9:30am-4pm PST (half hour lunch break) at A Clean Stitch Quilt Shop in Missoula, MT

Skill Level - Intermediate

This is an information packed workshop that moves along a quick pace. Sewing experience, accurate rotary cutting, and good sewing skills are beneficial.

Have you ever wanted to make a Mariner’s Compass block but were too intimidated? Not a fan of paper piecing or using tedious templates? You’ll love this class for learning how to make 16-point compass blocks in 16 different sizes using Robin Ruth Design’s rulers and strip-piecing method! Join Robin and learn all the compass basics for making either a Skinny Robin or Fat Robin mariner’s compass block, and for all the finishing techniques from the centers to finishing into your project.

Click here for animated overviews of how my ruler works!

My rulers and method are much easier to master than you think. Every step is either a straight cut, a straight seam, or pressing. Once you learn how to use my rulers and strip-piecing technique, you will be free to move on to one of the many patterns and projects made using this ruler system!

Students get to choose which kind of compass they will make - Skinny Robin (pictured below top) or Fat Robin (pictured below bottom). We will make an OctaCompass block and then finish the center and into a project ready square.

This is a 6 hour class with a half hour lunch break in the middle . Once paid, a supply list will be emailed to you. Each student will use either the Skinny Robin or Fat Robin 16-Point Mariner’s Compass Book and Ruler Combo for class - this is NOT included in the workshop price. I will have my rulers at a discount on the day of class. There is no need to purchase them in advance as everything you need to be ready for class will be provided on the Supply List. If you do decide to purchase ahead, you can order on my website or at your favorite LQS. Please do not purchase on Amazon. Even though it may say Robin Ruth Design, these are third-party sellers and I can not guarantee what you will be shipped.

You may cancel with a full refund no less than 30 days in advance.