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Welcome to my shop, my name is Brigette!
*** http://www.etsy.com/shop/weirdbuglady ***
Everything here is my own creation from start to finish. I specialize in crafting plush interpretations of insects and other invertebrates, the creatures most often overlooked. While I may make the same organism more than once, I have no patterns. Custom orders are my specialty (when I have the time).

I am a busy graduate student, but sewing is a wonderful outlet for my creative energies and my desire to combine science with art.

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I have a BSc in Applied Zoology from McGill University, and I am currently working toward a PhD in Entomology at the University of Connecticut.

My research interests involve evolution of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). More specifically, I will be looking at caterpillar mimicry and molecular systematics within a genus of owlet moths. Expect to see examples in my shop as my research progresses!

My personal interests vary widely - from my scientific pursuits involving entomology, herpetology, evolution, systematics, taxonomy, biogeography, palaeontology... to vintage sewing machines, classic cars, sharpie markers, macro photography, and caring for my pets.

I share my apartment with three snakes, one gecko, one siren, and two goldfish.
(my apartment is smoke-free and pet-hair-free)

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You can find me here...

My blog:
http://www.caterpillarblog.com

Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/weirdbuglady

DeviantArt:
http://weirdbuglady.deviantart.com/

Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/WeirdBugLady

Twitter:
http://twitter.com/weirdbuglady

Email:
weirdbuglady (at) gmail.com

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Proud member of the Plush Team
http://www.plushteam.com/
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