Sunday, September 20, 2015
Chicken Salad Recipe
Nutritional information (per serving): Calories 312, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 176g, Carbohydrates: 16g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 10g, Protein: 37g
Honey Mustard Salad Dressing1/2 C. Plain greek yogurt (2%)3 Tb. Dijon mustard3 Tb. Raw honey3 Tb. Rice vinegar1/4 C. Extra Virgin Olive OilSea Salt to taste, optional
Friday, June 12, 2015
Joseph and Emma Quilt lesson - July 7, 2015 by Dana Erikson
July 7, 2015
The lesson was based on the information given about the quilts on the back wall of the RS room. I contacted Susan Echols who was the maker of the quilts a few years back, she since then has moved out of our ward.
-Dana Erikson
HERE IS A COPY OF SUSAN'S EMAIL that gives the information the lesson was based on:
I was approached by President Louis Seletos in 200?? asking for ideas for the back wall in the Relief Society room of the Glendale North Stake Center. At that time, the wall was covered with a floor to ceiling sheer curtain behind which extra chairs were stored. This was all going to be done away with and he wanted something relating to Relief Society on that blank wall. Several months previous to this, I had been in SLC at Mormon Handicraft and found the the Brother Joseph and Sister Emma patterns. I liked them so I bought them thinking I would use them at a later date. At the moment I was talking with President Seletos, those patterns came to mind and I knew exactly what needed to go up on that wall. In following the pattern, I tried to use only civil war reproduction fabrics as they would most closely resemble the fabrics available at that time. It took several months and I felt like my machine applique abilities were truly enhanced. I then sandwiched them together with backings and machine quilted them on my personal sewing machine. I then showed them to President Seletos who wanted them put in a frame behind glass. He went with me to the frame shop and allowed me to choose the frame. With quilts in hand, my first thought was that the frames should be very ornate. However, once the quilts were placed next to the frames, it was clear that more simple lines would look best. Several weeks later, the frames were placed on the wall by church physical facilities personnel.
I can only recall one true change. In the original patterns Joseph and Emma are looking opposite each other. I turned Emma’s silhouette to face her beloved Joseph. The following is a description of the symbolism by the original pattern designer, Jodie Warner.
Susan Knudsen Echols
"BROTHER JOSEPH" QUILT - BLOCKS DESCRIPTIONS & MEANINGS
(listed roughly clockwise on quilt photo from upper left)
PORTRAIT BLOCK - adapted from painting by D. A. Weggland
CHILDREN OF ISRAEL BLOCK traditional block; the translated Book of Mormon becomes a sitness and tool for preachng truth to Abraham's seed as promised.
VERMONT PATCHWORK BLOCK traditional block; birthplace of Joseph Smith
GROVE TREE PANEL "In accordance with . . . my determination to ask God, I retired to the woods . . . "
LOG CABIN BLOCKS While in Palmyra, the family worked together to clear sixty acres of heavy timber, to bild a 1 1/2 story log cabin as family home.
PRESIDING KEY when Priesthood keys were restored in 1829, Joseph Smith became the presiding authority for this dispensation
WORLD-WITHOUT-END BLOCKS traditional block; Joseph Smith received divine revelation leading to the building of temples with eternal blessings
MARTYR'S CROWN BLOCK W. W. Phelps poetized that Joseph Smith would be 'crowned in the midst of the prophets of old'.
SUGAR MAPLE LEAVES PANEL The Smith family livelihood while Joseph was young involved harvesting sap to produce syrup
"SISTER EMMA" QUILT - BLOCK DESCRIPTIONS AND MEANINGS
(roughly clockwise from upper left)
MOURNING BLOCK A quilt of this crazy-patch style is displayed in the Nauvoo Mansion House, reportedly made by Emma from clothing belonging to the martyred Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum.
HARMONY BLOCK Traditional block commemorating Emma's place of birth
PORTRAIT BLOCK
HEARTS OF HER CHILDREN PANEL Emma mothered 11, including adopted twins. Only 5 survived beyond infancy. Just days preceding her own death, Emma reported a dream of the afterlife wherein the Prophet Joseph said to her, "Be patient and you shall have all of your children."
HAND OF FRIENDSHIP BLOCK "I took by the hand on that night, my beloved Emma . . . the wife of my youth, and the choice of my heart."
BASKETS OF CHARITY BLOCKS Emma's life in Nauvoo was filled with caring, administering for instance to malaria sufferers before the swamp was drained.
RELIEF SOCIETY KEY BLOCK "I now turn the key in your behalf."
