Welcome to my teddy bear site ~
sit back, relax & enjoy
viewing the show & you may
find a few new furry friends to
add to your HUG!
I always say, there's room for
one more bear to add to my
collection!
Dolores’ Little Treasures
In quiet moments, soft and true, a bear begins in shades and hue,
with practiced hands and Artist’s eye, I bring each gentle soul to life.
From teddy bear fur to painted grace, a tender blush on every face,
each tiny stitch, each sculpted seam, is part of my enchanting dream.
With shoes adorned and details rare, no two alike ~ no copy there,
a pumpkin here, a heel so fine, each piece a touch of my design.
Collectors pause and softly smile, drawn in by charm and careful style,
for in my bears, they come to see, a world of warmth and artistry.
In quiet moments, soft and true, a bear begins in shades and hue,
with practiced hands and Artist’s eye, I bring each gentle soul to life.
From teddy bear fur to painted grace, a tender blush on every face,
each tiny stitch, each sculpted seam, is part of my enchanting dream.
With shoes adorned and details rare, no two alike ~ no copy there,
a pumpkin here, a heel so fine, each piece a touch of my design.
Collectors pause and softly smile, drawn in by charm and careful style,
for in my bears, they come to see, a world of warmth and artistry.
I always send your bears with free shipping within the USA but shipping charges will be invoiced before shipping outside of the Continental USA
If you'd like to join the online Teddy Bear shows as a Collector to receive notifications of upcoming shows, email me at:
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“Lady Independence”
“Lady Independence” is one of a kind
Lady Independence will be such a delight for Margaret as she adopted her!
Bravo!
Lady Independence proudly celebrates America's 250th Anniversary ~ a tribute to 250 years of freedom, courage, and the dreams that continue to unite our nation. May her patriotic heart inspire pride today and hope for tomorrow.
Lady is appropriately dressed for her 4th of July party in her red wool felt hat with rhinestone encircling the hat stack, blanket stitched edging, the American flag brooch and plenty of red, white & blue bow loops the complete her hat.
Her blouse & undies are wool felt also with another brooch with red sparkly rhinestones. In addition, she sports a red skirt with red, white & blue stars. She’s wearing red patent leather shoes with toile shoe ties.
In recognition to our Naval fleet, she holds a coordinating anchor & rope brooch.
Lady has a surprise for you, should you decide to adopt her, that’s gift wrapped and stays with the
theme of the 250th celebration.
She has German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ bendable arms & steel filled legs to hold her in position ~ wool felt paw pads ~
hand painted facial features.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
190.00
Lady Independence will be such a delight for Margaret as she adopted her!
Bravo!
Lady Independence proudly celebrates America's 250th Anniversary ~ a tribute to 250 years of freedom, courage, and the dreams that continue to unite our nation. May her patriotic heart inspire pride today and hope for tomorrow.
Lady is appropriately dressed for her 4th of July party in her red wool felt hat with rhinestone encircling the hat stack, blanket stitched edging, the American flag brooch and plenty of red, white & blue bow loops the complete her hat.
Her blouse & undies are wool felt also with another brooch with red sparkly rhinestones. In addition, she sports a red skirt with red, white & blue stars. She’s wearing red patent leather shoes with toile shoe ties.
In recognition to our Naval fleet, she holds a coordinating anchor & rope brooch.
Lady has a surprise for you, should you decide to adopt her, that’s gift wrapped and stays with the
theme of the 250th celebration.
She has German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ bendable arms & steel filled legs to hold her in position ~ wool felt paw pads ~
hand painted facial features.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
190.00
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“TEDDI & HER TUFFET” (red)
"Teddi & Her Tuffet" is one of a kind
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & red ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating red & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & red ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating red & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
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“Bella & Her Blue Bear”
“Bella & Her Blue Bear” is one of a kind
A Toy Store Treasure
Upon a shelf so soft and fair, sits a gentle, jeweled bear
with tiny crown and sparkling grace
a world of wonder in its face.
