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Blockbase Software
Block Factory: Mariners Compass Edition
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Sew Easy Mariner's Compass Blocks without Templates Mariner's Compass quilts are among the most eye-catching in the world, but they may intimidate the average quilter. If you've ever struggled with Mariner's Compass Blocks or if you're afraid to even try, Judy Mathieson and Quilt-Pro Systems have come to your rescue! Try Block Factory--Mariner's Compass Edition to sew Mariner's Compass blocks as foundations and eliminate the head-aches of templates.
With Block Factory, any quiltmaker can easily make Mariner's Compass Blocks. To see how easy it is to print and sew Mariner's Compass blocks with Block Factory, scroll down.
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Block Factory: Mariner's Compass Edition Tips & Hints for printing the perfect custom-sized Mariner's Compass block | 
| 1: Choose a block to print. Block Factory includes over 100 Mariner's Compass blocks. Choose from simple 4 point blocks to stunning 32 and 64 point blocks. | | | 2: Choose the size of the finished block. Make miniatures or quilt-size blocks--as large or small as you want. Don't worry about seam allowances. Block Factory automatically adds a 1/4" seam allowance to each section. | | | 3: You can print each section on a single sheet of paper so that you can create large blocks wthout having to tape foundation patterns together. | | | 4: Did you know that you can "distort" a circular block into an oval? Imagine creating an oval Mariner's Compass block with no templates! | | | 5: When you have chosen your block and printing options, click the print button to print. For special foundation papers or fabric, Block Factory tells you how many sheets you will need. |
Now you're ready to sew! Block Factory helps you sew better Mariner's Compass Blocks! | | 1: Cut away the excess paper from each section. Cut along the dotted line for a 1/4" seam allowace on each section. | | | 2: Using the foundation technique, piece each section of the block. To learn how to foundation piece, see Judy Mathieson's special sewing techniques--bonus instructions are included with the program! | | | 3: When you have foundation pieced the sections, sew them together into a circle. Block Factory prints a section map to help you sew the sections together. | | | 4: If the block has a circle in the center, Block Factory will print a pattern for the circle. You may piece or applique the center circle onto the block. | | | 5: Sew or applique the finished Mariner's Compass circle block onto background fabric. |
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