping around the shop. As the store began to grow, so did

the need for more space to showcase additional crafters. Sol’s Palace was opened roughly one year after Sol’s

Exchange, followed by Kit-N-Kaboodle in 2003. Now unique items and crafts are showcased from over 300 crafters.“Customers usually spend a couple

of hours touring our store,” said Swartzentruber. Sol’s Exchange is the original building with its main attraction being a wide selection of snacks and food items. Dips, sauces, cheesecake mixes, dressings, BBQ rubs and salsas are sampled out daily and a large array of nuts, candies and fudge are available to choose from. Specialty teas and coffees and huge selection of local cookbooks are available to inspiring chef’s.After sampling all the fine Amish

cuisine while visiting the heartland, tourists may return home with a longing for the delicious meals they enjoyed during their stay. Purchasing a cookbook “is a great way to take a piece of that home and try to duplicate what they had,” said Swartzentruber. Sol’s Palace is the largest of the three

buildings with around 20,000 square feet and holds around 250 booths. The main focus of this building is to show of talented crafters locally and across the U.S. Items such as homemade jewelry, candles, dolls and primitive décor and furniture can be found among three floors and many rows of booths.

Sol’s in Berlin

STORY & PHOTOS BY CATIE NOYES • EDITOR

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Finally, Sol’s Kit-N-Kaboodle can be accessed by a connecting hallway from the top floor of Sol’s Palace. A full inspirational room can be found on the lower level with a full selection of P. Graham Dunn artwork and products as well as personalized, laser engraved products. The upper level of the Kit-N-Kaboodle features handmade children’s toys, NASCAR and sports memorabilia.Swartzentruber said their most popular

item has been their cornhole boards. “We have the nicest corn hole boards around. People drive three to four hours just for them.” All corn hole boards are made in-house and are customizable.This February, Sol’s will be holding their

annual February Frolic sale Feb. 11-16. For the whole week, all items will be 10 percent off storewide. The store will also feature prize giveaways and free donuts on Saturday. “It’s something exciting in the winter,” said Swartzentruber.Also during this week, a new event

will be taking place in Berlin call “Berlin’s Sweet on You.” Various stores throughout the town, including Sol’s, will have specials and deals to offer.If you can’t make it into their store or

you have returned home from your visit to Amish country and wish that you would have purchased something you saw in the store, Sol’s offers an online catalog. However, with the massive amount of crafters found at Sol’s, you may not find everything Sol’s has to offer. If you are not able to find what you are

looking for, give Sol’s a call or send them an email at solsinberlin@gmail.com.Sol’s is always looking for new and

creative crafters to sell their work in their store. If you have an interest in selling your products, stop in or give Sol’s a call and see how they can help your small business. Sol’s is located 4914 W. Main St. in

downtown Berlin. Regular hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sol’s offers extended hours in June-October, Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 330-893-3100 or 330-893-3134 or visit their website at www.solsinberlin.com. Also check out their facebook page, www.facebook.com/SolsinBerlin, for event and special sale information.

to Amish country and wish that you would have purchased something you saw in the store, Sol’s offers an online catalog. However, with the massive amount of crafters found at Sol’s, you may not find everything Sol’s has to offer. If you are not able to find what you are

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5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

21 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

24 Kauffman’s Country Bakery

6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493º -81.781379º)

28 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

29 Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen 8101 SR 241, Fredericksburg(40.6241479º -81.7915683º)

36 Shisler’s Cheese House55 Kidron Rd., Orrville

(40.796565º -81.746371º)

41 Troyer’s Home Pantry668 W. Main St., Apple Creek

(40.7554854º -81.8442625º)

5 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

7 Berlin Village Inn5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

8 Blessings Lodge 5174 TR 359, Millersburg(40.5644642º -81.8078983º)

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

18 Guggisberg Swiss Inn 5025 SR 557, Millersburg(40.5229551º -81.8039052º)

35 Scenic Hills RV Park 4483 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

37 Sojourner's Lodge & Log

Cabin Suites 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee(40.6679637º -81.6913663º)

