Make A Cathedral Window Quilt With This Free Tutorial!
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- I call this My Forever Project. This cathedral window quilt tutorial will take you step by step as to how I make this and offer tips along the way. By the end of the video, you will be able to make your own cathedral windows quilt blocks and be on your way to making a complete cathedral windows quilt. You can even make it a forever project like mine where you make this quilt forever. ❤️
Measurements:
Base Unit: 6.5" square
Template for Folding: 2 7/8"
Final size of the "pod": 2 7/8"
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I am 65 years old. When I was very young, probably about 7 years old, my grandmother made Cathedral Window Quilts. I would spend many hours cutting out the squares for her. The template was card board, one size for muslin, and one size for the "pretty" fabric. I would pride myself for how big my stacks were!!! She sewed them all by hand and they were beautiful. In my early 30's, I decided I was going to make one. I thought I could surely accomplish this, because my grandmother had absolutely no formal education. WRONG!! I had no clue, my quilt never got big enough to cover a barbie doll bed . I think I can try again, with the help of your instruction. My sister has one of these quilts that my grandmother made, and I don't think my sister ever cut out a square !!!! Bless you for the video and the memories that have surfaced for me.
Oh, wow! These types of comments are my absolute favorite comments! Thank you so much for sharing this! It truly makes my heart happy knowing it brought back memories and has inspired you to make one. Thank you so much! 🥰 Please let me know if you have any further questions about this. I am happy to help. ❤️
It isn't fair that your sister got one and didn't even cut a square! What? 😆
YOU deserve to have one of your Grammy's quilts since you spent so much time cutting out the squares for her!!
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I just found mine that I started in 1985 cleaning up my bins. Can’t wait to continue making it.
Sounds like it's the perfect time to jump back in on it. You can do it! 😊❤️
Beautiful! I Love it! Such tiny pieces & I do call it a Quilt. So it’s a YES from me!
Thank you! I agree! ❤️
My mother has only ever wanted a Cathedral Window quilt. I have the fabric and now the skill to get it done.
Oh, I love this so much! Glad it is helpful! Let me know if you have any questions once you get started. ❤️
Yes a quilt!!
What a great tutorial
Thank you! 🥰 So glad you enjoyed it!
25yrs, is shorter than my quilt! I started mine in the early 80s having entered a bolster cushion, in cathedral patchwork, into a competition. I too was a novice at hand sewn patchwork but having won 3rd prize I thought,I can do this! So I set about planning a quilt. Family and working life intervened so I set it aside. Now in 2024 I’ve revisited it and realised that my hand sewing and patchwork piecing back then was embarrassing!! It’s three quarters done with hundreds of squares cut, needles and thread still with the project. After 40 years, developing my skills in embroidery & patchwork I’m determined to finish it and leave a completed work for whom ever wants to enjoy it. Thank you for being so honest in your tutorial. It has inspired me to accept what was and enjoy finishing my UFO.
Oh my goodness! I love this! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this pattern! I love that you have a Forever Project, too!
I am thrilled that you liked this tutorial and that it has inspired you. That is always my goal. 🥰
My mother made a queen size Cathedral Window Quilt when I was a child. I still remember her hand stitching that quilt. She started with 9-1/2 in squares. My brother still has it & the quilt is beautiful! So is your quilt. That is a lot of handwork. Great tutorial!
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing! It is a lot of handwork--so true! I wish I would have started with a bigger square. Hindsight! LOL! Thank you for your kind words, Reta! ❤️
I made one my mom liked it and decided to help with it.
I started with 91/2 squares. Stared putting animals, cartoon animal, any kind. Then different characters, odd things, bazooka bubble gum wrapper material. Loved doing it, one reason I did it with my mom, memories.
Oh wow! Love this! What a wonderful project!
@@SewtheDistance How do you figure out the ratio between the size of the muslin and the printed fabric? I’m thinking I would like to have the pod be 4 inches or maybe even five. What size square should the muslin be? Surely there’s a formula there somewhere😂
@@marilynnaylor4679 I started with a 9 1/2 square. The pods are 4 inches.
I too have a small sample block of this pattern a lady showed me how when I was 22. I never finished it.. But now, o plan to! I’m only 70 now, hope I get it done!!! 😃😃. Loved your video! Thank you!!!😘❤️
YAY! I love this! So happy this video helps you finish your 50 year old project. 🥰
You are so welcome. Thank you for sharing and for watching!
