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Mariner's Compass Quilts

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This books covers the lotwith regard to designing a Mariner's Compass quilt. The author uses examples of her own work as well as others. There are excellent instructions on how to create your own quilt using a variety of piecing techniques. The examples given cover a range of colour themes. One of my favourite books.

Here the author stretches to show you repeatedly how to break down what appears to be a difficult project into a very approachable project. This book is both a technique book as well as a project book. You CAN complete this project from all that is provided in this book.

Take the time to study the examples and question why those choices were made. This book has volumes to teach you as well as aid your growth as an accomplished quilter. There is such joy in mastering points and excelling in this art of quilting and this book is a marvelous practical gift to yourself.

I have developed an affinity for Mariner's Compass quilts, due in part to the quilts shown in this book. I kept renewing it in the library, and finally bought it.

I also purchased WedgeworksII - Mariner's Compass in conjunction with this book, but will be returning this small patternbook which exclusively uses piecing from enclosed templates(not as accurate or beautiful as the quilts in Mathieson's book). Actually, Mathieson does offer template piecing as an option, and she even reviews a freezer paper method. I look forward also to drafting my own mariner's compasses with help of chapter 2. I only wish there were more quilts for inspiration - even though there are plenty, I can't get enough!

I have taken a Mariner's Compass class from Judy, and I have both her MC books. They are great! I highly recommend them.

I purchased this book as soon as it came out. At that time, I was a novice quilter looking to expand my skills. This book is AMAZING! It has up close and personal photos with magnificent color combinations and it includes step-by-step instructions showing construction of each block. Of course, the blocks are difficult, but this book makes them possible. It takes the guess work out of construction and the blocks look professional when finished.

Mariner's Compass Quilts: New Directions I love this book. It's instructions and illustrations are very clear. I recommend this book for those that want to learn how to create their own patterns and alter sizes of patterns from other sources.

This was my first purchase through Amazon and I am very pleased with the promptness of the service. The condition of the Mariner's Compass book by Judy Mathieson is excellent and I am very happy to actually own it. I have taken it from our quilters library but always had to return it before I could do much with it. Now that I own it I can take my time, study it, and finally decide on which project to do. Thank you to the family in California for their help in getting this into the mail so quickly.

Excellent book with very clear instructions and tips, and great patterns and ideas. Together with Judy Mathieson's other two books, an invaluable Mariner's Compass reference.

I've heard the Mariners Compass is the Holy Grail of quilt making and I am determined to make one. This book makes it look doable. I'm very excited to get started.