If you love quilting different traditional styles you need to try these bear paw quilt patterns.

This collection features a variety of ways to take this traditional quilt block and quilt it into a variety of patterns, some are even modern.

20+ BEAR PAW QUILT PATTERNS

Start by learning how to quilt a simple bear paw style quilt block, then take that block and turn it into over 20 different quilts.

This block is a great one for using scraps, or making larger versions.

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FREE BEAR PAW QUILT PATTERNS & TUTORIALS

This first section features free patterns for quilting with bear paws.

From patterns to tutorials, you will find a little bit of everything here.

Bear Paw Quilt Block Tutorial by Adventures of a DIY Mom

To start, learn how to quilt a bear paw quilt block. I have a detailed tutorial to walk you through starting this block. It uses half-square triangles for the claws, and other simple piecing for the rest of the block.

Giant Bear Paw Quilt Pattern by The Polka Dot Chair

Bear's paw block look great small, but you can also make them huge! This is a fun look with a modern take on a classic or traditional style quilt block.

Wash Your Paws Quilt by Wooly Petals

Here is another large version. I love that this takes the block, blows it up big, then you piece together for a unique quilt top.

Bear's Paw 3 Yard Quilt by Sew Can She

This bear claw pattern gives a more traditional look to the quilt. If you like that style, this is a perfect pattern option. Change it up by using solid fabric choices for a more modern look.

MORE FREE BEAR PAW PATTERNS

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BEAR PAW QUILT PATTERNS TO BUY

In this section I am featuring bear claw quilt patterns that you can purchase. A lot of work goes into creating quilting patterns. So let's support those talented small business owners!

Bear Paw Party Quilt by White Plains Quilts

This one takes the classic block and gives it a variation. Still a traditional look with a varied design.

Bearly by Robin Pickens

This is a great example of how to use a traditional quilt block pattern and make it look more modern. The use of solid colors on a white backdrop looks so clean and sleek.

Vintage Bear Paw Comforter by Pattern Professionals

Here is another way to use a classic bear paw quilt block. I do like how the border features half square triangles around the quilt blocks in the middle.

Starlit Bears by Robin Pickens

This pattern makes for some beautiful quilts. Just look at the mix of quilt blocks with the paws. So pretty.

Baldwin Creek by Lake Girl Quilts

This pattern gives a tilt to the paws. The claws or paws almost look like flower petals. Another unique way to incorporate this block.

Beary Happy by Scarlet Thread Quilt Co.

Go colorful by using up a variety of fabrics to piece together each quilt block. This one shows how you can add a simple embellishment like a butterfly to the center of a bear paw block.

Autumn Bear Tracks by Fig Tree & Co.

This bear paw pattern is a table runner. A great way to add a pop of color during the fall (or any season). This is a quick and simple quilting project that you can complete quickly.

Wild Tracks by Slightly Biased Quilts

Another way to modernize a bear claw quilt is to use different sizes of the claws and paws throughout the quilt like this one.

Paw Tracks Modern Quilt by Modern Stitching by Lou

Or add in some white space around the quilted blocks like this pattern. It almost looks like the paws are walking across the quilt.

Bear Scraps by Aunt Em's Place

Scraps are a great option for a bear paw quilt. This pattern shows how you can mix and match scraps for a gorgeous quilt.

Goldie Quilt by Meghan Buchanan

And one more modern style variation. I like the checkerboards within the paws and at the center of the blocks. This is another example of using solids for a modern style on a quilt.

Let's get quilting with this unique quilt block design! Have you ever quilted a bear paw block before?