Littletree

I am rather new to quilting and would like to make the bear claw quilt pattern but would like to make only one claw. Hope you understand what I mean. Would like to have it 11 inches but cannot find a template. Would anyone have a copy or link that I could get one. I have looked all over the internet. Greatly appreciate you help.

EasyPeezy

Can you post a picture or a drawing? Never seen one claw bear paw.

Littletree

[ATTACH=CONFIG]553481[/ATTACH] Sorry maybe I should have said one section of the bear claw. Rather confused.

Prism99

It would be difficult to make that block in an 11" size because, if you look at it, you will see that it is a 9-patch. In other words, you can divide that up like a tic-tac-toe board so that there are 9 squares. Four of the small squares are half-square triangles (HSTs). Each square is the same size, so you end up with a block size that is divisible by 3. The closest to 11" finished would be a 12" finished block. To make the 12" finished block, each square would be 3" finished. The block itself before being bound or sewn to another block would be 12-1/2" unfinished (finishing would take 1/4" seam off each side).

Edit: Here is a photo of a Bear Paw block that makes it clear why the claw portion is a 9-patch:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/313844667765450548/

Here's a link to a free pattern for the Bear Paw block in 3 sizes. However, since you want just the claw portion to be 11", even the biggest of these sizes will be too small. Your best bet is to draw the size you want on graph paper. Once you have that, you need to add 1/4" seam allowance around each shape's outside edge to get the correct size to cut your pieces.

cjsews

oops I think Prism meant they would be 3 - 4" finished blocks and the larger block would be 8". Or you could go with 3.5" HST and 7" square to get a 10.5 finished block.

Barb in Louisiana

I drew the single bear's paw as an 11 inch block in EQ7. These are the rotary cutting instructions and the templates. Maybe this will help you.

EasyPeezy

I agree with Prism that 11 inch block would be awkward to work with. Easier to go with
6 or 9 or 12 inch (finished) blocks. You can add sashing and/or borders to make it the
size of quilt you want.

Littletree

Thank you all for all you responses. I greatly appreciate. You all are SUPER!!! and so helpful. You have made my day. Cannot wait to get started on this tomorrow.

ManiacQuilter2

As the others said before, you need to always look at the number of blocks required and go with the closest. 11" block is divisible by nothing. That is why you find most quilt blcoks to be 6, 7.5", 9 or 12. Good luck with your Bear paw block. It was one of the first blocks I made.

Edie

You shouldn't have any trouble at all. The Bear Paw is made up of squares and half-square triangles. Make your block 12" and go with your measuring of the blocks, making sure that each square is 1/2" larger and the 1/2 square triangles are 3/4" larger (I am not totally positive on that, but I do know you need the 1/4" on all sides when you sew it together to end up with a 12" block. I love the Bear Paw. I made a barn quilt for my sister's log cabin and she has it hung by the back door. Looks sweet......not only can we sew, we can paint also!!!!!! I have a star over the garage door and I get compliments on it.

For anyone in the least bit interested, Menard's has a little fence with a quilt block on it - it is a star and square pattern made out of "antiquated" metal. I made a little fence around an area I have on the side of the house. They were on sale for $9.99. It is called Rustic Quilt Border Edge - rust finish 21" high, 24" wide - #171-3369. You can google it. It is really sweet. Edie. (PS You can google it!)