Frida Kahlo Doll

[Manders]

My swap partner received, @MamaRhi , so I can post!

She has a floral wire skeleton so she is poseable.

So this was the starting point. I love this phase.

Cutting the main body pieces.

Face embroidery.

Frida’s clothes were a bit tricky. I made the designs for them myself. I did get a wip for the rest of the top. It’s basically a skirt and a shirt. The tiny embroidery was really difficult as I freehanded it. I’m super proud of how it came out!

I originally intended to needle felt her hair, but what I thought was black was actually a dark smokey color that contrasted too much with the black felt. I like the new idea I came up with though.

So hoorah for my first doll of 2025!

[MamaRhi (Rhiannon)]

She is just absolutely amazing and perfect and I love her! She now lives in my studio, waiting for me to put together my art history shrine.

[gozer (Becca)]

Instantly recognizable and adorable. The emroidery is great, and i love the roses in her hair.

[TheMistressT (Tara - she/her)]

She is adorable!

[Manders]

@MamaRhi I’m so glad she has a good home.

@gozer I’m glad she’s recognizeable. I was worried the mustache would throw people off, but I think the stache is accurate.

@TheMistressT thank you.

[Tapestry (Jenn)]

Wow! She came out fantstic. I love everything, from your initial sketch to finished product! And that embroidery is so delicate and lovely!

[Manders]

Thank you.

[Bunny1kenobi (Deanna 🇺🇸)]

Nicely done! The embroidery on her top is absolutely fabulous!

[Smmarrt (Susan - You can just add more paint!)]

Love, love, LOVE it!

[Manders]

@Bunny1kenobi thank you! I’m super proud of how it came out.

@Smmarrt thank you.

[meowari (Arianna)]

I love this SO MUCH!
Great work!

[Manders]

Thank you