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>
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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!
Hahaha 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)
This looks fun - lovely blocks!
I'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!
Looks fab, i am trying to be good so I can't join you, but good luck! :o)
I have made one but love the idea of a colourful one! Ooh you temptress!
I love your honesty and enthusiasm. You've two beautiful blocks there...it's tempting to play along :)
Ah! 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.....
OMG! I agree the one with the bear .fabric is perfect! Why must you tempt me with another project!?
I hope the Bear lady of Glasgow is joining in on this!!!
Very pretty orange one! Did you use a tutorial? I didn't see it in the post. Any suggestions?
And there's even a BEAR in your low volume fabric. Very clever you!
I will cheer you on from the sidelines! I like the fabrics that you have chosen for your paws. Di x
I love the bear in your paw block!!
Fab orange bear block! I've got too much on, so I'll follow with interest.
Such sweet blocks and I love the fabrics you've pulled. The bear background is especially fab :)
I'll be beary happy to see it all done :oD
Lol, 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.
Oh this looks fun! I love the bear background fabric, it is pretty awesome!
I love you! Ok, probably not appropriate here but this post (and that bear!) just made me smile.
I love the bear face in the bear paw!
At 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
Very nice blocks! I've never made a bear paw but it looks like fun.
Very nice blocks! I've never made a bear paw but it looks like fun.