The Prairie Girl's Guide to Life: How to Sew a Sampler Quilt and 49 Other Pioneer Projects for the Modern Girl by Jennifer Worick

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  • Pub. Date: October 2007
  • 200pp
  • Sales Rank: 134,960

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    • Pub. Date: October 2007
    • Publisher: Taunton Press, Incorporated
    • Format: Hardcover, 200pp
    • Sales Rank: 134,960

    Synopsis

    Frontier fun meets a homespun touch in this heartwarming mixture of pioneer projects and wistful nostalgia. Worick teaches readers how to sew a quilt, master the art of bread-and-butter pickles, speak old-time slang, and much much more.

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    **WARNING**

    On pages 31 and 40, the final step of the canning process was inadvertently left out.

    After filling and sealing the jars, place them back in the boiling water of the canning kettle, taking care to set the jars on the rack so they don’t touch the bottom or side of the kettle. The boiling water should cover the jars by about 1 inch. Leave the applesauce in the boiling water for 15 to 25 minutes, the exact time depending on your altitude (the higher, the longer) and leave the cherries in for 25 to 40 minutes. After the allotted time, remove the jars from the hot-water bath and set on a clean dish towel to cool. It’s important to check that the vacuum seal has set; listen for a pop as the jars cool and look for a depression in the top of the lid.

    On page 28, even though they don’t need to go through a hot-water bath, be sure to check that the seal has set for the Bread-and Butter Pickles as well.

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    Adult/High School -This little book is an homage to the home economics of pioneer life. In a nostalgic tone, Worick describes everything from curing meat to making poultices to creating calling cards. No more than a couple pages are dedicated to most projects, and each chapter is accompanied by an idea for a party, from teas to quilting bees to making soap. The projects are illustrated with simple, small drawings. The author shares relevant Web sites and encourages using modern conveniences for many activities. While this volume will not jump off the shelves, many teens will be charmed by it and be inspired by the pioneer spirit. Ita€™s a natural for those who loved Laura Ingalls Wildera€™s a€śLittle Housea€ť books (HarperCollins).-Charlotte Bradshaw, San Mateo County Library, CA

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    Biography

    Jennifer Worick is the author of more than 15 books, including the "New York Times "bestselling "The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating & Sex," She writes for "Allure" and "Men's Health," among other magazines. As a native of rural Michigan, Jennifer's mastered such prairie-time handicrafts as knitting, chopping wood, roasting a turkey, concocting lip balm in a double boiler, and laying a fire. She currently lives in Seattle, WA.

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