Established 1991
New for 2026 …Â
Bespoke gifts you wont find anywhere else.
 Each bear or quilt is lovingly handcrafted by our founder, Di, with meticulous attention to detail. Our Memory Bears and Quilts serve as connections to loved ones, special occasions, and cherished moments.
By transforming your meaningful fabrics into unique keepsakes; we capture the essence of your memories.
Whether it’s finding solace in loss, celebrating a new arrival, or honoring a beloved pet; our Memory Bears and Quilts bring comfort and warmth.
Discover the beauty of a unique Keepsake from KeepsakesByDi today and let our bears become lifelong guardians of your precious memories.
New member of my memory family
I absolutely love making memories for people and one of my favourite ways is through making soft toys from clothes that have a special meaning. I have made bears for a long time and then a friend asked if I made elephants, so I thought ‘why not’! I have absolutely fallen in love with him […]
Creating meaningful gifts for over 30 years
What Do I Do Next ?
1. Choose your Keepsake
I have a wide range of keepsake bears which can be made from babygrows, Childs favourite clothes, loved ones clothing, school uniforms, work uniforms, your favourite football kit, wedding dresses or even your beloved pets blankets or clothes. Â When browsing for your perfect keepsake make a note of how many clothing pieces you have. Personalise your order online and checkout when ready.
2. Choosing the right Clothes
Decide what items you’d like to send me. This is step one as the most important thing is choosing the items that are sentimental to you and the ones you really want to treasure. The only thing to bear in mind are thick materials like leather and denim can be tricky to work with, whilst thin materials like chiffon may be delicate and affect the durability of the finished item. All items will be lined with interfacing to make the bears more stable and give the best finished product possible.
3. Post your items to KeepSakesByDi.co.uk
Post your items to me. I always recommend sending it tracked delivery, whichever company you choose..
Make sure to add any specific notes in the parcel you’d like me to know and be sure to include your details and order number so that I know who they belong to!
If you forget something, just get in touch straight away.
I will let you know when the clothing arrives with me by email to the address received with the order. Standard turnaround is approximately 6-8 weeks subject to availability. I will take the best care of your items and contact you if I have any questions regarding your order whilst making.
4. Receive your order
All postage and packaging is included with your order. Some packaging may vary on keepsake size or item requirements. All items will require a signature on receipt.Make sure to send me a picture of your finished piece with a review for my gallery!
About Diane . . .
Thank you for visiting KeepSakesByDi.co.uk – For years I have taken great pride in taking the most precious garments and belongings and converting them into a Keepsake that families and loved ones can cherish forever. Read the full article here: More…
Memory Bears
The lovely Di came to my aid after I lost my twin brother to cancer. I was trying to find away the whole family could keep a piece of Toby and Di suggested Memory bears. I dropped off a bag of his most loved t-shirts and PJ and she worked her magic. Making 15 memory bears for my whole family to keep forever. We will all be forever grateful for this wonderful gift and time and love she put into each of the bears. Thank you from bottom of hearts Di 💕 x