Memories to Cuddle
Memories to Cuddle uses your sentimental clothing to create a keepsake teddy bear. Every bear is as unique as your memories of the loved one or occasion.
They are handmade from your clothing or fabric. Located in Oshawa.
I now offer bunnies as well as bears to cuddle.
As we start a new year I would like to reflect on the past year. It has been very busy with making memories for so many customers. I cannot thank everyone enough for your continued support and confidence in my ability to create lasting cuddles of their loved ones.❤️ I also want to thank everyone that have recommended me to family and friends. That helps so much with the advertising that I obviously don't do well with on my own!😁 I will be posting some of the bears that I have had the pleasure to create over the past year and look forward to creating more Memories to Cuddle this year! Happy New Year!
These are just some of the bears I have completed over the last while. I've been so busy working on them that I haven't had a chance to post. I enjoyed working on all of these to ensure their personalities come through the finished product.
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This bear was made for a little girl going through a difficult time right now. Her father is an RCMP officer and a fellow retired officer had asked me to make this bear for his daughter to help her feel better. I made it extra cuddly for her to hug! I hope this has helped in some small way. ❤
I enjoyed the creativity in making these bears. I tried to incorporate all the interesting details of the clothing into each bear.
My logo proudly displayed on my car! Thanks go to my daughter and her boyfriend for the decal and for putting it on my car! I love it!❤️❤️
This was the most challenging project so far. This bear is made from a fur coat (I don't know the type of fur). Due to the thickness of the fur, I had to make a much larger bear and it all had to be sewn by hand. It took a lot longer to do and I wasn't sure it would work out, but I'm pleased with final result.
This bear was made in honour a loved one who was a retired police officer. It is made from his uniform shirt. I hand sewed the patches on each arm of the bear.
I made this bear for a friend to give as a baby gift. The sweater was beautifully made by Hand Made by Jo in Whitby.
The Harley Davidson wings on this t-shirt were perfect wings for this bear. I was also able to incorporate the logos on the front of this bear and on the sole of one foot. This bear is truly an angel memory bear.
This bear was made for a great customer. I incorporated all the aspects of the baseball jersey - team name and jersey number - to make the bear look like they're ready to play.
These 4 bears were made for a repeat customer with material I had left over from her first order. As it was the same material, I made each bear a little unique by adding different accessories. This way each bear is special in it's own way to help reflect the special person they were made to honour.
I enjoyed creating these bears for a repeat customer. All of them use the buttons that came with the shirts for the eyes and the detailing. I cut down the breast pocket on one and inserted a custom made heart for added sentiment. I matched up the pattern of the shirt on each bear for a seamless look. I hope these bears hold on to the memory of their loved one for years to come.
These bears were made in memory of a customer's mother.
These bears were made in honour of a young man gone too soon.
A recently completed bear to honour customers father. It's made from a well worn quilted work shirt. The arms, ears and legs are made from the quilting inside the shirt.
This is a bear I made in early March from 3 sweaters. This was made for her aunt for the anniversary of a loved one's passing.
I made this bear for a friend in loving memory of her Mom. I am so glad to have known her. She was a wonderful woman who had a contagious smile and a warm heart♥️! So happy I could make something in her honour for her daughter. I remember her wearing this sweater. 🤗
Several more bears for a great customer in memory of her late mother.
A recent bear made from two similar shirts.
Some recent bears in memory of a customer's mother-in-law. She really loved Christmas so it was nice to be able to incorporate the poinsettias from a Christmas sweater into several bears.
Completed bears in memory of a friends mom.
Some recently completed bears for a close friend in honour of his late mom.
Memories to Cuddle
Memories to Cuddle uses your sentimental clothing to create a tangible keepsake teddy bear. Every bear is as unique as your memories of the loved one or occasion. They are handmade from any clothing or fabric you supply that reminds you of a lost loved one or of the special memories of your babies and toddlers.
Almost any article of clothing can be used: shirts, pajamas, housecoats, blankets, dresses and more. They must be clean and in a reasonable state.
Bears can be made using a single item or created using a combination of fabrics to make a patchwork bear.
These bears are created as a special keepsake and not intended as a toy.