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Show Sherrie Glissmeyer Out Our Window . . rr ndfe fke -' e An rural belief was that peace and prosperity would visit the home which had a wheat doll hanging on its wall. If this old-tim- were true today, Sherrie Glissmeyers home at 2769 This isn't turning into a 'how-to- ' column, but at this time of the year don't know of anything more appreciated. Especially by new homemakers or young mothers. :: Centerbrook Dr. would be extremely peaceful and prosperous. Mrs. Glissmeyer not only has wheat dolls but many other objects made from the grain hanging on walls and decorating her home. At Christmastime the tree is trimmed with ornaments made from wheat. Weaving of the wheat into beautiful decor has been a hobby of this West Valley homemaker for the past three years. She was first introduced to the who art by her sister-in-labrought a braided wheat heart back from Missouri. Sherrie recognized that the craft would be a natural for her because her father was a wheat farmer, owning acreage in South Jordan and in Burley, Idaho. She would be able to gather her own materials, making it an inexpensive hobby. Since that time she has become so proficient in weaving that she has taught classes at novelty stores and at numerous LDS Relief Society ses sions. Her favorite creation is a large double-wreat- h which she had framed for her living room. A Christmas wreath from wheat and wild oats also is unusually attractive. She has made roosters, dolls, hearts, fans and other things from the grain. Her craft gained more meaning for her when she learned that it was an old art form. Ancient Egyptians used wheat to make artistic impressions in clay pots, and natives of Great Britain have practiced wheat weaving for centuries. Europeans once called all grains corn and com dollys (derived from the word idols) had great religious significance. S &: I : :: Every time you turn around there is something you want to buy for your children and sometimes the money "runs short. Here are a couple of goodies. One for you to make and the children to get for Christmas, and the other for you and the children to make and use both for decorations and gift giving. 8 S There isn't a child who doesn't like to play with Play Dough. Sure you can buy it, but why spend the money? Make it yourself ... get a variety of : colors... and spend almost nothing. S P&m Pwigk 2 cups flour cup plain table salt lTbsp.Alum Stir the above ingredients Vi into 2 cups boiling water and 3 Tbsp. cooking oil. : ij: Stir well and cook just until smooth. Add food coloring as desired and the dough can be stored indefinitely in plastic bags or tightly sealed containers in the refrigerator. i;! : Make several batches of this dough or divide the one batch so you can have different colors. Take bottles from peanut butter, jam or such jars, decorate the lids and your children will be pleased as punch over having so much Play Dough. It will keep indefinitely In the refrigerator, if, when the kids finish playing with it, you scoop it back into the ars, (be sure to keep the colors divided) keep in the refrigerator and it's ready for another day. Dwujk fat Veawrtim at VidiM cups soda 1 cup cornstarch 1 'A cups water. Mix well together and stir over low heat for dough looks like mashed potatoes. 6 :: Ptwnca minutes or until the Put in your mixer, cool for 5 to 6 minutes and then beat 3 to 4 minutes. Store in tightly covered containers when not using the dough. machines came into use, harvesting became more efficient, but the straw was damaged and wheat weaving almost became a lost art. Luckily, in the past few years it has been revived. Mrs. Glissmeyer explains her technique: First she hand picks the wheat from her fathers fields, usually about two weeks before the wheat will be harvested. It should be picked in the dough stage, she explains. If you pinch the top and it is milky, it is not ripe enough. If it is hard, then it is too ripe and you have waited too long. It can be used immediately or stored until later. When ready to do the braiding or tying, she soaks the wheat in cold water about 30 minutes, using a babys bathtub or childs wading pool. Then she wraps the wheat in a towel to keep it pliable while she is working with it. Basically wheat weaving is easy, says Mrs. Glissmeyer. d Even my own daughter, Karrie, has done some simple hearts. Numerous books of instruction