Without batting it is more like a coverlet but Yes it is definitely in the quilt family. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome! I like saying it is in the quilt family. That is a perfect qualifier. Thank you!
Wow!..what a great tutorial!🤗
I received a pc if a cathedral window quilt my grandmother had been wkg on before she died...I was in my 30’s..and thought this was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen😮
It took me awhile to find out how to do it!
My first time doing a quilt as well
I wkg on it some..every now and again
It’s been over 30 yrs ago since I acquired it ..and I think I’m ready to get it finished !..Thanks for your help🥰🙏🏻
So happy this is helpful!
I love that you are completing your grandmother's quilt. 🥰 What a wonderful way to honor her.
As long as it has at least 3 layers, it's a quilt. No batting required. A quilt this heavy doesn't need batting anyway.
True, Dusty! I like the way you think!
This is so pretty but I can’t do all that hand stitching. 😢. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I understand.
Yes, I think it's a quilt. My great aunt used to make these many years ago and I was so fascinated by the process, but for some reason, I've never made one. Thank you for this video. I think I just found my next quilt project.
YAY! That makes me so happy! I hope you give it a try! Let me know if you have any questions. ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate this tutorial so much! I started one 18 years ago and couldn’t remember how I did it! Thank you!
Yay! So glad this is helpful!
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I began quilting back in 1976 and always wanted to do a Cathedral Window quilt, but thought I would never live long enough to finish it! (I usually do simple, traditional quilt patterns and really don't like the look of the machine sewn Cathedral Window patterns...they seem a bit fake to me.) At 72, I am just finishing up a couple of Grandma's Flower Garden quilts for my granddaughters, which they helped pick fabric scraps for. It has taken 2 years for me to get the tops done (EPP hexies) but the actual quilting is still to go. Nevertheless, I do think I will go ahead and begin this Cathedral Window quilt, but I'm going to challenge my sisters and my daughters to combine our efforts this year and see what we come up with. (Otherwise, I seriously doubt I would live long enough or have the dexterity to finish it! LOL). We could have a "put it together party" and draw straws for the end result (which would, hopefully be big enough to be called a "quilt"). It might be a pipe dream, but I'm ready to try! Thanks again for the inspiration and clear instructions!
Wow, so cool to see this come together. Yes, I'd call it a quilt as it is made by stitching up multiple layers of fabric. What great memories you've got in that!
Thank you! I love your reasoning! ❤️
I was going to say the same thing. It’s really cool!!!
So beautiful! 🎉
Thank you! ❤️
I love a Cathedral Window Quilt💕
Many great tips in this video❣
Love the template for ironing Kris❣
Another excellent video...thank you🤩
Thank you so much, Tracy! ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, it,is a quilt!!!!! I think it honors the,past quilt a,Wes who didn’t even have the nuce lighting we have today! Yours will get done - eventually😄😄🥴
LOL! True! Maybe someday! 😂😂😂
Thank you! When my Mom passed, she left me an unfinished one & was sure I could finish it. I was most unsure until now. Great presentation. Thanks to my friend Jackie and her Momma Jean for getting me this video. I'm going to finish that quilt! ❤
YAYYYY! Oh my goodness! My heart is so happy! This is what it is all about for me! Thank you for sharing! You made my day. 🥰 Let me know if you need additional help!
I found one, started by someone at a rummage sale. It broke my heart to see it so neglected so I bought it for 1 dollar, had to wash it as it had stains and smelled bad, but it came out of the machine looking good. I have been working on it off and on for about 8 months now. I could not match the fabric in the piece I found so I just decided to go with what I had on hand and it’s fine. I think the different fabric will one day tell a story of how it must have been made by more then one person. Hope I finish it or on to the next person who finds it. I do it by machine and the pattern it makes on the back is really nice.
Oh, I love that you saved this! A few other people have said they use the machine, too. I will have to give this a try with a different project. I think a Christmas pillow would be lovely! Thanks for the tip and thank you for sharing about your project! 😍
ok... so I have about three years to go before I start mine... 😆
LOVE this!
With your tips, maybe I can start it in about two years!
I love it! 😂 Once you do start, let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help!
