Custom made in Westminster, MD

Memory Bearstheir clothes, a hug you can keep

Grandpa's flannel, baby's first outfits, a uniform worn with pride — we stitch the clothes you can't part with into a keepsake bear made to be hugged and handed down.

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Gray plaid memory bear made from a button-down shirt, keeping the collar and pocket – Ballard Bunting, Westminster, MD

Blue plaid memory bear made from a shirt with its original buttons at the collar – Ballard Bunting, Westminster, MD

White memory bear sewn from a martial arts uniform with the name Eric, an American flag and award patches – Ballard Bunting, Westminster, MD

Every bear is one of a kindHand-sewn from your fabric

Meet the bears

Every bear tells someone's story

These are real bears from our shop. Tap a bear to see what it was made from.

Made fromMartial arts uniform

From their closet

What will your bear be made of?

Memory bears are a heartfelt way to preserve the memories of loved ones by transforming their clothing into a cherished keepsake.

Grandpa's flannel

Favorite flannel shirts, stitched into a bear to pass down to the grandchildren.

Baby clothes

Those tiny first outfits, saved from the first steps to the first smiles.

Military uniforms

Honoring years of service and sacrifice in something you can hold.

School jerseys

Countless games and friendships, kept close long after the final whistle.

College clothes

A time of discovery and growth, turned into a keepsake.

Any meaningful garment

If it holds a story, bring it in — we’ll help it become a bear.

You're not just preserving a piece of clothing — you're keeping the memories alive for generations to come.

Ballard Bunting, Westminster, MD

Cherishing memories, stitch by stitch

Imagine a bear crafted from grandpa's favorite flannel shirts, lovingly stitched together to be passed down to his grandchildren, creating a tangible connection to his legacy.

Many moms also save their children's baby clothes with the intention of creating something lasting — a memory bear that captures the essence of those early years. These bears become treasured heirlooms, symbolizing the warmth and love of those special moments.

At our shop, you can bring in any meaningful garment, and we will carefully craft a memory bear that encapsulates the stories behind the fabric.

How it works

Bring it in

Stop by the shop at 77 East Main Street in Westminster with the clothing you’ve been saving.

We stitch it with care

Each bear is made with great care and attention to detail, preserving the essence of the original clothing.

Hug it, pass it down

Take home a one-of-a-kind heirloom that keeps their memory close for generations.

Order your memory bear

Tell us whose clothes you're saving and the story behind them. We'll get back to you to get started.

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