The Creation Process

Fabric

Fabric

I take extra time and care with your fabric, as I know that it is special and irreplaceable to you.  I will do my best to re-inforce weak fabric so that it will last, and sometimes that takes a little big longer.

Grandma's Bears

Fabrics that I have used in the past:

• Old sheet sets, bedspreads and pillow cases
• Baby blankets
• Baby Nightgowns
• Most types of clothing
• Denim jackets and overalls

The four bears in progress on the right were made from a Grandmother’s favorite shirts.

The two white bears were made from an embroidered sweatshirt.  The navy bear came from a silkier type shirt, and the fuschia bear was made from a stretchy velour jacket.  They turned out beautifully!

Accents

I like to use unique and charming buttons for the eyes when possible; and also a quality ribbon when applicable.  Again, the utmost thought and care goes into every choice made regarding your memory bear.

A Jacket Pocket Now A Huggable Memory

Details

One of my favorite parts about creating these bears is being able to incorporate the pockets, ribbons, button, and patterns of the original clothing into the making of the bear.

This is always done with careful consideration and care, and the results are lovely.

One example is this denim bear that was made out of a little girl’s denim jacket that had a lovely pocket.

It became part of the bear, and the memory is even brighter seeing that pocket intact.

Strap and Ribbon from Dress Become a Decoration

Another example of incorporating little details is this bear made from an old spring dress.

Care was taken to carefully preserve the pink lacy pocket, which is seen her on the bottom left.

I also used the ribbon and straps from the dress to create a little neck decoration for the bear.

Each item is different, and each piece of fabric carries with it different memories, which I try to preserve in the best possible way.

Pockets and Labels Become Part of the Bear

These little bears were made from a Grandpa’s old, worn out denim Osh Kosh B’Gosh overalls.

Here you can see how I was able to use part of the bib and label.

And one little guy has a pocket and bandana ribbon!

These are some of my favorite bears, and I like to imagine that they brought smiles and happy memories of Grandpa.

A Name Patch

Hand Sewn Patches

One of the people who ordered memory bears wanted her children’s names sewn on to each bear.

Another wanted “Watching Over You” on her huggable memory.

I am able to add hand sewn patches with a message or name on to the bear, if that is what you need.

Hand sewn patches require an additional small fee.