Thanks for all the welcomes! :D
I really like the bear paw pattern too. Haven't made one yet, it's on my "to do" list.
There's a really pretty pattern at the McCalls website for a bear paw quilt
http://mccallsquilting.com/legacy/v08_pattern/
The only thing that scares me is: "The great expanses of white fabric leave ample room for displaying intricate quilting skills". Not too sure about my "quilting skill"!!