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Brenda Henning's detailed instructions teach you to be a Mariner's Compass expert with her book, Reach for the Stars. The book includes 28 full-size patterns, 7 projects, 4 compass halos and detailed step-by-step instructions. Add the Mariner's Compass Quilts Companion CD in the Print or Premium Packages

 

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Reach for the Stars
Mariner's Compass Quilts

Author: Brenda Henning
Pages: 95
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Bear Paw Productions
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4M1860
Weight: 1.1 lbs.

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Mariner's Compass Quilts
Reach for the Stars
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  • 16 Bonus snowflake blocks
  • 6 Bonus compass halos
  • 6 Bonus 8” compass blocks

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Triangulations 2.0 takes half-square and quarter-square triangle construction to a whole new level. Imagine the freedom of having any size triangle foundation in your hands at the touch of a button.

  • Runs on any PC or Mac computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Half square triangle foundations sizes 1/2" to 7 1/2" in 1/8" increments!
  • Formatted to fit standard 8 1/2" x 11" computer paper
  • Print as few or as many as you need!
  • Four bonus Triangulations patterns

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Brenda's detailed instructions teach you to be a Mariner's Compass expert!

  • 28 full-size compass patterns
  • 4 compass halos
  • 4 small compass patterns
  • 7 spectacular projects
  • Detailed step-by-step instructions

Most of the quilts in this book are made using triangle foundation grids from the Triangulations ™2.0 disc. This software must be purchased separately. Alternate cutting instructions have been provided for quilters who choose traditional triangle construction methods.

Author Brenda HenningAbout the Author

Brenda Henning has become known for her graphic pieced quilts as well as her colorful stained glass designs. Her clear and concise instructions make even the most challenging designs "do-able" for the average quilter.

Brenda is a highly interactive instructor that travels throughout the country teaching for various guilds and conferences.

Brenda lives in Anchorage, Alaska, with her husband, Richard, and their three children, Beth, Christi and Joshua. Two Rottweilers, Jake and Kaia share copious quantities of black dog hair with every quilt that leaves the premises.

Table of Contents

 
Introduction 4
Fabric Selection 5
Fabric Preparation 6
Fabric Cutting 7
Foundation Preparation 8
Foundation Paper Piecing 9
Stitch - Press - Trim 10
Curved Piecing 13
Appliqué 14
Seam Ripping 14
"Booger-Free" Paper Removal 15
Pressing Notes 17
Triangulations Basics 18
Compass Blocks and Halos  
One Star Compasses 21
Two Star Compasses 27
Three Star Compasses 37
Snowflakes 47
Halos 53
Small Compasses 58
Projects 68
Spice Islands Compass 70
Points North 74
Homeward Bound 78
Bahama Breeze 82
Supernovae 86
Treasure Island 90
Let It Snow 93
Sources 96

Instruction Page
Instruction Page

Instruction Page Quilt Top Assembly
Quilt Top Assembly

Treasure Island
Treasure Island

Supernovae
Supernovae

Bahama Breeze
Bahama Breeze

 

Homeward BoundPoints North

Homeward Bound and Points North

Spice Islands CompassTemplate Example

Spice Islands Compass and Template Example

Block Examples

Compass Block Example

 

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Mariner's Compass Quilts & Blocks
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Mariner's Compass from the Heartland
Mariner's Compass
From the Heartland

by Sharlene Jorgenson
Slice Up a Circle
Slice Up A Circle

by Angela Madden
Cover to Sunburst Quilts to Make
Sunburst Quilts to Make
by Marti Michell
Includes Template
WedgeWorks
WedgeWorks

Cheryl Phillips with Linda Pysto
Includes Template
WedgeWorks II
WedgeWorks II

Cheryl Phillips with Linda Pysto

Foundation Pieced Mariner Compass & New York Beauties

Mariners Compass

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Mariners Compass Collection
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Block Factory Mariner's Compass
Mariner's Compass Block Factory
From Judi Matheson Mariner's Compass New Directions
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Mariner's Compass
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Mariner's Compass Quilts Reach for the Stars
Mariner's Compass Quilts
Reach for the Stars
by Brenda Henning

Books for Mariner's Compass

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Mariner's Compass Quilts
Setting a New Course

by Judy Mathieson
Mariner's Medallion Quilts
Mariner's Medallion Quilts
by M'Liss Rae Hawley
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Mariner's Compass Stars
Mariner's Compass Stars
by Carol Doak
 

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Karen Stone Quilts
Karen Stone Quilts

11 popular designs + 2 new New York Beauty
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New York Beauties
New York Beauty
by Cheryl Phillips and Karla Schultz
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Quilt Mavens Perfect Paper Piecing
Quilt Mavens Perfect Paper Piecing
by Deb Karasik and Janet Mednick
Radiant New York Beauties
Radiant New York Beauties

by Valori Wells

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