Mariner's Compass
Mariner’s Compass A Judy Niemeyer Quilt Taught by
Gretchen Veteran Judy Niemeyer Certified Instructor
This is a Technique of the Month class, taught over six months, designed to teach the simplicity of foundation paper piecing while making this beautiful Heirloom Quiltworx design. You will need to purchase a copy of the pattern listed above for this class. Suitable for confidant beginners to advanced quilters. There are NO Y-seams in this quilt!
Pattern: Mariner’s Compass; please check www.quiltworx.com for any corrections published after the Print Date on your pattern. This Print Date is found on the back page of the pattern. Include corrections, if any, with your pattern. If you are making the Queen version of this, you will need to also purchase the Queen Extension pattern. The wall hanging size pattern includes fabric information for the Queen so you know how much fabric you need to extend the size to Queen. (See page 8 in the Introduction Booklet.) Fabric Selection: Yardage Requirements are found on the back of the pattern. www.quiltworx.com shows many other color arrangements to give you other ideas for your fabric selections.
Preparation before first class Read through Booklet 1 Introduction. Please start at least two weeks before first class doing this prework. Booklet 1 Introduction
Glue swatches of your fabrics onto pages 6-8 in the Introduction Booklet 1. Page 3, Organizing your Fabric by Booklets. Complete all the pre-cutting as shown. Page 4, Cutting out the Foundation Papers, etc: Cut out the papers for Booklet 2. If you are so inclined, cut out the papers for all the Booklets and you’ll be ahead of the game. Booklet 2: Page 4-5. Follow the fabric cutting instructions for Chapter 2: Unit-B. We will cut out the fabrics for Units C and D in class after I explain the options. Booklet 3: Cut out the papers for Booklet 3 and place in the appropriate bags. Page 2-3, follow the fabric Cutting Instructions Unit-K, Unit-Z, Unit-E.
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Sewing machine in good working order, with a quarter-inch foot Small iron and ironing board or mat; shop will have one or two for general use, but it’s nice if you have your own to use 12” and 18” Add-a-quarter rulers Fold template – I will provide one for each student Purple Thang Medium size cutting mat Rotary cutter – 45mm or 60mm New rotary blade Size 70 Microtex sharp needles Scissors (fabric and paper) Fabric glue stick – UHU or other water soluble glue stick Glue Pen (Fons & Porter, Sewline, or Avery) High quality cotton sewing thread; I like Aurifil thread for top and bobbin. Please invest in good thread. You are spending a lot of time, not to mention $ on this beautiful quilt, so don’t skimp here. Flower head pins Scotch tape Large Ziploc bags – 17 are needed for this quilt Large paper clips Highlighter to mark pattern instructions; some students find it helpful to put the pattern pages in sleeve protectors inside a binder.
If you have any questions feel free to contact your instructor, Gretchen Veteran 650-421-6638 [email protected]
Gretchen Veteran Judy Niemeyer Certified Instructor
This is a Technique of the Month class, taught over six months, designed to teach the simplicity of foundation paper piecing while making this beautiful Heirloom Quiltworx design. You will need to purchase a copy of the pattern listed above for this class. Suitable for confidant beginners to advanced quilters. There are NO Y-seams in this quilt!
Pattern: Mariner’s Compass; please check www.quiltworx.com for any corrections published after the Print Date on your pattern. This Print Date is found on the back page of the pattern. Include corrections, if any, with your pattern. If you are making the Queen version of this, you will need to also purchase the Queen Extension pattern. The wall hanging size pattern includes fabric information for the Queen so you know how much fabric you need to extend the size to Queen. (See page 8 in the Introduction Booklet.) Fabric Selection: Yardage Requirements are found on the back of the pattern. www.quiltworx.com shows many other color arrangements to give you other ideas for your fabric selections.
Preparation before first class Read through Booklet 1 Introduction. Please start at least two weeks before first class doing this prework. Booklet 1 Introduction
Glue swatches of your fabrics onto pages 6-8 in the Introduction Booklet 1. Page 3, Organizing your Fabric by Booklets. Complete all the pre-cutting as shown. Page 4, Cutting out the Foundation Papers, etc: Cut out the papers for Booklet 2. If you are so inclined, cut out the papers for all the Booklets and you’ll be ahead of the game. Booklet 2: Page 4-5. Follow the fabric cutting instructions for Chapter 2: Unit-B. We will cut out the fabrics for Units C and D in class after I explain the options. Booklet 3: Cut out the papers for Booklet 3 and place in the appropriate bags. Page 2-3, follow the fabric Cutting Instructions Unit-K, Unit-Z, Unit-E.
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Sewing machine in good working order, with a quarter-inch foot Small iron and ironing board or mat; shop will have one or two for general use, but it’s nice if you have your own to use 12” and 18” Add-a-quarter rulers Fold template – I will provide one for each student Purple Thang Medium size cutting mat Rotary cutter – 45mm or 60mm New rotary blade Size 70 Microtex sharp needles Scissors (fabric and paper) Fabric glue stick – UHU or other water soluble glue stick Glue Pen (Fons & Porter, Sewline, or Avery) High quality cotton sewing thread; I like Aurifil thread for top and bobbin. Please invest in good thread. You are spending a lot of time, not to mention $ on this beautiful quilt, so don’t skimp here. Flower head pins Scotch tape Large Ziploc bags – 17 are needed for this quilt Large paper clips Highlighter to mark pattern instructions; some students find it helpful to put the pattern pages in sleeve protectors inside a binder.
If you have any questions feel free to contact your instructor, Gretchen Veteran 650-421-6638 [email protected]
