Archive for the 'Etsy Store' Category

Honey Bear Pattern Available on Etsy

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

I’ve posted the first of four new patterns on Etsy this morning. It’s a cute little bear about 6 inches tall wearing a sweater with a big stripe in the middle. He’s a great beginner pattern and works up very quickly.

Four New Patterns Coming Soon!

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

I’ve finished writing up four new patterns for the Etsy store. I still need to take the photos, but should have them posted by the end of the week!

What’s Wrong with Etsy…?

Saturday, June 13th, 2009

doubleX has an article entitled, “Etsy.com Peddles a False Feminist Fantasy” in their “Work” section that gives Etsy (and the women who sell there) a thorough drubbing. Writer Sara Mosle takes Etsy to task for preying on stay-at-home-moms’ fantasies about making money by crafting, suggesting that their sharper male counterparts see Etsy for the “women’s [...]

Project Updates

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

I haven’t posted much since the beginning of the month; instead, I’ve been focusing on completing a number of smaller projects. Rather than produce another object for Mortal Plush, I’ve decided to work on a series of kawaii animals for my Etsy store. I have completed three and am in the middle of the fourth. [...]

Mortal Plush

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Finally done! Woot! I found out about this show rather late and have been totally grinding on my submission for the past two weeks. The exhibit will feature plush works in any medium (crochet, felt, etc.) that convey emotion. I worked up an object, but didn’t like the execution of my first idea. It just [...]

Etsy Store is Open! Nest Box Pattern Available

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

I’m excited to announce that my new Etsy store is open at shopamygurumi.etsy.com! It took all weekend to get the store set up, but I’m ecstatic that it’s finally open for business. My first item available for purchase is the lovely Nest Box pictured in the free Eggcelent Eggs pattern. I had so much fun [...]

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