Muku Mania: a documentation of the progress of my BFA senior thesis project at PNCA

For my senior thesis at The Pacific Northwest College of Art, I will be exploring the theme of narrative through the creation of a line of products. By placing a quirky and lovable character into context and providing an array of applications, each item will appeal to my target audience through light-hearted and innovative design.


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Hand Sewn Plush Toys






Here are a few of my Plush toys before I have stuffed them and sewn them shut, so you can see them all laid out flat. I made a Blue Whale, Muku the Cyclops Owl, and two Mountains that will accompany the larger mountain, Mt. Kruos. I shot the front and back images, so you can see what they look like when they turn around. The Fabrics used are mostly wool, but I also used cashmere, cotton, faux fur and felt... as well as embroidery thread! They are so soft and cozy!
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    You could add cedar to the stuffing to make some plush toys to go inside dresser drawers to keep moths away. I can just see Muka looking up at me when I pull out my favorite socks!

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  2. serious owlMarch 4, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    that is such a great idea, Julie!! I'm totally going to do that!! Thanks!! ps, how was your birthday? I hope it was amazing!! xo

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  3. Caroline Peña BrayMarch 6, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    These are gorgeous! Love the faces on the mountains! Delighted to have stumbled across your blog, it has made my Sunday morning that little bit brighter.

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  4. serious owlMarch 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Thanks for looking, Caroline!

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