Yes it's a quilt. I figure it a "quilt as you go" method. Just so beautiful. Tx
You are so welcome! Thank you! I wasn't sure since it really isn't quilted. 🤷🏻♀️
I have one I started in 1992! Hand stitched until I can find a way to machine sew. Thanks!
I love that I am not alone! LOL! Although I am still hand-stitching it. 😂
THIS is EXACTLY what I have been looking for!! THANK YOU for such a GREAT step-by-step presentation, you were a sheer delight to learn from!!!!! Your QUILT is absolutely awesome... love how it is like a scrapbook of memories from past projects. I DO think it is a 'different version of' a QUILT, but definitely a QUILT... IT COVERS YOU UP :)
Wow! Thank you so much! This makes me so happy! 🥰
Great teaching a very good project for on the go!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed this! It is perfect for that. ❤️
This is so funny, I started a Cathedral WiInddow quilt when I was probably in my late 20's. I'm not sure where the small piece is now. I didn't get far on it because I didn't like handwork. Last year I took up EPP & love it. It only took 50+ years to find joy in hand piecing. I'm sure that having a less hectic life helps!! I love your quilt & I don't think you should correct any of your misteps unless it is absolutely neccessary. It's a story of how far you've come as a quilter. I hope you document your journey to go along with the quilt.
Oh, I love this so much! Thank you for sharing, Linda! This is wonderful! I was a cross stitcher before becoming a quilters, so I think that background helped with my love of hand quilting/stitching. I can see how some just don't like it, however. I am happy to hear you are doing EPP! I love EPP, too! I really haven't been documenting this journey, but I will have to start. Hopefully my kids will see this video and think twice about putting it in a dumpster after I am going, especially if it is still not finished! LOL! 😍
Oh my! Thank you for sharing this. I always wondered how these are made and just assumed it was way to complicated for me. But you make it look so relaxing 😁
You are so welcome! I find it very relaxing. I hope you do, too! Thank you so much!
I recently found a quilt going through my in-laws items. I put it up for sale for $40. ( it had some stainns in the folds) My sister in law said she was unaware of anyone in the family who quilted. I received an offer from someone, but they lived too far away, and I didn't want to ship it. Anyways, she told me it was a pattern called the cathedral window. I was curious to see how it was made, so that is how I found you. Seeing how much work is involved, I'm either going to keep it or up the price. Thank you for this video.
You are so welcome! I am thrilled this video has helped! 🥰
My mamaw taught me how to make this quilt when I was about 20 years old. We sat for hours watching TV and quilting. She made hers with larger squares and gave her scraps to me to make mine.
Took about 6-7 years to finish my first one because it was queen size and small squares. I have since made several with large squares. They don't take nearly as long to finish.
Thank you so much for watching and sharing! Great point--the larger would make it easier. I do love that I have been working on it for 25+ years, however. It is like a scrapbook of projects I have made. ❤️
50+ years ago I watched a lady work on a Catheral Window, she stood at her ironing board & did it all by hand. I was hooked! Years later, my sister gave me a book that showed how to make it by machine & slowly mine is growing! Beautiful design! I'll leave mine to my Caralina😊😊
Love it! I am so happy you figured out how to do it by machine. Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️
I was just gifted a partially finished cathedral window quilt that my Great Grandmother started. I’d say it’s at least 50-60 years old looking at the fabrics. I also got the squares she’s cut for the center. Very blessed that my cousin thought of me.
That is awesome! What a wonderful gift! To think you will be working on the quilt she worked on. I just love that! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your story!
Thanks for the tutorial, I’ve always thought about making a cathedral windows. Those are the easiest instructions I’ve seen, plus it’s the first time I’ve seen it demonstrated live, , and that’s how I learn the best.
Oh, thank you! You are so welcome, Elizabeth! Glad it was helpful! ❤️
thank you, this is really helpful.
You're welcome! Glad to hear it! Thank you so much for watching!
My mother made my family cathedral Christmas ornaments from my great grandmother s quilt that she started and never finished. You make it look so easy. Thank you for reminding me of those special ornaments.
That is awesome! Love this, Theresa! What a wonderful way to use the old unfinished quilt. So happy it bought back memories. ❤️
I am so glad you did this video! I just came across a bag with a fairly big piece of completed work that my grandmother and I did together about 45 years ago. I did not remember how to do it. My oldest daughter looked up this video and now might be interested in working on this with me. Who knows we might get a lap size completed and have a three generation heirloom.
