Think “elf on a shelf” but amphibious.
They are remarkably expressive. A combination of the long limbs and eyes that follow you everywhere, silently judging you. An amphibious elf on a shelf. Why not.
Do you need more supervision? They are easy to make.
download the pattern sheet
You will also need:
- basic sewing kit
- this tip for turning small parts
- cotton fabric (16 X16 inches)
- buttons
- stuffing – I like wool
- chopstick or similar
- embroidery thread
1. Fold your fabric with the right sides together. Pin one leg and arm along the fold and pin the body and cut out.
2. Refold the remaining fabric, place the arm and leg on the fold and cut out. Pin the oval to a scrap of contrasting fabric and cut out.
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3. Fold over each bottom edge of the frog body – wrong sides together – and press. Mark all your seam lines.
4. Stitch all seams. You can sew by hand or machine. Leave open as indicated.
5. Trim little triangle section around the curves of the head. Be careful not to snip the seams. Trim away about 1/2 of the seam allowance on the arms and legs.
6. Use the chopstick to turn the body right side out. Use this trick to turn the arms and legs: insert a turning tube or straw cut in half into a limb. Push the straw all the way in.