Saving Memories: The Patchwork Bear Blog

We're in a documentary! "Teddy Bear for Michael"

The Patchwork Bear was honored to be included in the documentary, "Teddy Bear for Michael", a film about Staten Island, NY military hero SSG Michael Ollis. SSG Ollis sacrificed his...

CHOOSING A MEMORY BEAR: Your Questions Answered

Not sure how many clothes to send for your Memory Bear?We offer several types of handmade Memory Bears—each designed around how many clothes you’d like to include. Whether you have...

Beth’s Story: How a Memory Bear Helped Her Heal After Loss | The Patchwork Bear

At The Patchwork Bear, our community is built on stories—stories of love, loss, and the powerful ways we keep memories alive. We are honored to share Beth’s journey with you....

Celebrating Oprah's Favorite Things

WE'RE CELEBRATING (again!) ...because being named one of Oprah's Favorite Things should be celebrated every year! Oprah's Favorite: a MEMORY BEAR GIFT KIT It's that time of year when Oprah reveals her...

NOW is the time to think about the holidays!

The weather is getting cooler, school is back in session and I know you don't want to hear it, but we're in full holiday production mode here at The Patchwork Bear!...

Lily's Story: A Little Love from Paw Paw

Lily adored her Paw Paw and the 2 were inseparable. Sadly, he passed away in 2021. She has missed him terribly and her grandma, Dee Dee had a memory bear...

Good Grief + The Patchwork Bear

We partnered with Good Grief for "Birds of a Feather" Workshop making memory birds from loved one's clothing. This was our 5th year working with Good Grief and each time is...

What makes a teddy bear comforting? New research provides insight

A participatory study reveals that the emotional bond with the teddy bear is the primary factor determining its comforting power.This study was done using basic teddy bears- imagine the comfort...

Spring Cleaning: Watch how we turn a bin full of clothes into a memory bear

See how professional organizers, Jamie & Fillip Hord, turned a bin of their son's clothes into a keepsake memory bear.

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The Perfect Gift

OH my goodness! The quality, the workmanship & the results are enduring! Thank you!

Bereavement Bear

I absolutely loved the way the bear turned out. I have shared it with everyone. Had two people interested in getting one.

Bronx bombers

It came out beautiful and I will cherish it always. Thank you so much

Vintage Quilt Tote Bag

Customer service was amazing! Jennifer reached out soon after I placed my order to let me know the red tote was out of stock and offered a replacement, which was even nicer! Even though it had to be made, I received it very quickly. The bag is very well made and looks very sturdy. I love my new tote bag!

Stitched With Love, Made From Memories

I cannot say enough wonderful things about The Patchwork Bear.

They created this beautiful bereavement bear for me from five of my son Mark’s favorite shirts, and it was absolutely worth the wait. The quality is impeccable. Every stitch, every detail, and the way they thoughtfully incorporated pieces of his clothing is just beautiful.

But this is so much more than a beautifully made bear.

These are shirts my son wore. They hold memories of him, of his personality, of ordinary days that I would give anything to have back. Now those pieces have been lovingly turned into something I can actually hold close when missing him feels unbearable.

Losing a child leaves you reaching for anything that helps you feel connected to them. I can’t wrap my arms around Mark anymore, but I can wrap my arms around this bear made from the clothes that once wrapped around him. There is something incredibly comforting about that.

The details on his little feet—Mark’s name, his birth year, and 2026—made it even more personal and emotional for me.

This bear will have a permanent place in my chair with me, especially on the hard days. It is not just a keepsake. It is something tangible that carries pieces of my son and helps bring a little comfort to my broken heart.

Thank you, The Patchwork Bear, for handling something so precious with such care and for creating something I will treasure for the rest of my life. ❤️

Amazing Job (Again)

Repeat customer… so many complements on the quilt. Love it!

Beautifully made

The Bear came out beautifully. I was originally told that the pleather could not be used because it was too thick of a material, but seeing it used for the inside of the ears and the bottoms of the feet. My Niece will truly cherish it.

This product exceeded my expectations. The setup was simple, and the quality is exceptional.

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