Christie Kotz
@thepeachpeddler.com
My creations, The Peach Peddler bears, have received multiple international artistry awards (URSA, TOBY, TBAAF) & appeared in worldwide publications including Teddy Bear Times & Friends, and Bears N' Buds magazine. Macon, Georgia || Colorado Springs
PUGSLEY
🐾 13” Tall
🐾 Steiff Alpaca, Fuzzy Footpads
🐾 Oversized head (because, why not?)
🐾 Glass eyes, Stitched/Waxed Nose
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
**Check out the teeny bear in the cabinet pic. My son Foggy - The Plum Peddler— made her! (Little bear is not for sale.)
🐾 13” Tall
🐾 Steiff Alpaca, Fuzzy Footpads
🐾 Oversized head (because, why not?)
🐾 Glass eyes, Stitched/Waxed Nose
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
**Check out the teeny bear in the cabinet pic. My son Foggy - The Plum Peddler— made her! (Little bear is not for sale.)
August 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
PUGSLEY
🐾 13” Tall
🐾 Steiff Alpaca, Fuzzy Footpads
🐾 Oversized head (because, why not?)
🐾 Glass eyes, Stitched/Waxed Nose
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
**Check out the teeny bear in the cabinet pic. My son Foggy - The Plum Peddler— made her! (Little bear is not for sale.)
🐾 13” Tall
🐾 Steiff Alpaca, Fuzzy Footpads
🐾 Oversized head (because, why not?)
🐾 Glass eyes, Stitched/Waxed Nose
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
**Check out the teeny bear in the cabinet pic. My son Foggy - The Plum Peddler— made her! (Little bear is not for sale.)
Upcoming bear (this is what the head looks like before any detail work). You can see the deer floor hanging from his eyes. I have to shape & sculpt the stuffing around his eyes to create sockets, then I’ll add shading accents.
This one will be ~12”, in two shades of Steiff alpaca.
This one will be ~12”, in two shades of Steiff alpaca.
August 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Upcoming bear (this is what the head looks like before any detail work). You can see the deer floor hanging from his eyes. I have to shape & sculpt the stuffing around his eyes to create sockets, then I’ll add shading accents.
This one will be ~12”, in two shades of Steiff alpaca.
This one will be ~12”, in two shades of Steiff alpaca.
WEDNESDAY
🐾 11.5”
🐾 Steiff Mohair & Alpaca
🐾 Black glass eyes
🐾 Cotterpin joints & wobble neck. Joints left looser for floppy arms (she can’t stand unassisted)
🐾 Stitched nose, sealed with beeswax
🐾 Vachetta Leather paw pads
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
🐾 Same face as my little Nori
🐾 11.5”
🐾 Steiff Mohair & Alpaca
🐾 Black glass eyes
🐾 Cotterpin joints & wobble neck. Joints left looser for floppy arms (she can’t stand unassisted)
🐾 Stitched nose, sealed with beeswax
🐾 Vachetta Leather paw pads
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
🐾 Same face as my little Nori
August 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
WEDNESDAY
🐾 11.5”
🐾 Steiff Mohair & Alpaca
🐾 Black glass eyes
🐾 Cotterpin joints & wobble neck. Joints left looser for floppy arms (she can’t stand unassisted)
🐾 Stitched nose, sealed with beeswax
🐾 Vachetta Leather paw pads
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
🐾 Same face as my little Nori
🐾 11.5”
🐾 Steiff Mohair & Alpaca
🐾 Black glass eyes
🐾 Cotterpin joints & wobble neck. Joints left looser for floppy arms (she can’t stand unassisted)
🐾 Stitched nose, sealed with beeswax
🐾 Vachetta Leather paw pads
🐾 Shaded with oil paints
🐾 Same face as my little Nori
ALFIE
12” tall, made from Steiff- Schulte Synthetic rusty-brown fur, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. His nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded in oil paints. The paw pads are UltraSuede and his stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
12” tall, made from Steiff- Schulte Synthetic rusty-brown fur, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. His nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded in oil paints. The paw pads are UltraSuede and his stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
August 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
ALFIE
12” tall, made from Steiff- Schulte Synthetic rusty-brown fur, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. His nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded in oil paints. The paw pads are UltraSuede and his stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
12” tall, made from Steiff- Schulte Synthetic rusty-brown fur, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. His nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded in oil paints. The paw pads are UltraSuede and his stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
**ADOPTED** Sleepyhead Ninnymuggins: 11” tall, made with Steiff Curly Kid Mohair, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. Her nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded with oil paints. The paw pads are fuzzy velvety fabric & the stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
July 26, 2025 at 3:38 PM
**ADOPTED** Sleepyhead Ninnymuggins: 11” tall, made with Steiff Curly Kid Mohair, black glass eyes & cotterpin joints. Her nose was embroidered with cotton floss, sealed with beeswax, then shaded with oil paints. The paw pads are fuzzy velvety fabric & the stuffing is heavy polyester fiber.
