Anderson Special Olympics, 101 S. Fant Street

#91 Mariners Compass

Quilter Unknown

Sponsor Kathy Caine and Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail

The quilter for this panel is unknown. This quilt block was sponsored by the UHQT for the 2011 Pendleton Spring Jubilee. The colors were chosen to represent the vitality of springtime. Kathy Caine, the recipient of the block, requested it be donated to the City of Anderson Special Olympics Program, because of all the ‘stars’ in that program. The block is located on the front of the historic McCants Middle School that now houses many community programs.

The Mariner’s Compass has been a classic pattern for almost 200 years. From the time American women began making quilts; stars have found their way into quilting patterns. Star shapes are natural ones for quilters because the corners of patchwork often form stars with varying points. With slight modifications a star pattern can take on a new look and a new name.