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1 Amish Country Peddler 3239 SR 39, Walnut Creek(40.5451448º -81.7386129º)

2 Audrey’s Attic 147 N. Main St., Orrville(40.841048º -81.764447º)

4 Berlin Furniture 5044 CR 120, Millersburg(40.556679º -81.832382º)

6 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

10 Carriage House 3213 SR 39, between Walnut

Creek and Berlin(40.5450908º -81.7383975º)

11 Charm Harness & Boot 4432 CR 70, Charm(40.506574º -81.784203º)

12 Country View Wicker 2701 SR 557, Baltic(40.841048º -81.764447º)

14 Four Corners Furniture 7000 TR 652, Millersburg(40.599304º -81.761186º)

15 Gospel Book Store 4925 West Main Street(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

16 Green Acres Furniture 7412 Massillon Rd., Navarre(40.561738º -81.799496º)

19 Country Craft Cupboard 4813 East Main St., Berlin(40.561544º -81.795491º)

20 Harvest Moon 4972 E. Main St., Berlin(40.561797º -81.801287º)

22 Homestead Furniture 8233 SR 241, Mt. Hope(40.6268459º -81.784219º)

23 Jake's Handcrafted Oak 8239 TR 562, Holmesville(40.659197º -81.918054º)

25 Kauffman Lawn Furniture 4540 US 62, Millersburg(40.5690155º -81.7849802º)

27 Main Street Bears 225 N. Main St., Navarre(40.7225129º -81.5224304º)

30 Ole Mill Furniture 4422 SR 557, Millersburg(40.505882º -81.78427º)

31 Olivesburg General Store 4778 SR 545, Ashland(40.855888º -82.318932º)

32 Packship USA 1347 N. Main St., Orrville(40.856341º -81.764703º)

33 Parsley Pot 697 CR 1302, Ashland(40.8768762º -82.2596821º)

34 Pine Cone Gift Shop 2877 Kidron Rd., Kidron(40.7653453º -81.7452453º)

38 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin(40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

39 Swiss Country

Lawn & Crafts 2131 SR 39, Sugarcreek(40.5172712º -81.6999655º)

40 Donna’s Premiere

Lodging 5523 East Strees, Berlin (40.560806º -81.795587º)

42 Troyer’s Furniture 985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek(40.5110001º -81.6529587º)

43 Walnut Creek Antique Mall

4872 McKinley Place Dr.,

Walnut Creek(40.5404832º -81.7202957º)

44 Walnut Creek Furniture 3473 Ohio 39, Walnut Creek(40.5463267º -81.7477899º)

45 World Crafts 13100 Emerson Rd., Kidron(40.7412134º -81.7450194º)

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5798 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5671534º -81.7815958º)

17 Guggisberg Cheese 5060 SR 557, Millersburg (Charm)

(40.5246103º -81.8043815º)

21 Helping Hands Quilt Shop & Museum

4826 E. Main St., Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5615638º -81.7961283º)

9 Boyd & Wurthmann 4819 E. Main St., Berlin(40.561531º -81.7957431º)

24 Kauffman’s Country Bakery

6013 CR 77, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5738493º -81.781379º)

28 Miller’s Bakery 4280 TR 356, Millersburg(40.5308237º -81.8118837º)

5 Berlin Grande Hotel 4787 TR 336, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5594623º -81.8910436º)

7 Berlin Village Inn 5135 SR 39, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5597161º -81.80692º)

13 Cricket Hill Cabins 5631 TR 351, Millersburg(40.5646509º -81.8497804º)

40 Donna’s Premiere

Lodging 5523 East Strees, Berlin

(40.560806º -81.795587º)

35 Scenic Hills RV Park 4642 TR 367, Millersburg (Berlin)

(40.5513798º -81.7821696º)

