#Stuffed Animals & Plush Toys

[plushiepalz]

me and who

[jellycatstuffies]

Bartholomew Bear and Bashful Bunny💕

Ko-fi / Instagram

[theyshapedlikefriends]

Munyumum Okapi

[plushymart]

Stuffed Animals Plush Toys

 Stuffed animals have a storied past dating back over two centuries. Initially crafted as utilitarian items, they evolved into playthings for children during the 19th century, coinciding with advances in textile manufacturing. The concept of a soft, plush-covered toy filled with materials like cotton or synthetic fibers gained popularity across Europe and America, eventually spreading worldwide. These toys became not just objects of play but also symbols of comfort and companionship, ingrained deeply in cultural narratives. From the iconic teddy bear, inspired by President Theodore Roosevelt's hunting trip, to whimsical creatures imagined by toy designers, each plush toy carries a unique blend of craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

[grumpiie]

#SEA CREATURES !!

[nightmarereverie]

me every day

[reasonsforhope]

Sometimes you just have one of those moments where the progress we've made as a culture get thrown into stark relief. You look at something and go "Holy shit, that would never have happened when I was a kid."

Today, I had one of those moments when I realized that the teenage boys I'm working with are just. genuinely, openly enthusiastic about going to Build-a-Bear for their outing.

These are sixteen and seventeen year old boys! They just had a whole conversation about what to name their "cute", mostly new squishmallows! They're genuinely excited that they're going to Build-a-Bear this weekend and asking other kids to pick up specific accessories for them!!

Holy shit, that never would've happened when I was 16. None of the boys would have dared to be visibly interested - and neither would most of the girls! There would have been a million gay jokes and "Haha, you're a girl" jokes and "What are you, a baby?" jokes. Teenagers weren't even supposed to care about anything back then!

Less than 15 years later, and I'm watching three 17 year old boys treat all that as not even worthy of comment.

So let's call that a reason for hope. Even when the kids aren't alright, in some ways apparently they are alright. Go Gen Z, honestly. It's so lovely to watch you guys just openly doing and saying stuff that, when I was a teen, would've been a social death sentence.

[jellyangxl]

Pokepeace Mimikyu Plushie 💜 ₊˚ʚ ᗢ₊˚✧ ﾟ.

[magicalshopping]

♡ Peebs the Calico Cat ♡

[allthatispeculiar]

[doctorbeth]

Happy New Year!

As I may have mentioned at some point in the past, early in the year is actually quite busy at the stuffed animal hospital. Busier than the holiday season, to be honest. My theory is, people get gifts and then realize, what they really wanted was their favorite old companion rejuvenated, and then they call me. :-)

Anyway, that's part of why I tend to be quiet here early in the year. Honestly, half the time I can't find my phone when it rings because it's covered in fabric!

But... I really didn't want the start of the year to pass without sharing at least one story and wishing you all the best possible for the coming year, whatever that may mean for you.

Without further ado, this is the story of Friend, because who couldn't have a new friend. :-)

Friend was originally a beagle, a snoopy style dog. This is what he looked like, once upon a time, after many years of love:

A bit worn, but in one piece and very much loved for the memories that wear represented. He didn't need to come to the hospital until he had a run-in with his family's new Golden Retriever, who very much wanted to love him as well. But Friend was small, and hand no teeth, and the Retriever was large with teeth and nails and a tongue and after their... interaction, Friend looked like this:

He really needed help!

So Friend's person's husband wrote, asking for an appointment for Friend, and we scheduled him right away for a spa and surgery.

There aren't photos of Friend in the spa, because he needed to be taken apart to be safely cleaned. But once he was clean, I started stitching up his wounds. It turned out, he would need about 40% new fur to get back to health. Fortunately, being a white, short furred animal I could find a very good match for him. White and black tend to the be the colors I can get the closest matches to, and short fur or smooth fabrics are easier to match than longer fur, because we don't need to worry about trying to match the worn length as much.

Here is Friend, all better, and ready to enjoy many more gentle hugs from his people:

His family's response.... "Unbelievable!"

[jellycatstuffies]

Albee Bee

Ko-fi / Instagram

[goobersplat]

Clodsire in a Cheeseburger Plush

[theyshapedlikefriends]

Kyoto Aquarium - 170cm Japanese Giant Salamander

[treasuregamble]

clown plush party favors

[jellycatsdaily]

Jellycat of the Day | 9th January 2025

↳ Albee Bee