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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Berenstein Bears Baby Quilt, Framed Squares

This summer has flown by, September probably will also. It's time to get those baby quilts quilted, the Berenstein Bear quilt is first.

As usual I used simple quilting. First I stitched in the ditch in between all the blocks. Then I stitched around the inside of the squares in the blocks then added half orange peels.


There wasn't enough of the Berenstein Bear fabrics left for binding so turquoise Kona fabric was used. 

After washing the quilt measures 47.5". And a picture of the backing.

I wrote about piecing the quilts in this post. The pattern used is one that I call framed squares. The inside square finishes at 4" and displays the fabric nicely. The fabric around the square finishes at 1".

One quilt is finished and ready to be gifted. I'll start quilting the second one right away, it should quilt faster than the first one, I've got the technique down. 

Linking to Wednesday Weight Loss, I Quilted This, Put Your Foot Down, TGIFF, Finished Or Not Friday, Off the Wall Friday, Beauty Pageant, Patchwork & Quilts

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14 comments:

  1. DonnaSeptember 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM

    Your quilt is so cute! This pattern would be perfect for an I Spy quilt.

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  2. Jennifer Fulton Inquiring QuilterSeptember 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM

    Such a cute quilt! Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
    https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2026/09/09/wednesday-wait-loss-501

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  3. Kat ScribnerSeptember 10, 2026 at 7:48 AM

    Colorful and adorable quilt

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  4. PaintedThreadSeptember 10, 2026 at 11:25 AM

    I'm always impressed that such a simple design can look so lovely.

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  5. SaraSeptember 11, 2026 at 10:02 AM

    What an adorable baby quilt. My girls loved the Berenstain bears books, and so did my grandkids when they were little. Such cute fabric.

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  6. BarwitzkiSeptember 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM

    Great quilt pattern... great baby quilt in such cheerful colors.
    Wishing you a happy weekend and sending you warm regards.

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  7. M GarciaSeptember 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM

    We are huge Berenstein Bear fans in my family. Great quilt!

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  8. Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting September 12, 2026 at 12:37 PM

    This quilt is so cheerful and precious, Gretchen. The Berenstein Bears were always a favorite- especially Papa Bear. Beautiful quilting using the half orange peel design. Have a blessed day.

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  9. Frédérique - Quilting Patchwork AppliquéSeptember 13, 2026 at 5:11 AM

    What a lovely and colorful quilt! Those prints are fun and I discovered the Berenstein Bears series! Lovely pattern, perfect for large prints. Thank you for sharing your inspiring work and linking up.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2026 at 6:18 AM

    We read the Berenstein bear books to our daughter over and over again! The recipient of this quilt will be thrilled! I like the way you quilted it. Gail at the cozy quilter.

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  11. CathieJSeptember 13, 2026 at 11:10 AM

    My grandchildren are just starting to enjoy the Berenstain Bear books. That quilt is adorable.

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  12. Alycia~QuiltygirlSeptember 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM

    This is so adorable!! I want one!! haha!! Love it!

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  13. Andree G. FaubertSeptember 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM

    Hi Gretchen, what a cute quilt. I love the way you quilted it - simple but effective! Thanks so much for linking up to I Quilted This! I'm looking forward to seeing your other baby quilts :-)

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  14. Ray and JeanneSeptember 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    This is a perfect baby quilt! It will be loved!

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