A NOTE FROM THE ARTIST ABOUT MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUE: "This is my 55th year making toys, puppets, and blankets. All my designs are my original creations, and I pride myself on the durability of my work. The faux fur is all new material and the stuffing is 100% polyester, so they are machine washable, hypo-allergenic, and very durable: both child and adult safe. My daughter, son, and I do all the work ourselves and love both making and selling our creations. We make both decorative and functional pieces and sell more to adults than children."