2399373628_0e471f66b8.jpg Amy Long is a Phoenix MFA student who uses crocheted fibers and hand felted wool to create lovable alien-like figures. Unfortunately, since they're on exhibit (it's her thesis show), you can't touch, hug, or squeeze. But don't you wish you had a basketful of these soft cuddly tentacles instead of stupid teddy bears when you were a kid? More pics after the jump.

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These are extraterrestrial sea anemones.

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The show is in Tempe, Arizona until the end of the week. Images by Bekathwia

Amy Long's show on Flickr via Craftzine