This is the third bear, just waiting for his legs. He will be 11-12” tall. Tissavel synthetic fur, glass eyes. I’ll post updated photos after his legs are redone/attached.
May 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is the third bear, just waiting for his legs. He will be 11-12” tall. Tissavel synthetic fur, glass eyes. I’ll post updated photos after his legs are redone/attached.
The multicolor pastel bear is also finished. Tomorrow I’ll try to take a few photos of her outside in natural light before posting her and the little mint bear on my site.
A third bear may be added this weekend as well. No promises.
A third bear may be added this weekend as well. No promises.
May 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The multicolor pastel bear is also finished. Tomorrow I’ll try to take a few photos of her outside in natural light before posting her and the little mint bear on my site.
A third bear may be added this weekend as well. No promises.
A third bear may be added this weekend as well. No promises.
Coming this weekend:
CRICKET
Standing height of 5.5” (4.5” sitting), made in pale mint alpaca with ultra suede paw pads and black glass eyes.
When the light outside isn’t so intense, I’ll get some outdoor photos that show Cricket’s color a little more accurately.
CRICKET
Standing height of 5.5” (4.5” sitting), made in pale mint alpaca with ultra suede paw pads and black glass eyes.
When the light outside isn’t so intense, I’ll get some outdoor photos that show Cricket’s color a little more accurately.
May 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Coming this weekend:
CRICKET
Standing height of 5.5” (4.5” sitting), made in pale mint alpaca with ultra suede paw pads and black glass eyes.
When the light outside isn’t so intense, I’ll get some outdoor photos that show Cricket’s color a little more accurately.
CRICKET
Standing height of 5.5” (4.5” sitting), made in pale mint alpaca with ultra suede paw pads and black glass eyes.
When the light outside isn’t so intense, I’ll get some outdoor photos that show Cricket’s color a little more accurately.
I have 9 bears-in-progress on my desk. This is a small one with a purple/gold color-shifting nose.
The guide pins mark the center of the face and help me stitch the nose evenly. Each stitched nose takes three layers of cotton floss which are set with beeswax then shaded with paint & wax pencils.
The guide pins mark the center of the face and help me stitch the nose evenly. Each stitched nose takes three layers of cotton floss which are set with beeswax then shaded with paint & wax pencils.
March 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I have 9 bears-in-progress on my desk. This is a small one with a purple/gold color-shifting nose.
The guide pins mark the center of the face and help me stitch the nose evenly. Each stitched nose takes three layers of cotton floss which are set with beeswax then shaded with paint & wax pencils.
The guide pins mark the center of the face and help me stitch the nose evenly. Each stitched nose takes three layers of cotton floss which are set with beeswax then shaded with paint & wax pencils.
Bear Nose Tutorial, Part 2: Applying beeswax to the bear’s nose.
The end result will look messy at this stage but the nose will be cleaned up and shaded further along in the bear-making process.
The end result will look messy at this stage but the nose will be cleaned up and shaded further along in the bear-making process.
January 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Bear Nose Tutorial, Part 2: Applying beeswax to the bear’s nose.
The end result will look messy at this stage but the nose will be cleaned up and shaded further along in the bear-making process.
The end result will look messy at this stage but the nose will be cleaned up and shaded further along in the bear-making process.
Since no one asked, I’ve put together a quick tutorial to demonstrate how I stitch a bear’s nose.
I use Aurifil cotton floss because it doesn’t shed and it stitches beautifully. Also I hoard the little wooden spools.
Don’t pre-treat the floss with anything, just seal it with beeswax at the end.
I use Aurifil cotton floss because it doesn’t shed and it stitches beautifully. Also I hoard the little wooden spools.
Don’t pre-treat the floss with anything, just seal it with beeswax at the end.
January 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Since no one asked, I’ve put together a quick tutorial to demonstrate how I stitch a bear’s nose.
I use Aurifil cotton floss because it doesn’t shed and it stitches beautifully. Also I hoard the little wooden spools.
Don’t pre-treat the floss with anything, just seal it with beeswax at the end.
I use Aurifil cotton floss because it doesn’t shed and it stitches beautifully. Also I hoard the little wooden spools.
Don’t pre-treat the floss with anything, just seal it with beeswax at the end.
