At The Patchwork Bear, our community is built on stories—stories of love, loss, and the powerful ways we keep memories alive.
Today, we are honored to share Beth’s journey with you. Through our memory clothes keepsakes, she found a way to carry her son Mason’s memory with her every day.
When Beth first reached out, she expressed the deep hesitation so many of us feel:
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"We were originally scared to send in his clothes, afraid they would get lost, so we started small…" |
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She chose to begin with heart ornaments made from Mason’s jeans and flannel shirt. These precious keepsakes, personalized with his name, became heartfelt Christmas gifts for her family during their second holiday without him.
Seeing the comfort these pieces brought, Beth decided to create more.
| "After that, we had a pillow made. His sister took her two favorite shirts so she could ‘hug’ her brother and keep him close!" |  |
Finally, Beth created a Weekender Bag from Mason’s jeans, and included clothes from all of her children as well. It became a travel companion, allowing her to bring a part of him along on new adventures.
| "The jeans pocket is super special because I can put my hand in his pocket! I have since added patches from our travels…" | 
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| "When our first grandchild was born, her mother named her after Mason, and we took a picture with the heart ornament." |
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Beth’s story is a testament to the love and healing these keepsakes can bring.
" I cannot recommend this company more!! The Patchwork Bear is AMAZING! The work is beautiful and the attention to detail is unmatched. She sent back my pieces of the unused clothing neatly folded and preserved for the next project!
If you, too, are holding onto a loved one’s clothing but are unsure where to start, we’re here for you. Whether it's a small ornament or a cherished keepsake bag, we will handle every piece with the utmost care.
With love,
Jen & The Patchwork Bear Team
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