MANY HOMESTEADS PANEL From the early years of their married life until settlement in Nauvoo, Emma and the Prophet had to move many times, often being "put up" by Church members.
MANSION HOUSE PANEL remembering the spacious home where Emma and the Prophet could host and welcome many.
DRUNKARD'S PATH PANEL Prior to the adoption of the Word of Wisdom, Emma objected to the use of chewing tobacco an alcohol being consumed in her General Store
HIDDEN POCKETS PANEL On Feb. 15, 1839, Emma and her children crossed the frozen Mississippi to escape Missouri. Under her skirts in two cotton bags, Emma carried the manuscript for the "inspired" Bible translation.
The lesson was based on the information given about the quilts on the back wall of the RS room. I contacted Susan Echols who was the maker of the quilts a few years back, she since then has moved out of our ward.
-Dana Erikson
"Sister Emma", Quilted by Susan Echols, pattern by Jodie Warner.
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| "Brother Joseph", Quilted by Susan Echols, pattern by Jodie Warner. |
HERE IS A COPY OF SUSAN'S EMAIL that gives the information the lesson was based on:
I was approached by President Louis Seletos in 200?? asking for ideas for the back wall in the Relief Society room of the Glendale North Stake Center. At that time, the wall was covered with a floor to ceiling sheer curtain behind which extra chairs were stored. This was all going to be done away with and he wanted something relating to Relief Society on that blank wall. Several months previous to this, I had been in SLC at Mormon Handicraft and found the the Brother Joseph and Sister Emma patterns. I liked them so I bought them thinking I would use them at a later date. At the moment I was talking with President Seletos, those patterns came to mind and I knew exactly what needed to go up on that wall. In following the pattern, I tried to use only civil war reproduction fabrics as they would most closely resemble the fabrics available at that time. It took several months and I felt like my machine applique abilities were truly enhanced. I then sandwiched them together with backings and machine quilted them on my personal sewing machine. I then showed them to President Seletos who wanted them put in a frame behind glass. He went with me to the frame shop and allowed me to choose the frame. With quilts in hand, my first thought was that the frames should be very ornate. However, once the quilts were placed next to the frames, it was clear that more simple lines would look best. Several weeks later, the frames were placed on the wall by church physical facilities personnel.
I can only recall one true change. In the original patterns Joseph and Emma are looking opposite each other. I turned Emma’s silhouette to face her beloved Joseph. The following is a description of the symbolism by the original pattern designer, Jodie Warner.
Susan Knudsen Echols
"BROTHER JOSEPH" QUILT - BLOCKS DESCRIPTIONS & MEANINGS
(listed roughly clockwise on quilt photo from upper left)
PORTRAIT BLOCK - adapted from painting by D. A. Weggland
CHILDREN OF ISRAEL BLOCK traditional block; the translated Book of Mormon becomes a sitness and tool for preachng truth to Abraham's seed as promised.
VERMONT PATCHWORK BLOCK traditional block; birthplace of Joseph Smith
GROVE TREE PANEL "In accordance with . . . my determination to ask God, I retired to the woods . . . "
LOG CABIN BLOCKS While in Palmyra, the family worked together to clear sixty acres of heavy timber, to bild a 1 1/2 story log cabin as family home.
PRESIDING KEY when Priesthood keys were restored in 1829, Joseph Smith became the presiding authority for this dispensation
WORLD-WITHOUT-END BLOCKS traditional block; Joseph Smith received divine revelation leading to the building of temples with eternal blessings
MARTYR'S CROWN BLOCK W. W. Phelps poetized that Joseph Smith would be 'crowned in the midst of the prophets of old'.
SUGAR MAPLE LEAVES PANEL The Smith family livelihood while Joseph was young involved harvesting sap to produce syrup
"SISTER EMMA" QUILT - BLOCK DESCRIPTIONS AND MEANINGS
(roughly clockwise from upper left)
MOURNING BLOCK A quilt of this crazy-patch style is displayed in the Nauvoo Mansion House, reportedly made by Emma from clothing belonging to the martyred Prophet Joseph and his brother Hyrum.
HARMONY BLOCK Traditional block commemorating Emma's place of birth
PORTRAIT BLOCK
HEARTS OF HER CHILDREN PANEL Emma mothered 11, including adopted twins. Only 5 survived beyond infancy. Just days preceding her own death, Emma reported a dream of the afterlife wherein the Prophet Joseph said to her, "Be patient and you shall have all of your children."
HAND OF FRIENDSHIP BLOCK "I took by the hand on that night, my beloved Emma . . . the wife of my youth, and the choice of my heart."
BASKETS OF CHARITY BLOCKS Emma's life in Nauvoo was filled with caring, administering for instance to malaria sufferers before the swamp was drained.
