Announcement
** UPDATE 12/21/2022**
At this time I will be removing all listings with the exception of the keepsake bears. My dear friend Jane will be assisting with those. I am currently going through radiation and will be taking the next month off of Etsy and will reactivate the other listings when returning. During this time there may be a delay in responses to emails. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Huggable Friends creates handmade and personalized stuffed animals. Customize the perfect gift with your choices of fabric and/or embroidery. I can also create memory/keepsake items from clothing or blankets to create your huggable friend.
To see my current turnaround time for all new personalized and 'made to order' items, please see the individual listing/shipping info. This will change depending on my current workload.
International buyers are welcome!
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be.
Purchasing a gift? Please let me know and I can add a small card with a message for you!
Thanks for stopping by, please let me know if you have any questions.
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Reviews
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sunflower3232 on Aug 27, 2022
5 out of 5 stars25/5 stars Laurie was incredible. The bears are incredible. I cannot say enough excellent things about them and her. Thank you for irreplaceable family mementos! ♥️
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Andrew on Jan 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsOverall great quality! Has weight and shows good craftsmanship. Shipping and customer service was slow which did result in it being a late christmas gift. However the seller helped inform me that they had some issues which were completely understandable and out of their control. Overall a great item that made a great gift!
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Su on Dec 31, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI truly love this work of threads and material from a special person in my life. The item is beyond my expectations and will give me joy giving it to my grandaughter. The Cat is created from pajamas worn by my grand's great grandmother, my Mother. This will fill a void of sadness and let my grandaughter know that she is never alone
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Janna on Dec 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsTHIS IS BEAUTIFUL! The quality is top notch and the attention to detail is impeccable. Thank you so much!
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Gran on Dec 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful lovely, perfect for little hands. It is a superb quality item both in fabric and sewing. Communication was great and I have no problem in recommending this Huggable Friends Etsy store.
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Raven on Dec 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsabsolutely perfect!! arrived when expected and the seller was communicative about updates and any changes that were made. very soft, fun, and comfortable to hug. firm enough to easily keep shape and have just a little bit of weight to it while still being very squishable. easily my favorite plush <3
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Hal on Dec 1, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLike OMG- we just got the two cats we ordered from Laurie, they are adorable, fabulous and so worth the cost and wait time!!!! Buy one for yourself!! We got ours in memory of our son, who we lost to covid, his initials and the date are nicely embroidered on the side! Great job and quality.
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Stephanie on Oct 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese are absolutely precious- I cannot wait to give them to my nieces! They are soft, you can wash/clean them, and well-made.
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Stephanie on Oct 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese are absolutely precious - I cannot wait to give them to my nieces. Soft, you can wash/clean them, well-made.
About HuggableFriends
Hobby Turned Business
I like to change hobbies and learn new things. Our first son was born while my Husband was deployed. I wanted to use some of my free time to teach myself how to sew and had this idea in mind about making my own bibs and blankets and such. I started out by making toys for my cats as I taught myself how to sew with my new machine. The first mouse looked like Frankenstein! I got better with time and opened up an Etsy shop. A few months after that I bought an embroidery machine.
I started out with the shop name, "Created By Laurie" since I made a variety of items for children. With time I was hooked and driven to make stuffed animals. It's what I enjoy. I love hearing about why the customer wants a custom item, and then to hear about how happy the person was when they received it. It's a real good feeling. :)
Since focusing on stuffed animals, I changed my shop name to "Huggable Friends". I think it fits much better and explains what I sell. It also ties into my 'sister shop', "Huggable Patterns" which sells my own designs and patterns.
It has been a fun journey developing my shop and watching it grow!
Janes Bio:
Hey y’all...My name is Jane Smith ..I was born and raised in N.C... I am a Mom of 5 grown son’s and a grandmother as well.. I love cooking...working in my flowers...spending time with family...sewing.... the list goes on..haha ... Both of my grandmothers used to sew but one was always making clothes and quilts . As a child I would sit and watch her use the pedal on her old Singer sewing machine.. It wasn’t electric like nowadays.... 20 plus years ago I learned how to make quilts and aprons and such...Laurie and I met by chance in Nov of 2021.. I started learning how to make stuffed animals..I’ve always loved stuffed animals but now my love is so much more . To make something that can give comfort to someone is Priceless.... ♥️ I’m so Thankful for the opportunity I was given...
Shop members
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Laurie
Owner, Creator
Born an Army Brat, and now a Navy Wife! I taught myself how to sew wanting to learn new things, and got hooked on making stuffed animals. I now enjoy creating my own designs and patterns for my 'sister' shop. www.huggablepatterns.etsy.com
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Jane
Creator
I have loved sewing for a long time as a Mom and Grandmother. I truly appreciate what goes into making these creations. It is an Honor to take someone's precious clothing and make a cherished gift for them or a loved one.
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Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: not accepted
Please contact the seller if you have any problems with your order.