Make It Modern: January Pals – Mr Beary Valentine & Miss Beary Rosey

January brings fresh beginnings, full of hope, wonder, and thoughtful inspiration. For this Make It Modern project, the January Pals from the Beary Bunch Block Series were designed to reflect that calm beginning with heartfelt details. Mr Beary Valentine and Miss Beary Rosey belong together, setting the tone for a year of collectible bear blocks that celebrate connection, joy, and the holiday seasons.

Hey there, Kelly Renay here. I’m thrilled to be kicking off the year with these two bears. These Valentine’s Day-themed pals are the perfect start to the Beary Bunch Block Series, paired beautifully with Confetti Cottons™️ for a Make It Modern project. This month’s Beary Pals bring subtle, cozy, and full of thoughtful charm design details rather than anything overly bold. Be sure to grab the patterns and start sewing your own Beary Pals today!

Meet This Month’s Beary Pals

Mr Beary Valentine:
Mr Beary Valentine arrives holding a bright red heart… simple, sincere, and full of warmth. His soft expression and neutral tones make him feel extra cuddly and welcoming, just right for the start of the year.

Miss Beary Rosey:
Miss Beary Rosey brings a quiet sweetness, complete with a delicate rose and rosy accents. She’s thoughtful and tender, adding a touch of softness that balances beautifully with her companion bear.

The January Pals Theme: Sweet Love

This month’s Make It Modern theme is all about sweet love… those small, meaningful moments that feel especially fitting for Valentine’s Day. You’ll see this reflected through design details like a heart and rose, expressions that feel calm and kind, and features that lean soft and cozy rather than bold.

Confetti Cottons™️ Solids Color Story

Colors Used in This Month’s Blocks:

Bear Fabrics: Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Sand Dollar, Light Gray
Accents & Accessories: Tractor Red (heart and rose), Super Pink (hat ribbon and bow), Woodland (rose stem), Carbon (hat), Cherry Tart (rose depth)
Background: Sand Dollar (clean and crisp), Carbon (dark and moody)

How the Colors Cross-Reference:

Both bears share Sand Dollar, Carbon, Tractor Red, and Super Pink, creating an immediate visual connection between the blocks. Repeating these solids brings cohesion, makes it easy to mix and match both bears, and establishes a calm, modern foundation for accent colors.

This intentional overlap is key to the Beary Bunch Block Series, helping each month’s release feel distinct while still working together as a growing collection.

Design Notes & Sewing Possibilities

For January, the focus was on softness and balance. Neutrals keep the bears approachable and calm, while pops of red and pink add warmth without overwhelming the design. Consistent facial features and feet from the first Beary Bunch Quilt Pattern anchor the series visually.

These January Pals are perfect for starting a to a year-long Beary Bunch Block Series. They’re playful, flexible, and ideal for quilters who love to make each project their own, by personalizing with your favorite reds, pinks, or Valentine’s fabrics.

A Sweet Start to the Beary Bunch Year

Mr Beary Valentine and Miss Beary Rosey kick off the Beary Bunch Block Series with a soft, heartfelt start… one that sets the stage for many more Make It Modern bear blocks to come. Whether you’re sewing along month by month or jumping in when a theme speaks to you, these January Pals are a lovable way to begin.

Grab the patterns for Mr Beary Valentine and Miss Beary Rosey and start sewing your own Beary Pals today. Follow along as the series continues to grow, and be sure to share your January makes… we’d love to see your Beary Pals stitched up and ready to cuddle.