Women of Today Show

We will be at the Women of Today Show at the Miners' Memorial Building in Virginia on March 17 from 9-3 Come do some Easter Basket shopping. American Girl doll clothes, baby bonnets, boys spring hats, kids apron and more.

Vendor Blender

We will be at the Crescent Bar & Grill, Cook, MN on Thurs Feb 9 from 5-8 PM along with about 15 other vendors. Bring your gold and sell it to the Gold Guys and spend your money with us!
 In celebration of our February birthdays draw a heart for your discount. 
Buy your first item at regular price and get a discount on your second item. Draw a name and get a discount according to their age. Happy Birthday!!
Clinton Shermer would have been 92 on Feb 2. Save...$9.20
John Huismann, Feb 2, age 54. Save $5.40
Lane Huismann. Feb2. age 2. Save $2.00
Lisa Shermer Towner Feb 6. age 30. Save $3.00
Alexandra Wardas. Feb 6. age 17. Save $2.00
Syvilla Shermer. Feb 12. age 88. Save $8.80
Christina Huismann. Feb 13 age 21. Save $2.10
Amanda Huismann. Feb 14 age 23. Save $2.30
Rod Huismann. Feb 19 age 82. save $8.20
Lucas Huismann. Feb 20 age 30. Save 3.00
Gwen Huismann Feb 21 age 78. Save $7.80
Irene Shermer Semon. Feb 25 age 63. Save $6.30
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

THE COZY COTTAGE IN THE WOODS

Lose yourself in whimsical delights
Find unique gifts that fit just right
Fur hats and mitts size infant to man
every size of slipper all made by hand
Quilts & throws will keep out the cold
Cedar furniture & wood workings are a sight to behold
Gift baskets and jewelry for each sense of style
Handmade soaps and greeting cards to make you smile
Sauna towels and gifts make dispositions sunny
While delectable goodies please your tummy
All this and so much more
feel troubles lift as you walk through the door
October 19 @ 4 - 8 PM
October 20 & 21 @ 9AM - 6PM
October 22 @ 9AM - 5PM
Loon Lake Community Center
3816 Hwy 100
Palo, MN
just south of Aurora on Hwy 100.
THIS IS A JURIED SHOW, ALL ITEMS OF VERY GOOD QUALITY

Recycled Wool Quilt

Perfect for those cold winter evenings. 3" wide strips cut from wool shirts; mostly Pendleton. Backed with heavy shirt flannel with a cotton batting.$150. On display at Gilley's Naturals in Cook, MN

Lane's big boy undershorts

I used to sew undershorts for John & our boys and it was always so fun to sew the size 2; they're so cute. Today I sewed our grandson Lane 6 pair. I had forgot how much I enjoyed sewing them. I will have to look for some fabric more suitable for a little guy than boring grey.

Sock Monkey Hats

I knew how to crochet as a kid, then I learned to knit and stopped crocheting. There are such cute patterns out there that I had to try it again. I think I'm going to like it! $15 American Girl size. $25 baby & toddler size

Wood Turning for Ladies

 Double seam ripper. Siberian Pea Shrub.$25

 Single seam ripper with pocket clip. Juniper Wood. $20

 Diva Charm Pen. Juniper Wood. $32
 
Starlet Stem Pen. Lilac Wood. $25.

John's wood turning have generally been geared toward men so he just turned some just for ladies

Toddler Jackets

Brown corduroy with cream embroidery, brown fleece lining, wood buttons, size 2.Grow with you roll back sleeves. $15

Size 2 purple embroidered jacket, fleece lined. Grow with you roll back sleeves.$15

Real Tree Camo hooded sweatshirt jackets, patch pockets. Elastic wrists. Sizes 6M and 18M. $15 each

Orr Braves Mitten Trivia

My alma mater, Orr High School is closing after this year. John & I and our 5 children plus all of our siblings graduated from Orr. In celebration of the school I embroidered a pair of mittens with the year of the first graduating class and the year of the last. For the last week followers of our Facebook page have been trying to answer trivia questions about the 44 Shermer/Huismann graduates of OHS. Here are the answers with the top guesser:
Shermer graduates:
Dennis 1966 & Sharen (Udovich) 1972, Keith 1990, Celine 1997
Irene 1967, Shawn 1988,Dan Harman 2010, Jeff Harman 2011
Sandy 1992 & Jason Wardas 1992
Clifford 1968, Lisa 2000 &Tim Towner 1999, Lindsey 2004
Mark 1973 & Karen(Olson) 1973
Marty 1975, Christine 1995, Katie 1997, Billie Jean 2003
Ruth 1977 & John Huismann 1977, Cassandra 1998, Lucas 2001, Evertt 2003, Conrad 2006, Amanda 2007
James 1979, Angie 2009, Jessica 2011
Joe 1980
Kay 1984, Tony 2005, Tonja 2010

Huismann Graduates:
Karen 1972 & Terry Skraba 1964
Kathy 1974 & Kenny Lehman 1969
(John 1977 & Ruth (Shermer) 1977; see Shermer list; only counted there.
Barb 1979 & Mark Tupy 1975
Fritz 1980 & Jon Strong 2005

Bus drivers among us:
Nick Shermer 1961 to 1984, Syvilla Shermer sub driver, Bill Nosie, Marty Nosie sub driver. Irene Semon, Kay Cornelius.
letterman jackets in John & Ruth house...John,football.Cassandra volleyball, track, knowledge bowl. Lucas track, Evertt track & football, Conrad track and Amanda track & volleyball.
Karla Arvila wins the mittens with total points of 138. Congratulations Karla!! Thanks everyone for playing along! It has been fun going down memory lane.

Karla you can pick up your mittens at Gilley's Naturals in Cook, Mon-Sat 10am - 5pm

Wedding Dress Heirlooms

Stitched for Luke & Chasity Huisann from Chasity's wedding gown, wore by my grandson, Lane Christian Huismann

If you don't have a daughter who wants to wear your wedding gown you could have keepsakes made. This gown was perfect for a christening gown, I used the lace edge for the hem. The teddy bear was made for the bride with their names and date embroidered on the feet. The little puppies were made for her children and grandchildren.