2011 – Stitch Wars Strikes Back

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The group art exhibition featuring handmade goods inspired by the greatest space film series is back at Bear & Bird Boutique and Gallery. On exhibit: August 12 – September 25, 2011 Wampa Trophy. Tauntaun Carousel

2011 – Play

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PLAY A Fiber Arts Show curated by Joetta Maue Play- fun or jest…a game? a toy? a bully? a tease? a hair pull? a game of tag? a snowball fight? a kick and pinch? Play is an experience we all … Continue reading

Sea Rabbit & Catfish Carousel

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A carousel is a child’s delight and an adults as well.  Can you imagine riding these through the waves or round and round on a merry-go-round? Someday… These have been in my mind for awhile but I finally got to … Continue reading

Baron B

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The Barob B is an aristocrat, who loves fine things.  With his luxurious neck ruff, he is dashing in red.  Baron B has an armature and is gently poseable.  He was part of the  group show Soft* at myplasticheart.

Trophy

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The pirate bunny and the saber tiger trophies were in the group show Soft* at myplasticheart. Here be a sweet lamb ram, a one eyed exotic deer and a jackalope. Do not be sad for them, these are humane trophies.

Slow Rocker

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This sweet guy is based on a rocking horse.  He gently rocks himself to and fro. Slow Rocker was part of the group show Soft* at myplasticheart.  

Tortoise and the Hares

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The first Tortoise and the Hares were made for the group show Soft* at myplasticheart. I grew up reading Aesop’s fables and so I have strong memories of those stories. Here’s my interpretation of this classic fable. Slow and steady wins … Continue reading

2011 – Soft* a plush art show

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Soft* : A Plush Art Show featuring a line-up of 6 artists (Steff Bomb, Danita, Kelly Denato, Heidi Kenney, Amanda Spayd, Mariangela Tan) and their contributions to the world of plush art. Show dates: March 18 to April 3, 2011 The tradition of plush toys has … Continue reading

Wheeled Whale

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The first whale I made was the Wheeled Whale.  The idea of a whale on wheels really tickled me. It makes me chuckle.  I also think it makes a really lovely form. Needle Felted Wool Sculpture One of a kind … Continue reading

2010 – BKCC Holiday Craft Market

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plushPLAY participated in this year’s BKCC Holiday Market. The market took place December 18 and 19, 2010 – the last shopping weekend before Christmas, at two venues, Littlefield Art and Performance Space, and Textile Arts Center.  I was at the Littlefield venue, table … Continue reading

Whale Ornaments

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For the Holiday Market I made a few whale ornaments.  Originally I wanted to make whale mobiles but didn’t have time to implement it for the market.  I still have plans on making a mobile so that they can swim … Continue reading

Maneaters

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Maneaters are carnivorous plants from the center of the earth, a lost world. More animal than plant, they exist between the two.  They are hardy plants, able to fend and feed themselves.  They are a perfect houseplant, hard to kill … Continue reading