Originally Posted by
ljptexas
Does anyone know the size of squares for a 12" Bears Paw? All I can find is 14", all 2". Will try to reduce pattern on copier for 12". Not very good at math. Or a website? I have looked hi & low. Am making 12" star blocks.
Thanks for any help.....
4.5 inch finished Bear Paw block:
(Cutting instructions)
1 square 3.5 inches x 3.5 inches
1 square background (low volume fabric) 2 inches x 2 inches
AND for
Half Square Triangles:
2 squares background (low volume fabric) 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches
2 squares contrast fabric 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches
Square finishes at 5X5…. Including seam allowance … use 4 and sashing for your 12.5 inch block...
6 Inch FINISHED Bear Paw Block:
For each Bear Paw Block cut:
1 square 4.5" x 4.5" (for large part of bear paw…. )
1 square background (low volume) fabric 2.5" x 2.5"
For the Half Square Triangles:
1 square background (low volume) fabric 4.5 inches x 4.5 inches
1 square contrast fabric 4.5 inches x 4.5 inches ( place right sides together)
Sew all the way around the two pieces ¼” seam and cut diagonally both ways…
yields 4 Half square triangle’s…. (Trim the HST's to measure 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches each)
Block measures 6.5 inches x 6.5 inches - including seam allowances.
(use 4 to make a finished 12.5 inch block, including seam allowances)
this does not have the sashing in between the bear paw blocks ...
hope this helps....
cmw