January bears-in-progress. One more head to go. [No open-mouths or non-bear creations in January.]
15th Anniversary teddies planned after the January round:
🐾 ±2 Mini Bears
🐾 2 open-mouthed bears
🐾 ±2 large bears (15-20”)
🐾 O’Philia O’Possum
🐾 Corgi?
🐾 Otter
🐾 Reindeer & Hippo near Christmas
15th Anniversary teddies planned after the January round:
🐾 ±2 Mini Bears
🐾 2 open-mouthed bears
🐾 ±2 large bears (15-20”)
🐾 O’Philia O’Possum
🐾 Corgi?
🐾 Otter
🐾 Reindeer & Hippo near Christmas
January 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
January bears-in-progress. One more head to go. [No open-mouths or non-bear creations in January.]
15th Anniversary teddies planned after the January round:
🐾 ±2 Mini Bears
🐾 2 open-mouthed bears
🐾 ±2 large bears (15-20”)
🐾 O’Philia O’Possum
🐾 Corgi?
🐾 Otter
🐾 Reindeer & Hippo near Christmas
15th Anniversary teddies planned after the January round:
🐾 ±2 Mini Bears
🐾 2 open-mouthed bears
🐾 ±2 large bears (15-20”)
🐾 O’Philia O’Possum
🐾 Corgi?
🐾 Otter
🐾 Reindeer & Hippo near Christmas
Sprocket the mini bear. I’m working on a more proportional body for him now— I was super-focused on creating a rounder bear head for my minis, and forgot to compensate for the larger noggin. The body he’s borrowing will be used for a smaller bear in the same colors. I love him. 💕
December 10, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Sprocket the mini bear. I’m working on a more proportional body for him now— I was super-focused on creating a rounder bear head for my minis, and forgot to compensate for the larger noggin. The body he’s borrowing will be used for a smaller bear in the same colors. I love him. 💕
2023 URSA competition results were officially announced! The Peach Peddler Bears received the following five URSA Awards:
⚙︎ 1st MOUSEFEATHERS Wee Little Bears and Buds
⚙︎ 1st CHUCKLES Large Bears and Buds)
⚙︎ 1st PEACHES It's Not A Bear
❁ 2nd PEONY Pretty in Pink
✹ 3rd BUTTERCUP Circus Comes To Town
⚙︎ 1st MOUSEFEATHERS Wee Little Bears and Buds
⚙︎ 1st CHUCKLES Large Bears and Buds)
⚙︎ 1st PEACHES It's Not A Bear
❁ 2nd PEONY Pretty in Pink
✹ 3rd BUTTERCUP Circus Comes To Town
October 1, 2023 at 5:35 PM
2023 URSA competition results were officially announced! The Peach Peddler Bears received the following five URSA Awards:
⚙︎ 1st MOUSEFEATHERS Wee Little Bears and Buds
⚙︎ 1st CHUCKLES Large Bears and Buds)
⚙︎ 1st PEACHES It's Not A Bear
❁ 2nd PEONY Pretty in Pink
✹ 3rd BUTTERCUP Circus Comes To Town
⚙︎ 1st MOUSEFEATHERS Wee Little Bears and Buds
⚙︎ 1st CHUCKLES Large Bears and Buds)
⚙︎ 1st PEACHES It's Not A Bear
❁ 2nd PEONY Pretty in Pink
✹ 3rd BUTTERCUP Circus Comes To Town
MOUSEFEATHERS [RESERVED]
🐾 4.25” tall if ears count
🐾 Green & Cream synthetic Minibear Fabric from @teddy_supplies
🐾 Ultrasuede Paw Pads with pulled & shaded toes
🐾 Glass Eyes
🐾 Embroidered Cotton Floss nose sealed with Beeswax then shaded with oil paint
🐾 Stuffed with Polyfil & steel grit weighting
🐾 4.25” tall if ears count
🐾 Green & Cream synthetic Minibear Fabric from @teddy_supplies
🐾 Ultrasuede Paw Pads with pulled & shaded toes
🐾 Glass Eyes
🐾 Embroidered Cotton Floss nose sealed with Beeswax then shaded with oil paint
🐾 Stuffed with Polyfil & steel grit weighting
June 19, 2023 at 1:40 PM
MOUSEFEATHERS [RESERVED]
🐾 4.25” tall if ears count
🐾 Green & Cream synthetic Minibear Fabric from @teddy_supplies
🐾 Ultrasuede Paw Pads with pulled & shaded toes
🐾 Glass Eyes
🐾 Embroidered Cotton Floss nose sealed with Beeswax then shaded with oil paint
🐾 Stuffed with Polyfil & steel grit weighting
🐾 4.25” tall if ears count
🐾 Green & Cream synthetic Minibear Fabric from @teddy_supplies
🐾 Ultrasuede Paw Pads with pulled & shaded toes
🐾 Glass Eyes
🐾 Embroidered Cotton Floss nose sealed with Beeswax then shaded with oil paint
🐾 Stuffed with Polyfil & steel grit weighting
4-inch bear, MouseFeathers
June 17, 2023 at 1:32 AM
4-inch bear, MouseFeathers
BUTTERCUP (RESERVED)
🐾 HEIGHT: 8 inches
🐾 MATERIALS: Steiff-Schulte Mohair/Alpaca, Ultrasuede PawPads, Cotton Floss Nose, Glass Eyes, Polyester Stuffing, Cotterpin Joints for limbs, wobble-jointed neck. Pulled and shaded toes on all four limbs.
