Sep 10, 2026

Introducing Mister Beary Frankie... from the Beary Bunch Block Series

Some Halloween characters are meant to be scary, but others are really just waiting for someone to fill their candy bucket.

That’s Mister Beary Frankie. With his monster-inspired look and jack-o'-lantern candy bucket, he may seem a little frightful at first, but I think he’s much more interested in collecting treats than causing any real fright.

A handmade quilt featuring a green Frankenstein-like monster on a purple background with an orange jack-o'-lantern candy bucket.

Meet Mister Beary Frankie

Frightfully fun and stitched together for Halloween, Mister Beary Frankie is the second of September’s two new additions to the Beary Bunch Block Series.

With his tousled monster hair, signature stitches, bolts, and jack-o'-lantern candy bucket in hand, he has all the makings of a classic Halloween monster... with a playful Beary Bunch twist. And while his expression might suggest otherwise, I have a feeling he’s much more interested in collecting treats than handing out tricks.

For his expression, I used the optional grumpy face from the original Beary Bunch Quilt Pattern, along with the original bear feet. That little grumpy face felt especially fitting for Frankie and gives him just enough monster attitude while keeping that familiar Beary Bunch personality.

A stack of folded fabric swatches in multiple colors, including orange, pink, brown, black, lime green, olive green, white, and purple, arranged vertically on a plain white background.

A Monstrously Fun Color Story

There was really only one direction to go with Mister Beary Frankie... green!

His bear fabrics combine Wasabi with Pesto highlights for a bright monster-inspired pairing. Pitch Black creates his tousled hair, while Zucchini adds the stitched details across his face. His bolts are Cobblestone, bringing in just the right touch of gray.

Then comes his jack-o'-lantern candy bucket. Riley Orange gives it that classic Halloween color, with a Brownie handle and a little Rose candy peeking out from inside. Behind it all, Majesty adds a rich purple background that lets those monster greens and Halloween accents pop.

Mister Beary Frankie, Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cottons:

Bear Highlight — Pesto
Bear — Wasabi
Accent A — Cobblestone
Accent B — Zucchini
Accent C — Pitch Black
Accent D — Riley Orange
Accent E — Rose
Accent F — Brownie
Background — Majesty

Green, purple, orange, and black bring in those familiar Halloween colors, while the smaller pops of gray, brown, and pink add a few unexpected details to his frightfully fun look.

A close-up of a quilt featuring a stylized green bear monster with black hair, stitched details, and an orange jack-o'-lantern candy basket near the bottom, bordered by a purple stitched edge.

In the Details

Mister Beary Frankie is traditionally pieced and the stitch and flip method to create his Halloween details.

His monster-inspired features were such a fun opportunity to play with the familiar Beary Bunch silhouette. From the jagged edges of his Pitch Black hair to the little Cobblestone bolts and Zucchini stitches, each detail helps transform this familiar bear into Frankie.

And, of course, he needed somewhere to keep the really important stuff... Halloween candy! His jack-o'-lantern bucket adds another playful detail and a bright pop of Riley Orange.

The finished block measures 20" x 35", just like the other Beary Pals, so he can be displayed on his own or mixed and matched with other blocks from the series.

Close-up of a pair of quilted Halloween themed bears featuring a green monster face with black hair and an orange jack-o'-lantern lock, next to a purple witch with a black hat and yellow broom.

A Spellbinding Halloween Pair

Mister Beary Frankie isn't celebrating spooky season alone.

His September companion, Lady Beary Hocus, has already swept in with her wonky witchy hat, broomstick, and a little Halloween hocus pocus of her own.

Together, Lady Beary Hocus and Mister Beary Frankie make a frightfully fun pair filled with classic Halloween inspiration, playful details, and plenty of Beary Bunch personality.

A handmade quilted wall hanging featuring a Halloween themed green monster, styled like Frankenstein's creature, with a small orange jack-o'-lantern in its chest, displayed against a gray paneled wall.

Ready to Stitch?

If classic Halloween monsters, jack-o'-lantern buckets, and just a touch of grumpy charm are your kind of spooky season, Mister Beary Frankie is ready to join your sewing room.

You can find the Mister Beary Frankie Quilt Block Pattern here.

And if you stitch your own Mister Beary Frankie, I’d love to see the colors and fabrics you choose. Share your make and tag me so I can see your frightfully fun Frankie!