EASY PATTERN FOR FOUNDATION PAPER-PIECED 15" MARINER COMPASS in 18" QUILT BLOCK! The foundation paper piecing pattern and step by step instructions-- with pictures--for construction and assembly of the Mariner Compass quilt block! This was Block 16 of the immensely popular Dreamcatcher Round the Year Quilt which was available on my blog www.patchworkofmylife.com as a Block of the Month.

EXPERTISE LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE to EXPERT. Familiarity with/ knowledge of Foundation Paper Piecing is necessary. This pattern employs the chain-piecing method, making the piecing go faster, while maintaining accuracy.

The finished size of the block is 18" square. If you prefer to construct only the Compass, that finishes at 15" (diameter).

You may use this versatile pattern to make a table runner, wall-hanging or cushion cover if not using it for the quilt.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS this DIGITAL PURCHASE works:

1. Please note that this is a digital purchase and you will receive only a link to download the .PDF files on your computer/device. No paper pattern/ actual quilt/ fabric/ merchandise/object is being offered here.

2. On purchase, you will immediately receive a mail confirming receipt of the same, followed by a second mail with download links. If you do not see the mails in your inbox, please check your Spam folder. Please do not click the links repeatedly as each click is treated as a download and number of downloads is limited.

3. It is advisable to access the files on your laptop or notepad where you can save them, rather than on your smartphone.

The links expire in 72 hours, so you would be well-advised to download the files on a permanent location on your PC/ Mac / Notepad asap.

4. You will need to download the software Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)at Adobe site to be able read the files. You will receive the following files:

• MADS' BONUS TIPS FOR FPP
• MARINERS24 FPP TEMPLATES & CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS
• MARINERS24 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICS

5. Download the files on your device/ computer; do not print directly from the mail/ link. The patterns are designed for printing on A4 size paper, but letter size 8.5" x 11.5" will be fine. Set your printer to 'Actual Size' or 100 % setting before printing.

All patterns are for the personal use of the buyer only. Please do not share with others or use for teaching/ workshops etc without my prior permission! Please read the Terms and Conditions of this purchase for further clarification.

Purchases of all digital downloads are non-refundable

You may contact me in case you face any problem, I shall be happy to help. My contact details are available at the link at the bottom of this page.

The Back Story of the Mariner-24 Compass: Interestingly, this was the first block that I drafted for this quilt, but kept it for the last as it appeared to be quite challenging. I learnt to draft this block from a `workshop' by Australian quilter Adina Sullivan, “Mastering the Maddening Mariner” in “Quiltskills - Workshops from The Quilters’ Guild Australia” (published by The Patchwork Place, 1998). Adina has the most fabulous quilts based on the Mariner’s Compass and she uses the English paper piecing method to construct her blocks; mine is completely machine pieced using chain-piecing FPP templates!

Happy Quilting!