Chasing My Star
Designs by Mary Haggerty

I've been making these Snuggle Monsters in my “spare-time” since January, 2009 and thoroughly enjoy it. I love coming up with new designs and creating personalities for my monsters. It's exciting to see a new creation transform from a sketch on scratch paper to a vibrant and huggable stuffed animal made from gentle fleece. It takes a lot of time to make each monster, but its fun work. I love making artistic and creative things, so it's been great to have a focus for my imagination. It keeps my creative mind working and I'm constantly sketching up new ideas.

Recently, I have started creating little finger puppets with the scraps of fabric I have left over from my Snuggle Monsters. What’s especially great about it is that I’m now able to use fabric that would otherwise be discarded (or kept in an ever-building scrap pile). I’m excited about this new addition to the monster family - they’re silly, cute & fun to make!

It's about more than just sewing for me; I am an artist of many mediums including painting with egg tempera and printmaking. I have a background in art and psychology, and have experience teaching art to children.  It's important to me to give back to the community whenever possible, so I donate my time, talent, and monsters to various charities including Comfort Zone Camp and Spirit Jump.  

Learn More about the charities I support.

Learn More about Mary.
 

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Chasing My Star Designs & Snuggle Monsters have been featured on an assortment of blogs  & websites. See the complete list here. Interested in featuring Chasing My Star or Snuggle Monsters on your website or blog? Let me know and I’d be happy to help you out in any way I can.

11/1/10 -- Pickles & Paisleys: Monster Bash Sponsor Spotlight – Chasing My Star

3/22/10  --  Munchkin Things & Strings: More FUN Finds

12/2/09  --  The Flytrap Blog: There is Something Wrong With Me

11/3/09  --  A Few of My Favorite Things: You Takeover Tuesday: Love Me, Love My Monster

5/20/09  --  My Four Monkeys: Chasing My Star Review

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 Testimonials                                                                                Share Your Story

"It was love at first sight. Finally a toy with a soul." 
        - Francesca, Miami, FL

"Love, love, LOVE this ridiculous monster! Top quality, great communication, speedy shipment." 
        - Jen, Denver, CO

"SO Impressed!! Great attention to detail, adorable, soft, cuddly. The attention to a warm personal touch was gleaming off of this purchase. " 
        - Jen, Lancaster, PA

"These Snuggle Monsters are out of this world! We have given several as gifts to new babies, and the responses we've gotten are FABULOUS!! They are overjoyed and thrilled with the craftsmanship and imagination Mary invests in each piece. Thank you, for making your monsters so perfectly and for customizing each one for the recipient. They are precious. We can't thank you enough!" 
        - Gail, Los Gatos, CA

"Perfect! Kayla is super adorable, squishy and soft!!!"
       - Diana, Eugene, OR

"Very cute, soft and well made plush toy. My daughter is in love with her! Thank you for the friendly communication, prompt shipment, and great Snuggle Monster" 
        - Kirsten, Mission Viejo, CA

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