When I Don't Sleep......

My sewing machine is very happy when I have problems with insomnia - we play all night.








CRUMBS

I am playing with Jo's Crumb Along that will be every Tuesday, so naturally the faithful tub comes out.

Very easy free form geese blocks - just two for the day. Easy peasy.







SQUARED UP

I finished the 'Chrysalis' quilt that I had tutorial for here and here.

And I put together my 36-patch blocks from Crazymomquilts block along.

And I always love when quilter's show the back of thier quilts - so important to press those seams correctly and neatly - adds to the neatness and squreness of your top.






FUN

I'm part of the Ghastly fun and just love this fabric design line. I can't show what I am working on - you'll have to wait til' October.







HAND WORK

I finished up block #9 from The Raspberry Rabbits. Still haven't decided how I am going to set these.

And block #7 from Clover & Violet's embroidery/quilt along.












RECIPE

It's been a while since I posted a recipe - I like quick meals. So I am sharing my Cornmeal Deep Dish Pizza.









Ingredients

CRUST:
1 (8 1/2-ounce) box Jiffy brand corn-muffin mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

TOPPING:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (26-ounce) jar of your favorite pasta sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional pizza ‘toppings’ of your choice - cooked sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, etc.
1/2 pound shredded cheese of your choice - I like the 4-cheese mix packs

Instructions:
Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Prepare the muffin mix using the egg and 1/2 cup of milk. (Note: this amount of milk is different from what's called for in the package directions.) Blend in the Parmesan - then spread the batter evenly across the bottom of the pan.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, then sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cook the sauce until it thickens, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Arrange half of the toppings on the cornmeal batter. Pour the sauce over and spread it evenly, then layer on the remaining toppings. Bake for 15 minutes, then top with cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbling, about 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve. Makes 6 servings.

CLOSING THOUGHT

A flock of sheep that leisurely pass by
One after one; the sound of rain, and bees
Murmuring; the fall of rivers, winds and seas,
Smooth fields, white sheets of water, and pure sky -
I've thought of all by turns, and still I lie
Sleepless...
~William Wordsworth, "To Sleep"

Sewingly Yours,
Sharon