Bearington Bears Collection: Betty and Jamie Stray

Bearington Bears Collection is a relative newcomer to the collectible plush industry, but has made quite an impression on stuffed teddy bear collectors from around the nation. In just a period of six (6) years, Bearington has received recognition from both its peers in the plush teddybear industry and collectors by receiving numerous TOBY (Teddy Bear of the Year) Industry Choice Awards, four TOBY Public's Choice Awards, five Golden Teddy nominations, and the honor of Collectible of the Year in Canada.

Bearington Bears was founded in Marietta, Georgia. It's a family owned and operated (privately held) business. The primary designers are a mother and daughter team, Betty and Jamie Stray. Both have been in the teddybear business for years and can't imagine doing anything else.
     - "CIB Report, March 2004"