Since 1981 the Stearns family has produced classic styled fine quality collectible teddy bears. Never more than a small family business, Stearnsy Bears have earned a reputation for becoming family heirlooms. For 27 years each Stearnsy teddy bear has been hand-crafted and it is still that way today.

Stearnsy Bears are also famous for their whimsical vintage outfits. Sally Stearns started this by first buying three bears. Then she dressed them in vintage doll clothes and named them after family members. From this small seed of an idea the family business grew. Soon family members were making the bears, Sally was dressing them and Jim Stearns (papa bear) was selling in what was the family grocery store and also on the road. Soon bears crowded out groceries and there was no looking back.

Today Charles and Vicky Stearns carry on the family tradition. One of the main things that have allowed us to stay in business has been the ability to offer something unique to each collector. We do the same thing each day but they never turn out the same way. Ideas for outfits come from what we find to work with not the other way around. So no two are ever dressed alike because we never find the same things to work with.

 

Don’t just give a teddy bear, create a memory. What better way to remember a loved one then to create a teddy bear from their old treasures?

Sternsy Bears handcrafts custom made bears that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

Is your family history hanging in a closet somewhere collecting dust? Why not use that fabric to create a teddy bear that can be displayed and enjoyed from generations to come.

Build a bear from your family heirlooms.  Bears can be made from just about anything; vintage quilts, faux fur coats, mink, chenille bedspreads and even old robes! Sternsy Bears can tailor your bear in any fashion! Or customize your bear by embroidering a personal message!

Want to remember a special moment? Why not craft a bear to memorialize the event?  Bears can be dressed in christening gowns, old military or sporting uniforms, adult attire or children’s outfits!

Each bear is created one at time by hand. This quality, one of a kind teddy will bring joy for a lifetime!