Scrap Buster Blocks: Scrappy Bear Paw

It’s time for the next quilt block tutorial of Scrap Buster Blocks! This series features a different scrap-friendly quilt block tutorial every month that will help you use up your scraps and make some fun quilts along the way.

QUILT BLOCK TUTORIAL

Right here on my website, you’ll find the rotary cut instructions for making the 12″ quilt block (finished). If you have an AccuQuilt, you can find the AccuQuilt instructions on the AccuQuilt Australia blog to make the quilt blocks with any sized Qube set. Also on the AccuQuilt Australia blog, you will find a few quilt layout options for using each block to help inspire you to think “outside the block” (ha!) when it comes to using your quilt blocks and not just use the standard grid layout.

Check out the intro post for more information plus scrap fabric organisation and some sampler quilt ideas.

SCRAPPY BEAR PAW BLOCK TUTORIAL

You will need

4 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ print squares (Fabric A)
2 – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ print squares (Fabric B)
2 – 5″ x 5″ print squares (Fabric C)

4 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ background squares (Fabric D)
1 – 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ background squares (Fabric E)
2 – 5″ x 5″ print squares (Fabric F)

Note: Use a 1/4″ seam and press seams as directed. Quilt block should measure 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″.

Quilt block construction

Step 1. Pair the small print squares (Fabric A) with the small background squares (Fabric D) and sew them together. Press seams toward the print.

Step 2. Pair the units from step 1 and sew them together to create a four-patch. Press the seams open. Make 2 four-patches.

Step 3. On the wrong side of each Fabric C square, use a fabric-safe erasable marker to draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner. Pair the print (Fabric C) and background (Fabric E) squares, and place them right sides together. Sew 1/4″ from the line on each side. Cut along the line and flip open the half-square triangle (HST) units. Press the seams open, and trim to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ square. Make 4 HSTs.

Step 4. Arrange the units and remaining large squares (Fabrics B and E) to create the block layout, and sew into rows. Press seams open. Sew the rows together. Press seams open.

We can’t wait to see your blocks and quilts! Feel free to share them with us on Instagram, tagging @BlossomHeartQuilts, and using the hashtags #BlossomHeartQuilts and #ScrapBusterBlocks.

What more Scrap Buster Blocks? Check them all out here.