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Robin Long's Mariner's Compass Lessons

Learn how to make a Mariner's Compass quilt, Summer Bloom, or Christmas Tree Skirt, Winter Wreath with Robin Long. 

In this section you'll find additional teaching videos to help with the project:

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 1: Getting Started and Making a Practice Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 2: Finishing Your Practice Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 3: Make the 12 Inch Compass Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 4: Make the 28 Inch Compass Block

Robin's LIVE classes can be found in the LIVE: Robin Long's Mariner's Compass section.

Make our beautiful Summer Bloom quilt or Winter Wreath Christmas Tree Skirt while you learn a unique (easier!) way to construct a Mariner's Compass. 

 
Robin Long, the designer of Summer Bloom and Winter Wreath, master of the Mariners Compass and owner of Robin Ruth Design will teach you her process for constructing these beautiful quilts using strip-piecing and her specialized Mariners Compass Rulers. Her revolutionary method enables you to make this once tedious block quickly and accurately and put it into practice making your quilt.
 
 
Finished quilt sizes:
Summer Bloom 60" x 60"
Winter Wreath 54" x 54"
 
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Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 1: Getting Started and Making a Practice Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 1: Getting Started and Making a Practice Block

Robin Long shows you how to get started on your Summer Bloom | Winter wreath projects at The Quilt Show.com. This includes making a 12" Practice Mariner's Compass block.

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 2: Finishing Your Practice Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 2: Finishing Your Practice Block

Robin Long shows you how to finish your 12" Practice Mariner's Compass block (block center and preparing for appliqué) for your Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath projects at The Quilt Show.com.

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 3: Make the 12 Inch Compass Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 3: Make the 12 Inch Compass Block

Making the Summer Bloom/Winter Wreath 12" Mariner's Compass block (Pattern Step 1).

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 4: Make the 28 Inch Compass Block

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 4: Make the 28 Inch Compass Block

Making the Summer Bloom/Winter Wreath 28" Round Sunflower block (Pattern Step 2 and Step 4c)

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 5: Adding Dresdens & Petals, and Finishing

Summer Bloom | Winter Wreath Video 5: Adding Dresdens & Petals, and Finishing

Making the Summer Bloom/Winter Wreath Dresden Band, Faced Petals, and finishing instructions for Summer Bloom quilt or Winter Wreath tree skirt (Pattern Steps 3-6)

Laura Chapman
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If I am making a tree skirt, is the center block/circle needed?

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DAR25
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I have not received an e-mail with the download for the Summer/Winter wreaths. It has been over a month since I ordered the rulers and infor but the packing slip only had DOWNLOAD circled but no e-mail has shown up. Could you please send it...

I have not received an e-mail with the download for the Summer/Winter wreaths. It has been over a month since I ordered the rulers and infor but the packing slip only had DOWNLOAD circled but no e-mail has shown up. Could you please send it again?
I would like to get started before I get too far behind. Thanks in advance.

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After reading the book, looking at the ruler then watching the video, I was able to follow. I liked the process, especially the video showing the visuals. I had initially cut the first 60 degree angle at the wrong angle, couldn't figure what I...

After reading the book, looking at the ruler then watching the video, I was able to follow. I liked the process, especially the video showing the visuals. I had initially cut the first 60 degree angle at the wrong angle, couldn't figure what I was doing wrong until I watched the video. Thanks Robin for your thorough instructions.

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Becky Colestock
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Robin, you are a genius!!! Honestly, as I work my way through your video and project, I am astounded at how you figured this all out, and came up with the rulers with which to make this project. Brilliant! I echo what somebody else said --...

Robin, you are a genius!!! Honestly, as I work my way through your video and project, I am astounded at how you figured this all out, and came up with the rulers with which to make this project. Brilliant! I echo what somebody else said -- will your videos be available until we die??? Because they're crucial in getting the fine points (literally and figuratively). Thank you!

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Mary Johnson
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I am confused. The instructions stated to cut the second strip for the 12 inch 2 1/4. In the video she states 2 1/5.

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Bsp
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I have 20 rulers I bought her ruler that came with the book. She states in her video you can use a straight edge ruler with 60 degree however, she only uses her ruler... I can't figure out how to use the straight edge ruler she doesn't demo that...

I have 20 rulers I bought her ruler that came with the book. She states in her video you can use a straight edge ruler with 60 degree however, she only uses her ruler... I can't figure out how to use the straight edge ruler she doesn't demo that help?????