Thank you for your time and talent.
Oh my goodness! I LOVE THIS! I am incredibly happy this helps you finish this quilt along side your daughter. What a wonderful treasure! Thank you for sharing this! This made my day!
I really love this
Thank you!
Love it! Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much! ❤️
I started one years ago and couldn’t remember how to make the units…20 years later…I may get it started again. Thanks so much!
Yay! I am so happy this helped! You are so welcome! ❤️❤️❤️
I find this Cathedral Windows to be my most favorite of quilts.
They are pretty amazing, aren't they? ❤️
I made one of these over 30 years ago. It was queen size. Took me four years to make it and I did it on the sewing machine! It is very heavy. Love your tip using the template plastic. It's a beautiful quilt/coverlet.
That is awesome! I will have to try using the machine with this technique on a different project. Many have mentioned it. I am curious now! LOL! Thank you so much!
They are very heavy. I swear mine weighs about ten pounds
@@juliamedina1214 It does weigh a ton! I gave it to my parents. They use it for decoration only. Might be good for someone who needs a weighted blanket. 😁
i am interested in this style of quilt...and yes it might not be warm but it is still a cover. it reminds me of the way a manx quilt block is made and sewed to make a light weight coverlet.
Yes! It is a little like that. I hadn't made that connection! Thank you for this and for watching! ❤️
Finally understand how it's done!! Best tutorial on this topic seen by me. Tfs, hugs, Chel 🌸
Thank you so much! I am happy to hear that! ❤️
The Cathedral Window quilt pattern is one of my favorites. My mother-in-law made this style of quilt for us when we married. I hope to make one myself, so I appreciate your tutorial.
I love that you have one! What a wonderful gift! I hope you try it and am happy you like the tutorial. Thank you for sharing, Estela!
Love cathedral windows
I have been making them for years. I used single pods for Christmas ornaments and attached them as tag to gifts. YES, it is a quilt. In early times they only used layers of fabric. Crazy quilting only uses layers of fabric too, done in Victorian era
Your demonstration was great!! Thanks
Thank you so much! I love making this forever project. ❤️
Oh my goodness! I feel so much better I've been working on mine for 35 years!!
Yay! Love that we are in the same club. Lol! ❤️
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I have always thought they were beautiful but had no idea that it was this easy to make one I can’t wait to start my own. And I love the fact that you’ve been working on it for 25 years and you’re still going. You are one of my very favorite quilt teachers. I look forward to your videos.
You’re welcome 😊 And wow! Thank you for saying this! I am flattered to be part of your quilting journey, Trey, and so happy to help. Please let me know if you have further questions about this process. ❤️
Loved the slog cabin. And the window,thanks , thanks
Glad you enjoyed it ❤️
A labour of love project, very beautiful
Thank you, Fay! ❤️
Thank for the great instructional. Excited to start on my!
You are so welcome! ❤️
YAY! I am excited you going to make this! 🤗
Love it as a topper for my bed on those cold cold nights!!
Oh! Perfect! ❤️
I have the quilt that my grandmother made for my mom, she made three for her children and when she was done she said Never again but I treasure it
I can understand that! 🥰 I love that you have her quilt. What a treasure!
Excellent tutorial 😊 I kept missing a step but your direction is spot on 🙌🙌
Thank you! I am so happy this is helpful!
Thanks!
My pleasure! 🥰
I've never seen a cathedral quilt before. Think I might have a go as it looks like a nice relaxing quilt to make during the dark old winter. Another good wY to use up alot of crumbs.
Yes! This is perfect for those long winter months. Glad it has inspired you! Let me know if you have any questions. ❤️
What a pleasure to see you working on this quilt! My mother made a full size Cathedral Window quilt 45 years ago as a gift for her mother. All hand cut and hand sewn, just as you are doing. I have the quilt now, and it is a real show piece. Thanks for reminding me of all the work that went into making that quilt!
Oh, wow! What a treasure! LOVE this! I am happy to hear this video helped you understand how it was constructed. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Lynnie!
