Plush toys for everyone.
After concentrating on Toy Design at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA, I realized that whatever my career might be, I wanted to make toys.
During the summer between my Junior and Senior year of college, I decided to teach myself how to crochet. My mother had been a professional quilter for many years, so as I grew up, I learned the basics (and eventually more advanced methods) when it came to sewing and knitting. Amigurumi crocheted toys looked like a perfect creative outlet.
I started off learning from YouTube videos, and later purchased a few books of patterns to master the tougher techniques. By Christmas, I was making custom bears for my family and friends.
Fast forward to now, I'm a full-time UX/Product Designer by day and in my spare time, working on new lines of plushies for my brand: Treefort Five.
It's been a great ride to see how widespread the appeal seems to be - from the little ones, to "older" ones, everyone still seems to squeal over plush toys. It makes me so happy to see someone's face light up when they open up the bag and especially happy when I hear that a plushie has become a favorite bedtime toy to snuggle up with.
So onwards we go! I'm always working on new projects and additions to my shops, so stay tuned!
