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As some of you may know, I am a quilt artist.  I’ve made the quilts for some of the beds and they are also hanging on the walls.  Now it’s time to make the final one for the beds, for now.  But  I need your help.  I saw a block design that I really liked.

 Here it is:

     The Block

Now you want to know what is he going to ask. Well, I need to know the pattern this block goes together best as. There are three different ways that I can but them together.  They are shown below.

     Pattern #1

     Pattern #2

      Pattern #3

The finished quilt will be two more blocks wide and two more blocks tall.  But you get the general feel for the patterns and, and I want to get your opinion, so you get to look at a smaller version of the finished quilt.

I know, some of you may say “what’s the difference between #2 and #3?”  Well there is, even though it is suttle.

Now, here is what I would like from you.
It’s your chance to make a difference
in my future guests lives.
Let your voice be heard.
You don’t even have to leave the house to vote.
You can vote as many times as you want.

Just go to the bottom of this post and leave a reply or click on the comment link,
and tell me which one you like.
It’s simple, type, 1, 2, or 3. 

I’ll have the rest of the blocks ready to put together early next week so I’d appreciate hearing from you.

So while you are here vote now.

If you’re reading this on Facebook you can just COMMENT with a 1,2,or3.

Thanks for your help. 

Spring is on the way, a little birdy told me so.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks forward when you go to bed on Saturday, March 13th.  Or you will be late all day long.

Are you a beading nut and looking for a creative outlet?  Are you a beginner at beading and looing for some direction.   Mark the weekend of March 12-14 on your calandar and get to Stoughton WI.  No matter what skill level you are, you’ll  find the perfect outlet for your art.

March 12th is the  ”BE-DE-FU” Event:
      Two local stores – Midnight Moon and Diakonos Designs will be sponsoring a creative contest called ‘BE-DE-FU’.  This first monthly ‘BEading DEsigning FUn’ challenge will take place at both stores from 6-8:30 where beading teams will create unique designs using specially selected beads.  We’ll get together at Vincenzo’s at 9:00 to see all the designs and vote on favorites. Join us for food, friends and some creative BEading DEsigning FUn— come design & compete as part of a design team or watch and learn new ideas from fellow designers.  Call Lynn (877-1577) or Becky (575-5642) to reserve your spot.

March 13th – 14th – Make Your Own Jewelry Weekend:
      Join Becky at Diakanos Designs and create jewelry from Katherine Vaughn’s art and/or learn to make resin jewelry.  Join Lynn at Midnight Moon and see how easy it is to design your own PMC (Precious Metal Clay) pieces. For more information contact Becky at 575-5642 or Lynn at 877-1577 for more information.

Branson on the Road from Stoughton Opera House

Mark your calendar for this show, “…that most people thought was long gone in this day of overproduced music.”  Branson on the Road with Special Guest Maggie Mae is coming to the Stoughton Opera House, Thursday, April 15, 7:00 pm.  Make a night of it with this special package from Naeset Roe Inn.  Two first floor seats in the historic Stoughton Opera House, a $50 certificate for dinner at Laz Bistro this evening, and a room at the Inn, with a fabulous 4 course breakfast in the morning.   If you need to get to work the next day I’ll even have breakfast early, or you may want to sleep in, take Friday as a furlough day, and explore Historic Stoughton. 

Imagine walking the three blocks to dinner in Historic Stoughton at Laz Bistro, known for their unique menu and Kansas City style BBQ, saunter next door to the Historic Stoughton Opera House and listen to Wisconsin native Maggie Mae with her “down home country spirit and a voice that’ll knock your socks off.”  Then it’s back to the Inn for a restful night.  Wake to the smell of fresh brewed coffee and fresh baked scones, the rest of breakfast will be a fabulous surprise.  You won’t need to eat lunch, weather you go to work or wonder around town.

Your taxes are filed, now it’s time to REWARD YOURSELF. 

 All this for one low price.  $245-$312  Availableonly Thursday, April 15, 2010 only.  Mention “Branson Comes to Stoughton” in the comment section of the online form.  Only two packages so book early.

