I have always sewn and created all sorts of crafts,including making mohair collectors bears. Inspired by an idea that someone gave me, and by a bag of my own children's clothing that I couldn't bring myself to part with, I began making memory bears. Emiko means 'Beautiful, smiling child', My Keepsake bears capture your special memories of your own beautiful, smiling child. Memory Keepsakes, suc
h as bears and cushions, are handmade from cherished items of clothing, typically a baby or young child's first clothing , or clothing that marks a special occasion such as first birthday or Christmas, becoming a treasured keepsake for years to come. SIZE :-
Large Bears - 14" approx when sitting
20" approx from top to toe! Small Bear - 12" approx from top to toe ( this little bear is ideal for ssmaller print fabrics such as little girls dresses)
Large cushion - 16" square
Small cushion - 14" square
FABRIC :-
The ideal fabric for making a memory bear is cotton jersey from items such as babygros, t-shirts, pyjamas etc. Fabric that is not suitable is knitted fabric, thickly padded clothing or very fine/flimsy material. Thinner, delicate material, such as from little girls dresses, is ideal for making memory cushions as it can be backed with cotton fabric. HOW MANY ITEMS:-
7-8 items small baby clothing (3-6 months).
5-6 items larger baby clothing (6-12 months). PERSONALISATION :-
Memory bears can be personalised with name or date of birth etc. Details of personalisation required should be given at time of order. ORDERING :-
Please send me a private message on this page or email [email protected]
I would recommend that you send your clothing bundles using a tracked delivery such as Royal Mail signed for, and wrap securely - they are too precious to lose! No responsibility can be taken for parcels until they are received. Safe arrival will be confirmed by email and I will then request payment before commencing work on your bear. PAYMENT:-
Payment can be made by Bank transfer (preferred method due to Paypal charges!!) or by Paypal. PRICES:-
Memory Bear - large- £35
Small - £25
Large cushion - £20 ( includes cushion pad)
Small cushion - £15 ( includes cushion pad)
BUNTING -
Large, lace trimmed, 8" x 10" triangles, 3m bunting plus ties. £20 + £3-50 postage. Small , lace trimmed, 6" x 8" triangles, 2 and half metres,plus ties. £15 + £3 postage. if you don't require the lace trim then take £3 from the price. Any special requirements please ask, various colours available, orders taken for any special patterns, anything considered if i can source the fabric ( favourite characters etc). Personalisation :-
One name - £3
One name and date of birth - £5
POSTAGE :-
Large Bear :- £8.50 Boxed, recorded and signed for
Small Bear - £5 Boxed, recorded and signed for
Large Cushion :- £5 recorded and signed for
Small Cushion :- £4 recorded and signed for
if you wish remaining offcuts of clothing to be returned that will add £2 to postage charge, pleases let me know when ordering. Outside of UK please contact prior to ordering for postage charges. PLEASE NOTE :-
Memory Bears are decorative keepsake items only and although each bear is made with great care and attention to detail they are not designed or intended for use as a toy. As they are made from items of clothing provided by customers they cannot be CE approved and therefore do not comply with any toy safety guidelines. No responsibility for the misuse of these keepsakes is accepted.
