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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
Companion Disc & Bonus Points

The Bonus Points CD includes:

All compass, halo and snowflake blocks from the book
PLUS:
9 Bonus 16” compass blocks
16 Bonus snowflake blocks
6 Bonus compass halos
6 Bonus 8” compass blocks

Item Code: 4M1860CD
Weight: .0.30 lbs.
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Reach for the Stars
Print Package

1. Book: Reach for the Stars
2. CD: Reach for the Stars Companion Disc

Item Code: 4M1860
Weight: 1.30 lbs.
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Triangulations 2.0 CD
Half Square and Quarter Square

Designed by: Brenda Henning
Mfg: Bear Paw Productions
Item Code: G09
Weight: .2 lbs.

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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.

About 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

Quilt Top Assembly

Treasure Island

Supernovae

Bahama Breeze

Homeward Bound Points North

Homeward Bound and Points North

Spice Islands Compass Template Example

Spice Islands Compass and Template Example

Block Examples

Compass Block Example

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Mariner's Compass Quilts & Blocks Use with Wedge Rulers or Templates
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