Welcome to my teddy bear site ~
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
(not shipping outside of the USA at this timer)
If you'd like to join the online Teddy Bear shows as a Collector to receive notifications of upcoming shows, email me at:
[email protected]
BearHugs4U is the longest running teddy bear show in the WORLD!
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BearHugs4U is the longest running teddy bear show in the WORLD!
“Hilda & Her High Heel”
“Hilda & Her High Heel” is one of a kind
A tiny bear in a witch's hat.
A fancy heel ~ imagine that!
With autumn leaves and pumpkins bright,
They're stepping out on Halloween night!
Hilda proudly celebrates Halloween ~
She is appropriately dressed for a party in her black & orange wool felt hat with rhinestone encircling the hat stack, blanket stitched edging & a gold witch hat brooch.
Including her hat, she's about 8 1/2" tall, with German glass eyes with eye whites, multi colored hand embroidered nose, open mouth concept, hand painted facial features, orange Trapunto wool felt paw pads, bendable arms & straight leg armatures.
I hand painted her high heel with multi colors to go with the theme & festivities ~
each side of the heel brings a different view for you to choose which side suites you on any given day ~ there's a pinup girl inside of the shoe ~3 brooches ~ a black flower ~ leaves & acorn to top it off!
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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.
225.00
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“Gilda & Her Pumpkin”
"Gilda & Her Pumpkin" is one of a kind
Gilda is going to a fabulous home to be with her
friends & her new Mom, Tiffany!
With pumpkin fur and hat so bright,
She brings a little Halloween delight.
A silver spider, a bat or two ~
She's saving a "BEAR HUG" just for you!
Including her hat, she's about 9" tall, orange fur ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose with multi colored threads to match the theme ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ a spider inside of a web, necklace that encircles her neck~ ~ her hat is multi orange patterned wool felt with a blanket stitched edging ~ wool felt paw pads to match her hat & some added fru~fru on top of the hat plus multi loops of coordinating colors at the back of the hat.
Her pumpkin is made from the same wool felt with green stem & leaves, Swarovski rhinestones encircle the stem, rhinestones line the sections of the pumpkin & of course, there's a bat that's hanging around!
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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
Gilda is going to a fabulous home to be with her
friends & her new Mom, Tiffany!
With pumpkin fur and hat so bright,
She brings a little Halloween delight.
A silver spider, a bat or two ~
She's saving a "BEAR HUG" just for you!
Including her hat, she's about 9" tall, orange fur ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose with multi colored threads to match the theme ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ a spider inside of a web, necklace that encircles her neck~ ~ her hat is multi orange patterned wool felt with a blanket stitched edging ~ wool felt paw pads to match her hat & some added fru~fru on top of the hat plus multi loops of coordinating colors at the back of the hat.
Her pumpkin is made from the same wool felt with green stem & leaves, Swarovski rhinestones encircle the stem, rhinestones line the sections of the pumpkin & of course, there's a bat that's hanging around!
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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” (in pink)
"Teddi & Her Tuffet" (pink) is one of a kind
Teddi in pink, with lace so sweet,
Sits on her tuffet, small and neat.
A little spider drops to say,
"May I sit beside you today?"
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 brings along her very own spider to sit beside her!
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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.
155.00
Teddi in pink, with lace so sweet,
Sits on her tuffet, small and neat.
A little spider drops to say,
"May I sit beside you today?"
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 brings along her very own spider to sit beside her!
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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.
155.00
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“Sabrina & Her Pumpkin”
“Sabrina & Her Pumpkin” is one of a kind
Sabrina has been adopted by Angela & can't wait
to meet her new Mom!
A golden bear with a nose of blue,
Has Halloween hugs waiting for you.
With a curly hat and pumpkin near,
She brings sweet magic this time of year!
Sabrina is about 6 1/2" tall including her hat ~ German glass eyes with eye whites
hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~multi patterned gold wool felt paw pads ~ her hat is also wool felt with with blanket stitched edging, rhinestones encircle the stack along with fru~fru on top of her hat and is completed with plenty of bow loops in the back.
Her pumpkin is the same patterned wool felt, weighted, rhinestone, lining the sections, Swarovski rhinestones adorn the top of the pumpkin with a silver pumpkin & leaf added to the front ~ steel for weight.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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
Sabrina has been adopted by Angela & can't wait
to meet her new Mom!
A golden bear with a nose of blue,
Has Halloween hugs waiting for you.
With a curly hat and pumpkin near,
She brings sweet magic this time of year!
