Why Ella? Because she is considered to be the Queen of Jazz, the First Lady of Song, and a cultural ambassador. She pulled herself out of the streets, where she was living as a teenager, to become world famous. The first African-American woman to win a Grammy, she won a total of 13 during her career.

Materials

• 100% 8-ply cotton; colors used: skin color, white, black, dark blue, small amount of pink
• Yarn needle
• 8mm safety eyes
• Stitch marker
• Fibrefill stuffing