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Softie Awards



I’m really excited that my bird with gold wings is a finalist in the Softie Awards! 

That day last week when I was feeling down I got the best pick-me-up when I checked my in-box and there was an email from Therese saying that my  piece had been chosen.  I love this particular bird and it was the very first thing that sold when I put all the work from my show up in my shop and the first toy (of many now) that sold for over $100. 

Looking at the Softie Awards flickr gallery over the last month or so has been a great source of inspiration for me and has introduced me to many  new soft toy artists that I didn’t know about before.  Two of my favorite new-to-me plush makers are Camilla Taylor (I’m sort of obsessed with her work now) and Spooky Daddy (the rare man who sews awesome toys). 

It looks like voting will begin at the end of the week, but until then check out all the finalists here. There are so many beautiful pieces to look at.

Comments

  7. Dawn says

    Congratulations to you too!!!! It’s a tough category and I feel super honored to be included. I LOVE your birds and your shop is filled with amazing plushies!!! Thanksxo

  10. Rebecca says

    OMG! I bought this bird (I think it was this one…) Do you know that I stayed up until 11 pm that night to make sure I wouldn’t miss out? I live in China, so your shop sale time was late, late for me. I was so very worried that I wouldn’t be able to buy one of your birds. And I got a unicorn too. Love them. The shipping address is still Georgia, though (don’t worry).

  12. theresa says

    Congrats to you too! Your categorie was the toughest one for me to pick! This bird really is amazing–and congrats on the sale too! YOWZAA!

  15. helle says

    Congatulations Abby. I’ve just been to vote (for you).
    Thanks for your comment on my blog.
    Good luck.
    Cheers Helle