hint: quilting pins are easier to use than regular pins; a tupperware box works well as a supply box.
Note: all seams are 1/4 inch. Always iron between steps.
Safety Reminders For Little Helpers
A. Always have an adult do all the ironing!
B. Never run with scissors. Carry them pointed end down.
C. Never use a sewing machine without adult supervision.
D. Always let an adult use the seam ripper for you.
Now you are ready to start!
Cutting Instructions
Block Pieces
NOTE: These cutting instructions are for one block.Go to page 2for cutting and fabric information for quilts.
First, cut out your block fabric pieces as described below.
Bear Claw Points:
Cut 8 squares of dark fabric, each measuring 3.5" x 3.5"; cut each square into triangles.
NOTE: cut half of squares on the diagonal from upper left corner to lower right corner and half of the squares
from the lower left corner to the upper right corner (if your fabric is multi directional this is not important).
Cut 8 squares of light fabric (background fabric), each measuring 3.5" x 3.5"; cut each square into triangles.
NOTE: cut half of squares on the diagonal from upper left corner to lower right corner and half of the squares
from the lower left corner to the upper right corner (if your fabric is multi directional this is not important).
Corner Squares and Center Square Cut 4 squares of light fabric (background fabric), each measuring 2.5" x 2.5"
Cut 1 square of dark fabric, measuring 2.5" x 2.5"
Long Strips Between Each Paw Cut 4 strips of light fabric (background fabric), each measuring 6.5" x 2.5"
Center Square for Paw Cut 4 square of dark fabric (same or different fabric from points - I used different), each measuring
4.5" x 4.5"
Assemble Bear Paw Quilt Block
1. Sew triangles of dark fabric to triangles of light fabric as shown below. Square down to 2.5" (this means
that you use a quilter's square to cut the finished square to 2.5" x 2.5").
2. Assemble pieces as shown below.
3. Sew the assembled pieces together as shown below.
4. Assemble into large finished block as shown below. Your finished block should measure 14.5" x 14.5"
Quantity of blocks needed for Quilts (assumes you have borders and lattice):
Lap Size Quilt:
3 blocks x 4 blocks (i.e. make 12 blocks)
Queen Size Quilt:
4 blocks x 5 blocks (i.e. make 20 blocks)
King Size Quilt:
6 blocks x 6 blocks (i.e. make 36 blocks)
For quilts, the blocks are usually separated by strips of fabric in a pattern of your choice (you choose whether you will use sashing, what the width
of the sashing will be, whether the sashing will be pieced into designs etc.). These strips are called sashing
or lattice.
