I hardly ever practice without making something. I love to just jump into a project, even if it is for practice purposes. I have been wanting to start a quilt involving some stitchery. To get ready for that endeavor, I made a little stuffed doll for baby. A win-win situation! I get to practice a little on my stitches and find out what stitch lengths work for me, and I get to score some brownie points with baby by giving her a new toy:
I “super-sized” my French knots on the doll’s gown so that they would provide exploring pleasures for baby:
I also added a jingle bell in the stuffing so that the doll also doubles as a rattle:
All in all, it was a fast and fun little project. The pattern can be downloaded here.
Thanks for stopping by – I hope you have enjoyed your little visit. Have a jingly day!
Ivory Spring 
What jingly fun this little stuffed doll is …
What a great new toy. Adorable little stuffed doll!
That is so cute and what a good idea putting a little bell in there to make it jingle too. I love it.
The little doll is so sweet! Thanks for sharing! Have a jingly and lovely day!!
That is such a cute doll! I’m sure your daughter will love playing with it.
That’s cute. I am sure baby loved it!
I, too, like making actual projects when experimenting with something new rather than just a practice piece to be tucked away.
The little doll is so adorable!! You did a great job!! Baby will love it I am sure.
This is the sweetest! I hope you will sign the doll or add a small dedication and date in indelible ink or stitches. Baby G is going to treasure this doll as she gets older. Your stitches are inpeccable. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Hi Wendy,
How cute, I am sure baby loved it. What a great idea. You are so clever. – Sandra.
Home-made toys are super special too.
Awww, that little doll is so cute! Does she like to chew on it?
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