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An assorted group of memory bears with different patterns made by Kim at Krafty Bandit

What to Make From a Loved One's Shirts

How many shirts you need to make a memory bear, pillow, or quilt from a loved one's clothing.

What to Make From a Loved One's Shirts

How many shirts you need to make a memory bear, pillow, or quilt from a loved one's clothing.

Preserving Baby Clothes: Turn First Outfits Int...

What to do with baby clothes they outgrow, including turning a few first outfits into a handmade memory bear or quilt.

Preserving Baby Clothes: Turn First Outfits Int...

What to do with baby clothes they outgrow, including turning a few first outfits into a handmade memory bear or quilt.

What to Do With a Loved One's Clothing After Th...

Gentle, practical options for a loved one's clothing after a loss, including turning a few favorite pieces into a memory bear, quilt, or pillow.

What to Do With a Loved One's Clothing After Th...

Gentle, practical options for a loved one's clothing after a loss, including turning a few favorite pieces into a memory bear, quilt, or pillow.

Kim, owner of crafty bandit stands near a large patchwork memory quilt she made

Our Story: Krafty Bandit

The story behind Krafty Bandit — how founder Kim turned a self-taught sewing hobby into Belle Vernon’s destination for handmade quilts, memory bears, and curated boutique fashion.

Our Story: Krafty Bandit

The story behind Krafty Bandit — how founder Kim turned a self-taught sewing hobby into Belle Vernon’s destination for handmade quilts, memory bears, and curated boutique fashion.

An assortment of custom handmade memory bears with "pap" on the footpad

Custom Memory Bears & Memory Quilts: How They'r...

How custom memory bears and memory quilts are handcrafted from a loved one's clothing: the process, what to send, timing, pricing, and how to start.

Custom Memory Bears & Memory Quilts: How They'r...

How custom memory bears and memory quilts are handcrafted from a loved one's clothing: the process, what to send, timing, pricing, and how to start.

Whipped tallow white in color

5 Reasons Whipped Tallow Balm Belongs in Your S...

Discover 5 reasons whipped tallow balm earns a spot in your skincare routine. Shop Cabin Creek tallow body goods at Krafty Bandit in Belle Vernon, PA.

5 Reasons Whipped Tallow Balm Belongs in Your S...

Discover 5 reasons whipped tallow balm earns a spot in your skincare routine. Shop Cabin Creek tallow body goods at Krafty Bandit in Belle Vernon, PA.