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I want to make a 10" bear paw block-NOT the 4 paw block just one bear paw. I saw it somewhere and didnt save it and I am unable to figure it out myself. Hate math! Lol Can someone please give me the dimensions for a basic one that is 10"? Thank you!

is this what you have in mind?

It would be a lot easier (finished size) to go down to a 9.0 inch or up to a 10.5 inch unit - because this is usually a 3 x 3 unit.

I think this is what you are asking for. Could you go with 9" square? ..... But because you have specified 10", the numbers are not "pretty" lol. It is based on a 9 Patch so 10 divided by 3 is 3.333333" finished which when you add in the 1/4" seam allowance gets ugly. Here are the EQ cutting directions for a 10 " finished block

Maybe someone with e-quilter can print it out for you with templates.

But the measurements would be "difficult" - as far as I'm concerned. I am willing to deal with 1/8 *" increments - because that's what my ruler has marks for.

10 inches is approximately 25.4 centimeters, so that would also be awkward to work with.

BearIsGray ... totally with you on the no-way-jose of doing it at that size!

Though there is a way ..... and keep ones sanity!
And that would be to ...... PP the whole thing.
Precision is there. Draw it up once and done. Then sew away to ones heart's content!!

Geez Louise
 

Well, that is certainly a disappointing revelation as it's taken me 2 weeks to get the dang thing configured with blocks and sashing and a block that I figured would be easy enough for this venture. Thank you all for the input! Guess it's back to the hunt for a block!😭

I do have other 10" blocks downloaded so I have lots of resources for them. Thank you again!
And no, I'm not creative enough to invent my own! Lol

Not sure what you are trying to do but could you make a 9" block and put a birder around it to make it 10"?

I was playing around and I came up with this unit that could finish at 10 inches.

bearisgray - That would be a great solution as well ..... !!

That design may work. However, I was thinking maybe I should just find a simple applique' design for some of the squares and use a basic 10" block for others. This is going to be a king size duvet cover so there are alot of squares for me to play around with. Thank you all for the input,it is greatly appreciated! I will be sure to let y'all know how it turns out.

Did you read my suggestion of PPing it?
An easy way to get perfection ... and the exact size you want.

Bearisgray, I love your idea!

I haven't actually made that unit, but it looks doable on paper.

I have EQ8 and tend to take the block into this program to resize and then go into the print section for the cutting instructions. Works for me. I can also make some of the blocks into paper piecing blocks if I choose to. Love this program.

I am quite the newbie here so don't know what PPing or Eq8 is. It's like all those abbreviations people use and I have to try to figure out!

PPing is Paper Piecing (or sometimes refereed to as foundation piecing) A block is broken down into sewable sections and printed out. Those pieces of paper are then used as a foundation to construct the block. Fabric is placed on the back and sewn in the seam lines on the front - when the block is completed the paper is removed (carefully) and the resulting sewn block is the size of the "foundation" that was initially printed out. I have included a pic below of sashing that I did with paper piecing.

EQ8 is "Electric Quilt 8", which is a a computer program where you can design blocks and entire quilts. It is the program that I used to give you the "ugly" cutting numbers for your 10" block. In addition to cutting directions, EQ8 can provide the user with yardage for quilts and the ability to print out foundation paper for paper piecing. I used EQ to create those pieces for the sashing in my picture

edited to add - if you would like to try to paper piece those blocks at 10" I would be happy to print that out for you to try!!

Great Explananations, EParys!

CheladaMama ... Sorry, I was the one who got you lost on "PPing"!
PPing is great for getting perfect points and precise sizing.
Here's where and how I started with PPing.
https://www.quilterscache.com/StartQ...tingthree.html

I started by making four of this block. Then put them together for a Mug Rug.
This site is a great resource for both PP blocks, pieced blocks and lots more!

Keep in mind there are lots of different ways to do PPing, just as there are for most things in quilting .... and life!! :)

As you go along, pick up a bit from this person, that blog, the Quilting Board, YouTube, or wherever ... and develop your own twists, doing what works best for you!

Good Luck!

Thank you all so very much for the advice and ideas! I decided to go with appliques from my own drawings as I discovered I am more creative than I thought. Who knew?
I have drawn out my appliques and am going to use freezer paper. I will probably be back here for more advice but for now, I promise to show you the finished product. I have a feeling we will all be surprised!