Reflecting on Frogs

 

I have been making and reflecting on frogs. I really enjoyed this pair as in their photo shoot I placed several of my large and expanding collection of frogs. If you peep around the photos you will see a few little treasures. I also enjoyed this wonderfully froggy fabric called Wonder Garden, a Liberty Piccadilly Poplin.
Each frog is hand painted and then heavily embroidered with French knots, adding to the grumpy frog feel, These little guys are broad in the beam and look like they don't miss too many meals!
I have made a similar pattern for several years but have refined and reduced the size over the years. They are now about half the size of the original design. Much of my Liberty fabric stock comes from a friend who makes ties in Bath. She cuts in such a way that I use many of her offcuts as I need only tiny pieces of fabric. However, I do actively seek out fabric that is specificlly for my frogs and enjoy doing it!