Free pattern day! Bear Paw Quilts

Bear Paw quilt blocks consist of a square with half square triangles on two adjacent sides.  The finished block resembles - you guessed it - a bear's paw!  Download your favorites today!! To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.  

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Wash Your Paws (Giant Bear Paw) quilt, free pattern at Wooly Petals (CLICK for PDF download) 

Sparkler quilt, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Paws for Thought quilt, free pattern at Banyan Batiks (CLICK for PDF download)

 Lodge Life wall quilt, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

New Beginnings quilt, free pattern by Marie Bostwick & Deb Tucker (CLICK for PDF download)

A Walk in the Woods, free pattern by Bob Coon for Kona Bay Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Paws Out quilt, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

In The Wild quilt, free pattern by Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Evening Stroll quilt, free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Animal Tracks quilt, free pattern by Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bear Paw Rollup quilt, free pattern by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bear Feet baby quilt, free pattern by Emily Herrick for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Garden Path quilt. free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Bear Paws and Pines quilt, free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Caboodle Basics quilt, free pattern by Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Dino Tracks quilt, 51 x 60", free pattern by P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Forest Tracks quilt, free pattern by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bear Paw flannel quilt, free pattern by Landauer Publishing (CLICK for PDF download)

Lakehouse Forest Track quilt, free pattern by Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Legends of the Park quilt, free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download) 

Lend A Paw quilt, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

New Dawn quilt, free pattern by Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

On The Road quilt, free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

The Fire Within quilt, free pattern by Margrit Hall, Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

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Feeling Happy (or Crabby?) Make a Quilt!

Quilting is not only an art form, but a way to express friendship, humor, and joy.  We especially love whimsical quilts!  These make us smile. We hope you enjoy these favorites from a 2025 show.

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Beads and Buttons and Quilting, Oh My! by Karen Fisher  

Check out the variety of colorful buttons, along with Karen Fisher's masterful machine applique! This original art quilt was made for the 2022 Cherrywood Fabric "Graffiti" challenge.  Karen says, "The words readily describe the majority of my quilts, and I used both my Tucks and Skinny Piecing methods to further highlight the words.  [This quilt is] a little nod to the "Wizard of Oz" (Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!) 

Last Mingo in Paradise by Katherine Verbeke  

This flamingo is incredibly stylish! The paper pieced pattern, designed by Lisa Fryxell for Katherine Verbeke, is an ode to Jimmy Buffet. Katherine Verbeke says: "The flamingo, palm tree and beach are calling... go grab a margarita!" The quilt is filled with embellishments, including beads, charms, and a Landshark beer bottle cap (can you spot it in the above photo?) 

Using Cherrywood Fabrics, beads, and other embellishments, this piece represents the carefree Caribbean lifestyle emulated by Mr. Buffett's lyrics and music. Sparkly beads and a tropical print "shirt" add to the festive atmosphere.

Feeling Crabby by Monique Baczewski, quilted by Linda Schwartz.  

Such cute crabs, in a variety of cool hues! Monique Baczewski says that this quilt pattern (Feeling Crabby by Wendy Sheppard) called to her from the rack at Cactus Quilt Shop.  "I raided my grunge stash from my sewing closet for the crabs.  [There were] lots of little pieces. I really enjoyed making this quilt!"

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Fiesta in Tucson, Arizona.

 

Free pattern day! Attic Windows quilts

"Attic Windows" is a classic optical illusion in quilting! The blocks are constructed either with mitered corners, or the easy way with half-square triangles at the corners. Download your favorite patterns today! To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Up, Up and Away quilt, free pattern by Sue Penn for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Curio Cabinet quilt, 64 x 72", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Canyon View quilt, 64 x 71", free pattern at eQuilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Imperial Garden Windowpanes quilt, 62" square, free pattern by Lisa Swenson Ruble for Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Fish Fest quilt, 65 x 78", free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Tranquil Views quilt, ~56 x 62", free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flora Fantasia quilt, 48 x 54", free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Positano quilt, 48 x 56", free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Window Display quilt, 36 x 41", free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Overlooking the Rose Arbor, 42 x 54", free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Star Blossoms quilt, 53 x 65”, free pattern by Kate Colleran for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Wicked Eve quilt, 70 x 89", free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Gulf Breeze quilt, ~42 x 52", free pattern by Nan Baker for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spa Therapy quilt, 66 x 66", free pattern by Ellen Maxwell for Michael Miller (CLICK for PDF download)

Shadow Box quilt, 50 x 66", free pattern by Stitched Together Studios for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Verity, free quilt pattern by Marinda Stewart at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Lovey Buggy quilt, 48 x 57”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowman in the window quilt, 50 x 50", free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller (CLICK for PDF download) 

Olive Rose, free quilt pattern by Valori Wells for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas Windows, 61 x 61”, free pattern by Diane Nagle for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download) 

Nature’s Windows quilt, 40" square, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Earth's Windows quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Diane Nagle for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Shadows quilt, 56 x 64", free pattern by Anne Sommerlad for Leutenegger (CLICK for PDF download)

Attic Windows quilt, free pattern in 6 sizes (crib to king) at Pellon Projects (CLICK for PDF download)

Playful Pistachio quilt, 45" square, free pattern by Nan Baker for Timeless Treasures Fabric (CLICK for PDF download)

For MORE optical illusions, please check out our Free Pattern Day for Optical Illusion Quilts (CLICK HERE) and our Free Pattern Day for Tumbling Blocks Quilts (CLICK HERE).

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