The Bear Paw Roll Up Quilt, designed by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, is a stunning modern take on a traditional favorite. Using a Roll Up (jelly roll) along with accent and background fabrics, this quilt combines warm and cool colorways to create a lively, geometric layout full of movement.
With a finished size of 56 ½” x 68”, it’s the perfect quilt for a throw, bed topper, or gift. The clever use of half-square triangles (HSTs) and block assembly makes it a fun project for confident beginners and an enjoyable challenge for experienced quilters who love working with color play.
What makes the Bear Paw Roll Up Quilt so appealing is the clever way it blends traditional block design with the convenience of precuts. By using a Roll Up, or jelly roll, you save time on cutting and can dive straight into piecing colorful units. The combination of warm and cool fabrics creates contrast and balance, allowing the quilt to shine in both modern and classic settings. This makes it a versatile project that works beautifully as a cozy throw, a decorative accent, or even a thoughtful handmade gift.
Materials Needed
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One Roll Up (40 strips – Garden Style Batiks)
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Fabric A (Platinum) – 2 ⅛ yards (background + sashing + inner borders)
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Fabric B (Peacock) – ⅞ yard (outer borders)
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Binding (Blueprint) – ⅝ yard
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Backing – 3 ⅝ yards
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Batting – 64” x 76”
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Basic quilting supplies: rotary cutter, quilting ruler, sewing machine, thread, pins.
Quilt Construction Overview
1. Make the Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
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Pair a 2 ½” Fabric A square with a 2 ½” Warm strip square.
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Sew ¼” away from both sides of a diagonal line, cut, and press open.
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Trim to 2” square.
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Repeat to make 160 Warm HSTs.
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Repeat the process with Cool strip squares to make 160 Cool HSTs.
2. Assemble Block Units
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Combine Warm HSTs + Warm squares + Fabric A squares to make 40 Warm block units.
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Repeat with Cool fabrics to make 40 Cool block units.
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Each unit measures 5” square.
3. Build Full Blocks
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Combine four block units, four Fabric A rectangles, and one center square.
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Sew rows together, pressing seams alternately for nesting.
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Each full block measures 10 ½” square (unfinished).
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Make a total of 20 Warm blocks and 20 Cool blocks.
4. Quilt Assembly
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Arrange blocks into rows, alternating warm and cool colorways.
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Sew with sashing strips between blocks.
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Add cornerstone squares for structure.
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Attach inner borders (Fabric A) and then outer borders (Fabric B).
5. Finishing
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Layer quilt top, batting, and backing.
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Quilt as desired.
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Bind with Blueprint strips for a polished edge.
Final Size: 56 ½” x 68”
Final Thoughts
The Bear Paw Roll Up Quilt Pattern is a beautiful blend of tradition and modern fabric play. By using both warm and cool fabrics, the design achieves a balanced yet dynamic look that stands out in any space. It’s a satisfying project that makes the most of pre-cut strips, making cutting faster and sewing more enjoyable.
At the end of this post, you can download the free PDF pattern, which includes detailed cutting charts, block diagrams, and assembly instructions.
👉 Download the Free Bear Paw Roll Up Quilt PDF Pattern Here
The Bear Paw Roll Up Quilt is the perfect example of how traditional blocks can be reimagined with modern fabrics and smart piecing techniques. By combining warm and cool batiks, the quilt comes alive with texture and depth, while the use of jelly roll strips makes the process faster and more accessible. Whether you’re a beginner eager to practice half-square triangles or an experienced quilter looking for a fun and colorful project, this pattern is a great choice. Don’t forget to download the free PDF for full instructions and explore our other quilt tutorials for even more inspiring patterns to add to your creative journey.