Beside a friend in denim blue, stitched with love in every hue,
they wait for hearts to take them home, no longer in the shop to roam!
Bella, cute little standing Teddi at about 7" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites~ hand embroidered nose ~open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ she wears a tiny crown atop ~ she brings along her very own wool patterned felt bear in shades of denim with blanket stitched edging, rhinestone necklace & buttons.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
A Toy Store Treasure
Upon a shelf so soft and fair, sits a gentle, jeweled bear
with tiny crown and sparkling grace
a world of wonder in its face.
Beside a friend in denim blue, stitched with love in every hue,
they wait for hearts to take them home, no longer in the shop to roam!
Bella, cute little standing Teddi at about 7" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites~ hand embroidered nose ~open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ she wears a tiny crown atop ~ she brings along her very own wool patterned felt bear in shades of denim with blanket stitched edging, rhinestone necklace & buttons.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
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“Teddi & Her Tuffet” (pink)
"Teddi & Her Tuffet" (pink) is one of a kind
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & pink ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating pink & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & pink ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating pink & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
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“Irish Ellen”
“Irish Ellen” is a one of a kind PANDA
Little Ellen dressed in green,
The sweetest bear you’ve ever seen.
With shamrock bright and lucky flair,
Good fortune follows Ellen Bear. 🍀🐻
Ellen is designed using two shades of fur, green & brown, bringing delight to this little girl that's about 7 inches tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites
hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~green wool felt Trapunto paw pads along with her shamrock the IS adorned with a emerald green brooch ~ her hat is also wool felt with with blanket stitched edging, rhinestones encircle the stack along with the green polka dot adornment and is completed with plenty of bow loops in the back.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true
one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
Little Ellen dressed in green,
The sweetest bear you’ve ever seen.
With shamrock bright and lucky flair,
Good fortune follows Ellen Bear. 🍀🐻
Ellen is designed using two shades of fur, green & brown, bringing delight to this little girl that's about 7 inches tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites
hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~green wool felt Trapunto paw pads along with her shamrock the IS adorned with a emerald green brooch ~ her hat is also wool felt with with blanket stitched edging, rhinestones encircle the stack along with the green polka dot adornment and is completed with plenty of bow loops in the back.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true
one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
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“Teddi & Her Tuffet” (yellow)
"Teddy & Her Tuffet" is one of a kind (yellow)
Patricia is going to LOVE Teddi & her Tuffet in yellow ~
she said that she can't wait to meet her!
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & yellow ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating yellow & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
Patricia is going to LOVE Teddi & her Tuffet in yellow ~
she said that she can't wait to meet her!
TEDDI is a cute little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall, all in white & yellow ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered black nose ~ hand painted facial features ~ straight legs & arms ~ white lace ruff encircles her neckline ~ matching lace bow adorns her hair line ~ wool felt paw pads ~
Her tuffet is made with coordinating yellow & white wool felt, rhinestones divide the colored sections plus vintage buttons on top & bottom of the tuffet.
She's accompanied by her very own spider!
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sew it onto the ”butt cheek” and then hand paint my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
165.00
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"Her~Bee Bera"
“Her ~ Bee”
A little bee with velvet grace,
Soft golden stripes, a gentle face.
With ribbon wings and paws so sweet,
She hums where heart and handmade meet.
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sewed it onto her ”butt cheek” and then hand painted my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
75.00
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“Pretty Mouse"
"The Pretty Mouse" is one of a kind
The "Pretty Mouse" has found her forever home & can't wait to meet Katharine!
A pretty mouse with whiskers fine,
Soft paws stitched sweet, a face divine.
A tiny crown and bow of gold,
A gentle treasure, made to hold.
The Middle English word, Mouse is derived from the Sanskrit word mus meaning to steal, maybe to steal your heart, or your cheese!
