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My BS may be in Genetics in Developmental Biology, but my true passion is creating all sorts of handmade fun. I am a pharmaceutical project manager by day, uber crafter by night. Having been blessed with the creative gene from my mom, I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I enjoy all types of crafting, but my true passion is crochet. I love to see what kinds of cute little plushies I can create with just a bit of yarn and some poly-fil ^_^

I actually learned to crochet from a coworker in 1999. After honing my crochet skills and realizing that I really lacked the patience for making afghans, I started designing my own whimsical patterns for plushies. I tend to find inspiration in anything and everything - from friends and family to what’s on my plate for lunch. And with a degree in Genetics and Developmental Biology, don’t be surprised to find some science inspired...

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  • Female
  • Born on October 5
  • Joined February 13, 2007

Favorite materials

felt, fabric, yarn, glass, paper, ink, beads

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About

My BS may be in Genetics in Developmental Biology, but my true passion is creating all sorts of handmade fun. I am a pharmaceutical project manager by day, uber crafter by night. Having been blessed with the creative gene from my mom, I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. I enjoy all types of crafting, but my true passion is crochet. I love to see what kinds of cute little plushies I can create with just a bit of yarn and some poly-fil ^_^

I actually learned to crochet from a coworker in 1999. After honing my crochet skills and realizing that I really lacked the patience for making afghans, I started designing my own whimsical patterns for plushies. I tend to find inspiration in anything and everything - from friends and family to what’s on my plate for lunch. And with a degree in Genetics and Developmental Biology, don’t be surprised to find some science inspired plushies too!

I create all of my plushies from my little brick house in amish country which I share with my husband, numerous tchotchkes, and a plethora of yarn and poly-fil(aka plushie guts). I am fluent in lolcat speak, and would eat candy and ice cream for every meal if I could!

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AWARDS
I am proud to say that I entered some of my creations at the Ephrata fair (the largest street fair in PA) and won for all of my submissions 3 years in a row:

2007

1st Place - Extra small Cross Stitch 14-60 ct
2nd Place - Crochet toys - My Peas in a Pod, featured in my etsy shop!
2nd Place - Quilted Christmas Wall Handing - Fabric
3rd Place - Crochet Soccer Afghan

2008

1st Place - Crochet Toys - Ted the Thread and Ms. Stitch
2nd Place - Useful Item, Crochet - Mr. toastee Messenger bag
1st Place - Christmas Decoration, Felt, Latchhook - Hand Sewn Fet Advent Calendar

2009

2nd Place - Crochet Toys - Plush Jaegermeister Bottle
2nd Place - large Cross Stitch 14-16 ct
1st Place - Christmas Decoration, Felt, Latchhook - Hand Sewn Felt Christmas Stocking

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Check out my blog to see what kinds of crafty goodness I've been up to:

www.yummypancake.blogspot.com

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Proud Member of:

Etsy Plush Team: www.plushteam.com
Etsy Hookers Team
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