Mariners compass quilts by judy mathieson, paperback. Barn quilts, quilt block patterns, quilting techniques, paper piecing quilts, quilts, quilt piecing, quilting designs, mariners compass quilt, quilt patterns. Mariners compass technique of the month by judy niemeyer. Mariners compass quilts books, electronics, kindle, home. This is my second time to purchase since my dogs ate my patterns and i wanted to do another compass. In her second book on mariner s compass quilts, judy shares even more stunning examples and projects based on this very popular quilt pattern. Weve been bus making mariner s compass blocks with our new template sets. And weve been happily surprised by how quick and easy it is to make the 32point compass truly. From the cover of the book, i figured it was a pattern and project book of quilts. The designer used a beautiful assortment of blues and greens to contrast with the block backgrounds and sashing.
This mariners compass quilt is from a pattern by judy mathieson. 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. Lainhart explains that the best materials for her fussycut mariners compass must have a symmetrical design. Although the quilts in this publication are beautiful, and a lot of work went into making them, they did not inspire me to make a mariner s compass quilt. The mariners compass is judy niemeyers second technique of the month. The mariners compass quilt is a popular and quite striking design. This book is a design resource and stepbystep guide to new patterns and shapes for the traditional mariners compass quilt motif. Fowlers depth of writing and character development are so great in this welltold story exploring family relationships that mariners compass transcends the mystery genre. Various historians, knowing the patterns popularity in the american northeast, have suggested that seafaring folk saw the compass rose on nautical maps and reproduced it on their blankets. The images are inspired by sixteenth century cartographers colourful compass roses designed for early sailing charts. Mariner s compass books rulers andor the former skinny robin andor fat robin companion booklets to create 32point mariner s compass blocks. This is a timeless book of mariner s compass patterns.
We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. If youd like others to have these patterns and instructions, please send them a link to compuquilt. Perfect patchwork templates at from marti featuring quilting. The mariners compass is judy niemeyers second technique of the month tom quilt, published in january of 20. Best of all, she includes loads of quilt photography that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. 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. Tamis quilt appears in judi matthiesons book mariner s. Here, quilters can achieve dazzling and accurate mariners compass designs with judys freezerpaper foundation method, that eliminates the tedious tearing away of foundation paper. Most mariner s compass books limit the pattern options. 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. Learn to replace the traditional round pattern shape with ovals. Kathy doughty is the owner of material obsession, a quilt shop near sydney, australia. American quilters society fussy cut mariners compass.
Chris clear directions include pictures or illustrations every step of the way. I have always planned to make a mariner s compass block but have never done so. Ab 32 point mariners compass ruler and book works with the skinny robin 45. Impressive results without the headaches creating accurate and consistent mariners compass quilt blocks in a variety of styles and sizes is easier than ever thanks to your embroidery machine whether youre a first time quilter or a seasoned veteran. This quilt was inspired by kathy doughtys new book organic applique and her seeds. See more ideas about mariners compass quilt, mariners compass, quilts. This challenging pattern requires accurate drafting of the points of the compass. Start with foolproof, stepbystep instructions for a compass in one of two sizes. Mix n match 24 sensational paperpieced star blocks in 9 q. Mariners compass designed and pieced by brenda henning 26. Quilting books patterns and notions quilt patterns for all. By letting you decide on the shape and size of your blocks, the pattern. Thank you for the pattern and tutorial when i give it a try ill be sure to link back and let you know.
Save save save save save save save save save save save save save save save. I used the mariners compass paper piecing and then added a lot of fabric around the compass to make it queen sized hes a sailor and loves that pattern carol doak teaches paper piecing. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. I am now having a terrific time, making my own mariner s compass quilt.
I especially appreciate the fact that the book shows how to draft compasses instead of just providing patterns. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Foundation piecing is the secret to the sharp points in this impressive design. Baskets of blooms 14x54 runner download and info for 54x70 quilt. And we also have information about quilt patterns and other best quilt pattern and quilting ideas. You choose the colors or a multi color fabric you love and we will make a kit just for you. Nope, there are two quilt patterns and a couple of blocks. Mariners compass booksrulers to create 32point mariners compass blocks. Quilt pattern books began to use the mariner s compass name, widely accepted today, around the 1960s. This book is a design resource and stepbystep guide to new patterns and shapes for the traditional mariner s compass quilt motif.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mariner s compass quilts ii paperback june 1, 2010 by judy mathieson author in her second book on mariner s compass quilts, judy shares even more stunning examples and projects based on this very popular quilt pattern. Its been so much fun picking contrasting fabrics for the points. What started as a quest to make a mariner s compass quilt for her submarine officer husband, robin long took an idea she had in 1992 and launched robin ruth design in january, 2015. Although there is a mystery in this book, and protagonist benni harper certainly does detection, ms. Robin ruth design strippieced mariners compass block. Fabric pack contains fabric for the quilt top and binding. See more ideas about quilts, mariners compass and quilt patterns. Paper piecing makes this intricate block very doable and accurate.
