This is the center of a BOM from Pacific Fabrics. It is the first time I ever tried PP

That's beautiful!

Great job!!! It's really nice work.

If this is your first attempt, you're gonna do great!!! :thumbup:

WOW!

Simple smashing! great job! i need a class in PPing..i get so confused when i try it on my own! :roll:

I do believe you got it right in one try! LOL, you didn't exactly start with something easy - I am impressed.

Thanks all, ... it really is my first attempt --- found out that I really LIKE PP. Not bad for an old man that started quilting about 10 months ago, huh??

Nice job!

Wow that is beautiful.....I never tried PP....is it hard?

Absolutely Beautiful paper pieced project!!!!

Is that a mariners compass star?

It is stunning to say the least!!!!

Awesome!

I love it! I love the colors against the black background. I printed off a few patterns to try and your beautiful block is an inspiration.
Andi

Mariner's Compass designs are among my favorite blocks to make and you did yourself proud on this one, great job!

It's beautiful!

Great job and your colors really pop on the black!

Outstanding!!

That is absolutely beautiful. I love the effect of using the black and white fabric. It almost looks like smoke. Great job.

Love it! That turned out great!!!

You did an awesome job! I really like PP it's a sure way to get those beautiful points like your's. Can't wait to see the rest of the blocks, please post as you go :-D

Wonderful job!

WOW!!! That really pops!! Me likey!!!

Old man quilter, Just a warning, mariner's compass's are addicting! I can't wait to see what you make next, keep us posted!

first ever? in your whole life? are you kidding us? holy moly you are da junk! i soooo wanna try pp :shock: one of these days i'm gonna just jump in and do it. your block is stunning!!! :thumbup: :roll: :-D

Gorgeous and love your choice of colors.

Very nice......bravo!!

As I see it, it is what you make it. I always ( always -- I say that like I'm an old time quilter. ) anyway, I wanted to learn PP and this block required it. I had someone give me about a 10 minute demo and I just decided that I could do it. The 'hardest' part is understanding how it operates. Once you 'get it' you've got it. Personally, I enjoy it.

Just beautiful! I am planning a trip to Maine this fall with 2 of my quilting friends and the vacation quilt I am planning is a Mariner's Compass in the center surrounded by storm at sea blocks. I hope I can do as well with the Mariner's compass!!! What a great job and a beautiful block! What are you going to do with it? Wall hanging? Center of a quilt? How big is it?

I'm impressed! I really like paper piecing. Enjoy!

It is a quilt center on a BOM. Without the black boarder pieces ( that I haven't sewn on yet, it measures 18" square.

You are doing great so far...
More, more, more!!! And I love Pacific Fabrics!!!
Kirsten
in T town...

Beautiful! I love the colors!

Whoa! That is pretty! I like how the colors really pop out like a star burst.

Gorgeous!!! Did you take a class?

gorgeous!! i'm trying to paper piece two projects right now and am having an awful time of it!! but you are doing amazing for your first try!! wish you lived closer to me so you could do my 2 blocks for guild!!HAHA

very nice, love the colors

Send 'em to me....

Not really. Just about 10 minutes that someone showed me the basics. I found some helpful information on this site that will make the next one easier. Guess you could say I just winged it.

I want to put this up as my profile pic ( like you guys have ) how do I do that?

Go to "my profile" and in there is a space to put in an avatar. You will just search in your computer for it, and add it. Let us know if you need more guidance.