Learn to replace the traditional round pattern shape with ovals. Use this technique to make any size basket you like and fill it with applique flowers of your choosing. Anyway, the mariners compass is one of my favourite pattern but lets be frank its a bit scary for everyday sewing. 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. Quilting books patterns and notions quilt patterns for. Mariners compass quilt, paper piecing quilts, quilt block. Perfect patchwork templates at from marti featuring quilting with. 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. Place long side of compass points on straight grain of fabric. Posted on april 14, 2020 april 15, 2020 by sew whats new spring 2020 arrives with a huge burst of change for the whole world and fashion is no exception. Beyond that, we dont have any additional information on the quilt. I especially appreciate the fact that the book shows how to draft compasses instead of just providing patterns. New presents techniques from americas expert on the mariners compass block.
Paper piecing makes this intricate block very doable and accurate. Circle quilt patterns circle quilts quilt blocks quilting patterns doll patterns quilting ideas blue quilts scrappy quilts storm at sea quilt nice framing style for block mariners compass, 35 x pattern and kit for foundation piecing. The paper piecing books with the cds will give you percentages to blow up what you print off your computer to give you the size you need. Tips for using triangular blocks, joining the blocks and a piece across them are covered here. Little bits mini mariners compass paper piecing pattern. Find books about quilting, sewing and embroidering at. This is a great book for doing mariners compass quilt. Quiltworx is a quilters mecca, offering classes, private retreats, certified instructors, educational videos and more. The kansas compass collection will feature six different compass blocks. Here, quilters can achieve dazzling and accurate mariners compass designs with judys freezerpaper foundation method, that eliminates the tedious tearing away of foundation paper. Three sizes of mariners compass blocks are provided 12, 18, and 30 with clear instructions on drafting your own. This medallion style minimariners compass quilt is a great way to showcase the precision of foundation piecing.
Our foundation paperpieced version of the traditional 7 by 7 square mariners star block is the perfect complement to your nauticalthemed projects. This is my second time to purchase since my dogs ate my patterns and i wanted to do another compass quilt. This video playlist covers the spring sewing pattern lines for many of the popular pattern companies such as mccalls and burdastyle. Includes tissue foundations to make three 17 14in x 17 14in wall quilts. Foundation paper piecing mariners compass quilt pattern 35 x 35 quilt. Mariners compass quilts by mathieson, judy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mariners compass browse by all 19th century fabric antique quilt applique coaster coverlet heritage diamonds elizabeths dowry elizabeths dowry georgian gifts historic historical fabric karen styles mariners mariners compass medallion quilt melamine mug patchwork patchwork mug pattern q exclusive quilt quilt mug quilt pattern quilters guild. Quilt pattern books began to use the mariner s compass name, widely accepted today, around the 1960s. Here is what i learned while making my very first mariners compass block. Today i want to talk about a mariners compass quilt found in our artifact collection.
Kansas compass collection block 4 christmas cactus. The points of the compass are paper pieced, the center circle is machine appliqued. Mix n match 24 sensational paperpieced star blocks in 9 q. Add the flying geese border, and this is a quilt that is sure to impress. Mariners compass stars by carol doak 24 stellar paper. Compass needle quilt block pattern makes a 10 inch x 10 inch mariner compass quilt block.
There are several versions of large scale drawing compasses which can also be used for this purpose. In the next lesson i cover multiple unit paperpieced quilts as i show how to make a 9patch star quilt. This classic block looks complicated, but it is actually easy to make. From the cover of the book, i figured it was a pattern and project book of quilts. Like wearing sequin trousers to go grocery shopping it can be done you just dont do it. Meet benni harpera spirited excowgirl, quilter, and folkart e. Judy mathieson has always been acknowledged as the expert in this type of quilt. For the truly ambitious quilters out there, go ahead and make many to create a stunning king size quilt. Mariners compass star quilt patterns, quilt patterns, mariners. And color choices really make it a good looking piece. This pattern is only available through our certified shops and instructors. Make several of the same block and make spectacular table or bed runner. Various historians, knowing the pattern s popularity in the american northeast, have suggested that seafaring folk saw the compass rose on nautical maps and reproduced it on their blankets.
Combine the elegance of the classic mariners compass block with the uptotheminute technique of fussy cutting for dramatic results. The compass itself is set into a background square. Carol doaks mariners compass stars offers 24 stellar paperpieced blocks and 9 easy quilt projects. Using the compass block from the mariners compass and building it in a simple starter wall hanging. Join judy niemeyer quilting retreats or watch our quilt videos and enjoy making your own american quilts.
