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Softie Awards

March 21, 2007



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.

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Comments

  1. Maritza says

    March 21, 2007 at 10:38 am

    Congratulations! Your birds are so beautiful, and this one is stunning.

  2. Carrie says

    March 21, 2007 at 12:19 pm

    Yay! Congrats!

  3. stephanie s says

    March 21, 2007 at 12:42 pm

    congratulations abby, well deserved…
    -s

  4. Amelie says

    March 21, 2007 at 1:20 pm

    congrats! Love your bird (and many of the other softies, too 🙂

  5. Mama Urchin says

    March 21, 2007 at 2:06 pm

    Congratulations and good luck.

  6. julie says

    March 21, 2007 at 2:25 pm

    congratulations!! you absolutely deserve it, that bird is so so awesome.

  7. Dawn says

    March 21, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    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

  8. Kate says

    March 21, 2007 at 7:04 pm

    Very deserving. Congratulations – that bird is amazing.

  9. Miss Dot says

    March 21, 2007 at 11:12 pm

    congratulations! well done. That bird is so beautiful 🙂

  10. Rebecca says

    March 22, 2007 at 2:02 am

    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).

  11. sulu-design says

    March 22, 2007 at 7:39 pm

    Congratulations! So deserving!

  12. theresa says

    March 23, 2007 at 12:30 am

    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!

  13. camilla taylor says

    March 23, 2007 at 12:41 am

    It’s awesome that you made it into the finals!
    Also, I feel pretty damn awesome for getting a mention. Yay me!

  14. florence says

    March 23, 2007 at 11:09 am

    congratulations!!
    I voted for you 😉
    xx

  15. helle says

    March 24, 2007 at 12:11 am

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

  16. isabel f. says

    March 26, 2007 at 6:02 am

    Congratulations, your bird is beautiful and i have vote in you.
    Lovely work. Good luck
    Isabel

  17. Rebecca says

    April 2, 2007 at 10:42 am

    You won! You won! You won! Yay.

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