Still need to get your Loved One a Valentines Gift?  Well I have the perfect answer.  Friday, February 12th, Stoughton is having a Gallery Walk Night.  So, you say!
Well bring your Loved One to Stoughton, check in at the Naeset Roe Inn,  have dinner at Laz Bistro after strolling Main Street and checking out the Galleries and meeting some of the artists.  That gift that you couldn’t find is probably hanging on a wall in Stoughton.  So from 5-9pm on Friday, February 12th, you can stroll Main Street, stop in and warm up with some great art, refreshments, and music.

Some of the artists that will be showing and meeting you are:
     Jeff Stern, Oil paintings of Southern WI scenes,  Bradley Gallery, 183 W. Main St
     Mona Semerau, Sterling Silver Jewelry,  Diakonos Designs, 187 E. Main St
     Richard Lazzaro, Painting,  Upper Level Laz Bistro, 419 E. Main St.
     Kathryn Vaughn,  Painting, Robert Rae Gallery 184 W. Main St  (one of my favorite artists)
     Gary Nauman, Lino Cut Prints,  Saving Thyme, 233 W. Main St
     Bruce Fortney, Paintings, Yahara River Grocery Co-Op, 229 E. Main St
Other great stops on the  Gallery Art Walk are Quill & Brush, 143 E. Main St, and Woodland Studios, 195 E. Main St.

Don’t forget to go on line here, to make your reservation for Naeset Roe Inn.  You’ll only be a block from all the galleries.  You’ll be able to stroll the streets, have a little warm me up, at the galleries, have a great dinner at Laz Bistro and a great nights sleep at Naeset Roe Inn.  Then start your morning off with a fabulous four course  breakfast, prepared just for you, by Carl, your award winning innkeeper.

I look forward to seeing you in Historic Stoughton this Valentines Weekend.

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Your host at Naeset Roe Inn, a B&B in Stoughton, near Madison, WI, is taking the show on the road. Carl has taught classes before at All Through The House for several years.  They have posted the new class schedule for the Winter-Spring 2010.  So check it out and to register, please call 608.877.9403.  Here is what I’ll be doing:

Roast and Toast!  Roasted Salmon
Date:  Wednesday, March 10
Instructor:  Carl Povlick
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  10 seats
Carl is back!  Roast and Toast is back!  Carl returns to All Through The House with another of his roasting classes, this time with salmon.  He has found a recipe for Pistachio Crusted Salmon that sounds too yummy to pass up!  Add to that his secret for roasted veggies, and the ‘toast’ of a glass of wine, and what a meal!  If you’ve missed Carl, you’ll want to see what he’s been up to!

 Spring Brunch
Date:  Monday, May 3
Instructor:  Carl Povlick
Class Fee:  $39.00
Availability:  10 seats
As an innkeeper, Carl has to come up with delectable and memorable breakfasts for his guests to enjoy every day.  Recently, his “Wonderfully Wild Wild Rice Quiche” just took 2nd place in the Wisconsin Bed and Breakfast Cook Off, and tonight he shares the recipe with you.  Carl will also show you some side dishes to accompany this treat.  Learn the best from the ‘Breakfast King!’

If you haven’t taken a class at All Through The House you’re in for a treat.  They are small, only 10 seats, you get to learn a new recipe, take it home with you, and get to eat it also.  You’ll also get insight into cooking techniques that you my not have known about. 

Get some of your friends together and make it a get away.  Sign up for classes by calling 608-877-9403, check the class schedule at Shop The House.

To continue your Get Away even future, book a room at Carl Povlick’s B&B, Naeset Roe Inn.  You only have to walk a block to the class and you’ll have a comfortable place to stay the night and have another sampling of Carl’s culinary skills in the morning.  Check availability here.

I look forward to seeing you in class and at the Inn.
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Enter as a Guest, Depart as a Friend

With Valentines Day just around the corner it’s the perfect time to give that special someone the gift of romance.  Although you may not be able to be together on the 14th you can plan ahead by giving them a Gift Certificate to Naeset Roe Inn.  You’ll have some romance to look forward to later in the year.  What better way to say I Love You.  It’s the gift you give twice, first when they receive it and again when they redeem it.  So order your Valentine  Gift Certificate today.  You can do it online and we’ll drop it in the mail for you, or you can call 608-877-4150.
Happy Valentines Day

IS CABIN FEVER GETTING TO YOU?  Maybe it’s time for a short get away.  Naeset Roe Inn  is the perfect spot to rest and rejuvenate.