RELIEF SOCIETY KEY BLOCK "I now turn the key in your behalf."
MANY HOMESTEADS PANEL From the early years of their married life until settlement in Nauvoo, Emma and the Prophet had to move many times, often being "put up" by Church members.
MANSION HOUSE PANEL remembering the spacious home where Emma and the Prophet could host and welcome many.
DRUNKARD'S PATH PANEL Prior to the adoption of the Word of Wisdom, Emma objected to the use of chewing tobacco an alcohol being consumed in her General Store
HIDDEN POCKETS PANEL On Feb. 15, 1839, Emma and her children crossed the frozen Mississippi to escape Missouri. Under her skirts in two cotton bags, Emma carried the manuscript for the "inspired" Bible translation.
Stories Around the Campfire June 9, 2015
The Sisters enjoyed an evening of learning how to find family stories on Myfamilysearch.org under the "Memories" tab. Thanks to our ward family search consultants Clay and Natalie Johnson. Then we share some "stories around the campfire" which included our personal family stories. It was a pretty casual evening. At the beginning we had our Family History consultant give just a brief 5 minute explanation how to look up stories and pictures on family search and how to add ones that you might have. Then everyone got a plate of food, simple chicken and cheese quesadillas, pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream veggie kabobs and cobbler and ice cream for dessert (sorry should have gotten a picture of the food). Then the ladies were asked to bring any family history story they had to share or personal journal story. 1-3 minutes long. The evening turned out surprisingly well, we had some great giggles etc. Big thanks to our amazing Young Women for watching our precious children and our priesthood for providing our security.
Monday, April 20, 2015
"Rise Above"
APRIL 2015 RELIEF SOCIETY MEETING - "Rise Above"
On the Menu
Chicken Cashew Salad
32 oz small rotini pasta
1 qt cooked chicken, chopped
2 cans sliced water chestnuts (drained)
2 cans pineapple tidbits (drained)
1/2 c chopped green pepper
2 cups diced apple
2 cups grapes
1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups coleslaw dressing
2 cups mayonaise
salt and pepper to taste
Cook and chill the noodles then add the rest of the ingredients (pre mix the coleslaw dressing and the mayo together before adding to the rest). Chill for an hour, then right before serving add:
2 cups salted and roasted cashew nuts
32 oz small rotini pasta
1 qt cooked chicken, chopped
2 cans sliced water chestnuts (drained)
2 cans pineapple tidbits (drained)
1/2 c chopped green pepper
2 cups diced apple
2 cups grapes
1/2 c finely chopped onion
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups coleslaw dressing
2 cups mayonaise
salt and pepper to taste
Cook and chill the noodles then add the rest of the ingredients (pre mix the coleslaw dressing and the mayo together before adding to the rest). Chill for an hour, then right before serving add:
2 cups salted and roasted cashew nuts
*Notice the great centerpieces!
On the Agenda
Each sister wrote her name on top of a balloon. Then all the balloons were placed in one small room. Initially, we had to go in the room and try to find our balloon, but without any lights, no talking, no helping, and we only got two tries. Then, we did a second round with lights on, help allowed, and as many tries as you need. We learned the importance of working together and helping each individual sister "Rise Above!"
Then we heard from two sisters who shared how they strive to be a light and "Rise Above." Whitney spoke about practical ways of becoming more like the Savior and encouraged us to focus on Christ-like attributes. These attribute can "lift" us and keep our "balloons" afloat. Annie shared with us how she feels and shares Christ-like love with others. The experiences she shared were inspirational and motivated us to see others as Christ sees them!
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sunday, December 14, 2014
December Relief Society Activity
On the Agenda
Progressive Dinner
On the Menu
Various appetizers, soups and desserts
Last week we met at Sister Hepworth's home for appetizers, walked to Sister Jones' house for soup and rolls, and ended up at Sis. Dart's house for desserts. It was a wonderful opportunity to take a break from the craziness of the holiday season and come together as sisters to socialize and enjoy good food.
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Sister Harris and Sister Fleener came ready for the festivities!
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Thanks to everyone who opened their homes and to those who helped provide the food. It was a nice evening!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
November Activity
On the Agenda
Learning how to crochet around a handkerchief for the Phoenix Temple Dedication
On the Menu
Zuppa Toscana, Garlic Bread, Fruit cup, and banana bread
We are all so excited to have a temple so close to home and the dedication is this Sunday! Sister Britt Davis taught us all how to crochet around a white handkerchief that we can use at the temple dedication.
It was a fun evening learning new skills and spending time together!
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