She's a little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ floral ear & pawpaw insets ~ yellow ruff around her neck to match to floral design ~ whiskers adorn her muzzle area ~ a tiny gold crown sits atop with a Swarovski crystal inside ~
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sewed it onto her ”butt cheek” and then hand painted my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true
one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
There's a surprise, handmade, wrapped gift for you should you choose to adopt !
75.00
The "Pretty Mouse" has found her forever home & can't wait to meet Katharine!
A pretty mouse with whiskers fine,
Soft paws stitched sweet, a face divine.
A tiny crown and bow of gold,
A gentle treasure, made to hold.
The Middle English word, Mouse is derived from the Sanskrit word mus meaning to steal, maybe to steal your heart, or your cheese!
She's a little sprite at about 4 1/2" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ floral ear & pawpaw insets ~ yellow ruff around her neck to match to floral design ~ whiskers adorn her muzzle area ~ a tiny gold crown sits atop with a Swarovski crystal inside ~
For balance and weight, steel is added, along with polyester fiberfill stuffing. As a special artist detail, I cut an ultra suede heart – shaped patch, and carefully sewed it onto her ”butt cheek” and then hand painted my signature on that patch.
As always, my creations are hand sewn entirely by me from beginning to end, making them a true
one of a kind Artist’s’ animal.
There's a surprise, handmade, wrapped gift for you should you choose to adopt !
75.00
Watch the slide show below!
"Pretty Kitty"
“Pretty Kitty”
Pretty Kitty is one of a kind
Pretty Kitty, soft and small,
Whiskered dreams and velvet paw.
A golden crown, a bow so bright,
A gentle heart, a pure delight.
Kitty is believed to mean pure, clear and clean from the Greek
and symbolizes gracefulness.
She's a little sprout at about 4 1/2" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ floral ear & pawpaw insets ~ yellow ruff around her neck to match to floral design ~ whiskers adorn her muzzle area ~ a tiny gold crown sits atop with a Swarovski crystal inside.
steel for weight ~ polyester fiber fill stuffing
I cut an ultra suede heart shaped patch to sew onto the left butt cheek & then hand painted my signature ~
It's totally hand sewn by me from top to the bottom!
There's a surprise, handmade, wrapped gift for you should you choose to adopt !
75.00
Pretty Kitty, soft and small,
Whiskered dreams and velvet paw.
A golden crown, a bow so bright,
A gentle heart, a pure delight.
Kitty is believed to mean pure, clear and clean from the Greek
and symbolizes gracefulness.
She's a little sprout at about 4 1/2" tall ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ floral ear & pawpaw insets ~ yellow ruff around her neck to match to floral design ~ whiskers adorn her muzzle area ~ a tiny gold crown sits atop with a Swarovski crystal inside.
steel for weight ~ polyester fiber fill stuffing
I cut an ultra suede heart shaped patch to sew onto the left butt cheek & then hand painted my signature ~
It's totally hand sewn by me from top to the bottom!
There's a surprise, handmade, wrapped gift for you should you choose to adopt !
75.00
Watch the slide show below!
"Teddi” ~ crossbody/hip sack purse
Teddi is a small purse at about 6" tall
and she's hanging on to the belt for dear life!
Teddi HipSack, soft and small,
A fuzzy friend who goes with all.
With stitched-on heart and ribbon blue,
He hugs your hip — and holds you too
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ German mohair ~ hand painted facial features ~ hand embroidered nose ~ ultra suede paw pads ~ zippered pocket for safe keeping ~ the inside pocket is lined with a floral cotton ~
web belt with a strong parachute buckle ~
~ polyester fiber fill stuffing
I cut an ultra suede heart shaped patch to sew onto the left butt cheek & then hand painted my signature ~
It's totally hand sewn by me from top to the bottom!
She holds cash, credit cards, a lipstick, small things, you know,
THE BEAR ESSENTIALS!
75.00
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"Polly & Her Patchwork Pear"
Polly is one of a kind
Polly Patchwork, crowned in gold,
In pear ~ soft hues of green and old.
Stitched with wonder, warm and bright,
A royal dream in patchwork light.
