Definitely let me know if you end up organizing anything.   

bethalewis AT hotmail.com

Thanks!
Beth

I'm at the same point in my knitting career as you.    I am about to start this pattern:

http://secure.elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=15

Something to consider.  Good luck and let us know what you decide on!

Beth

Stuffed Mushrooms might be good.  I have an easy recipe and a more labor-intensive one.  Both are great.  Here they are.  Enjoy!

Beth

Stuffed Mushrooms

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
24             large  mushrooms, whole
1/4           cup  green onions -- sliced
1              clove  garlic
1/4           cup  butter
2/3           cup  fine dry breadcrumbs
1/2           cup  blue cheese -- or shredded cheddar

Preheat oven to 425.

Rinse and drain the mushrooms.  Remove stems; reserve caps.  Chop enough
stems to make 1 cup.

In a medium saucepan, cook the chopped stems, green onions, and garlic in
butter till tender.  Stir in bread crumbs and cheese.  Spoon crumb mixture
into mushroom caps.  Arrange mushrooms in a 15 X 10 X 1 baking pan.  Bake
in a 425 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or till heated through.

Yield:
"24 mushrooms"

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Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------  ------------  --------------------------------
24                    mushroom, whole
4             ounces  cream cheese
1/2      envelope  ranch-style dressing mix
2        tablespoons  seasoned bread crumbs -- or just 1 tbsp.
3        tablespoons  parmesan cheese -- shredded
3                     green onion -- chopped
1              clove  garlic -- crushed

Clean 'shrooms and pop the caps out. You can chop them up in the mix if
you like, but I usually pitch mine. Mix ranch and bread crumbs with cream
cheese, add in a table spoon or so of parmesan. Stuff into 'shroom caps
and sprinkle a bit more bread crumbs and parmesan on top.

Place under broiler til cheese melts and gets golden.

Yield:
  "24 mushrooms"

Well, I don't really know a thing about sewing machines, but I've been looking around lately and thinking about buying one myself.  I've heard recommendations about this one on Amazon by Simplicity.  It is the top selling machine on Amazon and the reviews are raving.  Just thought you might want to check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000648AG/qid=1070334710/br=2-1/ref=br_ts_slwth_th_1/103-2314359-5507068?v=glance&s=kitchen&n=510250

Good luck!  Let us know what you get!

Beth