Here is what i learned while making my very first mariners compass block. Paper pieced mariners compass quiltingboard forums. A gorgeous nautical mariner s compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. B 16 rectangles 4 x 5 triangulations border 3 rectangles 7. Judys patterns and techniques have helped thousands of quilters, of all skilllevels. Beyond that, we dont have any additional information on the quilt. It was a long time ago and i dont remember the technique. In show 1007 well be showing you how to experiment with color placement for a compass design, how to paper piece mariners compass. I designed this particular mariner s compass for blank fabrics in 2009. Compass needle quilt block pattern makes a 10 inch x 10 inch mariner compass quilt block. Mariners compass quilt block off centre betukbandi. In the next lesson i share a new mariners compass style block set on point. I found a great paper piecing pattern on craftsy by whims and fancies at this link.
I hand stitched around the compass block with valdani size 8 pearl cotton thread from sunny day supply. Flag quilt star quilts quilt blocks quilting tips quilting tutorials quilting designs paper piecing patterns quilt block patterns storm at sea quilt. You will need to print out the pattern four times to get each of the 4 block sections to complete the entire mariners compass. Make a mariners compass from 636 wide, this method is not pattern specific so there are endless pattern possibilities. I have put together a quick paper piecing pattern for the mariners compass block that i used for amys pillow since some of you were interested in. Color jwd publishing blog with images paper piecing. I started my design in eq7 quilt design software from the electric quilt company. Foundation paper piecing patterns, mariners compass quilt, paper.
There are many sections to this block, be sure to keep them labeled by pinning. Paper pieced quilt patterns barn quilt patterns pattern paper quilting patterns star quilt blocks star quilts nautical quilt mariners compass foundation paper piecing at last i felt i was ready to start the stars. Print the shapes on fabric with your ordinary inkjet printer. She has developed a new line of revolutionary rulers for making strippieced mariners. You will need to print out the pattern four times to get each of the 4 block. 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. I modified the typical mariner s compass a bit by adding more points to the stars in the back. This 24spoke mariners compass is foundation paper pieced and is, like the other blocks of this block of the month quilt, drafted as a 15.
A lot to do, but if you take it stepbystep, a totally doable quilt. Art quilts 9 easy paper pieced christmas quilt patterns. Kaleidoscope mariners block mariners compass quilt. The pattern was designed by cindi edgerton and is foundation paper pieced.
The compass needle quilt block can be just as easily. Foundation paper piecing mariners compass quilt pattern 35 x. Mariners compass paper piecing pattern free patterns. Sep 06, 2010 make 4 left hand pieces with a light f piece and a dark g2 piece, and 4 right hand patterns with a dark f piece and a light g2 piece. Inklingo quilters have requested many variations of mariners compass like this one. Mar 26, 2015 a gorgeous nautical mariner s compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. Jun 4, 20 mariners compass quilt free paper piecing fabric. Luckily, jinny was open to the idea of making it inklingoable. Mariner s quilting patterns even before the compass mariners used the ancient windrose to navigate the history of the mariner s quilt pattern begins on those long this mariner s compass quilt is from a pattern by judy mathieson the name of the pattern is costa rican cartwheel its in both a book of judys and a the quilt s top is composed of twentyfive pieced blocks within a fiveblock by fiveblock grid each hock is bordered by white linen sashing many vivid english. Instructions for mariners compass blocks in 12, 18, and 30 sizes are included. Photocopy a few extra paper pieces, as it is helpful to sometimes use subsets of the pattern papers a righthanded d and e subset to go with the lefthanded d, e, and f. Paper pieced quilt patterns, paper piecing quilts, mariners compass. Foundation paper piecing mariners compass quilt pattern.
A compass quilt block appliqued and english paper pieced. The pattern is printed on tissue paper foundation paper and comes with. Compass star pattern digital scrapbook paper set 30 sheets 15 colours 12 x 12 jpegs commercial use allowed. Can anyone recommend a paper pieced mariners compass pattern. The points of the compass are paper pieced, the center circle is machine appliqued. Sailboats, nautical fabric prints and colors complete this. Mariners compass blocks are elaborate, circular designs with multiple rays or spikes than can be arranged in infinite variations. Lighthouses at each side, fish swimming above and below. Rob demonstrates how to make an amazing compass quilt using a quiltsmart mariners compass pattern with interfacing and lava batiks by.