She's the sweetest 6 1/2" little girl with many colors of fall with golds & greens and many colors in the mix ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ ultra suede Trapunto paw pads ~ two tone ruff surrounds her neckline ~ and of course she wears her Royal crown elegantly with a rhinestone brooch inside for more sparkle & shine ~ her pear matches her completely with patch work designs ~
painted gold leafed stem & leaf,
with Diamond Dust on the outside that adds MORE sparkle -
do be careful when handling, it is a tad prickly to the touch.
steel for weight ~ polyester fiber fill stuffing
I cut an ultra suede heart shaped patch to sew onto the left butt cheek & then hand painted my signature ~
It's totally hand sewn by me from top to the bottom!
165.00
Polly Patchwork, crowned in gold,
In pear ~ soft hues of green and old.
Stitched with wonder, warm and bright,
A royal dream in patchwork light.
She's the sweetest 6 1/2" little girl with many colors of fall with golds & greens and many colors in the mix ~
German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ ultra suede Trapunto paw pads ~ two tone ruff surrounds her neckline ~ and of course she wears her Royal crown elegantly with a rhinestone brooch inside for more sparkle & shine ~ her pear matches her completely with patch work designs ~
painted gold leafed stem & leaf,
with Diamond Dust on the outside that adds MORE sparkle -
do be careful when handling, it is a tad prickly to the touch.
steel for weight ~ polyester fiber fill stuffing
I cut an ultra suede heart shaped patch to sew onto the left butt cheek & then hand painted my signature ~
It's totally hand sewn by me from top to the bottom!
165.00
Watch the slide show below!
Dolores J. Austin
Known Lovingly as "Teddi" ~ nom de plume
Decorative Painter ~ Teddy Bear Artist ~ International Collector Favorite
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Some artists discover their calling. Dolores J. Austin — known warmly to her devoted collector community as "Teddi" — was born with hers. From the earliest years of her childhood, she possessed an unstoppable creative drive that no limitation could contain and no obstacle could quiet. Today, with over thirty years of professional artistry behind her, Teddi stands as one of the most beloved and recognized names in the artist bear and decorative painting world — a distinction earned one handmade stitch, one careful brushstroke, and one joyful collector relationship at a time.
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The Beginning: A Little Girl Who Made What She Imagined
Teddi's story begins at age seven, when her mother sat with her and patiently taught her to hand sew. In a household where extra money for indulgences was scarce, young Dolores did not simply wish for doll clothes and a dollhouse — she made them herself. That early lesson planted seeds that would grow into an extraordinary creative life: the belief that imagination, skill, and determination could bring anything into being.
Before her bears, Teddi created beautiful hand-sewn rag dolls, complete with handmade clothing and hand-painted faces. It was in painting those tiny expressive faces that she first discovered the power of a brushstroke to convey life and personality — a skill that would later define her decorative painting career.
The Bears Are Born: 1995
In 1995, a friend asked Teddi if she could make a teddy bear from her mother's treasured mink stole. Teddi's characteristic response? "How hard could it be?" She made it. And she was utterly, completely hooked. The rest, as she says simply, is history.
From that first sentimental mink bear, Teddi's artistry grew into something remarkable. She graduated to the gold standard of artist bears — mohair — and began creating large, breathtaking pieces up to 33 inches tall, which she took to prestigious Teddy Bear shows across the United States and eventually around the world. Today her bears are treasured by an international community of devoted collectors.
A Story That Comes Full Circle
Long before teddy bears filled her studio, Teddi's artistry was already turning heads. In her twenties, she was approached by a home builder to create a prototype of an actual Prow Point home — built to blueprint specifications for sizing accuracy, complete with a removable roof revealing a fully furnished interior, crafted to mirror the original in every detail.
It was, she recalls, surprisingly natural. That little girl who once made her own dollhouse from imagination and determination had never really gone away. The skills, the patience, the eye for detail — they were already there.
Once an artist, always an artist.