Fat Frog Diary

 Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkins Supplies:   1 fat quarter of Halloween colored or themed fabric, your choice. 1-2 cinnamon sticks or sticks from the yard. 1-3 silk or fabric leaves Instructions: Place the toilet paper roll in the middle of the fabric. Wrap the edges of the fabric up and into the toilet paper roll. Repeat until all of the fabric is tucked in. The fabric will hold itself in place! Add cinnamon sticks or twigs/branches. Stick in a couple green leaves.

A little something different. My pic of my free motion embroidery practice. It's not perfect, but it is easy! People say free motion is scary, but it's really not. The right equipment makes a huge difference. 1.You do need to invest in a open toe foot. Don't skimp! I got the metal open toe foot appropriate to my machine. ( http://www.sewvacdirect.com/brother-sa187-open-toe-quilting-foot/?gdftrk=gdfV2739_a_7c861_a_7c9636_a_7cbrot_d_sa187&gclid=CIm10-n8sLICFQYGnQodkHsA2w ) Try not to have a heart attack at the price. 2. Next you need stabilizers. Now this choice varies widely depending on what you're working on. I have several kinds-- the cut away, the wash away, and the ultimate Super Solvy. http://www.sewvacdirect.com/sulky-solvy-405-01-20-x-1-yd/ 3. Use embroidery needles for your machine. Why? They've got a groove in them you can't see that helps feed the delicate embroidery thread so it frays less. Can you use a standard needle? Yes, but be pr...