Threaded by the Books, A Family Business
Some things are too precious to outgrow.
We’re Shawn and Marissa Book, the husband-and-wife founders of Threaded by the Books, a small family business based in Bakersfield, CA. We turn the clothes and textiles that hold your most meaningful memories into keepsakes you can cherish for years to come.
What began in 2024 with a few tiny baby clothes, a borrowed embroidery machine, and a desire to preserve our own family’s memories has grown into a family business built around love, creativity, and the belief that memories deserve more than a place in a box.
From keepsake sweatshirts to memory bears to pillows, and much more, we give cherished items a second life—transforming pieces of your story into something you can hold onto, use, and pass down.
Because while our little ones grow, the memories they leave behind can be threaded into something that lasts.
Welcome to Threaded by the Books—where your memories are sewn into forever.
Some things are too precious to outgrow.
We’re Shawn and Marissa Book, the husband-and-wife founders of Threaded by the Books, a small family business based in Bakersfield, CA, where we turn the clothes and textiles that hold your most meaningful memories into keepsakes you can cherish for years to come.
What began in 2024 with a few tiny baby clothes, a borrowed embroidery machine, and a desire to preserve our own family’s memories has grown into a family business built around love, creativity, and the belief that memories deserve more than a place in a box.
From keepsake sweatshirts to memory bears to pillows, and much more, we give cherished items a second life—transforming pieces of your story into something you can hold onto, use, and pass down.
Because while our little ones grow, the memories they leave behind can be threaded into something that lasts.
Our Featured Products
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Kimono Tee
$65.00Original price was: $65.00.$55.25Current price is: $55.25.Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personalized Tote Bag
$45.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Keepsake Sweatshirt
From $55.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Memory Bear
From $150.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personalized Snapback Hat
$30.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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Sale!
Kimono Tee
$65.00Original price was: $65.00.$55.25Current price is: $55.25.Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personalized Tote Bag
$45.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Keepsake Sweatshirt
From $55.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Memory Bear
From $150.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personalized Snapback Hat
$30.00Select Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Learn About Our Upcycling & Repurposing Operation
At the heart of our process is a commitment to sustainability through upcycling & repurposing. We give new life to thrifted and reused materials such as clothing, fabric scraps, and packaging materials like boxes and shipping items. Rather than relying solely on new resources, we carefully source pre-loved or discarded items and transform them into unique, functional, and creative personalized pieces.
Each item is thoughtfully designed, prepared, and supported through embroidery, sewing or other customization, helping us reduce waste and extend the life cycle of materials that might otherwise be thrown away. Even everyday materials like cardboard boxes are repurposed for packaging, storage, or creative presentation, allowing us to minimize environmental impact while maintaining quality and care in how each product is created and delivered.
By combining embroidery and sewing with upcycled materials, we create one-of-a-kind pieces that are both environmentally conscious and intentionally crafted.
How Can We Stitch Your Memories Back To Life?
Keepsake Sweatshirt
Expand your wardrobe with those closest to you!
Keepsake Sweatshirts are a meaningful way to preserve cherished memories while wearing them close to your heart. Whether it’s made from a loved one’s clothing or sentimental fabrics, each sweatshirt transforms treasured items into a wearable piece that can be enjoyed for years to come.
*Recommend 2-6 pieces of clothing / fabric*
Memory Bear
Looking to extend the life of your little one's old clothing or blankets?
Memory Bears are a meaningful way to preserve cherished memories by transforming sentimental fabrics such as a loved one’s clothing or a baby's hospital blanket, into a handcrafted keepsake. More than just a stuffed animal, it serves as a lasting reminder of the people and moments that matter most, offering comfort and a special way to keep those loved ones close for years to come.
*Recommend 10-12 baby clothes / 2-4 pieces of adult clothing or small blankets*
Memory Pillow
Adding to your homes decor with a special memory of a loved one?
Memory Pillows are a huggable, very meaningful way to preserve and honor cherished memories by transforming sentimental fabrics, such as a loved one’s clothing or other treasured garments, into a handcrafted, patchwork style, keepsake. Each pillow carries a story, capturing the presence, love, and moments shared with those who mean the most.
*Recommend 16-20 pieces of baby clothes / 2-9 pieces of adult clothing*