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A Token of My Love

Give your beloved a handmade Wee Bunny Valentine this Valentine’s Day. Come take our workshop at Kidrobot New York on February 12 and learn to needle felt a token of your love to give to your special someone. If workshopping … Continue reading

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2011 – Stitch Wars Strikes Back

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

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2011 – Play

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

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Sea Rabbit & Catfish Carousel

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

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Tortoise and the Hares

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

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2011 – Soft* a plush art show

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

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2010 – BKCC Holiday Craft Market

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

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Whale Ornaments

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