Quilting’s Arrival in America From Early Settlers
Quilting came to America with the first European settlers. It was introduced in Europe by men returning from the Crusades. They brought back padded garments that consisted of two layers of cloth sewn together. There was a layer of warmer cloth between. These garments offered comfort and practicality.
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America
Europe
New England
Nanci Umphries
Cactus Flower Extension Homemaker
History of quilting and energy use in homes extends back
The article outlines energy use in residences with space heating at 40 percent, water heating 17 percent, and other loads including refrigerators 12 percent and lighting 7 percent. It notes waterbeds and constant computer use as high energy factors, mentions cooperative programs with New Mexico State University, and traces quilt and fabric traditions from European settlers to New England.
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Department of Energy
New Mexico State University
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Marinated Steak Platter And Instant Black Forest Pie
Favorite Recipes by JAN STILL presents a sirloin steak dish with artichokes mushrooms and a wine marinade plus an instant Black Forest Pie using frozen pastry crust cherry yogurt pudding creme de cacao brandy and whipped topping. A dessert tip suggests toasted coconut or nuts garnish.
Omega Alpha Sorority Holds February Meeting Highlights
Officers and members met February 7 at Sid Elliott’s home. Melba Jackson led with Opening Ritual and shared a thought for the day. Attendees included Melba Jackson Sid Elliott LaVonda Farris Robbie Massey Carolyn Schwickerath Nancy Davis Sheila Massey Bonnie Grainger. Plans covered Easter Seals projects District 2 meeting Swing Into Spring IC Convention St Jude's fundraising and ESA Foundation Scholarships. The next meeting is March 7 at Gay Johnson's. secretary Carolyn Schwickerath noted details and refreshments.
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Omega Alpha
Sid Elliott
Melba Jackson
LaVonda Farris
Robbie Massey
Carolyn Schwickerath
Nancy Davis
Sheila Massey
Bonnie Grainger
Melba
Peggy Welch
Bea Dillard
Sid
Beta Kappa
el Paso
Bobbie
Indianapolis
Indiana
St. Jude's Children's Hospital
St. Jude's
Albuquerque
New Marriott Courtyard
ESA Foundation
LaVonda
Barbara Pendleton
ESA International
Candy Brdecke
Robbie
Sheila
University Accepting Applications For Minor ity Graduate Fellowship
Western New Mexico University invites New Mexico residents meeting admission and full time enrollment as first semester graduate students to apply for the Minority Graduate Fellowship for Summer 1990. The one year award supports MBA or Education master’s candidates who agree to a 20 hour per week department approved internship or assistantship and comply with all fellowship rules. Recipients must reapply annually. Deadline May 7 1990. Contact WNMU Financial Aids for details.
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Western New Mexico University
New Mexico
WNMU
Financial Aids Office
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Quilting
Clarendon College
Jennifer McAnear
Clarendon
Kenny Bredecke
Lordsburg
N.M
Prom
East
H. K
Mac) McPherson
Santa Fe
Washington
Hidalgo Cancer Society
Lordsburg Lions Club
American Legion
VFW
Masonic Lodge
Lordsburg Methodist Church
City Hall
Lordsburg Civic Center
Fourth Street
McPherson
Mac
Jan Still
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Gay Johnson
Michael Coon
Hidalgo County Medical Complex
Silver City
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