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.

 

Sternsy Bears have earned the reputation of offering something unique to collectors, as each bear is truly a timeless treasure.

Each bear is handmade from the finest materials of German and English Mohair. They can be dressed or undressed and there is a wide variety to choose from.

Sternsy Bears are more than stuffed animals, they tell a tale with their whimsical outfits and adorable accessories. They have quite the personality!

Well-known among collectors, Sternsy Bears have been the feature in over a hundred greeting cards and calendars nationwide.

Want to remember a special moment? Dust off the old boxes and have a custom made teddy bear adorned in an old wedding dress, sporting or military uniform, or baby clothes.

Create your own heirloom teddy from your family’s treasured vintage quilts, faux fur coats, mink, chenille bedspreads and even old robes!

With something unique to offer every collector, we offer the very best in Teddy Bears.

Bears are hand stitched, stuffed and made one at time. Each bear can take up to 9 hours to complete.

Made with fine craftsmanship and lots of love, this is a quality piece that will last a lifetime!

Don’t just give a teddy bear, create a memory!