Crafty Stitch

Crafty Stitch I create handmade memory bears using clothing that belonged to someone special.

Each bear is carefully hand cut, machine sewn, and then stuffed by hand, and I treat every item of clothing with the respect it deserves.❤️ funkyfriends melody bear☺️

Handmade macrame keychain, each one may vary in look slightly as they’re totally handmade, such a cute addition to your ...
05/03/2026

Handmade macrame keychain, each one may vary in look slightly as they’re totally handmade, such a cute addition to your keys or even bag.
I have a few gold clips and some black and some silver, along with coloured o ring clips ☺️
Names / words can be added on beads also.
Just pop me a message ❤️

17/02/2026

Made with love and care from
Special clothing, items to be treasured always ❤️

Every keepsake tells a story — and it doesn’t have to be just a bear. 💛I love helping turn treasured clothing and fabric...
14/02/2026

Every keepsake tells a story — and it doesn’t have to be just a bear. 💛

I love helping turn treasured clothing and fabrics into memory animals that feel personal and meaningful. So far I’ve created keepsake bears, elephants and dragons, aswell as blankets/cushions, each one made to hold special memories in a way you can hug and keep close.

I can also source different animal patterns if there’s something unique you have in mind, and I now have a gorgeous Highland cow design available too! And I’m open to creating something unique for you if you have something different in mind.

Whether it’s baby clothes, a loved one’s garments, wedding garments, a passed pets blankets or clothing, or fabrics that mean something to you, we can create a keepsake that’s truly one of a kind.

Message me to chat about ideas — I’d love to bring your memory keepsakes to life.
Remember, I work via post across the UK ❤️

Some recents that were done with heavyweight fleece backed fusing for a firmer smoother look❤️Please message if you’d li...
10/02/2026

Some recents that were done with heavyweight fleece backed fusing for a firmer smoother look❤️

Please message if you’d like to order.

Embroidery is covered just for privacy reasons

🌸✨ Introducing Forever Frames – Frames You Can Feel ✨🌸I’m so excited to share something new with you all! 💖Forever Frame...
09/10/2025

🌸✨ Introducing Forever Frames – Frames You Can Feel ✨🌸

I’m so excited to share something new with you all! 💖

Forever Frames are a beautiful way to treasure your loved one’s clothes. Each 4x4 (10cm x 10cm) frame is made from your own special items— perfect if you don’t have many clothing items to work with, or if you’d love to use the leftover pieces from a Memory Bear order.

I hate waste! So I’ve been trialling some ideas for the little pieces left over from your orders and I’ve been lovingly creating fabric flowers from cherished clothes and setting them on a background made from other pieces in the same order. The flowers are 3D and glass-free, so they stand out gently from the frame — meaning you can touch them and truly feel the memories whenever you like. 🌹

You can choose from a classic black or white frame, and you can keep it plain, add the word “Forever” in vinyl, or even personalise it with wording of your choice. ✨

These frames are perfect little keepsakes to hold close, and I can’t wait to make more of them for you. 🥰

💌 Message me if you’d like to order your own Forever Frame and keep your memories within reach

✨🐻 How it Works – Memory Bears Made with Love 🐻✨Ever wondered how to order a memory bear (or keepsake) from me? Here’s t...
17/09/2025

✨🐻 How it Works – Memory Bears Made with Love 🐻✨

Ever wondered how to order a memory bear (or keepsake) from me? Here’s the simple step-by-step:
💌 Get in touch – Pop me a message and we’ll chat about what you’d like made.
📬 Send your items – Post your chosen clothing to me (first postage is on you).
✂️ I get creating – I’ll carefully turn your treasured fabrics into your bear/item. I can send updates along the way, or you can keep it a complete surprise until it arrives!
🎁 Happy return journey – Once finished, I’ll post your memory bear back to you (my treat – I cover the return postage 🎁).

💳 I just ask for a deposit upfront to secure your order, with the balance due before I send your finished keepsake home.

It really is that simple – and you’ll only ever pay for one lot of postage. 🥰

So, if you’ve been thinking about transforming those special clothes into something to hug forever, my inbox is always open! 💌

14/09/2025

💍🐻 From wedding dresses to baby grows (and everything in between!) — I turn your most treasured clothes into custom Memory Bears. ✨ Each one is handmade with love, care & a touch of your story. 💖DM me to chat about creating yours — UK orders welcome via post! 📦. Melody bear by FFF

31/08/2025

Beautiful bridal memory bear bear

I recently had the pleasure of making a beautiful bridal memory bear from a lovely wedding dress. 👰‍♀️ How beautiful ❤️I...
31/08/2025

I recently had the pleasure of making a beautiful bridal memory bear from a lovely wedding dress. 👰‍♀️

How beautiful ❤️Including a photo of the bear at home, with her added tiara. I loved making this.

This is the melody bear by FFF

A personalised wine glass I made recently 🤠
11/07/2025

A personalised wine glass I made recently 🤠

First go at a snow globe cup. How cute! I love how customisable these are, from the cup/bottle to the lid colours, the s...
10/05/2025

First go at a snow globe cup. How cute! I love how customisable these are, from the cup/bottle to the lid colours, the snow globe filling and even the wrap on the outside, these can be super personalised to your tastes 🥰

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