Mariners Compass Stars
 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]512525[/ATTACH]This is from Carol Doaks book, Mariners Compass Stars. Ready for borders. I was thinking 2 1/2 inch white for first border and 5 inch black for outside.

came out beautifully. love the bright colors against the mottled black background

Oh, I have seen this in a few of the quilt books and have thought about making one. You have me thinking. My dad was a navy man, when we lived in the Marshall Islands as a kid, we were always in the water and on boats. When I walk the dog at night, I so enjoy all the stars in the sky. You have me planning.

Those are so pretty. Great work!

beautiful compass stars ! they look a little complicated :) was it hard to put them together ?

Super. BrendaK

Fabulous! Are those paper pieced?

Gorgeous....this is SUCH a great collection of compasses. Please show us again when it's all done.

There were several options in Carol's book. I chose to place them on point, and it went without too much trouble. She provides a chart for sizes.

Those are really pretty, and I like your border idea.

Very pretty blocks and layout.

Beautiful quilt. I applaud your work!

That's amazing!

Yes, they are paper pieced

That is awesome - you did a wonderful job.

nicely done

I love your beautifully done quilt.I have always loved the mariners compass blocks.
Had you considered a thin black border first. Just thought that might set off the intense colors in the quilt. Just some food for thought.

Never thought about using a narrow black for first border because of black hst, but I will consider that and see how it looks. Thank you

Absolutely gorgeous!

Great colors, layout....great workmanship! It is beautiful! Congratulations!

sandy

Very pretty. Nice and bright.

Gorgeous. Love it - I think I might have to make one myself.

Nice looking compasses. Be sure and show when the borders are attached.

Gorgeous!! I have her Crqaftsy class, but I haven't tried pp yet! Yours are beautiful!!

Beautifully done!

beautiful love the colors!!!~

A beautiful quilt!

Simply wonderful.

hugs

Caroline

Great job!

gorgeous. Anxious to see finished.

Use some of the bright colors in your stars to make it shine.......

I love Carol Doaks designs. I made a table runner & a small quilt a few years back from her books. I love the paper piecing process also

You did a fabulous job...............great eye candy. It is beautiful.

I have that book and thought of doing this too. It looks very nice. Good choice of colors.

Beautiful bright stars... and like the dark background..

What an awesome Mariner's Compass Stars sampler quilt. Carol Doak does come up with some unique Mariner's Compass blocks. Nice job.

Love this. Very pretty.

I think your border idea will be perfect

Very beautiful and lots of work. You should be proud.