Materials & Prep List - RaNae Merrill Quilt Design

Mariner’s Compass in a Day Quilt Workshopwith RaNae MerrillMaterials fee $10 payable to instructor in class. Kit contains printedcutting templates and pattern, and complete reusable pattern on CD.Finished Size: Approximately 40” x 40”Skill Level: Beginner to IntermediateThis beautiful Mariner’s Compass quilt is assembled with fusible webinstead of seams, so there are no curves or tricky points. Appliqué andquilting are done in one step, so it is fast and easy to make.Fabric Requirements (These measurements do not include extra)Section Amount needed Fabric ChoicesCenter Bkgd & Border 2(Pre-cut before class if possible)1-1/4 yardsor 2 RadiantCollection PanelsChoose a texture or subtle pattern that supports the other fabrics.If this is light, all other colors should be darker. If this is dark, all othercolors should be lighter.Radiant Collection Panels: Only Navy is still availableBorder 1 & Binding(Pre-cut before class if possible)1/2 yard Choose a fabric that contrasts with Bkgd/Border 2 and coordinateswith other fabrics. All strips cut across width of fabric (WOF).A Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” piece A/C/E are the light To create a sense A: lightest light colorC Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” piecesides of points. of depth, choose C: med. light colorChoose a lighter shade progressively darkerE Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” piece than B/D/F colors shades of the lightE: darkest light colorcolor and the dark(Should be differentcolor -->than B: they touch)B Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” piece B/D/F are the darkB: lightest dark colorD Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” piecesides of points.D: med. dark colorF Compass Points 8-1/2 x 11” pieceChoose a darker shadeF: darkest dark colorCenter circle 8-1/2 x 11” piece Choose a fabric that unifies all other fabrics. Can be fussy-cutCorner circles 1/8 yard Choose one or two colors that contrast with Bkgd/Border 2 fabric andSide/Top/Bottom Circles1/8 yardcoordinate with compass colors. Can be same fabric as center circle.You may need more fabric if you fussy-cutBack & Hanging Sleeve 1-1/2 yards Any fabric. (1-1/4 yds. backing + 1/4 yd. hanging sleeve)Fusible Web* 1-1/4 yards (17” wide) or 2-1/4 yds (12” wide) or 9 sheets 9” x 12”Batting 44” x 44” square Cotton, wool, or blends; 100% polyester not recommended*Fusible web is an iron-on bonding material that glues together two pieces of fabric with heat. It comes backedwith paper so you can write on and cut it. It is first stuck or heat-fused to the back of the applique fabric, thenthe paper is removed and the applique is ironed to the background fabric. TransWeb, Wunder Under and Steama-Seamare brand names of fusible web. Follow manufacturer’s directions for fusing.Other Materials & Tools* Cotton thread for assembly (match bkgrd fabric)* Rotary cutter, cutting mat, and 24-1/2” clearruler with 45-degree line marks* Scissors for fabric* Scissors for paper* Pressing cloth or scratch paper* Double-sided tape (permanent, not removable)* Darning foot or free-motion quilting foot* Machine-quilting thread (colors should match orcomplement bkgrd & points)* Iron* Seam ripper (just in case)* Basting thread or temporary spray adhesive orsafety pins for basting quilt layers(C) 2005 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www.ranaemerrillquilts.comThis pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.

About Radiant Collection fabrics for this patternThe blue, red & yellow quilt shown above is made with fabrics from the Radiant Collection I created for BlankQuilting in 2005. The starburst fabric and Navy panels are still available at www.ranaemerrillquilts.com. Youcan use Navy panels for the background, then make the compass part of the pattern from regular fabrics.BTR-3761 StarburstsThere are dark, medium andlight starbursts with radii ofup to 5”. Parts of the patternask you to choose light,medium or dark circles.BTR-3760: Panels, Navy blueonly. These panels are 24” x 44.”The point where all the radiatinglines meet is the “center point.”This design goes through light,medium and dark as it graduatesfrom one color to another.To order Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts and other supplies: www.ranaemerrillquilts.comThe Spiromaniacs Blog: http://spiromaniacs.wordpress.com7-20-09Receive the Spiromaniacs newsletter: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com/mailinglist.htmlSpiral Quilt workshops and lectures: www.ranaemerrillquilts.com/teaching or 212-316-2063Designs, patterns & instructions (C) 2009 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved.These materials are solely for the personal use of participants in this workshop. They may not be used by any other person or organizationfor any purpose (whether or not for profit) unless specifically authorized to do so in writing by RaNae Merrill.InstructionsAll seam allowances are 1/4”.Cut edgeCut Background, Borders & BindingCut Background & Border 2: (Pre-cut before class if possible)If using Radiant panels for background,refer to cutting instructions on Page 7Fold and press fabric as shown at right.Cut as shown in diagrams below:____ 2 strips 5” x WOF (Border 2) (Fig. 1)____ 2 strips 5” x 35” (Border 2) (Fig. 2)____ 1 rectangle 28” x 30” (Center background) (Fig. 3)Folded edge of fabricLength of fabricCut edgeSelvagesDouble folded edge of fabricCut edges (square up)Single folded edge of fabricSelvages (remove)Fig. 1Fig. 2Fig. 3Double folded edge of fabricCut edges (square up)Cut 5” x WOF from this sideSingle folded edge of fabricSelvages (remove)Double folded edge of fabricCut 5” x 35” stripfrom this sideSingle folded edge of fabricDouble folded edge of fabric15” highBorder 2 (2 pieces)30” x 28”whenunfolded14” wideSingle folded edge of fabricBorder 2 (2 pieces)Cut Border 1 & Binding: (Pre-cut before class if possible)____ 4 strips 1-1/2” x WOF (Border 1)____ 4 strips 2-1/2” x WOF (Border/Binding)(C) 2005 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www.ranaemerrillquilts.comThis pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.

BORDER 2BORDER 1BACKGROUNDEFEF CBADEDCFEFABBCENTERCIRCLEAE FCD EFFDEACBEF(C) 2005 RaNae Merrill All rights reserved www.ranaemerrillquilts.comThis pattern is for personal use only and may not be used to make items for sale or to teach classes.