Bear Paw Block

The origins of the bear's paw quilt block can be found in saw tooth designs, which were often used in the borders of early American quilts. The bear's paw quilt block is a quilt pattern that resembles a giant bear paw with four paws pointing in different directions. Some believe that the pattern was used by escaped slaves in the mid-1800s to help them find food and water. The pattern may have indicated that slaves were on the right track, and following it would lead them to shelter and resources. The code would be to follow a mountain trail out of view, and then follow a bear's trail, which would lead to water and food. Cutting instructions Bear Claw Block Cream Fabric (4) 1 3/8 inch squares (4) 1 1/4 by 3 1/8 in rectangles (2) 4 inch squares Brown Fabric (2) 4 inch Block Blue Fabric (4) 2 1/4 inch squares Red Fabric (1) 1 1/4 inch square #bearpaw #pambuda #moda #maplehouse You can find the fabric at FatQuarter Shop, Missouri Star, Etsy. Just google! #missouristarquiltco #fatquartershop #samplerquilts #monkeywrench #undergroundrailroad contact me: email: sewblessedbyjess @gmail.com facebook: sew blessed by Jessica IG : sewblessedby_jessica #quilting #quilttutorial #quiltinglove #quilter #sewingtips #sewinghacks #sewingtutorial #sewing #janome #fatquartershoptx #missouristarquiltco #sewingforbeginner