Friday, 11 November 2011

Frog Stewart

I love frogs ( oh here she goes again you're probably thinking) and have had various forays into trying to make a frog over the last couple of year, the first I wasn't happy with , and then when I tried later again i again wasn't happy ( it was "fine" one of my most hated words, but nothing special)
But then something recently happened that made me want to get back on the frog bandwagon and try once again. And I do really love frogs ( I got given a Frogs of Australia Book for my birthday- that's how much I love frogs) and it felt wrong not to make my own version of one of my favourite animals.
But let me tell you, Frogs are hard. I think it might be that thing of the simplest things are often the hardest to create if you know what i mean?



Anyway 4 tries attempts later and me totally rethinking the way I was going about it , Frog Stewart was born.
Named after my childhood best friend's knitted toy frog ( made by her Grandma) who also was called Frog Stewart as their last name was Stewart, And all my life I have felt that is the best name for a frog ( and that the original Frog Stewart was the best frog toy )
Frog Stewart is for young girl whose going through a particular hard and difficult time at the moment, having to deal with something that a child shouldn't have to, but unfortunately many do.
I know Frog Stewart is really just a small thing that won't really change anything, but hope perhaps he will bring this brave girl some comfort and keep her company along the road.

7 comments:

Kylie said...

You are so amazing Jess - how on earth did you do that!? Frog Stewart is very cute. I'm glad he's going to a good home :) Kx

CurlyPops said...

Awwwww... he'd make the toughest heart melt for sure!
I'm currently searching for decent photos of Mr Limpy Houdini Dog.

Catherine said...

Frog Stewart is a fabulous name (and this Frog Stewart is the best frog toy I have ever seen!). You know I love your work, Jess, but this is amazing xoxo

Sally said...

So cute. Love him so much... and between you and me I don't really like frogs (especially the ones that hang out in toilets - it's just creepy!)

Kate said...

Frog Stewart is perfect.
You've done it again.
I'm certain he will be the best companion in good times and tough. x

Tania said...

As usual, I'm taking your lead and off to name a stick insect or two 'Stick Stewart'. Frog Stewart, in the meantime, looks exactly the type of frog you could depend on - through good times and tricky times.

Anonymous said...

Hi Jess

I've just come across all your amazing amigurumi animals, they are all so adorable!

I was wondering if you ever post patterns or know of any good places that I could find some?

Thanks
Emily