4 Berlin Furniture 5044 CR 120, Millersburg(40.556679º -81.832382º)

6 Berlin Leather & Pets 4774 US Route 62, Millersburg(40.5613792º -81.7939588º)

15 Gospel Book Store 4925 West Main Street(40.7071309º -81.679855º)

19 Country Craft Cupboard 4813 East Main St., Berlin(40.561544º -81.795491º)

38 Sol’s Exchange 4914 W. Main St., Berlin(40.5617104º -81.7991439º)

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ENTERTAINING YOUR HOMEEntertainment. The word has many

meanings, but when nestled inside your home “entertainment” takes on a world of its own. Creating a space where the family can come together doesn’t have to seem like an impossible task. In truth, it can be quite simple.Every room in the house starts the same

way – with an idea. So naturally, the first step in the process of designing your entertainment saga is to decide what you want out of it. Whether you’re looking for a theatre replica or a few small antique pieces to coordinate together, the Furniture Heartland can provide.Go all out with a wall unit, a sleek and

elegant consle unit, cabinet system, wall shelving or free-floating wall shelving arrangement. Wall units take center stage for an organized look in a contemporary or classic style. For a beautifully designed piece of furniture consider a console; it saves space and you get to decorate or adorn it with colorful decorative accessories. A stylish console blends in with other room furnishings.Tall media cabinets and free-floating wall

shelves are flexible, movable and stylish. You arrange how you want them to look. Use for storage, accent with decorative items such as boxes, baskets and vases. There are wood-tone finishes that compliment your decorating style.Television or movie night just goes up a

few notches with an entertainment system that looks and sounds great – best of all, it is a convenient way to have fun at home.As research says, home theaters have

quickly become a must-have for practically every family. From the simple family room setup to a much more elaborate stadium-seating wonder, they’re all working

toward the same thing. Comfort. Creating a comfortable and inviting environment will help bring all members of the family together.When it comes to the technical decisions of

creating the room, there are a few things to consider:1. Location2. Color3. Lighting4. SeatingIf you have a room already designated

for your entertainment devices, these technicalities may still apply.Adjustments, no matter how small, can

make a big difference.For the larger “theatre-style” entertainment

rooms your location is going to depend mainly on how much natural light the room has. A basement/den or attic/loft is ideal for entertainment rooms because natural light is limited and they provide more of a “nestled-in” feel.You should give wall and floor treatments

some consideration as well. Deeper and darker colors are ideal for entertainment rooms. Stick with colors such as brown, deep red or charcoal gray.Dimmers also give a great touch and

are fairly simple to install. This will allow you to set your own tone for the room, whether you’re snuggling up by yourself or entertaining a large group.Seating is very important. Take your

time and select a few pieces that will be comfortable for watching movies, etc as well as a table and chairs that can be used for games, etc.There are several interior design tips online

that can further help you create the ideal space you want.

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lma Mullet was an elderly Amish Woman who loved to quilt from her home. Her husband, Emanuel Mullet, grew tired of having quilts all over his living room and having no place to entertain any possible guests. In 1974, Emanuel suggested that Alma move her hobby into a recently vacated building of his and Alma’s hobby soon became a business.Alma was 58 years old and had

raised nine children by the time her quilting shop came to life. In 1997, the public library next door was torn down and a new building was built to accommodate her growing business. Today, this remains the current location for The Helping Hands Quilt shop. In May 2011, Helping

Hands was purchased by the Dennis Mullet family.“Alma Mullet believed in helping

people by the work of her own hands,” said Viola Hershberger, manager of Helping Hands Quilt Shop. It was from this idea that the name for the shop may have originated. Alma’s friends would bring in their

own quilts to sell in her shop and Alma was always excited when she could sell one of the quilts and bring her friends some income, explained Hershberger.Helping Hands has become a quilt

makers paradise with over 3,000 bolts of material in stock and all the notions (tools such as rulers, sewing supplies and other quilting tools) needed to build your perfect quilt. “People love to come in if they can find the right

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things,” said Hershberger. Helping Hands is always taking customers thoughts and comments to make sure they can provide exactly what customers want.“Fabrics are our staple,” said

