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memory bears

We're the ORIGINAL Memory Bear and Oprah's Favorite Thing.

Your clothes have memories. We help save them. Our memory bears are created entirely from your clothes to remember the special moments and people in your life. Handmade since 2003 in our Pennington, NJ studio.

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Memory Bear made with clothes by The Patchwork Bear

memory animals

We make more than memory bears. Check out our bunnies, puppies, birds and more...all made from YOUR cherished clothes

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memory animals

memory pillows & bags

Take your memories with you! We turn favorite t-shirts and clothes into pillows and open for limited ordering during specific times of the year for practical, personal totes, bags and backpacks. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to be notified of open order dates! CLICK HERE to be added to the list

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Weekender Bag made from favorite clothes

gift kits

Give the gift of memories

Perfect if you don't have the clothes to make a keepsake but want to give it as a gift. Includes shipping instructions & mailing bag. They just send their clothes to The Patchwork Bear and we take care of the rest.

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gift kits

memory quilts

Since each quilt is handmade to order using your clothes, we only accept a limited number of orders at a time. 
If the quilt you're interested in is marked as 'sold out', add your name to our waitlist and you'll be notified when we are able to accept new orders. 

CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST

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memory quilts

holiday

Welcome to The Patchwork Bear Holiday Shop! A collection of handmade holiday keepsakes made from vintage quilts plus a curated selection of zero waste and upcycled products.

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Memory Bird made from architect Michael Graves painting aprons