Jan 06, 2026

Introducing Mr. Beary Valentine… from the Beary Bunch Block Series

Meet Mr. Beary Valentine. He’s a little dapper, a little sentimental, with charming details... from his bowtie to the tiny-but-mighty red heart he holds. He’s a Valentine-inspired bear with a classic, heartfelt feel.

He wears a fedora-style hat with a two-toned ribbon, a classic bowtie, and holds a single vibrant heart, making him a simple but striking Valentine’s statement. His quiet charm and gentle details make him a delightful addition to any holiday decor, perfect for makers looking to add a Valentine’s centerpiece full of warmth and personality.

The block uses traditional piecing and the stitch-and-flip method, making it approachable for confident beginners and enjoyable for experienced makers alike.

a quilted teddy bear design from the Mr Beary Valentine Quilt Block Pattern

Design Notes from the Studio

When designing Mr. Beary Valentine, my focus was on representing a Valentine-inspired bear with timeless details. Holding a single heart makes him simple yet expressive, and the combination of his bowtie and two-toned fedora ribbon gives him a dapper, classic feel.

By combining features from the first Beary Bunch quilt, the Love Bear Face and Original Bear Feet, this block maintains cohesion with the series while highlighting his own unique charm.

quilt block of a bear wearing a hat with a red heart on a white background, from the Mr Beary Valentine Quilt Block Pattern

Color Notes: Confetti Cotton Solids

For Mr. Beary Valentine, I reached for Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cotton Solids, warm, classic shades that highlight his dapper and sentimental style. Here’s the exact palette used for this block:

Nutmeg – Bear Fabric
Cinnamon – Bear Highlight Fabric
Sand Dollar – Background Fabric
Carbon – Accent A Fabric (his hat and bowtie)
Tractor Red – Accent B Fabric (hat ribbon and the heart he’s holding)
Super Pink – Accent C Fabric (hat ribbon)

Nutmeg and Cinnamon give him that timeless teddy bear look, while Tractor Red and Super Pink add personality and just the right amount of Valentine’s flair. Sand Dollar keeps the block grounded, and Carbon adds crisp definition in all the right places.

Changing a single accent color can completely change the mood, giving each maker the chance to add their own voice to the block.

Stack of colorful fabric swatches on a white surface with a gray background

Sewing Thoughts

This block uses the stitch-and-flip method. Pay special attention to the direction of your flips to ensure corners and angles line up correctly. Getting these small pieces in the right orientation ensures that Mr. Beary Valentine’s hat, bowtie, and heart come together smoothly and retain their charming, dapper look.

Quilt with bear design on a gray wall, from the Mr Beary Valentine Quilt Block Pattern

Sew Along With Us

Mr. Beary Valentine (find him here) is part of the growing Beary Bunch Block Series, a collection of bear blocks designed to celebrate holidays and the little moments that make life sweet.

If you stitch this block, I’d love to see it. Truly.

Share your make on Instagram and tag me, or leave a comment below telling me who your Mr. Beary Valentine would be stitched for, or tell me which fabrics you’re choosing for your Mr. Beary Valentine and why.

And be sure to watch for next month’s Beary Bunch Block release... you won’t want to miss the next sweet addition to the series!

Here’s to creating a Valentine’s centerpiece full of love and charm.

xo, Kelly