I have a mariners compass patern that calls for paper piecing and I have never done this ,,,Help

D.swindle

Wow...I don't know that I would do a Mariner's Compass as my very first PP project! But...hey....you may do fine. My first paper piece project was the Houses BOM here on the QB and I have become somewhat addicted since...LOL. Here is what I used to learn...It is a you tube video done by Connecting Threads and it was VERY helpful to me. I watched several others but for me, this was the most helpful. I literally had my laptop right by my sewing machine the first couple of times. The two most important things to remember "wrong side to wrong side" and being careful to double check before you cut. Here is the video and GOOD LUCK!! :D :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv2gK...eature=related

I hope that helps....let us see your work when you are done :D

Carol Doak has a website with tons of help - I consider her the "queen" of paper piecing.... also you can search this site for help by selecting 'search' at the top of the page.

The main thing for paper piecing is...take your time. Don't rush yourself. Once you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.
If I can do it, ANYONE can!

Wow - don't think I'd do the compass either as my first attempt with paper piecing. Definitely try a few simple ones first...like the square-within-a-square. There's definitely a knack to successful paper piecing...and to me, that's using a lot of fabric until you get a good handle on it.

My very first quilting project was a pp mariners compass. Even though I was a beginner it turned out well.So well that I was sad to give it away as I had made it for my BFF before she moved out of state. So go for it.

I taught myself to pp, and if i can do it anyone can lol i'm directionaly challenged. and my LQS helped when I was stuck. I used the Mariners Compass from caroldoak.com
free patterns and i posted a photo of it here also.
Good Luck
Sandra

I have made 3 mariner's compass quilts and often teach the class . I would suggest you start with a simple pattern,,If your local shop offers a class please do your self a favor and take a class before you start a more advanced pattern.

I bought the paper piecing tutorial from this website....it was very clear with pictures at every step. Totally cool!

http://www.quiltingboard.com/community_benefactor.jsp

:lol: :lol: :lol: And Terri has ME doing it now! If i can do it anyone can do it.

i find it every confusing though, although as I do more I'm sure that'll dissipate. I don't think I'd start off with Mariner's Compass although I've heard many people do!

Good luck!

I am doing one now and it makes it so very easy to do.

This is the first paper piecing I had done. It is a Judy Neimeyer pattern and she has a special way to do paper piecing. Her patterns supply all the paper you need, and they are awesome. You can see all her patterns and quilts at
www.quiltworx.com
We've had classes for her Pepper Dish pattern for brand new quilters, and they have done fine.
Don't be afraid to try whatever you like.
And if you get stuck, just ask us for help.

I've done a mariners compass with pp. It turned out great. Just pay attention as you go. It is actually much easier than it looks. I have since done some pp much more complicated.
You'll do fine.

Try the paper pieceing tutorial by amma on this board. I am working on my first pp project. I was browsing yesterday because I felt restless and bored and came across a post called "Last chance for Jinny's Garden free pattern". Really liked it. Read the tutorial and started to work. I got 4 blocks done yesterday. Jinny's Garden isn't as hard as a Mariners Compass but challenging enough for me.

You can buy Paper Piece-the quick-strip way by Peggy Martin,
or Leisure Arts "Teach yourself Foundation Piecing" by
Linda Causee.
You need to be a member of this site: Overall Quilt.com, but Amy teaches step by step on Paper Piecing and tons of other videos about quilting. She is one of the best teachers I have ever seen. Her PP video anyone can follow. I learned by watching her video. Betty Lee

Sorry for the change of subject BUT your Avatar looks so 3 D
Where did you get that pattern? I don't think I have ever seen anything so fascinating. WoW! MNM

Try the following link and og to their paper piecing tutorial--quilterscache.com. Jeanniebelle

I bought a pattern for 'Northern Sunflowers' 3 years ago that is paper pieced. Had never tried paper piecing, and was afraid to try until I took a 2 hour class at our LQS. Now, I'm hooked on paper piecing!

Read the directions & you should be fine, paper piecing is a lot of fun to do & it is always correct & precise.

REad the directions & you should be fine, paper piecing is a lot of fun to do & it is always correct & precise.

I love paper piecing! Thanks for the information here.

I have heard that some people do the MC as their first paper piecing.

That being said, I'd look at some of Amma's tutorials here on the board. She's got some great tips and there are a few mentions of various sites/links here, too.

Paper piecing is a little tough for some people to wrap their heads around {since it's backwards}. Now, I'm always backwards so it makes perfect sense to me but I have had several quilters who have paid for classes that still don't really get the technique. I still occasionally have trouble with some of the angles when I'm fussy cutting, but it gets easier with practice.

I love paper piecing...I think you can make the most intricate blocks with a fair amount of ease.

I haven't read everything on this thread but here is a tutorial I posted not long ago. Hope it helps. I am self taught paper piecer and I love it. A Mariner's Compass is quite a challenge but you will be pleased with the results as long as you take it slowly. :-D

http://sometimescrafter.blogspot.com...ing-block.html

If you do a "search" from the blue sections listed at the top of this page for paper piecing, you will find all of the discussions that have been previously brought up. Lots of info available!

Here is a pic of a group from my local guild. I taught this workshop. Most of these ladies have never paper pieced before! They did a great job. Am teaching the same workshop over in Texas tomorrow.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-65456-1.htm

You can do it - it's all very orderly and logical, especially if you pre-cut all your pieces and are prepared for wasting some fabric. Think of it as "sewing-by-number."

Paper piecing is easy.

Go for it,you will learn s-ooo fast. My first paper pieceing was a Mariners Compass. I even made my own pattern. You can do it!!!!

That is a tough one for a first project.

I am a visual learner and took a class at my local quilt shop. I am so glad I did. I love paper-piecing now and have completed 2 quilts and have pattern and fabric to make "thistle pod". I recommend that you take a class. well worth it.

I did a mariners compass paper pieced and love it. I did just one to see if I could do it. You have to concentrate, mark your colors, and it just becomes repeated throught the square. I love paper piecing, and it takes some practice, like anything else. Have fun.

Deep breath in......exhale slowly........and go for it!
PP is only as hard as you make it......some like it, (that was my technique for the first two....) Accurate points!

beautiful

I learned from a book by Carole Doaks. I think it was beginner paper piecing, don't recall the exact name. There are also videos on you tube. It's not as hard as you think , and really easy once you wrap your head around the concept of doing things a little backwards. I know you can do it, if you follow along and take it one step at a time.

thanks for the information,quilters have got the most friendly folks in the world, this will be my fifth quilt,my first one was an obark star and still my favorite one thanks again I will send a picture, I make about one quilt a year, I'm really not that slow i just have lots of projects lol

d.swindle

appreciate your encouragement.I always jump into things head first.

d.swindle

appreciate your info and encouragement.

d.swindle

i haven't tried paper piecing yet--looks intimidating...but i LOVE the way that the new york beauties and mariner's compass look, so i'm sure it won't be too long till i try!

I posted this tutorial link here earlier today
http://classicquilter.typepad.com/cl...r-piecing.html
Freezer paper is used, no tearing off the paper afterwards, equals no mess!

This group is so GREAT--so many of you can guide us through with videos. You have such a knack to know where to find them. You are appreciated, Jeanne

Hi D,

Carol Doak has a paper piecing group at Yahoo Groups, she shares some free block patterns with them.

The group goes by her name, Carol Doak, and of course is free to join, simply sign up.

Pam M