Memory bears

Remember in our Christmas pictures when we all got bears from my grandpa made from my grandma’s clothes? Here are some close ups of them. They are just the best.  I wanted to share them because I just think it is such a great idea and a fantastic keepsake we have to remember my grandma by. I am all about making things out of really special articles of clothing that have so much meaning. (remember the stockings and pillows?)  Every piece of these bears are from my grandmother’s clothes, down to the buttons and all the patches.

You could really have anyone that can sew make these for you, or you can attempt them yourself! The pillows are made from my grandma’s jeans, and the boys will use them as tooth fairy pillows for their lost teeth.

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  • katie

    Love the idea of a memory bear and I love the new layout of the Blog.

  • hannahholzmann

    Thanks Katie! xoxo

  • surfpa

    Hi! Love your page. The memory bear is precious. Do you share your pattern as a DIY? Have a blessed day. ;)

    • hannahholzmann

      Thanks so much for stopping by!! I actually didn’t make the bears…We had them made here in town. I can imagine any local seamstress would make them. If you want to make them on your own though I am no help :( I am not handy in the sewing department! (yet)!!