The Memory Bear Maker

Honoring your loved ones through handmade memory bears

We take clothing from someone you have lost and turn it into something you can hug. Each bear is hand made using shirts, jackets or fabirc that meant something to them and to you.

How it works

We wish we could make bears for everyone but we are just small shop and cannot handle big orders. For that reason we only make one bear per order. If others in your life would like a bear, we are happy for them to reach out directly.
Choose Your Fabric
Provide a piece of fabric that holds sentimental value. Some fabrics work better than others. Think about using fabric with little to no stretch.
Design Together
Share your vision for the bear, and we will bring it to life.
Receive Your Keepsake
Your completed memory bear will be a treasured reminder of your most meaningful moments.

Each bear I create is a labor of love. While I offer the bears free of charge, dontations are more than welcome! This helps cover the cost of materials and allows me to continue offering this project to those who need it most.
Your support means the world to me—and every contribution helps keep this work going. Thank you for helping make memory tangible, and healing a little more possible.

The Memory Bear Maker

Hello, I'm Michelle. In 2019, I retired from my nursing career to follow my passion for community involvement. Stepping away from the constraints of hospital bureaucracy opened the door to more personal and creative ways to make a difference. One of these is crafting memory bears, a meaningful way for me to stay connected and give back to the community I cherish.Read articles in links below:

Let's Get Started

Ready to create your memory bear? Contact me today to start the journey of transforming cherished fabrics into a lasting keepsake.

Thank you

While I offer my services at no cost, donations are welcome and go directly toward materials for continuing this work.

Legacy Bears

Unlike traditional memory bears, these are made with clothing you choose—something you want your loved ones to remember you in. Scrubs, flannel, a favorite jacket, a uniform… whatever tells your story best.
Legacy Bears are designed to be passed down through generations, carrying your story forward long after you’re gone. Imagine your grandchild sharing your bear with their children, saying, “This belonged to my grandma—and here’s what she was like.”
Your memory deserves to stand the test of time—and you get to shape the narrative.