Mariner’s Compass in a Day Quilt Workshop
with RaNae Merrill
Materials fee $10 payable to instructor in class. Kit contains printed
cutting templates and pattern, and complete reusable pattern on CD.
Finished Size: Approximately 40” x 40”
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
This beautiful Mariner’s Compass quilt is assembled with fusible web
instead of seams, so there are no curves or tricky points. Appliqué and
quilting are done in one step, so it is fast and easy to make.
Fabric Requirements (These measurements do not include extra)
Section
Center Bkgd & Border 2
Amount needed
1-1/4 yards
(Pre-cut before class if possible) or 2 Radiant
Collection Panels
Fabric Choices
Border 1 & Binding
1/2 yard
Choose a fabric that contrasts with Bkgd/Border 2 and coordinates
with other fabrics. All strips cut across width of fabric (WOF).
A Compass Points
C Compass Points
E Compass Points
8-1/2 x 11” piece
8-1/2 x 11” piece
8-1/2 x 11” piece
A/C/E are the light
sides of points.
Choose a lighter shade
than B/D/F colors
B Compass Points
D Compass Points
F Compass Points
Center circle
Corner circles
Side/Top/Bottom Circles
8-1/2 x 11” piece
8-1/2 x 11” piece
8-1/2 x 11” piece
8-1/2 x 11” piece
1/8 yard
1/8 yard
B/D/F are the dark
sides of points.
Choose a darker shade
(Pre-cut before class if possible)
Choose a texture or subtle pattern that supports the other fabrics.
If this is light, all other colors should be darker. If this is dark, all other
colors should be lighter.
Radiant Collection Panels: Only Navy is still available
To create a sense
of depth, choose
progressively darker
shades of the light
color and the dark
color -->
A: lightest light color
C: med. light color
E: darkest light color
(Should be different
than B: they touch)
B: lightest dark color
D: med. dark color
F: darkest dark color
Choose a fabric that unifies all other fabrics. Can be fussy-cut
Choose one or two colors that contrast with Bkgd/Border 2 fabric and
coordinate with compass colors. Can be same fabric as center circle.
You may need more fabric if you fussy-cut
Any fabric. (1-1/4 yds. backing + 1/4 yd. hanging sleeve)
Back & Hanging Sleeve
1-1/2 yards
Fusible Web*
1-1/4 yards (17” wide) or 2-1/4 yds (12” wide) or 9 sheets 9” x 12”
Cotton, wool, or blends; 100% polyester not recommended
Batting
44” x 44” square
*Fusible web is an iron-on bonding material that glues together two pieces of fabric with heat. It comes backed
with paper so you can write on and cut it. It is first stuck or heat-fused to the back of the applique fabric, then
the paper is removed and the applique is ironed to the background fabric. TransWeb, Wunder Under and Steama-Seam are brand names of fusible web. Follow manufacturer’s directions for fusing.
Other Materials & Tools
* Cotton thread for assembly (match bkgrd fabric)
* Rotary cutter, cutting mat, and 24-1/2” clear
ruler with 45-degree line marks
* Scissors for fabric
* Scissors for paper
* Pressing cloth or scratch paper
* Double-sided tape (permanent, not removable)
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Darning foot or free-motion quilting foot
Machine-quilting thread (colors should match or
complement bkgrd & points)
Iron
Seam ripper (just in case)
Basting thread or temporary spray adhesive or
safety pins for basting quilt layers
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This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.
About Radiant Collection fabrics for this pattern
The blue, red & yellow quilt shown above is made with fabrics from the Radiant Collection I created for Blank
Quilting in 2005. The starburst fabric and Navy panels are still available at www.ranaemerrillquilts.com. You
can use Navy panels for the background, then make the compass part of the pattern from regular fabrics.
BTR-3760: Panels, Navy blue
only. These panels are 24” x 44.”
The point where all the radiating
lines meet is the “center point.”
This design goes through light,
medium and dark as it graduates
from one color to another.
BTR-3761 Starbursts
There are dark, medium and
light starbursts with radii of
up to 5”. Parts of the pattern
ask you to choose light,
medium or dark circles.
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Designs, patterns & instructions (C) 2009 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved.
These materials are solely for the personal use of participants in this workshop. They may not be used by any other person or organization for any purpose (whether or not for profit) unless specifically authorized to do so in writing by RaNae Merrill.
Instructions
All seam allowances are 1/4”.
Cut edge
Selvages (remove)
Selvages
Double folded edge of fabric
Length of fabric
Fold and press fabric as shown at right.
Cut as shown in diagrams below:
____ 2 strips 5” x WOF (Border 2) (Fig. 1)
____ 2 strips 5” x 35” (Border 2) (Fig. 2)
____ 1 rectangle 28” x 30” (Center background) (Fig. 3)
Cut edges (square up)
Folded edge of fabric
Cut Background, Borders & Binding
Cut Background & Border 2: (Pre-cut before class if possible)
If using Radiant panels for background,
refer to cutting instructions on Page 7
Single folded edge of fabric
Cut edge
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
30” x 28”
when
unfolded
14” wide
Border 2 (2 pieces)
15” high
Cut 5” x 35” strip
from this side
Single folded edge of fabric
Double folded edge of fabric
Single folded edge of fabric
Double folded edge of fabric
Border 2 (2 pieces)
Cut 5” x WOF from this side
Selvages (remove)
Double folded edge of fabric
Cut edges (square up)
Single folded edge of fabric
Cut Border 1 & Binding: (Pre-cut before class if possible)
____ 4 strips 1-1/2” x WOF (Border 1)
____ 4 strips 2-1/2” x WOF (Border/Binding)
(C) 2005 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.
BORDER 2
BORDER 1
BACKGROUND
E F
E
F C
D
B
A
B
C
D E
B
C
D
C
F E
B
A
F
A
CENTER
CIRCLE
A
F
E
E F
D
E
F
F E
(C) 2005 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www.ranaemerrillquilts.com
This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.