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Debbie Pryor
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Since I purchased the book and ruler (but not a kit), is there somewhere to let us know how much fabric we need to make the summer bloom. Thank you.

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gabriel hounsom
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I thought it looked so complicated when I started but the video made it so much easier to follow. So will your video stay available till I die????? The angle ruler did not come with the book and fabric from the quilt show. How much is it and...

I thought it looked so complicated when I started but the video made it so much easier to follow. So will your video stay available till I die????? The angle ruler did not come with the book and fabric from the quilt show. How much is it and how long will it take to get to me. I am in TX I would like to get inside your brain so much work to make this pattern.
Thank You.
Gabriel H.

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Mardi Crandall
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I am looking forward to session I on July 10 but am confused about fabric for the practice block. Do we use the fabric from the kit or do we provide our own “practice” fabric? Should strips be cut before class?

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Connie
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Lovely quilt. However, I’m not convinced I like projects where you not only buy the pattern but you need to purchase specialist rulers to be able to complete the project. I much prefer patterns where you have a choice to buy specialist rulers.

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Laura Chapman
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If I am making a tree skirt, is the center block/circle needed?

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DAR25
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I have not received an e-mail with the download for the Summer/Winter wreaths. It has been over a month since I ordered the rulers and infor but the packing slip only had DOWNLOAD circled but no e-mail has shown up. Could you please send it...

I have not received an e-mail with the download for the Summer/Winter wreaths. It has been over a month since I ordered the rulers and infor but the packing slip only had DOWNLOAD circled but no e-mail has shown up. Could you please send it again?
I would like to get started before I get too far behind. Thanks in advance.

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DeborahAgnes
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After reading the book, looking at the ruler then watching the video, I was able to follow. I liked the process, especially the video showing the visuals. I had initially cut the first 60 degree angle at the wrong angle, couldn't figure what I...

After reading the book, looking at the ruler then watching the video, I was able to follow. I liked the process, especially the video showing the visuals. I had initially cut the first 60 degree angle at the wrong angle, couldn't figure what I was doing wrong until I watched the video. Thanks Robin for your thorough instructions.

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Becky Colestock
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Robin, you are a genius!!! Honestly, as I work my way through your video and project, I am astounded at how you figured this all out, and came up with the rulers with which to make this project. Brilliant! I echo what somebody else said --...

Robin, you are a genius!!! Honestly, as I work my way through your video and project, I am astounded at how you figured this all out, and came up with the rulers with which to make this project. Brilliant! I echo what somebody else said -- will your videos be available until we die??? Because they're crucial in getting the fine points (literally and figuratively). Thank you!

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Mary Johnson
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I am confused. The instructions stated to cut the second strip for the 12 inch 2 1/4. In the video she states 2 1/5.

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Bsp
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I have 20 rulers I bought her ruler that came with the book. She states in her video you can use a straight edge ruler with 60 degree however, she only uses her ruler... I can't figure out how to use the straight edge ruler she doesn't demo that...

I have 20 rulers I bought her ruler that came with the book. She states in her video you can use a straight edge ruler with 60 degree however, she only uses her ruler... I can't figure out how to use the straight edge ruler she doesn't demo that help?????

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Debbie Pryor
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Since I purchased the book and ruler (but not a kit), is there somewhere to let us know how much fabric we need to make the summer bloom. Thank you.

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gabriel hounsom
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I thought it looked so complicated when I started but the video made it so much easier to follow. So will your video stay available till I die????? The angle ruler did not come with the book and fabric from the quilt show. How much is it and...

I thought it looked so complicated when I started but the video made it so much easier to follow. So will your video stay available till I die????? The angle ruler did not come with the book and fabric from the quilt show. How much is it and how long will it take to get to me. I am in TX I would like to get inside your brain so much work to make this pattern.
Thank You.
Gabriel H.

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Mardi Crandall
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I am looking forward to session I on July 10 but am confused about fabric for the practice block. Do we use the fabric from the kit or do we provide our own “practice” fabric? Should strips be cut before class?

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Connie
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Lovely quilt. However, I’m not convinced I like projects where you not only buy the pattern but you need to purchase specialist rulers to be able to complete the project. I much prefer patterns where you have a choice to buy specialist rulers.

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