the book "Mariner's Compass An American Quilt Classic" by Judy Mathieson is a great book. It is a paper back by C & T Publishing 1987.
It has lots of patterns for different compasses and also directions on how to design your own.
I made a lot of compasses years ago but have yet to put them in a quilt. DH brings it to my attention every now and then. I even have the border pieces cut and some sewed together. I just lost my interest in finishing it. Won't sell it 'cause someday it just might be interesting again!
kathyd