A pieced quilt block in which four clusters of small triangles and a set of parallel rectangular claws radiate from a central square, arranged so the block reads as four paw prints pointing toward the corners. The block carries numerous regional and period names, among them Bear's Track, Bear's Foot, Cat's Paw, Duck's Foot in the Mud, Hand of Friendship and Illinois Turkey Track, reflecting the same underlying construction described differently by quilters in different communities and eras.
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OriginA traditional American pieced block known under many regional and period names, reflecting independent naming of the same construction across different communities. 1 Distinguishing Technique or ResultFour claw units, each a cluster of small triangles beside parallel rectangular strips, are set at the corners of the block, radiating outward like paw prints. 1 Connections
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Tools Used
Rotary Cutter is used in Bear's Paw Quilt Block.
Sources
1. Bear's Paw Quilt Pattern History (Womenfolk)
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