Continue the Nutcracker Story
This month, the Nutcracker story continues with one of its most memorable characters, the Mouse King.
With his embroidered details, royal crown, boots, and long braided tail, the Mouse King is full of personality and such a fun character to bring to life. He's the fourth doll in our five-part Nutcracker Doll Collection, joining Clara, the Nutcracker, and Uncle Drosselmeyer as the story continues to grow.
Whether you choose the Sewing & Hand Embroidery version or the Machine Embroidery version, we can't wait to see your Mouse King come to life.
A Technique to Practice: Appliqué and Embroidery Details
The Mouse King is a wonderful project for practicing the little details that give a handmade doll so much personality.
The Sewing & Hand Embroidery version combines fusible raw edge appliqué and hand embroidery, while the Machine Embroidery version brings many of those details to life right in the hoop. From his expressive face and jacket details to his crown and boots, there are lots of opportunities to slow down and enjoy the creative process.
About the Mouse King
The Mouse King is designed using fabrics from Jennifer Long's Nutcracker Tradition collection, giving him a festive look that coordinates beautifully with the rest of the Nutcracker dolls.
You can also give your Mouse King an extra royal finishing touch with the optional Mouse King Cape, available separately as an add-on.
Supplies to Get Started
A few of our favorite supplies for creating the Mouse King include:
- Fairfield Poly-Fil® Premium Fiber Fill for shaping and stuffing your doll
- Quilty™ Hemostat for turning smaller pieces, pushing out edges, and placing stuffing exactly where you need it
- Therm O Web HeatnBond® Soft Woven Fusible Interfacing and Lite Iron-On Adhesive for the Sewing & Hand Embroidery version
- Optional Nutcracker Tradition Sparkle Paste for adding a little extra detail to your finished doll
Ready to Start Sewing?
If you love creating heirloom dolls that bring favorite stories to life, the Modern Rag Doll Membership is the perfect place to sew alongside us.
Members receive a new doll pattern each month in both Sewing & Hand Embroidery and Machine Embroidery formats, along with video tutorials, monthly bonuses, Story Stamps™, and access to our private Modern Rag Doll community.
Join us and continue building your handmade Story Library, one character at a time.
