please VOTE for me :)

The Plush Team's latest challenge is Steampunk.

I had so much fun creating this super cute Steampunk Peg Leg Lady!


Please drop by and VOTE for your favorite ;)

Thanks y'all!

black kitty cat

I made this black kitty cat recently as a custom request.


It was tough to work in black! Most of my creatures are super colorful.

plush trailer

My latest plush creation is the first in a new series entitled "Autobiography in Plush". You can read more about it on my blog.

Gnudie Gnome

Love how this cute little fellow turned out.

My first time using jointed arms successfully.


I'm working on a female version now :)

exciting changes at The Needle

Hi everyone! I'm Felicia from Fluffy Flowers. A couple of days ago Chickenpants Claire posted the big announcement about her new baby chickenpants and the changing of hands here at The Needle. I hope to do right by Ms. C-pants and the website and promise to do my best to make her and you all proud.

So what's in store for the future? A lot. Here are some ideas I've got in the hopper:


- Create an ongoing, comprehensive list of Handmade Plush Shows (galleries, museums, shopping)

- Develop an extensive list of plush making resources

- Establish regular features such as: Tutorials, Book reviews, In Your Studio, WIPs, Vintage Handmade Plush

- Begin a weekly plush discussion question such as: Art or craft? Do you write stories to accompany your Plush? Best way to stuff tight corners? etc.

- Run more contests with prizes!

- Set up a Facebook feed

- Create a FAQ i.e. what is art plush?

- Give blog a makeover

- plus, a whole bunch more!

Sound exciting? Yeah, I think so too. Got other ideas? Want to get involved in this groovy Needle growth and expansion? Drop me an email at theneedle.org@gmail.com

Can't wait to hear your thoughts and ideas!

creepy cute Valentines love story

Maggot & Monster: a best friends love story

This fab story was inspired by two adorable plush creatures that ended up next to each other on the shelf. Both their little hearts were calling out to one another!