Hershberger. “Every quilter loves fabric. Some people like to come in just to see and touch the fabrics. They just want their fabric fix of the day.”To some it may seem they are

collecting random scraps of fabric, but quilters see it as gathering pieces that they may later turn into beautiful blocks of color as part of a rainy day project. “Quilters love to hoard fabric,” said Hershberger.As many flock to the Heartland during

the fall months for the changing of the leaves and to get their fill on Amish

shopping, Hershberger explains this to be her busiest time of year as well as other businesses in the area. Quilters and sewers alike visit her store to stock pile their fabric and notion collections so they are prepared when the cold weather hits and all there is to do is sit inside and sew beautiful works of art. Helping Hands also provides a

large selection of pre-made quilts. “We try to keep the local community involved by selling their products,” said Hershberger. A group of Amish women also visit three times a month to work on a quilt that will either be sold in the store or is being custom built for a customer. Maybe you have taken an interest in

quilting yourself but are not sure how to get started. Helping hands offers

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quilting classes to get you on the right track. Even if you feel you can’t patch a hole in a sock or have never attempted to use a needle and thread, professional quilters are prepared to answer any questions and make you an expert in the field. Helping Hands has introduced some

new quilting classes to accommodate a growing interest. Hershberger said they are always looking for suggestions on how to make their classes better and meet their students expectations. The “scrapping” class serves as an

interesting insight into early quilting practices, where students bring scraps of material of sentimental value and piece them together much the same way early Amish and even Englishers would have. The block of the month class allows

students to introduce a new block to their quilt each month and by the end of the year have a beautiful wall hanging or bedspread. Each class

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provides students with the basics of quilting and allows them to work from start to finish and create a work of art all their own. Growing up in an Amish household,

Hershberger said she has always loved the art of quilting. “It’s exciting to see all the new patterns that come out,” she said. With all the new techniques that have come into play in the quilting world, Helping Hands tries to combine the old with new while still keeping the old traditions alive. Helping Hands quilt shop is a not for

profit shop with profits being donated to local charities. You can find the quilt shop in the heart of Berlin located at 4818 SR 39. Winter hours are January and February, Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 330-893-2233 or visit www.helpinghandsquilts.com for more information.

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Cricket Hill CabinsAddress: 5631 TR 351, MillersburgPhone/website: Call 330-674-1892 or visit www.crickethillcabins.com

Three private cabins nestled in the woods. Featuring a queen-sized bed in the loft, a kitchen, fireplace,

gas grill, porch, outdoor fire ring and Jacuzzi for two. Three cabins feature an outdoor spa on the deck overlooking a wooded ravine.

Located just three and a half miles west of Berlin. Air conditioning and heat included. No pets. Open seven days

a week, year-round. Stay 2 or more nights-save $10 off per night. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for last minute deals.

Sojourners Lodge & Log Cabin SuitesAddress: 2156 Durstine Rd., Dundee (15 minutes from Berlin)Phone/website: Call 330-359-5320 or visit www.sojournerslodgeohio.com

A secluded countryside retreat with luxurious cabin and lodge suites tucked away on 20 acres in Amish country!

Fireplaces, Jacuzzis for two, full kitchens, spacious living rooms, gorgeous master bedrooms, Directv, Dvd, wonderful log woodworking throughout each suite and much more!

Along with our beautiful suites, you can relax by our three-acre lake, stroll through our woods on our hiking trails (including a sixty-foot bridge over a ravine), unwind by our beautifully landscaped stone fire pits and courtyards!

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Guggisberg Swiss InnAddress: 5025 SR 557, MillersburgMailing: PO Box 1, Charm, Ohio 44617Phone/website: Call 330-893-3600 or visit www.guggisbergswissinn.com

You'll see horses grazing everywhere. With an on-premise horseback riding stable, guests can enjoy a guided trail ride through some of the most beautiful countryside that Holmes County has to offer.

