Mastering the Mariner's Compass II

Master the secrets of drafting Mariner’s Compasses in circle, oval and off-center formats. Learn how to create a paper foundation pattern from your design. Play with value placement during paper and fabric exercises. Spend the afternoon exploring design possibilities or sewing your mariner’s compass block.

Mastering the Mariner's Compass
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Master the secrets of drafting Mariner's Compasses in circle, oval and off-center formats and then explore design possibilities.  Create a paper foundation pattern from your design for easy construction.  Play with value placement to create stunning compasses!

Mechanical pencil and eraser

Tracing paper

18" C-Thru ruler

Drawing paper: 8.5" x 11" or 11" x 14"

Compass

Graph paper: 1 sheet

Pencils: red, blue and green

Scotch tape

Sense of adventure