
A couple of weeks ago, when I made a few wheatbags for a few birthdays, the (now) Four Sleeps Until He’s Six Kid came over all huffy and demanded to know: ‘When am I going to get stuff?’ I couldn’t argue. I hate to say it, but he does get the short end of the craft stick – you can’t go very wrong with a girly skirt and I have a fear of zips and crotches.
As this birthday looms large, I’m still guilt-ridden over his 4th birthday raw deal. We were forced to cancel his party and move a knocked-together celebration to Grandma’s house which I DIDN’T EVEN ATTEND because I was too busy with the huffing and puffing malarkey associated with the arrival of the third. Planning has never been a strong point.
In an effort to go at least part of the way to making it up to the little Mr, I have crafted him his own wheatbag. Or wheatfrog. Inspired by this dude:

With dinner included for extra six year old appeal.

Seemingly always ready with a cuddle, wheatfrog was also obliging when I suggested a test spin in the microwave:

He emerged toasty warm but dazed, confused and a little green around the gills.

Fabric by Amy Butler from Amitié, corduroy from the stash and wool felt for the detail bits.
41 comments:
just gorgeous- i love the fly!!!
Ack!
You're a genius.
classic!!!
u make me laugh!
that fly is way too cute! Master 6 will love this! :)
x
Have I told you before how good you are for my pelvic floor muscles? All the stifling of kid-scaring laughter has to be doing something for me.
Firstly, love love love the frog picture! He is divine. Secondly the frog wheat bag is genius you crafty diva you! I love the before microwave and post microwave shots too ;)
Oh and gotta love a nearly six year old who digs a wheat bag for his birthday. I like his style.
I love it! So cute!
Ha ha he's perfect! Love the microwave zapped out shot.
How fantastic to use your boy's drawing as starting point, showing him the value you see in his artwork and ideas. Your wheatfrog is perfect, from the toes to the eyes to his snack.
On that plate, he looks good enough to eat, I mean cuddle!!
I love him!
Cold snap here and I have been thinking of wheatbags - I have boys so frogs, robots are acceptable.
I thought it was toads you were supposed to put in the microwave, or is that the freezer? I can never remember...
Love Mr froggie! You are a wheatbag/sewing genius. :)
I love your wheatfrog! My little guy would love one of these too.
really cute and great for these cold nights
that is superb...I love your sewn interpretation of that wonderful drawing. Very inspiring - we will have to have a go at some wheat bags this week too!
Your frog is divine...even though frogs are my most feared thing :) I love how you've based his design on your son's drawing...too clever! Thank you for visiting me...your blog is very inspiring!
super adorable froggy! Your creations always make me smile. :)
Oh, we're gonna have to invite one of his clan over as a mascot...
You're just too good for words T (and you almost got a typo that elevated you to god status...)
Congratulations on your 100 as well.
W
I LOVE IT! It made me smile ALOT!
That is fantastic!!I'd be happy to have my birthday cancelled if I got that as payback.
LOVE HIM. Too clever, I love that you took the design/inspiration from your son's art - he will think that using his design is pretty ace too I am sure. I reckon I'd look a bit like him if I were put in the microwave too! Peta
genius ... pure unadulterated genius
Gorgeous! Looks very cuddly indeed x
he's so fine.
Tania this is such a great design. I love the limbs! I love the gross fly detail. I love the triangular body. I'm putting in my order.
But... I'm afraid my love for your creation is *almost* eclipsed by my love for your son's froggy illustration. It's so perfect. Could you please embroider that onto a piece of fabric?!
I love everything about him! Plus you made me laugh - always a good thing in my book.
Wonderful! I love the fly so much :)
I unearthed my first ever 'softie' the other day - made for my firstborn, he was a blue and green frog with a bowtie. We decided he was rather roadkill-esque, so he was always called 'Squish'! I'm tempted to empty out his stuffing and fill him with wheat now.
This frog is absolutely GREAT!!What a great idea and talent to work from from your child drawing!It makes me laugh when squeezed up on a plate...no I don't want its legs!!!;)
I love the frog! I'm sure he'll be over the moon :) K
Just perfect Tania - love all the little details - the 3 D fly is the icing on the cake!
Awww...too cute! How much personality can one frog have? If I go all huffy can you make me one too? Nah, seriously, I can't draw that well. Anyway, I think you are a wonderul mum & your little fella must be tickled pink (or should that be green?) Well done xox
Just fantastic !
There is nothing more that I can add except 'ditto' on all of the comments. Love the post microwave photo!
Yes, you are a truly talented crafter & mother!
Your children will have wonderful memories. I ran into the same thing 20 years ago when I was in your shoes - to be a stay at home Mom I did craft shows - dolls, toys, etc - my girls did the same - where is MINE!
Enjoy!!!!! Time flies! (even lands on hot frogs!)
Bev
What a fab froggy fellow. All microwaved up and ready to go... gorgeous stuff.
You've passed the hundred mark.
Please raise your bat to the grandstand and remind your husband that only Australians seem to reach the 100.
That is just too stinkin' adorable for words!
he's very cute! Love it!
He is totes divine. You are so very, very clever. I bet he LOVES this froggy fellow. I love him too.
I love this well done!!
Love the frog but more so the fly that is a brillant gift for a 6yr old boy!
I have to agree with you girls are so much easier to craft for but this is very impressive!
I know they are all saying it, but i have to say it too...I love froggie, I want one!! You are super clever and the choice of fabrics are superb!!!
Awesome!!! I absolutely love it.
Thank you! It is so awsome and I had to sew it.
Many greetings from Germany
Tatjana
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