🐾 Shaded with oil paints & Prismacolor Pencils
🐾 HEIGHT: 8 inches
🐾 MATERIALS: Steiff-Schulte Mohair/Alpaca, Ultrasuede PawPads, Cotton Floss Nose, Glass Eyes, Polyester Stuffing, Cotterpin Joints for limbs, wobble-jointed neck. Pulled and shaded toes on all four limbs.
🐾 Shaded with oil paints & Prismacolor Pencils
June 16, 2023 at 3:49 AM
BUTTERCUP (RESERVED)
🐾 HEIGHT: 8 inches
🐾 MATERIALS: Steiff-Schulte Mohair/Alpaca, Ultrasuede PawPads, Cotton Floss Nose, Glass Eyes, Polyester Stuffing, Cotterpin Joints for limbs, wobble-jointed neck. Pulled and shaded toes on all four limbs.
🐾 Shaded with oil paints & Prismacolor Pencils
🐾 HEIGHT: 8 inches
🐾 MATERIALS: Steiff-Schulte Mohair/Alpaca, Ultrasuede PawPads, Cotton Floss Nose, Glass Eyes, Polyester Stuffing, Cotterpin Joints for limbs, wobble-jointed neck. Pulled and shaded toes on all four limbs.
🐾 Shaded with oil paints & Prismacolor Pencils
Hobbes
February 23, 2015
February 23, 2015
May 12, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Hobbes
February 23, 2015
February 23, 2015
Poppie the Hedgehog
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
May 12, 2023 at 7:18 PM
Poppie the Hedgehog
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
NORI
Medium sized (8 inches tall).
I love this one so much! I’ve had her finished for a couple of months and just can’t bring myself to put her in the bear relocation program.
Medium sized (8 inches tall).
I love this one so much! I’ve had her finished for a couple of months and just can’t bring myself to put her in the bear relocation program.
May 12, 2023 at 7:04 PM
NORI
Medium sized (8 inches tall).
I love this one so much! I’ve had her finished for a couple of months and just can’t bring myself to put her in the bear relocation program.
Medium sized (8 inches tall).
I love this one so much! I’ve had her finished for a couple of months and just can’t bring myself to put her in the bear relocation program.
Georgie
March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
May 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Georgie
March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023
This is the latest round of bears that are in various stages of completion. Nori is 100% complete. The pastel rainbow guy needs toes. Two green minis need legs and shading. Hedgie needs a body, legs & shading. The big red bear needs a body and ears.
May 12, 2023 at 6:56 PM
This is the latest round of bears that are in various stages of completion. Nori is 100% complete. The pastel rainbow guy needs toes. Two green minis need legs and shading. Hedgie needs a body, legs & shading. The big red bear needs a body and ears.
Peaches the Piglet
February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022
May 12, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Peaches the Piglet
February 14, 2022
February 14, 2022
Pookie (my Trademark bear)
This little guy is the one who accompanied my Trademark application. I rarely leave the paws unsculpted— but he was just so perfect with the rounded paw pads, I couldn’t bear to change him. But later on I gave him a pacifier for giggles.
This little guy is the one who accompanied my Trademark application. I rarely leave the paws unsculpted— but he was just so perfect with the rounded paw pads, I couldn’t bear to change him. But later on I gave him a pacifier for giggles.
May 12, 2023 at 6:49 PM
Pookie (my Trademark bear)
This little guy is the one who accompanied my Trademark application. I rarely leave the paws unsculpted— but he was just so perfect with the rounded paw pads, I couldn’t bear to change him. But later on I gave him a pacifier for giggles.
This little guy is the one who accompanied my Trademark application. I rarely leave the paws unsculpted— but he was just so perfect with the rounded paw pads, I couldn’t bear to change him. But later on I gave him a pacifier for giggles.