Mariner's Compass Ideas
08-08-2011, 06:34 PM
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The book "Mariners compass quilts" by Judy Mathieson is wonderful!!
I took the pattern to Staples and had them enlarge it to fit the dimensions of a double bed...so the possibilities are endless. She also has directions in there on how to create your OWN mariners compass designs.
:)
Good luck!
I took the pattern to Staples and had them enlarge it to fit the dimensions of a double bed...so the possibilities are endless. She also has directions in there on how to create your OWN mariners compass designs.
:)
Good luck!
08-08-2011, 07:23 PM
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Here is a good block to try out. It was a BOM here on the board. For many it was a first attempt at PP too :D:D:D
Tim (15 Jul 2007) Tim's Compass Star
Discussion: http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/1437.page
Pictures: http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/1438.page
Tim (15 Jul 2007) Tim's Compass Star
Discussion: http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/1437.page
Pictures: http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/1438.page
08-08-2011, 11:01 PM
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08-09-2011, 12:56 AM
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I bought this pattern, but have not tried it yet.
http://www.meadowlilybridge.com/catalog.php?item=22
http://www.meadowlilybridge.com/catalog.php?item=22
08-09-2011, 04:18 AM
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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
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
08-09-2011, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by RatherB Quilting
The book "Mariners compass quilts" by Judy Mathieson is wonderful!!
I took the pattern to Staples and had them enlarge it to fit the dimensions of a double bed...so the possibilities are endless. She also has directions in there on how to create your OWN mariners compass designs.
:)
Good luck!
I took the pattern to Staples and had them enlarge it to fit the dimensions of a double bed...so the possibilities are endless. She also has directions in there on how to create your OWN mariners compass designs.
:)
Good luck!
08-10-2011, 04:35 PM
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I bought the booklet on a 3 D mariners compass from the site www. phillipsfiberarts.com and it is really easy to make. I had it put together in an evening and so it all goes to gether quickly. After you make one, you can make a nice big quilt for a bed. I made a wall hanging with mine. It makes about a 19" circle I think and it has instructions for making it a square and that will make it a 20" x 20" block. Make about 4 or 6 and you will have a nice quilt for a bed. Have a great day, Huggies, Fay
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