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I made this little cutie for the daughter of a man who my husband was acquainted with. He and his wife recently passed away suddenly and tragically leaving their 2 yr old without parents. I wanted something sweet and cheerful she could hug. The plush fits a 5x7 hoop and is in pes format, ver 3 and 6.

ver6

ver3






Instructions

1. hoop tear away stabilizer and first piece of body fabric right side up
2. stitch outline to tack down
3. stitch placement for face applique
4. place muslin or other skintone fabric over face area
5. stitch to tack down
6. trim excess fabric around face without unhooping
7. stitch satin stitching for face
8. stitch hair placement
9. put chosen hair fabric down
10. stitch to tack down
11. trim around hair without unhooping
12. satin stitch around hair
13. stitch eyes
14. stitch mouth
15. stitch ribbon placement line
16. place small loop of ribbon with raw edges 1/8" above placement line and loop centered over face
17. stitch to secure ribbon..
18. place second piece of fabric right side down covering entire design. stitch final outline
19. clip threads, unhoop, remove stabilizer, trim around stitching and clip curves if you wish
20. stuff with polyfill
21. hand sew opening shut.
22. OPTIONAL... using a pressing cloth and iron on high temp, lots of steam, press doll front and back for a smoother flatter appearance. Press hard For rosy cheeks, take a q-tip and gently add powder blush to desired color. This look is softer than a stitched cheek

What a sweet thing to do for her. Saying a little prayer for her.
The design is very cute!!

LOVE this!!! Too cute!!!

Thanks so much!!!

Blessings,
Kim

Thanks so much.... what a good idea..........so cute. That was really nice of you to do that for the little girl. Thanks again for your kindness. God Bless!

So sorry to hear of this and you are so kind to think of helping her this way.

Thank you for all your kindnesses and thank you for sharing this Dolly.

Very cute, thank you!!

Thank you for sharing this design and for being so kind to the little girl. She'll be in my prayers.

So cute. Thanks so much!

Any prayers or PT for the little girl are appreciated, police believe it was a domestic dispute and that her father shot her mother and then took his own life. The child was in the house but was unharmed. I'm really hoping she didn't see anything, but that is unlikely. I'm going to send her a blankie and some little toys.

love how you did the sweet little cheeks, the face on the doll is just so so sweet, Once again thanks for sharing your time and talents with us!!!

Laura So sorry to hear the lil girl has no parents. Your kindness is overwhelming....I am sure she is going to treasure this doll. Thank you for sharing the design

Too cute... it is very nice of you to share your talent.. Wendi

What a kind heart you have! Thank you for sharing your wonderful designs and instructions as well as the stories behind them.

Thank you, like the little loop on the top too

Cute. Thanks

That is so sad thank you for your kindness

What a sad story! I'm sure that your gifts will provide the little girl with some comfort. My daughter is almost 2, and she loves to cuddle and hug little dolls and stuffed animals. Thanks for the cute design! I plan to make my daughter one soon.

a very sad story , but a very sweet doll. You are very kind and generous not only to this little girl, but to all of us as well. thank you

Life can be so cruel - I hope others follow your example in caring for this little girl. Thank you for the great design.

Sew cute,thanks for sharing

Thanks, Laura, for this lovely little doll. My prayers are with the little girl, also the grandparents and other relatives who must be devastated.

I have a quick question - I don't see in the instructions where the back piece is put down, but I'm thinking it's done between steps 17 and 18 (right sides together) - is this correct?

yep, I fixed the directions, glad you caught that Thanks <3

So very sad....thanks for sharing all grannynet