Work in Progress for a Summer Frog

 

Here is my first frog of Summer 2026 and how I construct her. After cutting out the pattern I paint the eyes with acrylic paints and the begin to embroider her. I use straight stitch with around 100-120 French knots in three different coloured threads for depth. I then stitch, stuff and assemble the body. This little frog has chamomile in her stuffing and citrine as her heartstone for sunshine. I then begin to dress the doll.
I always work in the same way for best use of time. I always work the doll in a day. Drawers first and then the bodice of the dress. I then change my needle from a 70 to a 90 to stitch the leather shoes. All the leather I use is less than1mm thick and most is repurposed. I them tie the shoes with complimentary perle thread and tie a bow. At this point I use a little PVA to secure the bow, This is the only time I use any glue as my old arthritic fingers will no longer tie such tiny double bows. I then set her aside to make the tiny detachable brooch and the sampler pillow.