Meet Debra

Hi, I’m Debra; a wife, mom, and grandmother to four. Since 1996, I have been a registered nurse, but I have always loved to sew. It brings me so much joy to create special items that spark memories or serve a purpose.

After the passing of my father-in-law in 2014, I decided to create keepsake bears from his favorite button-down shirts for close family members. The response was so moving, that I have created several more over the years for friends and family who have lost a loved one.

Summer of 2023, we lost my dear brother-in-law after a long battle with cancer. The comfort and peace that these simple bears brought to our family in his passing was indescribable. It inspired me to begin this small business on the side of my nursing work to bring that same hope and comfort to others through these gentle reminders of loved ones passed.

Each unique item I create is hand-sewn with love and covered in prayers as I work. Thank you for trusting me with your loved one’s memories. I would be honored to work with you to design the perfect memory animal for you.