Sabrina is about 6 1/2" tall including her hat ~ German glass eyes with eye whites
hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~multi patterned gold wool felt paw pads ~ her hat is also wool felt with with blanket stitched edging, rhinestones encircle the stack along with fru~fru on top of her hat and is completed with plenty of bow loops in the back.
Her pumpkin is the same patterned wool felt, weighted, rhinestone, lining the sections, Swarovski rhinestones adorn the top of the pumpkin with a silver pumpkin & leaf added to the front ~ steel for weight.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
For balance & firmness I added 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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“Polly’s Pumpkin”
“Polly’s Pumpkin” is one of a kind
With turquoise paws and a golden hat,
This little bear greets a midnight cat.
By pumpkin glow and autumn leaves,
They share sweet treats on Halloween eve!
Polly is made of multi colored, hand dyed fur ~ about 8 1/2" tall including her hat ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ two sided neck ruff around her neck ~ ultra suede Trapunto paw pads ~ a silvery CAT necklace hangs from her neck ~ her hat is made of a patterned wool felt with rhinestone encircling her hat stack ~ blanket stitched edging ~ bow loops on the back side ~ plus a silver pumpkin adorns the front of the hat.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
Her pumpkin is made of the same two toned patterned wool felt with rhinestones, a silver spider & leaves & stem atop.
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
With turquoise paws and a golden hat,
This little bear greets a midnight cat.
By pumpkin glow and autumn leaves,
They share sweet treats on Halloween eve!
Polly is made of multi colored, hand dyed fur ~ about 8 1/2" tall including her hat ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ two sided neck ruff around her neck ~ ultra suede Trapunto paw pads ~ a silvery CAT necklace hangs from her neck ~ her hat is made of a patterned wool felt with rhinestone encircling her hat stack ~ blanket stitched edging ~ bow loops on the back side ~ plus a silver pumpkin adorns the front of the hat.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
Her pumpkin is made of the same two toned patterned wool felt with rhinestones, a silver spider & leaves & stem atop.
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” ~ crossbody 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 leg & 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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“Bella the Bat & Her Bat Bear”
Bella & Bear are one of a kind
Bella & her side kick Bear, are all dressed for the Halloween party where there’s a contest for Best Dressed, what do you think, will they win?
Bella is about 6” tall with multi colored blue/gray tones ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ bendable arm & straight leg armatures ~ wool felt Trapunto paw pads ~ glittered bat wing encircle her neck along with her bat ears.
she wears a gold crown because they are going to a Royal party ~ wish them luck!
Bella’s bat bear is made of patterned wool felt with blanket stitched edging ~ she also wears her golden crown with a Swarovski crystal in side plus bat ears,
bat winged collar with a silver pumpkin attached and a rhinestone necklace.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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
Bella & her side kick Bear, are all dressed for the Halloween party where there’s a contest for Best Dressed, what do you think, will they win?
Bella is about 6” tall with multi colored blue/gray tones ~ German glass eyes with eye whites ~ hand embroidered nose ~ open mouth concept ~ hand painted facial features ~ bendable arm & straight leg armatures ~ wool felt Trapunto paw pads ~ glittered bat wing encircle her neck along with her bat ears.
she wears a gold crown because they are going to a Royal party ~ wish them luck!
Bella’s bat bear is made of patterned wool felt with blanket stitched edging ~ she also wears her golden crown with a Swarovski crystal in side plus bat ears,
bat winged collar with a silver pumpkin attached and a rhinestone necklace.
She brings a gift for you if you should choose to adopt her.
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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ONLINE Teddy Bear Shows
March 6 ~ 8, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
June 26 ~ 28, 2026 TBAI Teddy Bear & Doll Show
July 24 ~ 26, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
September 25 ~ 28, 2026 TBAI Halloween Gallery Show
October 16 ~ 18, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
November 27 ~ 29, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
December 11 ~13, 2026 TBAI Teddy Bear & Doll Show
EMAIL ME AT
[email protected]
To be added to a list for announcements about Teddy Bear Shows
I BCC your address so that no one else sees yours but me!
March 6 ~ 8, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
June 26 ~ 28, 2026 TBAI Teddy Bear & Doll Show
July 24 ~ 26, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
September 25 ~ 28, 2026 TBAI Halloween Gallery Show
October 16 ~ 18, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
November 27 ~ 29, 2026 BH4U Teddy Bear Show
December 11 ~13, 2026 TBAI Teddy Bear & Doll Show
EMAIL ME AT
[email protected]
To be added to a list for announcements about Teddy Bear Shows
I BCC your address so that no one else sees yours but me!
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.
