FAQ! Been meaning to start one of these, so here goes.

1) Do you sell your plushies?

Sure do! Check my Etsy shop [link] to see what's available.

2) Can I buy something without being a member of Etsy?

You'll need to sign up w/ Etsy (it's super easy) to buy anything directly from my shop. If you'd rather not do that, contact me and we can discuss a private sale.

3) Do you take commissions?

Update: Check my shop for the most up-to-date information on custom orders. I am not currently accepting custom orders.

When I am open to custom orders, I'm happy to consider variations on existing designs. If you want, say, a Something in a certain color, then yes, I can probably do that (if I have the right fleece in stock). But I'm not taking commission requests for items that would require entirely new patterns.

Depending on the commission in question (mostly for larger commissions from buyers I haven't worked with before) I may require partial payment upfront.

4) This design of yours looks exactly like [cartoon/anime/toy/whatever]!

That's nice. I realize the Somethings look a bit like Furbies, Pikachus, and something from Totoro (which I've never seen). I'll be the first to admit that little fuzzy lumps with ears aren't the most original things ever -- the Somethings have been an inside joke between my soul sister and myself for years, and the present plush design was loosely inspired by a tiny animated gif she and I used to use on a forum. That's where the concept came from, and it took off from there.

5) If I like one of your designs, can I make a plushie just like it?

Sure, as long as it's for you and not for sale -- just please give me credit for the concept if you post your version anywhere. I can't give you my patterns, though, as I sell my designs for a living.

6) Can you do a tutorial showing how to make a Something?

See #5. I may, however, do a general sewing tutorial if there's a demand for it. Not that I'm a sewing expert or anything, but I certainly manage, and maybe a tutorial could serve as a starting point for those who haven't sewn before.

7) What kind of eyes do you use on plushies?

I use a variety of safety eyes (and noses, etc.). Safety eyes have plastic stalks on the back that are inserted through a tiny hole in the fabric and secured with a plastic or metal washer. They're extremely secure, although I don't recommend them for baby toys -- anything plastic can be cracked, chewed off or otherwise removed by a motivated kidlet. However, they're far more secure than things like buttons. If you're looking for some, check your local fabric stores (JoAnn usually has a limited variety in stock).

8) How come this or that plushie isn't in your store?

It might not have been up for sale, or it might have already sold. I'm doing my best when it comes to keeping a selection of stock available.

9) How come you didn't respond to the comment I left?

I'm horribly terrible (or terribly horrible) when it comes to comments and responses, especially when chronic eyestrain issues force me to limit my time at the computer. But I do read and appreciate everything, I promise.

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(to be continued as more questions pop up)