She is a fabric designer for free spirit fabrics and has written several great books including her most recent, mixing quilt elements. Judy mathieson has always been acknowledged as the expert in this type of quilt. Not afraid of the mariner s compass any more i have always loved the mariner s compass quilts, but was afraid to try to make one. The mariner s compass is judy niemeyers second technique of the month tom quilt, published in january of 20. This book is printed individually on uncoated nonglossy. After having it sit around a few days, i began to read it. Mariner s compass book and ruler as skinny robin ruler is needed for construction. The patchwork quilt pattern is composed of the thirtytwo precise points of the compass, with the stars radiating from the center. Quilting books, patterns and notions has over 30,000 of the newest and best quilting products. An introduction to robin ruth designs system of rulers, books, and patterns for strip pieced mariner s compass blocks and compass block variations in. All is handpieced, except for center medallion and the last burgundy border to the floral print border. 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. Bringing the mariner s compass into the 21st century.
An american quilt classic paperback june, 1987 by judy mathieson author. Mariner s compass from the back, showing the paper piecing mariners star quilt pattern free recent photos the commons getty collection galleries world map app. All of judy ms compass books are worth buying no matter how long in print. I designed this particular mariners compass for blank fabrics in 2009. Making a mariners compass block is all straight seam sewing with no y seams. Pdf download mariner s compass quilts free nwc books. This is a great book for doing mariners compass quilt. Mariner s compass fat robin ruler book and companion booklet quilt patterns. I have been quilting for over thirty years and mariner s compass is a favorite challenge.
Here, quilters can achieve dazzling and accurate mariner s compass designs with judys freezerpaper foundation method, that eliminates the tedious tearing away of foundation paper. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. Using the compass block from the mariners compass and building it in a simple starter wall hanging. If youve ever wanted to stitch a mariner s compass, youll love mliss newest book. You are purchasing a print on demand edition of this book. Mariners compass paper piecing pattern free patterns. New presents techniques from americas expert on the mariners compass block. By brenda henning for bear paw productions detailed stepbystep instructions brendas detailed instructions teach you to be a mariner s compass expert.
This is my second time to purchase since my dogs ate my patterns and i wanted to do another compass quilt. The mariners compass quilt originates from one of the earliest quilt designs in america. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. This book grew out of the 1997 museum of the american quilters societys contest, which required entrants to make a quilt based on the traditional mariners compass pattern. The mariners compass quilt is a lovely traditional pattern that is. 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.
Oct 31, 2018 an introduction to robin ruth designs system of rulers, books, and patterns for strip pieced mariners compass blocks and compass block variations in 16 sizes even sizes from 636. Add the skinny robin andor fat robin companion booklets and make even more styles of 32point mariners compass blocks. Mariners compass is earlene fowlers best book yet, and all of them have been excellent. Oct 05, 2018 i used the mariners compass paper piecing and then added a lot of fabric around the compass to make it queen sized hes a sailor and loves that pattern carol doak teaches paper piecing. Feb 23, 2016 make a rising star quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. And weve been happily surprised by how quick and easy it is to make the 32point compass truly making a mariner s compass block is all straight seam sewing with no y seams. Works with the skinny robin 16point andor fat robin 16point mariner s compass book and ruler combo or the former skinny robin 45. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. Discover how to eliminate the curved edge of the oval and replace it with eyecatching block shapes, including the hexagon. I fell in love with tami marshalls morning star quilt she made for teaching her compass class at the quilting bee in spokane, wa. 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. She has created a book full of her mariner compass creations. A mariners compass quilt makes a gorgeous wedding gift. Weve been bus making mariners compass blocks with our new template sets.
May 24, 2016 paper piece foundation mariners compass patterns or similar to see more ideas about mariners compass, quilts and quilt patterns. 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 familiarize quilters with our. B 16 rectangles 4 x 5 triangulations border 3 rectangles 7. I love mariner s compass pattern, and just think a lot more could have been done with it. Ive been wanting to make a mariners compass quilt like ive seen by the author and that are pictured throughout the book. A skinny robin compass companion book includes instructions for making sunflower and compass sunflower blocks in 16 sizes even sizes from 636 and two patterns for jelly roll friendly quilts. New presents techniques from americas expert on the mariner s compass block. Ive been wanting to make a mariner s compass quilt like ive seen by the author and that are pictured throughout the book.
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