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Stitches

Part toy, part limited edition art, these creatures are handcrafted in the USA from salvaged toy material that is disassembled, washed and sanitized, and reassembled with 100% new, hypoallergenic fill material.
**Due to the potential for small pieces, Stitches are not intended for children of any age**

After years of faithful security service thousands of stuffed toys found themselves cast aside and forgotten until a freak electrical storm destroyed their warehouse prison and freed them from their inanimation. Unfortunately, these toys paid a heavy toll for their freedom and the very electricity strikes that destroyed their prison also plagued them with random mutations that have jumbled their limbs and fur. Now they are back as Stitches. Are they back for revenge?-No. These desperate, misshapen little cuddlies just long for a little TLC.

Stitches began as an exercise to identify under-utilized materials in 2006 Midwestern America. As it turned out, used, stuffed toys were in plentiful supply at regional thrift stores and were rarely re-purchased for children, probably due to fears of germs, and were eventually thrown away or used (most commonly) as pet-toys. The result was an abundance of quality materials representing a high level of hand workmanship available in bulk at fractions of cents on the original dollar.

The sentimentality of reviving all these forgotten teddy bears appealed to me greatly. More than any other type of toy, stuffed animals especially are held dear to us when we are young - cherished as though real companions or members of the family.

Stitches are available on a limited basis for $80 each which includes one plush toy with collector's tag and a handmade card numbered and signed by the artist. Please contact us for details.