Carolso books have such good directions, photos, and patterns. Mariners compass quilts, new directions also includes patterns and templates to trace, with a pullout full size pattern for an offcenter asymmetrical star at the back. If youd like others to have these patterns and instructions, please send them a link to compuquilt. Included are fullsize patterns, plus cd for enlarging, reducing and printing your own paperpiecing patterns. This quilt was inspired by kathy doughtys new book organic applique and her seeds and stems fabric line by freespirit. Baskets of blooms 14x54 runner download and info for 54x70 quilt. Another fairly simple star pattern with just 40 pieces, but once again the scraps make it look more complex than it is. I modified the typical mariners compass a bit by adding more points to the stars in the back. Each block can stand on its own and be made into a wall hanging. There are 15 different compasses as well as tons of border options, including scalloped borders. You will need to print out the pattern four times to get. This quilt was inspired by kathy doughtys new book organic applique and. May 24, 2016 paper piece foundation mariners compass patterns or similar to see more ideas about mariners compass, quilts and quilt patterns.
A lot to do, but if you take it stepbystep, a totally doable quilt. While there were a number of compass blocks available in the eq7 block library, they all featured four prominent rays at 90degree angles. This is my second time to purchase since my dogs ate my patterns and i wanted to do another compass. This collection has dozens of options to create everything from a bedspread to a table centerpiece. Mariners compass embroidery designs heirloom creations. This is a timeless book of mariners compass patterns. A collection of projects for creating quilts using the compass rose pattern as seen on old maps, with 11 fullsize patterns for traditional 16 or 32 point compasses, as well as designs based on the sixspoked wheels of costa rican carts and other offcentre compasses. Mariner compass pattern amish hand stitched custom quilt. I promptly picked the rolling compass block pattern block3countryregister and went to work. The compass needle quilt block can be just as easily incorporated into a larger quilt. This quilt was a gift from jim buchart and was donated in 1979. For this special edition embroidery collection they have taken a traditional mariners compass quilt pattern and turned it into a work of art. I started my design in eq7 quilt design software from the electric quilt company.
In fact, ive taught this quilt pattern several times. See more ideas about mariners compass, quilts and quilt patterns. Judy niemeyer quilting patterns canton village quilt works. Sailboats, nautical fabric prints and colors complete this beautiful quilt. Lighthouses at each side, fish swimming above and below the stunning center block. Unlike the first book, however, she gives specific directions for paper foundation piecing this pattern. I have been quilting for over thirty years and mariners compass is a favorite challenge.
Mariners compass block technique of the month registration quilting by the bay in panama city, florida featuring quilting fabric, quilt books, quilt patterns. In the next lesson i share a new mariners compass style block set on point. Mariners star foundation paper pieced pdf quilt block etsy. Carol doaks corner quilting books, cdroms, patterns. Ive been wanting to make a mariner s compass quilt like ive seen by the author and that are pictured throughout the book. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. Kinkos staples and places like that can print on 11 x 18 paper, if needed, so you could take one quarter of the pattern and get it increased to size then just copy off the 4 copies you need, plus maybe a couple if there is a need to redo polite way to say. Discover how to eliminate the curved edge of the oval and replace it with eyecatching block shapes, including the. Quilting books, patterns and notions has over 30,000 of the newest and best quilting products. I made a simple as compasses go template quilt, beginning the old fashioned way with folded paper. A gorgeous nautical mariners compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. Make a copy of the numbered section of the diagram to the right to make templates for cutting pieces. Judys patterns and techniques have helped thousands of quilters, of all skilllevels, produce stunning, complex quilts.
Mariners compass quilts by judy mathieson, paperback. This quilt block is perfect for standalone projects such as bags, wall hangings, table runners, or pillows. The mariner compass one of the oldest known quilt patterns dating back to early 1700s was inspired by early coastal communities where nautical thoughts of a windrose design of an early compass on early maritime maps used by ship captains to navigate their way home through the fog and stormy weather to find a welcoming clean dry and warm bed. Ive been wanting to make a mariners compass quilt like ive seen by the author and that are pictured throughout the book. It is quite lovely with the added leaves around the compass blocks. Synopsis a collection of projects for creating quilts using the compass rose pattern as seen on old maps, with 11 fullsize patterns for traditional 16 or 32 point compasses, as well as designs based on the sixspoked wheels of costa rican carts and other offcentre compasses. Make a rising star quilt with jenny doan of missouri star.
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