A Bushel and a Peck
Keepsakes for People & Pets
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Hello, friends —

Keep your loved ones close, for a lifetime.

Having something of your loved one is invaluable, especially when they leave us. Let us help you honor them by repurposing the things that were part of their daily lives into keepsakes you'll cherish forever.

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A handmade memory bear sewn from a loved one's striped shirt, with a stitched denim heart
People Services

Their clothes, made into comfort

Shirts, flannels, jeans, ties, buttons and blankets become pillows, quilts, bears, pouches, jewelry and more — a visible reminder cherished for a lifetime.

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Pet Services

Pets are family, too

Fur, whiskers, cremains, collars and blankets carefully turned into pendants, bracelets, mini lanyards, ornaments and pillows to wear or display.

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Memory quilt sewn from a father's plaid shirts Train and heart memory pillows made from Bob's plaid shirts Memory bear and pillow made from a mother's clothing Pet pendant necklace with fur inlay and stamped paw print accent Memory bunnies sewn from a grandmother's floral shirts
About Us

How A Bushel and a Peck was born

I had a really difficult time after losing my father (2007), nephew (2010), and mother (2014). After having to let them go, you keep losing little pieces of them - knickknacks, dishes, silverware, blankets ... things that were once important to them. Somethings I was ok with donating or having to let go, but others ... well, it was just so hard. Some of the things I couldn't part with were the clothes I was used to seeing them wear daily. The clothes that touched them and became tattered and worn from their daily wear.

I have 3 sisters and several nieces and nephews, including my own 3 children. I wanted to keep my parents clothes but also wanted to share them with the ones who loved them so much too, but what exactly do you do with someones shirts, pants, buttons, etc.? Store them in a storage box to only pull them out from time to time. or even forget about them?

So, I had an idea ... I love to sew, make jewelry, and craft ... I also wanted to help my family always remember our angels and help comfort them during our new lives without them. That is when I began to create what I knew would be invaluable and comforting items they would always cherish. True treasures I would make right out of our parents clothes!

I cut, stitched and made different items for all of my family. The looks on my family's faces were priceless. How much they treasured these gifts was when I knew I wanted others who are grieving to feel the same comfort that this brought to me and my family. And from this, A Bushel and a Peck was born.

Why this silly name? Because my mother used to sing this song to us when we were young. I can still see and hear her singing in the kitchen of our old house on South Seton Avenue. I couldn't think of a more perfect way to honor my mother than to use the name of the song she used to love singing to us!

I want to help you as you walk through what is now your new normal. Let me help you or someone you know by repurposing things that were important to that person or your loved one so that you can continue to keep them visible and close to you for a lifetime.

— Lisa

A handwritten note from Lisa's mother: To Lisa, I love you always — Mom
A note from my mother — the heart behind everything I make.
Lisa sewing a memory pillow from a plaid shirt
Every keepsake is cut and stitched by hand, one piece at a time.
People Keepsakes

Their clothes, made into comfort

Giving a special gift like this is one of the most heartfelt things you can share with those you care about. This keepsake will be a great visible reminder of your loved one and will be cherished for a lifetime.

Turn this…

Pants, jeans, shirts, flannels, uniforms, suspenders, pajamas, socks, ties & bow ties, buttons, rags, blankets ...and more!

…into this

Pillows, wing pillows, blankets, quilts, coin purses, zipper pouches, small buttoned pouches, drawstring bags, purses, wallets, tissue pouches, heat pouches, aprons, hot pads, holiday ornaments, bookmarks, bears & animals, dolls, bibs, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, headbands, brooches & pins, key chains, coffee & mug koozies, wine holders ...and more!

Pet Keepsakes

Pets are family, too

Pets are family, and when we lose a loved one, it is important to honor them and keep their memory with us. We will take your pet's unique items — fur, cremains, whiskers, collars, scarves, blankets, toys — and carefully turn them into a memorable keepsake to be worn or displayed.

Round pet pendant necklace with fur inlay and stamped paw print accent

Necklaces

Choose your setting and metal — circle, teardrop or square in silver, sterling silver, or gold — then your inlay: fur, cremains, whiskers, scarf, blanket, bedding or collar (square only). Every pendant includes a small stamped paw-print accent and beads.

Pet keepsake bracelet made from a dog collar

Bracelets

Made from your pet's collar, leash, scarf, bowtie, blanket, or bedding — a piece of them you can wear every day. Name personalization available.

Mini lanyard key fob made from a pet's collar with bone-shaped dog tag

Mini Lanyards

Made from a collar, leash, scarf, bowtie, blanket or bedding, finished with your pet's own tag, a custom-made tag, or none — plus the signature paw-print accent and beads.

Glass holiday ornament with pet keepsake filling and name tag

Holiday Ornaments

Filled with fur, whiskers, cremains, or pieces of a collar, leash, scarf, bowtie, blanket, bedding — even snow. An optional name tag makes it theirs forever.

How it works & pricing

Sample prices shown — Lisa confirms every quote before work begins.
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Reach out
Call or email Lisa about your loved one and the items you'd like repurposed.
2
Send your items
Mail or drop off the clothing or pet items. Every piece is handled with care.
3
Receive your keepsake
Your handmade treasure arrives, ready to hold close for a lifetime.
People keepsakes
Memory pillowfrom $45
Bear or bunnyfrom $40
Small quiltfrom $150
Jewelry & small itemsfrom $25
Pet keepsakes
Pendant necklacefrom $35
Braceletfrom $30
Mini lanyardfrom $25
Holiday ornamentfrom $20
Keep in Touch

Start an order

Call or email with any questions you may have. I am happy to learn about your loved one and their items to see what I can make to help bring you peace and comfort.

After you reach out, Lisa will reply personally — you can share photos of your items then by text or email.

Until we meet again, I will hold you close in my heart.
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