Mariner's Compass quilts are among the most eye-catching in the world, but they may intimidate the average quilter.
If you've ever struggled with Mariner's Compass Blocks or if you're afraid to even try,
Judy Mathieson and Quilt-Pro Systems have come to your rescue! Block Factory - Mariner's Compass Edition
is an easy-to-use CD-ROM that brings Mariner's Compass blocks within reach for every quiltmaker.

Price £27.95 Inc. UK Postage and VAT
but can be included as part of Foundation Factory package

to place your order today!
Secure site ordering now available

New! Mariner's Compass: Volume 2
100 New Designs: No Templates!

Expand your Mariner's Compass horizons with this new collection of 100 blocks--all ready for foundation piecing!
From traditional Mariner's Compass to totally innovative designs, you'll be thrilled to add these new blocks to your collection.
Best of all, wedge-shaped foundation units make sewing these blocks a breeze!

Try Block Factory - Mariner's Compass Edition to sew Mariner's Compass blocks as foundations and eliminate the head-aches of templates.
With Block Factory, any quiltmaker can easily make Mariner's Compass Blocks.

To see how easy it is to print and sew Mariner's Compass blocks with Block Factory, scroll down.

    Tips & Hints for printing the perfect custom-sized Mariner's Compass block

1: Choose a block to print. Block Factory includes over
100 Mariner's Compass blocks.
 Choose from simple 4 point blocks
to stunning 32 and 64 point blocks.

2: Choose the size of the finished block. Make miniatures
or quilt-size blocks--as large or small as you want.
Click here to preview a screenshot
of all the printing options.

Don't worry about seam allowances.
Block Factory automatically adds a 1/4"
seam allowance to each section.

3: You can print each section on a single sheet
of paper so that you can create large blocks wthout
having to tape foundation patterns together.

4: Did you know that you  can "distort"
a circular block into an oval? Imagine
creating an oval Mariner's Compass block
with no templates!

5: When you have chosen your block and printing options,
click the print button to print.

For special foundation papers or fabric,
Block Factory tells you how many sheets you will need.

Now you're ready to sew!

    Block Factory helps you sew better Mariner's Compass Blocks!

1: Cut away the excess paper from each section.
Cut along the dotted line for a 1/4"
seam allowace on each section.

2: Using the foundation technique,
piece each section of the block.

3: When you have foundation pieced the sections,
sew them together into a circle.
Block Factory prints a section map
to help you sew the sections together.

4: If the block has a circle in the center,
Block Factory will print a pattern for the circle.
You may piece or applique the center circle onto the block.

5: Sew or applique the finished
Mariner's Compass circle block
onto background fabric.

Price £27.95 Inc. UK Postage & VAT
but can be included as part of Foundation Factory package
to place your order today!
Secure site ordering now available

Sew Easy Mariner's Compass Blocks with Foundations: No Templates: 100 All-New Designs!
Expand your Mariner's Compass horizons with this new collection of 100 blocks--all ready for foundation piecing!
From traditional Mariner's Compass to new innovative designs, you'll be thrilled to add these new blocks to your collection.
Best of all, wedge-shaped foundation units make sewing these blocks a breeze!
 
Try Block Factory - Mariner's Compass Edition to sew Mariner's Compass blocks as foundations and eliminate the head-aches of templates.
With Block Factory, any quiltmaker can easily make Mariner's Compass Blocks.

The purpose of the Block Factory, Mariner's Compass, is to enable you to print Mariner's Compass foundation blocks on your home printer.

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      Mariner's Compass Vol. 3 comes with 100 new and innovative Mariner's Compass blocks
This collection includes Dresden Plate and Sunflower blocks. You can print the blocks as foundations or templates.
 

Choosing Blocks

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      To choose a block to print, click on the block folder and then double click on the block you want.

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      To find more about the blocks on this CD, click here.

Printing the number and size of blocks you need

    * Set number of copies you want: Block Factory tells you how many pages you'll need.

    * Change size of block by adjusting the width and height Block Factory tells you how many blocks will fit on each page.

    * Distort blocks by setting the width and height separately. Your can easily change circular blocks into ovals.

    * Block Factory previews the foundation pattern and shows you a sample of the finished block.

    * You can print large blocks with sections easily by printing each section on it's own sheet of paper.
This eliminates the need to tape large foundations patterns together.

Automatic Printing Options

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      Automatically flips the original block to print as a foundation.

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      Automatically sections blocks when needed.

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      Automatically adds a 1/4" seam allowance around each section of a block.

Printing Options

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      Flip blocks horizontally and vertically.

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      Turn printing numbers on or off.

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      Use the Print Grays option to see designs more clearly.

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      Print seam allowances as dashed or dotted lines.

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      Print Large Sections separately prints each section on a separate page. Useful for large blocks over 8 x 8 inches.

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      Mirror for Iron-On option reverses numbers for iron-on transfer paper.

Price £27.95 Inc. UK Postage & VAT
but can be included as part of Foundation Factory package

to place your order today!
Secure site ordering now available

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