About this Product
The Virginia Snallygaster; 8 inches tall and a 14 inch wingspan.
All plushies are spot clean only.
Despite having far more terrifying features than any self-respecting monster actually needs, the Snallygaster remains popular three centuries after it was first spotted. It has also been spotted in Maryland and Ohio as well.
The area was settled by German immigrants beginning in the 1730s. Early accounts describe the community being terrorized by a monster called a Schneller Geist, meaning "quick ghost" in German. The earliest incarnations mixed the half-bird features of a siren with the nightmarish features of demons and ghouls. The snallygaster was described as half-reptile, half-bird with a metallic beak lined with razor-sharp teeth, occasionally with octopus-like tentacles. It swoops silently from the sky to pick up and carry off its victims. The earliest stories claim that this monster sucked the blood of its victims. Seven-pointed stars, which reputedly kept the snallygaster at bay, can still be seen painted on local barns.
Stitch Monkey
Meet the Maker
In 2011 my mom bought me a sewing machine. She knew I had been an avid fan of "Project Runway" and thought it'd be fun if I was able to make things with my kids. It started out with Barbie clothes, pj shorts and a few shirts.
Next thing you know I was making plushies for my kids. The requests were for toys they couldn't find in chain stores. Starting with a few unique plushies for my kids turned into friends requesting gifts. As of January of 2015, I had a few family members inspire me to start a shop. Everything I list here is handmade.
I take pride in challenging my skills and love working with others to make custom creations. Although my main focus is with dolls, stuffed toys and chibis, I also sew and sell other items such as bags, totes, baby blankets and many other custom creations that are too many to list here, so I post on TikTok, Instagram and on Facebook as well.
I hope that you enjoy my creations as much as I do making them for you!
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How it’s Made
This plushie is made with fleece material, felt and interfacing to hold shape. There are elements of machine and hand sewing, as we as some acrylic painted details.
Shop Policies
All custom orders are priced on an individual basis. The pricing is based on size, materials, detail and time. I try to offer at least 2-3 options on custom orders to work with what you want and your price range. Doll are generally offered in 4 sizes; 4", 8", 12" and 15". Animal shapes are discussed according to size. I have created other custom items that are not typical such custom pics and artwork. I've even made a toaster and a corgi with unicorn horns!
Once the custom order is agreed upon, I will create a private custom listing just for you!
All my items created are spot clean only. They plushies and dolls are made for soft cuddling and not rough house play.
Yes! You can message me for orders that are not currently listed. I make memory gifts, bags, totes, wallets and blankets.
Returns and refunds are only within 30 days of receiving item.
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if an item isn't returned in original condition.
