The wonderfully creative Janine of Rainbow Hare totally inspired me the other day with talk of a Bear Paw quilt.
I have always wanted to make one, so has she, and so I jumped in.
We are both going to try to make one by next summer.
I found some fabric (from my Pink Castle Stash Stack Club FQs and my Low Volume swap hosted by Rebecca):
And got to it:
I'm making paws. Just paws. Not a full bear paw block though I might try that next!
Want to bear with us?
Make a bear paw quilt, traditional blocks or more modern interpretation?
Have you already?
If you like, grab a button and join the Flickr group, where you will find lots of inspiration.
This is NOT a quilt along, there's no prizes or giveaways... so really no incentive to make anything except for the fact that bear paw blocks are so beautiful!
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/2205846@N20/" title="Bear Paw" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z475/Lucy_Brennan/bearpaw_zpsde0dcfbb.jpg" alt="Bear Paw" style="border:none;" /></a></div>
The Bear Paw block was one of the first blocks I ever made, so I definitely have a soft spot for it! I will look on from the sides, I have enough WIPs at the moment! Yours look very pretty!
ReplyDeleteHahaha LOVE the bear head in your block! I have zero time to join right now, but will watch you talented ladies from the sidelines :o)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fun - lovely blocks!
ReplyDeleteI've never been a fan of bear paws but yours are the second ones I've seen in the last week that are totally beautiful and cool and awesome!
ReplyDeleteLooks fab, i am trying to be good so I can't join you, but good luck! :o)
ReplyDeleteI have made one but love the idea of a colourful one! Ooh you temptress!
ReplyDeleteI love your honesty and enthusiasm. You've two beautiful blocks there...it's tempting to play along :)
ReplyDeleteAh! They are so lovely! Especially the bear print fabric!! It's tempting to join in, I'll just quickly check how many projects I have on the go.....
ReplyDeleteOMG! I agree the one with the bear .fabric is perfect! Why must you tempt me with another project!?
ReplyDeleteI hope the Bear lady of Glasgow is joining in on this!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty orange one! Did you use a tutorial? I didn't see it in the post. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteAnd there's even a BEAR in your low volume fabric. Very clever you!
ReplyDeleteI will cheer you on from the sidelines! I like the fabrics that you have chosen for your paws. Di x
ReplyDeleteI love the bear in your paw block!!
ReplyDeleteFab orange bear block! I've got too much on, so I'll follow with interest.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet blocks and I love the fabrics you've pulled. The bear background is especially fab :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be beary happy to see it all done :oD
ReplyDeleteLol, There's a bear in your Bears paw block, that is so cool!! That is going to be such a fun quilt. I'm looking forward to seeing more blocks.
ReplyDeleteOh this looks fun! I love the bear background fabric, it is pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love you! Ok, probably not appropriate here but this post (and that bear!) just made me smile.
ReplyDeleteI love the bear face in the bear paw!
ReplyDeleteAt the moment I am a bit of a bear behind and desperately playing catch up with everything, but I am now thinking they would make a terrific Bee block xxx
ReplyDeleteVery nice blocks! I've never made a bear paw but it looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteVery nice blocks! I've never made a bear paw but it looks like fun.
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