The Inn offers 23 standard and one jacuzzi suite. All guests of the Inn are welcome to come and enjoy breakfast in the glassed in dining room.

"Guggisberg Swiss Inn...where you come to stay after a busy day...and leave relaxed spiritually and physically."

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from one location to another in an efficient manner. ShipUSA logistics provides freight brokerage services and allows customers to lower their transportation costs by leveraging rates with core carriers, explained Auxter.Located just next door is PackShip’s

sister company, Jarrett Logistics Systems Inc. making it even easier for companies to save on shipping and freight costs. Ebay users and online sellers make

up another large portion of their customer base. Auxter explained how one women utilized PackShip’s expert shipping services to ship her antique lamps to customers. From antique rifles, to motorcycles

and even goose eggs, Auxter explained that PackShip’s expert staff can pack and ship anything you need. “We are trying to convince people that we are a convenient stop,” said Auxter.

PackShip’s retail store carries packing supplies such as, envelopes, tape, foam wrap, bubble wrap, packing peanuts and all sizes of boxes at affordable rates. Their evening and weekend hours makes it easier for people to get their shipping needs done after work. Above all, Auxter enjoys the

atmosphere PackShip provides its employees which is reflected in the quality of work and professionalism they can provide their customers. Auxter is proud of their high customer retention rate and their continued growth and development within the company. PackShip USA is located at 1347

N. Main Street in Orrville. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; retail hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon. For more information call (800) 548-0852 or visit www.packshipusa.com.

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When we ask people what their favorite part of the Amish Heartland is, we get comments on our magazine and the places we write about. Here is what some of them have to say this month:

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All the stores. I like to look and shop around Amish towns and eat at Amish Restaurants likes Mrs. Yoder’s Kitchen and Der Dutchman.

-W.J. SCHAFER, CALDWELL

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We were over there for two weeks in June 2007 and enjoyed every minute of it. We enjoyed Behalt Heritage Center, we were shown around by friends from Columbus. They sent us this book.

-RON PAYNE, MORRISONVILLE, NEW ZEALAND

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The wide variety of places you include in your magazine to show what there is to do in the area. I like the pictures so we can get a feel for what they are selling and or have to offer, and of course the recipes.

-KERI ANDERSON, APPLE CREEK

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All the info, attractions, stores, dining and the road maps.

-WILLIAM FRENCH, MAGNOLIA

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The recipes that are offered and the highlights of what is happening during the month.

-LYNNE TEETS, DALLAS WV

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The maps. They make it a lot easier to find your favorite places to visit.

-LINDA DAVIS, ZANESVILLE

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We come to Berlin a lot and it is nice to know about the shops and anything new. We also like the restaurants there.

-FRANCES JOANN MILLER, PERRYSVILLE

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WINTER PHOTO CONTESTAmish Heartland is having a winter

photo contest.For the upcoming season put

your photography skills to work and capture the beauty that is only found in our Amish country.Contestants can submit up to 10

of their best photos. The deadline for the Winter Photo

Contest is MARCH 1, 2013.The top three winners will be

announced in the April issue of Amish Heartland. Winners will receive a 6-month subscription to Amish Heartland and a gift from one of our local retailers.Send photos to Amish Heartland, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster or via e-mail to

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Find the Buggy Wheel

I FOUND THE BUGGY WHEEL ON PAGE ____________NAME: __________________________________________________ADDRESS:_________________________________________________PHONE:________________________________MY FAVORITE PART OF AMISH HEARTLAND: ____________________

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Rules for entry: Somewhere in this issue you’ll find a buggy wheel, just like the one below. It may be tucked in an ad, in a picture or placed somewhere else on a page. It won’t be just any buggy wheel, but just like one of the wheels at the right.Clip the entry form below and mail it to: Amish Heartland

Puzzle, 212 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691; Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31, 2012. One randomly selected winner with the correct answer will receive a gift from one of our Amish Heartland advertisers.In last month's issue the buggy wheel was hidden on page 26.

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