I am taking part in Fat Quarter Shop’s Vintage & Classic series blog hop today and the block being presented is the classic Bear Paw which is one of my favorites. This is going to be a table runner and was stitched on my vintage 15-91 Singer sewing machine.
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I used some of the Heart’s Content batiks I had left over from my Spinners quilt that I made last month……yes, I still need to get the pattern finished.
I also had some other batiks, here I added in a purple batik and a dot background. I will make more blocks and probably make a lap quilt.
You know how much I love working with batiks and they are perfect for classic blocks!
Here is one section of the block, it contains half square triangles…..they are so much fun to make.
I finally finished the table runner and you can read about it in this post.
Kimberly has created a neat YouTube video that will show you how easy it is to make this block. This is really great if you are a visual person.
You can also find the FREE Bear Paw block pattern here or you can purchase the quilt pattern from Fat Quarter Shop here, it includes measurements for 4 different sizes.
Be sure to visit Fat Quarter Shop’s blog today and see who else is taking part in the blog hop!
Here are some other Fat Quarter Shop pattern QAL’s you might like!
Spellbound Quilt Along in Kaffe Fassett
Jelly Roll Check Free Quilt Pattern
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VickiT
OH MY GOSH CONNIE! That purple is such a gorgeous shad. That alone with the red would be a beautiful quilt.
Tami C
I just love your Bear Paw table runner. I love vintage and classic blocks!
Lara B.
Your Bear Paws look great Connie! One of my favorite blocks!
Terry
Love this block…especially made with batiks Connie!!
Daryl @ Patchouli Moon Studio
Beautiful in batiks of course!
Patricia
The batiks are stunning as bear paws.
Maartje Quilt
I never do classic blocks, but I like this with those batics and colors very much. It is gorgeous!!!
Love from Amsterdam
PersimonDreams
The batiks look wonderful as the bear paws!
Andee
I made my first bear paw this year and love it! I am sure there are more in my future!
PamKittyMorning
Your blocks turned out great!
tink's mom
Batiks really do work well on this block, one of my favorites too.
Kevin the Quilter
I love this classic block! I will have to get around to making these blocks some day!
Lesley
Connie, your runner is beautiful! Love this traditional pattern!
Lesley
Connie, your runner is beautiful! Love this traditional pattern!
Vroomans' Quilts
A classic block that gets so overlooked – great project.
Thearica
I started to use batiks on mine but took a different approcah. LOVE your blocks!
Come see the fabrics I wound up using. 🙂