This simple eight point Mariners Compass
block is a paper piecing project. You will need to make sure template is printed at 100% for accurate sizing. Download the Mariner's Compass Template PDF and print 2 copies for the block. You will need 5 fabrics for this block, the background and 4 other fabrics, a medium and dark from 2 color groups.Background Fabric: 1 strip 2½ inches wide.
4 Point Fabrics: 1 strip each 1½ inches wide.
There are 8 total template pieces, 4 each of right and left sections. The right sections use a background and the darker of the point fabrics. For the left sections use a background and the medium of the point fabrics. Color group A is fabric 2 on the template and color group B is fabric 3 on the templates.
Paper Piecing Triangle sections
- Cut out the 8 half square triangle foundation papers. (PDF)
- Set sewing stitch smaller to make it easier to remove paper at the end.
- Place background fabric strip right side up on back of first foundation paper making sure it extends ¼ beyond sewing lines. Pin to paper.
- With paper side up, fold template back on sewing line and trim background fabric ¼ inch from fold line.
- Unfold paper and place fabric 2 strip on top of background fabric right sides together lining up edges to previous trimmed seam allowance. Pin to paper.
- With paper side up, sew on sewing line only.
- Turn work over and press fabric 2 open.
- With paper side up, fold template back on next sewing line and trim fabrics to ¼ inch from fold line.
- Unfold paper and place fabric 3 strip on top of fabrics, right sides together. Pin to paper.
- With paper side up, sew on sewing line only.
- Turn work over and press fabric 3 open.
- Trim foundation unit on ¼ seam allowance line all the way around.
- Remove paper when ready to assemble units.
Finishing up
Sew a right and a left triangle section together on long side using a ¼ inch seam. Press seams to one side. Lastly sew quarters together as shown also using a ¼ seam and press seams to one side.
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