Its been so much fun picking contrasting fabrics for the points. The points of the compass are paper pieced, the center circle is machine appliqued. Try this simple pattern with either skinny robin or fat robin blocks. See more ideas about quilts, mariners compass and quilt patterns. Making the stars with freezer paper piecing this kind of photograph mariners star quilt pattern mariners compass quilt patterns mariners compass pinteres above is actu if you are looking for information about quilting, we provide mariners compass quilt pattern. Weve been bus making mariners compass blocks with our new template sets. Add the skinny robin andor fat robin companion booklets and make even more styles of 32point mariners compass blocks. Christmas quilts we often avoid this pattern because it is too challenging. A very special family quilt in the mariners compass pattern was given to cooper hewitt, smithsonian design museum by susan weitzman in 1972. It was much easier than the traditional mariners compass.
Pinwheel quilt pattern barn quilt patterns paper piecing patterns mariners compass quilt blocks easy nautical quilt medallion quilt foundation paper piecing barn quilts awhile back, i made a floor cushion for my friend kim featuring her first fabric line, tidal lace. Star wars quilt, star quilt blocks, star quilts, easy quilts, heart quilt pattern, jelly roll. Make offer quilt smart bitty bag easy fast smart pattern new. Rob demonstrates how to make an amazing compass quilt using a quiltsmart mariners compass pattern with interfacing and lava batiks by. Mariners compass quilt pattern free mariners compass. Mariners compass cooper hewitt, smithsonian design museum. I want to make a traditional paper pieced mariners compass block for the center of a quilt for my king size bed, so i want a fairly large block pattern, maybe 30 inches square. Quilters club of america is the premier quilting forum and club for quilters featuring free quilt patterns, quilting discounts, and quilting tips members receive judy mathieson has designed a new way of paper piecing the mariners compass pattern.
For piecing instructions and more info, please refer to the blog post linked above. This genius product will guide you every step of the way with seaworthy accuracy just like a real compass. Youll get a comprehensive tutorial on the technique. The pattern for the mariners compass block was drafted by c.
Robs mariners compass quilt may look like a doozy, but hes got a secret weapon. I love to travel and compass is a must for me along with a map of the area. Plus, learn a smart trick for making multiple copies of a single block pattern. New process, new patterns, new projects by judy mathieson jul 1, 2005 4. I think ive made one mariners compass for a sampler quilt. Quilt n go your quilt store in the country buy furuno satellite compass wo display at online store great projects for the classic quilt of your dreams 3 sizes layouts. If youd like others to have these patterns and instructions, please send them a link to compuquilt. It was a long time ago and i dont remember the technique. Id like to do another so i will try your drafting method.
You will need to print out the pattern four times to get. You choose the colors or a multi color fabric you love and we will make a kit just for you. By the sea lighthouse lighthouses by the sea mariners compass mariners compass wall hanging nautical quilts seaside star. To make sure that the pattern is not distorted, select no scaling when printing this pdf. See more ideas about mariners compass, quilt patterns and compass. The compass itself is set into a background square. Mariners compass paper piecing pattern free patterns. This quilt is made with nine fat robin 32point compass sunflower version 1 16 blocks finished. Choose festive red, white and green colored fabrics for this christmas candle mat. While the actual stitching of this project is easy, it takes careful planning to keep track of the colors and sections as you stitch them.
Sewing parts online quitsmart, quilt smarter not harder, quiltsmart is easy, smart, fast and fun. This pattern is only available through our certified shops and instructors. And color choices really make it a good looking piece. You will need to print out the pattern four times to get each of the 4 block sections to. The fabrics are all from civil war reproduction lines by marcus and moda. The spice island compass that well be making on these episodes is made from mariners compass blocks, and thats a block that most every. And weve been happily surprised by how quick and easy it is to make the 32point compass truly making a mariners compass block is all straight seam sewing with no y seams. A mariners compass design can be intimidating, but dont worry. Judy mathieson does a wonderful job explaining and giving directions on the mariners compass block and quilt. Basic skills necessary paper piecing difficulty level beginner previous.
What started as a quest to make a mariners compass quilt for her. Kathy doughty is the owner of material obsession, a quilt shop near sydney, australia. Someone posted a pattern with a template a while back. Pinwheel quilt pattern barn quilt patterns paper piecing patterns quilt blocks easy nautical quilt mariners compass medallion quilt foundation. Sailboats, nautical fabric prints and colors complete this beautiful quilt.
Mariners compass quilt paper pieced quilt patterns. Little bits mariners compass quilt pattern if we do not have the full amount that you ordered of this item. Mariners compass quilts setting a new course mariners. Make a mariners compass from 636 wide, this method is not pattern specific so. Any suggestions about what book to order to find such a design. Quilt n go your quilt store in the country buy furuno satellite compass wo display at online store mariners compass quilt pattern by quiltsmart see more. Lighthouses at each side, fish swimming above and below the stunning center block. Thanks to thoughtful, easy to read, handwritten inscriptions found on three of the twentyfive squares that make up the quilt, we know that lacy jones made the quilt in 1845, and that she was born in 1781. Perfect patchwork templates at from marti featuring. This quilt was awarded the fourth place ribbon at the minnesota state fair, and grand champion ribbon at the washington county fair, also in minnesota. In fact, ive taught this quilt pattern several times. It looks to me like maybe this quilt contains several of the be colorful design elements put into one quilt for an original oneofakind piece.
Check out our compass star pattern selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. This pattern may be reproduced and distributed for the purpose of teaching others how to paper piece. Sep 25, 2015 a gorgeous nautical mariners compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. A lot to do, but if you take it stepbystep, a totally doable quilt. Mariners compass technique of the month by judy niemeyer.
She is a fabric designer for free spirit fabrics and has written several great books including her most recent, mixing quilt elements. Using quiltsmarts mariners compass interfacing, you will be amazed how easy this quilt is to make. The mariners compass is judy niemeyers second technique of the month tom quilt, published in january of 20 the goal of our technique of the month program is to design quilts that incorporate a wide range of judys techniques to be taught by our certified instructor program and certified shops and. Click here to watch rob put together this gorgeous quilt. See more ideas about mariners compass, quilt patterns and quilts. I modified the typical mariners compass a bit by adding more points to the stars in the back. Free paper piecing patterns below is links to free paper piecing patterns i have designed or used to make quilts on this site. There are sawtooth stars, ohio stars, lemoyne stars, lone stars, mariners compass. Just click on the picture of the pattern you are interested in and it will take you directly to the pattern, either on this site or on outside sites. Choose festive red, white and green colored fabrics for this christmas candle.
Compass needle quilt pattern makes a 10 inch x 10 inch mariner compass quilt block. Mariners compass designed by, pieced by marilyn myers, and quilted by mary rossi. Fabric pack contains fabric for the quilt top and binding. Mariners compass booksrulers to create 32point mariners compass blocks. Ab 32 point mariners compass ruler and book works with the skinny robin 45. The pattern for this quilt will be purchased directly through me on a monthly basis. The quiltsmart paper piecing pattern with printed interfacing. The insert tool is now full size making fussy cutting easy. Welcome to judy niemeyers mariners compass technique of the month class after registering for your class you received these preclass instructions along with booklet 1, introduction for the mariners compass pattern. Windham wednesdays, a large mariners compass and fabric giveaway. Im a beginner at paper piecing, so i dont really want to draft my own block at this point. Included is a 28page instruction book, 32point ruler, angle transparency affix this to your. Windham wednesdays, a large mariners compass and fabric.
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