Handmade keepsakes created from cherished clothing to hold precious memories close
A Beautiful Way to Hold Precious Memories Close
Simple 4-step process • Australia-wide shipping • Limited order spots
Our Most Loved Keepsakes
Handmade memory bears, keepsake animals and quilts created from cherished clothing, each one made to preserve the memories that matter most.
A handcrafted unicorn keepsake made from your chosen fabrics, fully jointed for gentle posing. Whimsical, soft, and deeply personal—perfect as a treasured memory or heirloom.
Finished Size: SITTING 12 inches / 30cm (STANDING 40cm/16”)
Product Features:
Safety eyes & nose
Coordinating ribbon, bow tie, or flowers
Passionately handmade from your pre-loved clothing
Personalisation Options:
Add a name, or special date on the feet
Clothing Requirements:
Adult clothing: 1–2 items
Older child clothing: 2–3 items
Baby clothing (3+ months): 6–9 items
Newborn clothing (0–3 months): 8–12 items
Fiber Filling:
Stuffed with recycled PET fiber, made from melted-down water bottles. 100% hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly.
What happens after purchase?
After placing your order, you will receive a confirmation email with simple instructions on what is needed to create your keepsake. The email will also include details on where to send or drop off your items. Once received, your keepsake will be carefully created with love and attention to detail.
Total Memory Bear Price:$140 AUD
Booking Deposit Due Today:$50 AUD
🧸 This purchase is a non-refundable booking deposit to reserve your August 2026 production month. It is not the full payment for your Memory Bear. The remaining balance of $90 will be invoiced approximately 2 weeks before your booking month begins.
❤️ Handmade from Your Cherished Clothing
🛍️ Ordering More Than One Keepsake?
Please purchase one booking deposit for each keepsake you'd like made.
Examples:
🧸 2 Memory Bears = 2 booking deposits
❤️ 2 Heart to Hold Memory Cushions = 2 booking deposits
🧸❤️ 1 Memory Bear + 1 Heart to Hold Memory Cushion = 2 booking deposits
If you're unsure how many booking deposits you need, please get in touch before placing your order. I'm always happy to help.
Memory Bear
A timeless keepsake lovingly handcrafted from your cherished clothing, preserving precious memories in every stitch.
Features
Approximately 28cm sitting height
Handmade from your cherished clothing
Safety eyes
Carefully selected coordinating felt nose
Coordinating ribbon, bow tie or floral embellishment (where suitable)
Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles
Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly filling
Beautifully packaged and ready to treasure
Filling
Filled with premium recycled PET fibre made from post-consumer water bottles.
Hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly.
Soft, resilient filling designed to help your keepsake maintain its shape.
Personalisation
Make your Memory Bear even more special by adding personalised embroidery to the feet.
You can choose to include:
A name
A date
A short message
Personalisation adds a meaningful finishing touch, creating a truly one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Clothing Requirements
The amount of clothing needed will depend on the size of the garments and the finished design. As a general guide:
Adult clothing: 1–2 items
Older child clothing: 2–3 items
Baby clothing (3+ months): 6–9 items
Newborn clothing (0–3 months): 8–12 items
If you're unsure whether you have enough clothing, please get in touch before booking. I'm always happy to help you choose the best items for your keepsake.
How the Booking Process Works
1. Reserve Your Booking
Purchase your non-refundable booking deposit to secure your production month.
2. Send Your Clothing
Post your clothing so it arrives before the start of your booked production month. This helps ensure your keepsake can be created on schedule.
3. Final Invoice
Approximately 2 weeks before your booked production month begins, you'll receive a final invoice for the remaining balance.
4. Your Keepsake is Created
Once your final payment has been received and your clothing has arrived, I'll lovingly handcraft your Memory Bear during your booked production month.
5. Your Bear is Ready
When your Memory Bear is complete, it will be carefully packaged and posted to you, ready to be treasured for years to come.
Turnaround Time
Your Memory Bear will be lovingly handcrafted during your booked production month. Once complete, it will be carefully packaged and either posted or available for local pickup.
Shipping & Local Pickup
Shipping costs are added to your final invoice before your booked production month begins.
Standard Post: $22 AUD
Express Post: $33 AUD
Local Pickup: Free by appointment from Heddon Greta, NSW.
Once your Memory Bear has been completed, you'll receive a notification that it's ready to be posted or collected.
Care Instructions
Your Memory Bear has been lovingly handcrafted from cherished clothing and is designed as a keepsake to be treasured for years to come.
Display item only – not intended as a toy.
Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
Spot clean only with a soft, damp cloth if required.
Do not machine wash, tumble dry or soak.
Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to help preserve the fabrics.
Store in a cool, dry place when not on display.
After Ordering
Once your booking deposit has been received, you'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to know, including where to send or drop off your clothing and what to expect next.
If you have any questions along the way, I'm always happy to help.
Beautiful handmade keepsakes full of meaning
A timeless keepsake made from treasured clothing
A handmade memory quilt is a beautiful keepsake created from treasured clothing and meaningful fabrics, thoughtfully designed to preserve memories and transform sentimental garments into a lasting heirloom.
Using shirts, jumpers, baby clothes, or special fabrics, each quilt is carefully sewn to tell a unique story — offering comfort, connection, and a beautiful way to honor someone special.
Designed to be treasured for years to come, every quilt is made with care, respect, and attention to detail.
Finished Size:
• 124.5cm x 160cm
Clothing Requirements:
• Kids clothing: 40–50 items
• Adult clothing: 20–25 items
• Most fabrics are suitable; however, sequins and very bulky fabrics are not recommended.
What happens after purchase?
After placing your order, you will receive a confirmation email with simple instructions on what is needed to create your quilt, including where to send or drop off your items. Once received, your keepsake will be carefully handcrafted with love and attention to detail.
Please allow 4–6 weeks for your quilt to be carefully and lovingly created.
Precious clothing transformed into lasting comfort
Creating Your Keepsake in 4 Simple Steps
A simple and thoughtful process to turn treasured clothing into keepsakes made with love.
Explore Our Keepsake Collection
Browse our keepsakes and choose the design that feels right for your memories.
Send or Drop Off Your Items
Carefully pack your clothing and post it to us, or arrange a local drop-off if you’re nearby.
Choose Your Clothing
Select the garments or fabrics you would like us to transform into your keepsake.
Receive Your Keepsake
Your finished keepsake is beautifully packaged and sent back to you, ready to treasure forever.
Why Families Choose Wisteria Keepsakes
Thoughtfully handmade keepsakes designed to preserve treasured memories.
Handmade with Care
Every keepsake is individually handcrafted with thoughtful care.
Made from Treasured Clothing
Your meaningful garments are carefully transformed into lasting keepsakes.
Created to Preserve Memories
Designed to bring comfort and keep precious memories close.
Stories of Love & Memories
“The detail and care in my memory bear is incredible.
It’s a keepsake I’ll treasure forever.”
-Julie B, 2025
The Heart Behind Wisteria Keepsakes
“Wisteria Keepsakes was born from my love of creating meaningful pieces that hold memories close. After seeing how comforting it can be to have a keepsake made from cherished clothing, I knew I wanted to offer the same to others. Every bear and keepsake I make is stitched with care, love, and respect for the stories they carry.”