The Actors In the Wings

Sometimes you just wake up and decide a project has been idling away in the wings long enough. Time to fish or cut bait (pardon my mixed metaphors!!!). So I pulled out my Farmers Market top (pattern free from Pat Sloan) and slapped a plaid-ish border all around (lighter than it appears here). Then I decided to call up the five blocks from Circuit Rider (last year's KC Star BOM) and take a look. There are 7 more to make, but realistically--I was not loving these blocks anymore, sniff sniff. So...sewed the five I had together, slapped on a border, and wah-la--we're going to have a table runner! Whew, what a relief to clear out some UFOs. Now to find pieces large enough for backings, some Thermore batting, and get these babies machine quilted. Sometimes you just gotta know when to say when.

Didja ever read a book that you just did not want to end? I know I mentioned The Help by Kathryn Stockett in my last post, but it is definitely worth mentioning again. It was one of those books--I was not wanting it to be over. Set in the 60s in Jackson, Mississippi, it was an insight into racial relations and the changing world of that time. The twist? It was told (fictionally) by black domestics from their experiences working for white women-- some compassionate, some not so nice. It was a great mirror for those days. If you loved reading Roots and To Kill a Mockingbird, this might just be your cup of tea.

How's about a yummy recipe for tomorrow's breakfast?

Breakfast Pizza: Crumble and brown 1 pound sausage (I like Jimmy Dean's). Drain. On an ungreased 14" pizza pan lay out the wedges from 1 1/2 cans crescent rolls, points toward the center. Press into the bottom of the pan and up the sides. Sprinkle 2 cups thawed shredded hash browns and the sausage over the crust. Top with 2 cups sharp grated cheddar cheese. In a bowl beat 6 or 7 eggs with 1/4 cup milk, S & P, dash of Worcestershire. Pour over sausage/potatoes. Bake @ 375 degress 25 - 30 minutes. Yu--umm!