SPOTS: Depending on the colors you choose, you can add in the spots as you go along but if you use yellow with brown spots then it's best to add in the spots after the doll has been stuffed and closed. I show how to do both methods in the video tutorial. View video at 12:51 for how to add them before it's stuffed and hear the reasons why it might be best to wait until it's stuffed and view at 28:04 on how to add in the spots after the doll has been stuffed.