ty kelly.

that is what the keepsake bears are. like the one posted with the plaid fabric. that was from a skirt the ladies mother wore every christmas.

i have make them from baby blankets, baby clothes, men's shirts, just about anything. it's nice way to keep something from a loved one who has passed, or that special item that a person just doesn't want to get rid of. i made some from shirts kids have worn in school pictures.

i also like to "repurpose" fabric. use fabric from clothing that is in good shape, but not in stype, so donating to goodwill isn't much of an option. or from something that has ripped. or vintage clothes.

the green and plaid bear with the little pinafore is such a bear. the plaid was an almost new pair of capris of lil'monkeys. she caught the rear and ripped them on filing cabinet. the pink bear has check material from a dress i bought her and made it into a long top.