Penny & Rose Memory Bears

31/03/2026

Easter hours:
Midtown Makers Gift Shop will be closed for Easter:
Easter Saturday
Easter Monday
Easter Tuesday

30/03/2026

I’ve been quiet on social media 🤫 but I’m still busy working away making
lots of memory bears and memory cushions.

If you’d like something made then just leave the clothing into Midtown Maker’s shop and I’ll collect and make your memory items for you.

Orders take approximately 6 weeks at the moment.

Message if you’ve any queries x
Michele the maker

30/03/2026

18/11/2025

In 2015, Ballymena’s town centre was introduced to a small, cuddly character who would go on to win hearts across the globe—Bertie the Bear. Commissioned by the Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID), Bertie starred in a four-minute Christmas short film that quickly became a viral sensati...

24/10/2025

Here’s some bears we found in Doha

03/10/2025

🧸 My Christmas order book has now closed for bears guaranteed to be made for Christmas 🎅 🎄

I’m still taking orders which will be made in order of when the clothing is received. These still might be made before Christmas depending on time. If your clothing is received soon then you’d be at the top of the bears made next orders.

I’m sorry that I can’t guarantee that I’ll get new orders made but I need to process the orders already received and guaranteed first.
Michele x

25/08/2025

We’re taking orders for making your memory bears.

Just drop off your clothing at Midtown Maker’s shop, 50 Church Street, Ballymena.

At the moment orders take approximately 4-6 weeks to make.

I’m hoping to keep my order book open until the end of September for Christmas.

Prices all listed on page.

11/08/2025

I am posting this with a heavy heart. 😔😪😯
As much as I love quilting, it takes up too much of my time and I am struggling to keep up with the everyday basics such as cleaning and maintaining my home, so something has to give. I will be getting rid of my collection.

Below is a list of what's available.
Serious inquiries only please.
And please don't insult me with lowball offers.

Thanks for reading and understanding.

1. Dustpan and brush
2. Sponges
3. Dusters
4. Mop and bucket
5. Window cleaner
6. Vacuum
7. Dishwashing liquid
8. Laundry detergent
9. Fabric softener
10. Laundry baskets
11. Toilet brush
12. Cleaning sprays
13. Scrubbing brushes

19/05/2025

Is your child leaving Primary School?
We can make a memory bear using their old school uniform. These bears are usually made in the medium size.

Just leave your sweatshirt and polo shirt into Midtown Maker’s shop in Ballymena and I’ll collect and make for you.

The medium bear is £50.

21/03/2025

Penny & Rose can make memory bears from your football top.

Just leave it into Midtown Maker’s Studio & Shop, 50 Church Street, Ballymena and I’ll collect and make.

Contact Michele the Maker with any queries 0754080930