Kaleidoscope mariners compass quilt block pattern foundation piecing free someday ill do this. Make 4 left hand pieces with a light f piece and a dark g2 piece, and 4 right hand patterns with a dark f piece and a light g2 piece. Today i want to talk about a mariners compass quilt found in our artifact collection. Kaleidoscope mariner s compass quilt block pattern foundation piecing free someday ill do this. You will need to print out the pattern four times to get each of the 4 block sections to complete the entire mariner s compass. The compass needle quilt block can be just as easily incorporated into a larger quilt.
What started as a quest to make a mariners compass quilt for her submarine officer husband, robin long took an idea she had in 1992 and launched robin ruth design in january, 2015. Mariners compass quilt paper pieced quilt patterns. And color choices really make it a good looking piece. Jun 19, 20 lovely fabrics and a beautiful job on the block as always, debby. Below is links to free paper piecing patterns i have designed or used to make quilts on this site. Master template southward bound mariners compass round the year quilt this diagram is the master template that will help you in assembling the block remember this is is a mirror image.
Mariners compass quilt pattern free mariners compass. The compass itself is set into a background square. Nov 18, 2018 mariners quilting patterns even before the compass mariners used the ancient windrose to navigate the history of the mariners quilt pattern begins on those long this mariners compass quilt is from a pattern by judy mathieson the name of the pattern is costa rican cartwheel its in both a book of judys and a the quilts top is. The spice island compass that well be making on these episodes is made from mariner s compass blocks, and that s a block that most every quilter aspires to. Combine the elegance of the classic mariners compass block with the uptotheminute technique of fussy cutting for dramatic results. This quilt was a gift from jim buchart and was donated in 1979. It shows you how your block will look from the printed paper side, not the fabric side, when assembled. The spice island compass that well be making on these episodes is made from mariners compass blocks, and thats a block that most every quilter aspires to. I have never made a mariner s compass block nor am i eager to start one.
Mariner s compass quilt is a foundation paper piecing pattern from a very special collection. If youve purchased one, please include where you purchased it. I did some searching on etsy and craftsy for some patterns for a mariners compass. Oct 10, 2012 i have put together a quick paper piecing pattern for the mariner s compass block that i used for amy s pillow since some of you were interested in it. Ab 32 point mariners compass ruler and book works with the skinny robin 45. Choose a quilt block from the mariners compass collection in jennys perfect quilt software. Welcome to a fellow mariners compass also called compass rose addict.
Minimariners compass quilt foundation paper piecing pattern 17 14 x 17 14 quilt. Flag quilt star quilts quilt blocks quilting tips quilting tutorials quilting. Jan 26, 20 once in a while, it pays to clean and organizea few weeks ago, i found this mariners compass block buried in a box of unfinished quilt pieces i drafted it the oldfashioned waywith rulers and a compassonto freezer paper. Tips for using triangular blocks, joining the blocks and a piece across them are covered here. Foundation paper piecing mariners compass quilt pattern 35 x 35 quilt. Sep 25, 2015 a gorgeous nautical mariner s compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. Mariners compass quilt is a foundation paper piecing pattern from a very special collection. Photocopy a few extra paper pieces, as it is helpful to sometimes use subsets of the pattern. I think the only way i would ever attemt it would be to applique it. Mariner s compass from the back, showing the paper piecing ive always been partial to the windrose, all suns. This method is reusable no copying paper is necessary.
Mariners compass paper piecing baking and bobbins i decided to make a quilt with a mariners compass in the center. In fact, ive taught this quilt pattern several times. Lighthouses at each side, fish swimming above and below the stunning center block. Mariners compass quilt foundation paper piecing pattern. Moon glow by jonny beyer is a collection of 12 variations on the marinerss compass set with a variation of a log cabin block. Sailboats, nautical fabric prints and colors complete this beautiful quilt. See more ideas about mariners compass, quilts and quilt patterns. New jinny beyers mariners whirl all about inklingo blog.
Bed quilts, compass block pattern, free quilt block patterns, machine quilting, mariners compass block patternsattern, youtube. Make sure your printer is set to print at 100% or no scaling. What options do i have for making mariners compasses from patterns. 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 mariner s compass pattern. Once in a while, it pays to clean and organizea few weeks ago, i found this mariners compass block buried in a box of unfinished quilt pieces i drafted it the oldfashioned waywith rulers and a compass onto freezer paper. This looks like the pattern in kaye woods and matties youtube tutorial video except the inner.
Cut a piece of quilt magic plus and fuse to the back of the compass block this step is optional but gives the piece a more 3. Ez mariners compass this pattern has been the basis for a set of workshops and also appeared in my second book, paper piecing perfect points. As i searched for quilting fabric, i learned that there is a somewhat common mariners compass block for quilting. Kaleidoscope mariners block mariners compass quilt, paper.
