Not sure that either name will stick, but I did show Aidan a non-traditional bear paw setting that I'd like to try and he is considering it. He can't picture it with his colors, so once I get a few made we'll test it out.
I know I didn't want tiny ones, as he indicated his quilt is for 'after college' so a bigger size is needed - double bed size.
I found this pattern at FQ shop for a finished 6 inch single paw and a 14 inch finished standard block. Better than the much smaller ones I have in my books. That should help with the amount of blocks needed!
I showed him some arrangements from this page where I pulled these photo's from. This is the layout they called Bear Tracks. Now picture it in civil war type fabrics of cream, green and blues.
As opposed to a more standard layout... although I really like this RSC type scrappy one!
I really liked this one as well with the different sizes.
and the chain in this one is nice too. I love the little touch of color at the middle of each block by the sashing.
The girl was dropped off to school before 6AM this morning for her school trip to a few neighboring states to learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. Shout out to the 9 teachers taking 90 students under their care for the next 5 days.
Time to go make some cuts into the fabric and see if I can get some paws made today.
I have always admired the Bear Paw pattern and it is on my "To Do List". I wish you a lovely day cutting fabrics and I hope your daughter has a fabulous trip; that is such a great experience. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSo fun to look at the different design ideas for bear paw blocks! That pretty rainbow one is inspiring me, even though it won't be the colors A wants. That field trip that E is going on sounds awesome - such a great experience!
ReplyDeleteI like all of those versions!
ReplyDeleteSo many pretty layouts. It would be hard to narrow it down. Have fun making blocks today. The planning stage is always so much fun.
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