Wacky Pac Quilters

I wanted to post these pictures and thank our wonderful Wacky friend Molly for encouraging us to participate in the TDA (Texas Department of Ag) quilt block contest. As you all have read from our perspective blogs, the contest is held every two years and offers a different theme each time. The wine industries of Texas was the theme this year. Molly prodded, push, cajoled and dragged us along to make blocks. I, for one, just want to participate for the fun of it. I had no illusions of even placing but I didn't want to let Molly down by not even trying. Low & behold, 3 "Wackies" were accepted and it's all because of Molly. I salute you, Molly.

I have been thinking of posting here for several weeks. Tonight, after several drinks, I am doing it--the reason? -------to offer a CHALLENGE to you Wackies. Yes, once again, I am , I am, I am, Uh--well, uh---YES I AM, I am suggesting a CHALLENGE. I am thinking that a pincushion swap would be fun for Christmas. This link takes you to a page of free pincushion patterns. Some of them are really really cute. Or you could come up with one on your own. I know, I know, we are so busy. You are right--I have gone off the deep end------------------once again. You can let me have it--go ahead--both barrels--I can take it---------------------------tell me how you really feel by commenting. Sorry-- I don't know what comes over me-- Pincushion Tutorials http://lovetocrochetandknit.blogspot.com/2006/07/flower-pin-cushion.html http://monkeyroom.blogspot.com/2007/01/tutorial.html http://barij.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/did-i-there-wou.html http://craftblog.com.au/2008/07/10/fantabulous-pincush...

This is me without me "Wacky" friends surrounding me, protecting me, giving me positive feedback.......Alright my "wacky" friends....I need a wacky fix real soon or who knows what will happen.

Check these out: Thread Chart Embroidery Library Needleheads Blog Tutorial

This recipe is one of the best I've ever tastes.....if you like SQUASH. It was my grandmother's. You need: 5 to 8 medium squash; washed & sliced 1 large purple onion; coarsely chopped 1 large yellow onion; coarsely chopped 1 large white onion; coarsely chopped salt & pepper to taste 1 teaspoon garlic (optional) Place all ingredients in a large sauce pan along with a cup of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and add 1 tablespoon of margarine or butter. Serve immediately.

Well.......when I saw this YouTube thingy on binding and Elmer's Glue I had to share it. If you are like me and are constantly battling with binding your quilt, these wonderful videos are for you. It's amazing what a little bit of glue can do for your binding. Enjoy and try it out.

This may sound dumb but do I need to load "Buzz Tool" onto my PC? I have several embroidery designs from years ago and would like to stitch them out but am unsure of how to go about it. As lots of you know, Buzz Tool is a converter thingy but I don't know it Janome needs a converter thingy......HELP!!!