Freezer paper has an adhesive side that can be ironed onto fabric for some reason, this. Welcome to a fellow mariner s compass also called compass rose addict. I have put together a quick paper piecing pattern for the mariner s compass block that i used for amy s pillow since some of you were in. How to make mariners compass block mariners compass quilt. Judy s patterns and techniques have helped thousands of quilters, of all skilllevels, produce stunning, complex quilts. Dont forget to use your heat resistant pressing sheet to protect your ironing board, this batting is double fusible.
Troubleshooting your mariners compass planet patchwork. In the last lesson, i chat about designing your own paperpieced blocks and some of the types of quilts you can make using the techniques learned throughout the course. The pattern is printed on tissue paper foundation paper and comes with complete instructions. American quilters society fussy cut mariners compass. I have pieced this quilt but it hasnt yet reached the front of the line for quilting and binding. New york compass beauty quilt paper piece foundation quilting block pattern pdf. If youd like others to have these patterns and instructions, please send them a link to compuquilt. I designed this particular mariners compass for blank fabrics in 2009. The blue ridge quilt festival and quilt shops near virginia templates for compass learn to make this mariner s compass with perfect points using techniques of foundation piecing. Check out the video tutorial below as well from rob. To view this site, you must enable javascript or upgrade to a javascriptcapable browser. Kaleidoscope mariners compass quilt block pattern foundation piecing free pattern.
Mariners quilting patterns even before the compass mariners used the ancient windrose to navigate the history of the mariners quilt pattern begins on those long this mariners compass quilt is from a pattern by judy mathieson the. Shop blocks mr like mariners compass, missouri daisy, and much more. I havent been industrious enough to attempt to hand quilt an entire quilt, but its on my todo list. Mariners compassfrom the back, showing the paper piecing ive always been partial to the windrose, all suns. 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. Can anyone recommend a paper pieced mariner s compass pattern. Windham wednesdays, a large mariners compass and fabric giveaway. The blue ridge quilt festival and quilt shops near virginia templates for compass learn. 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. A gorgeous nautical mariners compass paper pieced quilt created by gail kolcz. I think ive made one mariners compass for a sampler quilt.
Mariners compass quilt pattern video, step by step paper piecing. It appealed to me more than many mariners compass designs. Included is a 28page instruction book, 32point ruler, angle. Begin stitching the pieces of the center using the paper piecing method of stitch by number. I have put together a quick paper piecing pattern for the mariners compass block that i used for amys pillow since some of you were in. Once in a while, it pays to clean and organizea few weeks ago, i found this mariners compass block buried in a box of unfinished quilt pieces i drafted it the oldfashioned waywith rulers and a compassonto freezer paper. Moon glow by jonny beyer is a collection of 12 variations on the mariners s compass set with a variation of a log cabin block. Mariners compass foundation paper piecing patterns. Mariners compass designed and pieced by brenda henning 26. Paperpiecing patterns by lynn graves, nancy rosenbaum miniature, northern star. Mariners compass booksrulers to create 32point mariners compass blocks.
Ez mariner s compass this pattern has been the basis for a set of workshops and also appeared in my second book, paper piecing perfect points. How to make mariners compass block mariners compass. Quiltworx is a quilter s mecca, offering classes, private retreats, certified instructors, educational videos and more. Mariners star compass quilt 15 inch block paper template quilting block pattern pdf. For piecing instructions and more info, please refer to the blog post linked above. Windham wednesdays, a large mariners compass and fabric.
This quilt block is perfect for standalone projects such as bags, wall hangings, table runners, or pillows. 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. I learnt to draft this block from a workshop by adina sullivan, mastering the maddening mariner in quiltskills workshops from the. Now, that i could do, but i prefer to leave these blocks to professionals, like you. V255 an onpoint mariner s compass block is surrounded with flying geese in this 35 x 35 wall quilt. Squirrel new foundation paper piecing method picture piecing 17 12 x 17 12 quilt. Shars mariners compass templates, marti mitchells sunburst templates a mariners compass variation. Transform those fabulous fabrics into mesmerizing home decor, wallhangings, and quilts. Pattern contains enough tissue paper foundations to make one quilt.
1011 854 1562 979 1493 124 435 1574 892 392 289 1400 1467 1307 354 821 3 48 431 1291 1591 1118 1085 335 1437 352 1540 1185 1337 653 889 1601 78 658 1296 169 1434 144 25 1496 604 1297 265 407 1244