Many years ago I bought a teddy bear that is made from a pink hand quilted baby quilt. The lady told me that the quilt was very old, and the lady it came from was over 80 years old. I asked her how she could cut into something so old and special. She said that the quilt was in bad shape and had been well loved. There were even worn spots all over the teddy bear, which just made it even more special.
This teddy bear was suspected to have magical powers in my house. My son was not allowed to touch it at all unless he was sick. In my mind it was not a toy, it needed protection. But he insisted it always made him feel better. I asked him why he thought that and he said that at first it was kinda stiff and cold when he held it, but somehow it seemed to warm up and get all cuddly. It was like it was alive and wanting to help him feel better. Maybe it was magical, I know it certainly was comforting and special.