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Throw, 58" × 74", 12 blocks

Bear Paw quilt pattern

Four paws with half-square triangle claws around a center cross, 14" finished, with sashing.

Fabric for the throw, 58" × 74"

Paws, Cornerstones, BorderCranberry floral2½ yd
BackgroundCream rose sprig1 yd
Cross, SashingSage leaf1½ yd
BindingEvergreen vine¾ yd
Backing2 panels, 66" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide3¾ yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

42" width of fabric, ¼" seams, 10% extra, rounded up to the next ¼ yd.

Cutting

Paws, Cornerstones, BorderCranberry floral
  • Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Subcut 48 squares 4½" for the paws.
  • Cut 7 strips 2⅞" × WOF. Subcut 96 squares 2⅞" for the claws.
  • Cut 2 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 2½".
  • Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 66½" and 2 at 58½".
BackgroundCream rose sprig
  • Cut 7 strips 2⅞" × WOF. Subcut 96 squares 2⅞" for the claws.
  • Cut 4 strips 2½" × WOF. Subcut 60 squares 2½" for the corners and center.
Cross, SashingSage leaf
  • Cut 3 strips 6½" × WOF. Subcut 48 strips 2½" × 6½" for the cross.
  • Cut 2 strips 14½" × WOF. Subcut 31 strips 2½" × 14½".
BindingEvergreen vine
  • Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 276" strip.

The Bear Paw block

14" finished, 14½" with seam allowance.

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