Tactile memories of the things we’ve seen and places we’ve been. A kiwi that’s part fruit. A penguin holding a parasol. Embroidered birds, plants, and other odd characters to make a shirt, jacket, or bag feel a little more like your own.
We made these patches to remember our family’s travels and the things we notice closer to home. There’s a kiwi that’s part bird, part fruit, a parasol carrying penguin and a seal floating on its back. A few are from closer to home in Northern California. The sequoias around us, a strange-looking mushroom we came across and the woodpecker who’s decided our house is his, too. We’re happy to share.
The idea started with our four kids. We wanted each of them to choose their favorites and put together a shirt or bag of their own creation, getting a little busy with their hands while remembering the places we’ve been together.
