Needle & Nest

Handmade Keepsake Creations

Creating beautiful memory keepsakes from your loved one's clothing. Bears, rabbits, blankets, cushions and bunting — lovingly handmade in Towcester, Northamptonshire.

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Debs, founder of Needle and Nest, sewing memory keepsakes in her workshop in Towcester

Hello, I'm Debs

I'm a mum of two with a passion for sewing and anything crafty. I make memory keepsakes from your loved one's clothing.

Bears, rabbits, and blankets are available in two sizes and made primarily out of cotton clothing. Additionally, I make bespoke creations so please contact me for further information.

All of my handmade keepsake animals and blankets are made from pre-loved clothing, supplied by you, to create your own unique decorative memento.

The items of clothing that you supply hold precious memories and are lovingly cared for from start to finish of the transformation process. You need to feel comfortable with who you are entrusting to look after your sentimental clothing.

Debs x

Memory Keepsake Creations

Transforming precious clothing into lasting memories

Handmade memory bear made from Nicholas Hawksmoor school uniform clothing with embroidered details

Memory Bears

Handmade memory bears crafted from your loved one's clothing. Available in standard (approx. 10in/28cm) and large (approx. 12in/36cm) sizes. Perfect for preserving school uniforms, baby clothes, bereavement clothing, and sentimental outfits.

From £65
Handmade memory rabbit keepsake made from pink plaid and striped baby clothing

Memory Rabbits

Adorable keepsake rabbits handmade from your pre-loved clothing. Available in standard and large sizes, each memory rabbit is completely unique and crafted with care.

From £65
Patchwork memory blanket made from baby clothing with floral and animal print squares

Memory Blankets

Beautiful patchwork memory blankets comprised of 3 layers: your patchwork clothing, a layer of wadding, and a layer of backing fabric. Available in standard (32in x 32in) and large (42in x 39in).

From £115
Memory bear cushion keepsake made from blue striped and palm tree print clothing

Memory Cushions

Keepsake memory cushions created using squares of your material with a plain cream backing and cushion insert. Standard size approx. 15in x 15in.

From £45
School uniform memory bear made from Silverstone CE Primary school jumper with embroidered year dates 2023 and 2030

School Uniform Keepsakes

Preserve school uniforms and work clothing as a lasting memento. A wonderful way to remember those special years with a unique, personalised memory bear or rabbit creation.

From £65
Pair of Christmas memory bears made from tartan and snowflake fabric with bow tie and hair bow details

Bunting & Bespoke Creations

Memory bunting created with your loved one's clothing, or new fabric bunting. Plus bespoke keepsake creations for Christmas, bereavement, first year milestones, and more.

Bunting from £5.75/letter

Memory Keepsake Prices

All prices in GBP — handmade in Towcester, Northamptonshire

Memory Animals
Standard Bear / Rabbit approx. 10in / 28cm (seated height) £65
Large Bear / Rabbit approx. 12in / 36cm (seated height) £80
Memory Blankets
Standard approx. 32in x 32in / 80cm x 80cm £115
Large approx. 42in x 39in / 110cm x 100cm £165
Memory Cushions
Standard approx. 15in x 15in / 38cm x 38cm £45
Bunting
Memory Bunting created with your loved one's clothing (min. 3 letters) £5.75 / letter
New Fabric Bunting created from new fabric (min. 3 letters) £6.75 / letter
15% discount on 10 letters or more
Postage
Up to 2kg Royal Mail Tracked 48 — Mainland UK only £3.55
Up to 5kg Royal Mail Tracked 48 — Mainland UK only £7.05
Local collection available. Postage prices correct at time of print, subject to change by Royal Mail.
* Memory animals are decorative keepsakes only, not intended as toys.

How to Order a Memory Keepsake

Six easy steps to your handmade keepsake creation

1

Browse & Choose

Look through the products and decide which keepsake creation you'd like.

2

Get in Touch

Contact me via email or DM on Instagram or Facebook to discuss your order.

3

Discuss & Finalise

We'll discuss and finalise your design together to make sure it's perfect.

4

Supply Your Clothing

Send your clean, dry clothing in a labelled bag with your full name.

5

Send Payment

Full payment via payment link before work commences.

6

Keepsake Created

Your keepsake is lovingly created. Estimated turnaround 6–8 weeks.

Clothing Requirements for Memory Keepsakes

  • Standard Bear/Rabbit: 8–10 baby items, 1–4 adult items
  • Large Bear/Rabbit: 12–14 baby items, 2–5 adult items
  • Standard Blanket (36 squares): approx. 20–40 baby items, 12–25 adult items
  • Large Blanket (56 squares): approx. 30–60 baby items, 15–30 adult items
  • Standard Cushion: approx. 6–9 baby items, 3–9 adult items
  • Premature/newborn clothing will require additional items
  • Any unused items will be returned

Terms & Conditions

  • A completed order form needs to be signed and dated
  • Clothing needs to be clean and dry — wash without fabric conditioner
  • Full payment must be received before work commences
  • Estimated turnaround time is 6–8 weeks
  • Memory animals are decorative only, not intended as toys
  • Refunds cannot be given for personalised items
  • Care instructions: clean with a damp cloth only
  • Items may arrive in clean recycled packaging

Contact Needle & Nest

I'd love to hear from you. Whether you have a question or are ready to order, please reach out.

NeedleandNestNN12@gmail.com

Lovingly handmade in Towcester, Northamptonshire

Gift vouchers also available — the perfect present for someone special.