are available for novices. After the basic technique has been learned, anyone can originate her own items, she adds. Mrs. Glissmeyer is adept in , Sherrie Glissmeyer shows daughter Karrie how wheat can be woven into Christmas ornaments and wreaths. seven-year-ol- . crocheting, knitting, hand embroidery and quilting. She is an accomplished seamstress and has sewn a wardrobe for her daughter that is the envy of her classmates. While living in We U : s The Nutcracker for the Utah of will open Mon., 8 Brass Cleaner Clean spots on brass by rubbing with hot vinegar and salt, lemon rind Dec. 5, at Sabines Dancewear and Accessories, 19 East Main Street, American Fork. The third annual production of wedding ceremony uniting Kerry Alan Bray and Margaret Wade was performed at the Hunter 12th ward on November Mahlum as bridesmaids. Flower girls were Michelle Wade and Sarah Bray while Lee Wade was 19th. Mrs. Jack Booth hosted the event while Mr. and Mrs. John Brown and Mr. and Mrs. Steven Smith attended the guest book. Best man duties were performed by Adam Bray with James Warner and Jeff and Max Hatch as ushers. The newlyweds will make their home in West V alley City. parties were hosted by Nancy Knudsen, Cindy Hardman, Ilona and Bearl Thayne, Roseann Smith and Lori Mahlum. double-rin- g rehearsal dinner and reception was also given at the Hunter 12th A ward. The bride is the daughter of Edmund Hatch and Kathryn McNeil. Cecille Ray has raised her since childhood. She is a graduate of Cedar high. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Bray and is a graduate of Cyprus high. Heather Wade was maid of honor with Susan and Kristi Bray and Lori We are looking for women who are in the first 3 months of their first pregnancy for... enuCMraai Members of Hunter Eldorado DUP camp will hold a Christmas program at noon today (Thursday) in the Zions Bank conference room in Arbor park. A buffet luncheon will be served and an original Christmas story will be given by Leilani Aposhian. 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Ccppet Htfb DUP 8 American Fork Presents The Nutcracker ' Production Arts production LU - And you just might be surprised at what 'works of art' some of your older ones will make with the second recipe given. Have fun. office PkyCEtA - . . of the D UP t ' :$ : ValVey West Valley DUP camp will schedule their Christmas party luncheon on Monday at 1 p.m. at the ; home of Glenda Fullerton. .There, will be. a lesson The Chase Mill. Singing carols and gift exchange will follow. Captain Eva Earnshaw will direct the event. put large aprons on your children, give them the run of your kitchen, and let them have fun. The results might not be quite what you would accomplish but they'll look wonderful to the children. The box such 9k y&un KeujItltJiItMd i Pageant skills What's HftjtewKj Spread newspapers all over the table and spray paint them however you wish. . California a few years ago, Mrs. Glissmeyer worked for Sunset designs, making up sample needlework kits to proof instructions before the kits were sold. She enjoys any handiwork, but at the present time wheat weaving is her favorite. many homemaking and as needlework Place on a Pam sprayed or lightly greased sheet and bake for 2 hours at 200 degrees. Turn off heat, DON'T OPEN THE DOOR and leave for another 2 hours. So 8, 1983 the grain. The corn spirit was thought to live in the fields and then die as the last sheath of grain was cut. But it was to be reborn in straw ornaments, which were to be its resting place. The ornaments were kept inside the house to ensure continuation of the crops. Old English lovers also exchanged wheat hearts as a symbol of their affection. When mechanical threshing You can make Christmas Tree decorations, picture frames or any design wanted. Roll the dough out about 18 inch thick and cut with your choice of cookie cutter shapes. For decorations make a hole in the top and for picture frames, cut one (for instance) four inches wide and another, centered inside about two inches wide, take out the 'hole' and when finished the school pictures will fit in this beautifully. Think how Grandma will love these! . Thursday, Dec. They were first formed in the shape of a maiden, the Goddess of Corn, to represent the fertility of 30-in- 2 . t Wheat Weaving Is For Christmas Time, Too r7 BWiaxd west valley view 2Q - Saon Hpj- f fNrotoflfapDy is KJnjmsmsn State .fix 4905 South |