Memory Bears by Debbie Frank

Memory Bears by Debbie Frank Custom handmade memory bears made from your loved ones' clothing. Just about anything can be made into a bear.

A lasting way to preserve memories of a loved one, a pet, or a celebration of life events, such as graduation, birth of a new born, weddings, sports teams, etc. I have been given, shirts, dresses, aprons, hunting clothes, blankets, men's ties, newborn blankets, baby clothes, team shirts, dog beds, just to name a few. All have been created into a lasting memory for you to enjoy. Also I must give sp

ecial acknowledgement to the maker of the great patterns that I use for many of the items - Funky Friends Factory.
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05/17/2026

**New Update: ** just as I was starting to walk & resume some normal activity, I had another set back with my ankle. I was admitted to UM hospital on Tuesday & had another surgery on Thursday (this was surgery #7 since August). I'm doing well & hopefully home in a day or 2. So my sewing will have to wait just a little bit longer. I have a lot of new items that I want to do. My mind has been working overtime thinking of new things & ideas. Thank you for all your prayers concerns, love & patience!❤️

03/10/2026

I haven't done an update in a while because I was waiting for positive news to share. I am progressing well & all my medical team is pleased with my progress. After 6 months & 6 surgeries on my ankle, they have allowed me to put gentle weight bearing on my foot & attempt taking a few steps using a walker or cane. I am walking in small amounts throughout the day now. It's exhausting but wonderful. I try to increase my amount each day. I now can see a light at the end of what was a long dark tunnel. I'm hoping by summer I will be back to normal & have the energy to tackle all my orders! Remember, I still have a long wait list & they will be my first priority. As soon as I'm able I will be contacting you for your items. Thank you for all your patience, love, prayers & concerns.❤️🐻

Since I still am not allowed to do any activity & no weight bearing yet, I thought I would get in on the new fad. This i...
02/05/2026

Since I still am not allowed to do any activity & no weight bearing yet, I thought I would get in on the new fad. This is what I wish I was doing!❤️🐻

01/16/2026

*UPDATE* Sorry all orders are still on hold. Debbie had the 4th ankle surgery on 1/5 and the 5th surgery on 1/13 and the surgery did not go as expected. She is still in the hospital and will have a 6th surgery on 1/22. Thank you for all the concerns, prayers, well wishes & lots of love. It has been a long rollercoaster of recovery. She's good & working very hard to get back to a normal life & especially her sewing.

12/31/2025

*UPDATE* I've had so many messages inquiring if I'm taking orders yet. Current orders are all on hold & I am not taking new orders at this time. Even since my last update 5 days ago, I've had more complications. The skin over the bone graft area is dying. I am having 2 surgeries next week on my ankle. On 1/5 my orthopedic surgeon is going in to debride & prep the area, shave down the bone, replace harware & address any thing that needs attention in order to do a skin graft. On 1/6 a plastic surgeon will do the skin graft.it will be another 6 weeks at least post op recovery. As soon as I can walk again, I will start sewing. No one wants that more than I do! Thank you all for you love, concern & your patience. I decided that each order will a have a special unexpected item to thank all of you for being such loyal customers/ friends!❤️
A HAPPY, HEALTHY & GREAT NEW YEAR TO EACH OF YOU!
I'm positive that it will be a much better year!

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. May you find love & joy through the holidays & have many special times with f...
12/25/2025

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. May you find love & joy through the holidays & have many special times with family & friends. Thank you all so much for your kindness, your concern & your love during my unexpected issue & my long recovery. I will have another surgery on my ankle the week after New Years Day. Hopefully this will put me on the right path to being able to walk again & to be myself. I really miss sewing & can't wait until I can start doing all your orders again. I have so many new ideas.

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