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If You’ve Been Thinking About Making a Bear…
Not a complicated project. Just a meaningful one. Over the past week, something rather lovely has been happening. Bears have begun appearing everywhere as we’ve been sharing our Scrappy Bear Week. Perhaps you’ve seen them on our social pages, small glimpses of cutting, pressing, clipping curves, and patient hand sewing? They haven’t been identical. They haven’t been perfect. They’ve been made from shirts, dresses, baby clothes, uniforms and favourite fabrics, each one carryin

Sandi Millichip-Massocchi
Mar 53 min read


Crafting with Heart: Inspiration from the Familiar and the Beloved
Crafting With Heart shares Sandi's personal journey and the creation of Family Comforts memory bears.

Sandi Millichip-Massocchi
Jul 6, 20243 min read


What Material can be used to create a Memory Bear?
Choosing materials for a Memory Bear? Use what means the most to you! From shirts to uniforms, any fabric can be crafted into a keepsake.

Sandi Millichip-Massocchi
Aug 14, 20222 min read


How to Clean a Teddy Bear
Check your bear’s material before cleaning. Brush, vacuum, and use gentle bubbles. Rinse, air dry, and finish with a soft brush and new bow!

Sandi Millichip-Massocchi
Apr 11, 20213 min read


How to make a bear come to life: The Family Comforts Memory Bear
A Memory Bear is a custom teddy made from cherished items, preserving memories. I design and sew each bear or animal with care, ask me how!

Sandi Millichip-Massocchi
Oct 2, 20203 min read
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