Mariners Compass Block Factory - Volume 1Block Factory - Mariner's Compass Edition


Over 100 Mariner's Compass Blocks from Judy Mathieson

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.

Judy Mathieson started quilting is 1973 and became intrigued by Mariner's Compass designs in 1980. Judy's quilts have won
numerous awards, including being named to the "20th Century's 100 Best Quilts." list in 1999. She is a popular
quilting teacher and the author of two books on making Mariner's Compass quilts. Judy lives in Sebastopol, California.

Price £27.95 Inc. Postage to a UK address
but can be included as part of Foundation Factory package

to place your order today!
Secure site ordering now available



Now in Stock
Mariners Compass Volume 2
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. Postage to a UK address
but can be included as part of Foundation Factory package

to place your order today!
Secure site ordering now available


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