A versatile traditional quilt block, Bear’s Paw is a great design for beginner quilters to practice piecing half square triangles. Creates an entire classic quilt block with just one die. The GO! Bear’s Paw die makes a 14” finished quilt block and works with the GO! Qube Mix & Match Block system. Your favorite GO! cutter ensures precise cuts in no time. For easy and accurate piecing, die includes seam allowances and dog-eared corners.

AQ Cutting Mat Required: GO! Cutting Mat, 6 in. x 24 in. (15.2 cm x 61 cm)

How to Die Cut 2-Color Bear’s Paw Quilt Blocks:

For best cutting results, position fabric on the lengthwise grain (straight of grain) as it goes under the roller. For 2-color block, cut 4 layers of 1 fabric color, then cut 4 layers of a contrasting color. 

• Fabric Color 1: Cut one 10 3/4" x width of fabric (WOF) strips. Fanfold four layers into 5" widths. Sub cut four A shapes and 16 B shapes. Cut one 3" x 3" square. Sub cut into one C shape. 
• Fabric Color 2: Cut one 15 1/4" x width of fabric (WOF) strips. Fanfold four layers into 3 1/4" widths. Sub cut 16 B shapes, four C shapes and four D shapes. 

Why Quilters Love the GO! Bear’s Paw Die: 

• Bear’s Paw is a Block on Board® (BOB®) die which means it’s specially designed to cut one complete 2-color, 14" block in two passes through the cutter. 
• Bear’s Paw includes seven basic shapes that are perfect for beginner quilters to practice piecing half square triangles accurately cut with AccuQuilt.
• Bear’s Paw features specialized dog-ears and includes 1/4" seam allowances for easy alignment and piecing. 
• Bear’s Paw includes screen printed letters on die for easier piecing and organization of shapes. 
• Free pattern downloads and step-by-step block assembly instructions are available to get you started. 
• Layer Cake and Fat Quarter-friendly.

AccuQuilt Benefits: 

• Cut so much more fabric in less time. 
• Get accurate cuts every time -- No slipping rulers or mistakes
• Easiest to use -- Simply place die on cutter, then fabric and cutting mat on top
• Save fabric with Two Tone Foam -- Get more out of your fabric by placing it only over the shape you want to cut. 
• Safe to use -- No blades come anywhere near your fingers

Die Tips: 

• With some fabrics, after cutting, a thread or two will remain where die blades meet. Snip threads with scissors. 
• Blades on some dies are positioned at an angle.  Align fabric to edge of shape, not edge of die board. 
• Use good quality fabric to reduce fabric stretch. 
• It's always a good idea to test cut one shape before cutting many shapes to ensure fabric orientation is correct.