And for something to do while you are here the Stoughton Opera House offers a great
line-up of performances for the Spring 2010 season.   You can check out the season at Stoughtn Oper House.

As always the Naeset Roe Inn offers a discount when you are attending a show at the Stoughton Opera House, just mention you are going to a show and present your tickets at check in.  It is a easy three block walk from the inn to your performance.  To complete your evening you may want to have dinner at Laz Bistro located next to the Opera House.  Or the Main Street Pour House is only two blocks away.

There are some great show coming up and I’m sure they will sell out, if they haven’t already, so visit our websites to make reservations or call
Naeset Roe Inn at 608-877-4150 and the Stoughton Opera House at 609-877-4400 today.  You can always check availability anytime for the Inn, Here.

I look forward to seeing you in 2010.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
9 PM

Kathleen Dunbar at
Main Street POUR HOUSE

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this comic has Midwest values and ideals. Now living in fabulous Las Vegas she has developed into a sarcastic edgy woman with attitude and humor. Being a divorced mother has provided her with a quick wit and a realistic look at life. Her observation of the world around her is outrageous! Blended together makes for a very funny lady. Audiences around the country are praising this hilariously funny lady. Kathleen is one of the funniest female comics to hit the industry in years.

 Located in fabulous Las Vegas where she stared in “Kathleen Dunbar’s Divas of Comedy Show” for the last 2 years. Jerry Fink of the Las Vegas Sun recent said “one of the brightest comics can be found in Las Vegas”. Las Vegas “What’s On” magazine current said “I think she’s a sitcom waiting to happen”.

 Kathleen was the Comedy Winner in the “2003 Las Vegas Star Search” competition. In 2005 the Entertainment Consumer’s Exchange awarded the “Excellence in Entertainment Sunrise Award”. They awarded her again in 2006 and 2007 with the “Favorite Comedian” award. She is making her mark in Las Vegas and around the country.

Bathtub Mothers are John Norland (guitar), Pat Wynes (mandolin), and Phil Redman (upright bass).

Each member of the Madison, Wisconsin area band brings a love of blues, country, rock, and acoustic music to create a blend that is unique to the Mothers. They have just completed their self-titled debut CD. 

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$12 at the door
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Saturday, January 16
8 – 11 PM

Bathtub Mothers

Bathtub Mothers are John Norland (guitar), Pat Wynes (mandolin), and Phil Redman (upright bass).

Each member of the Madison, Wisconsin area band brings a love of blues, country, rock, and acoustic music to create a blend that is unique to the Mothers. They have just completed their self-titled debut CD.

Make it a weekend away and enjoy both these show while staying at Naeset Roe Inn.  The Pour House is only a block from the inn and you won’t have to drive anywhere.  And during the day Saturday you can browse the many shops in Historic Downtown Stoughton.  You can check availabilty at this link.  I look forward to seeing you the weekend of January 15th and 16th.

There is still time to get your Holiday Gift Certificates for Naeset Roe Inn.  This fabulous bed and breakfast in Stoughton, WI is ready to give your gift recipient a relaxing get away from the everyday world.  So go on line or give a call to 608-877-4150 to order your Gift Certificate. They are available in any amount or for a specific stay.  Your friends can book their room when they want and redeem the gift certificate then.

Have a Merry Christmas

And that is exactly what it has been doing for the last 18 hours. And we only have about 19″ of wet heavy stuff with lots of limbs down. But the good part is that we will be having good cross county skiing in December at Lake Kegonsa State Park and the snowmobile trails will be open.

SO plan now for your post holiday get away, and come and relax at this Madiosn area B&B.  We’ll keep you warm and cozy in the evening and send you off for your day of play in the snow with a fabulous breakfast.  We look forward to seeing you soon. 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year