Awesome tutorial for the original Cathedral Window Quilt. I love the idea of sewing a bunch of pods and then being able to sew in the color squares while sitting with hubby in the evening. Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! That's exactly how I do it. It is relaxing and rewarding. ❤️
Thanks for making this doable
My pleasure! Happy to help!
It brings back memories of many years ago I made this. Good refresher course.almost made me cry, thanks
Awww! Wow! So glad it brought back memories. Happy tears, I hope! ❤️
Beautiful, thank you so much for sharing 😊
My pleasure 😊
Hi Kris….that’s gorgeous. It’s a bit late for me to make one like this…but who knows! I’ve always been intrigued and now you’ve shown how to make them… thanks so much. ❤️🇦🇺
So glad you like it! They are fun to make, especially since when you are done, you are done. ❤️
I always wanted to know how this quilt was made! Now I do and it looks pretty simple. Love the idea of hand piecing and then at the end it’s completely finished. Thanks for sharing!❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome! So happy this helped! Usually when you say handwork, people get nervous, but surprisingly it is very forgiving and easy to stitch. Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the easy to follow and understand production! I always assumed that the Cathedral Windows pattern was super complicated, but now I feel like this would be the perfect project to work on during my quilting get togethers with the girls! I need something that is easy that I can throw in a bag and take with me. I'm psyched!
YAY! So glad you love it and are going to try it! So much fun and perfect for on-the-go projects!
It’s stunning
Thank you! I love this one, too! ❤️
I love the Cathedral window quilt. I made one a couple years ago and put a border on my. I keep the edges out and sewed them to the border it’s beautiful. It took me 2 1\2 years to finish it. God bless you and your family have a blessed evening.
Borders would be beautiful on this! Thank you for sharing! Blessings to you and your family, too! 🥰
A friend of my moms gave me a beautiful one , she said it was her grandmother’s and she didn’t have any living children to pass it on too . I love it ,it’s about a queen side ,so I think it was use as a bedspread. I don’t know for sure she passed about 6 years ago and I never thought to ask . I wish I had ask her more about it ,she was in her 80s .
Oh, I love this! What a treasure you have! Thank you for watching and for sharing!
I've always admired these quilts (yep, I said quilts), but didn't really know how to do them. I love the idea of hand sewing. Thanks for all the details!
You are so welcome! If you try one, please let me know if you have any questions. Happy to help, Dotty! ❤️
Saw one of these as curtains in Camden, SC. If I do this it will be curtains in a window. Was beautiful.
Oh, that WOULD be beautiful! Love this idea! Thank you for sharing!
This has been on my bucket list forever. You have inspired me.
Oh yay! I am so happy this inspired you! ❤️❤️❤️
It’s beautiful!
Thank you!
A lot of memories in that quilt. I made a Christmas pillow using a cathedral pattern. Your quilt is beautiful. Thank you for sharing
You are so welcome! Thank you for you kind words. Ohhhhh, I love the idea of making a Christmas pillow with this technique! How fun would that be?
Thanks for the tutorial!
You are welcome! ❤️
Perfectly explained! I love how you teach. Thanks so much. I would love to do but it would have to be by machine. My arthritis would not allow it. :(.
Thank you so much! I am sorry about your arthritis. 😞 There are a few videos out there on doing something similar by machine. Here's one by Tracy at The Sewing Channel. I hope this helps! ua-cam.com/video/2etvGCgKoic/v-deo.html
Your quilt (forever in progress) is so pretty! I recognize some of the fabrics in it! What a fun way to use small scraps. I've made a modern cathedral windows (all with 3.5" squares), but I've never made the handmade version with the folded pockets. It's really beautiful!
Thank you so much! It is so much fun seeing these old scraps, isn't it? They bring back memories of so much quilts I have made over the years. Glad you love this, too! I really need to get this out again for the winter. Thank you for the reminder! ❤️
Cool as beans
Thank you! 😊
To me it is a quilt and a beautiful one. I am making the Double Wedding Ring quilt now. I will be stocking up on the background fabric I need for the Cathedral Window quilt. As soon as the Double WeddingR ing is finished I will start my CWQ. Thanks for the tutorial. Blessings to you.
Thank you! Double wedding ring is on my quilting bucket list! LOVE them! Blessings to you, too!
That is a lot of work. I could see me doing it.I might use a 10in. Square. It’s a work of art❤
Thank you so much! 🥰
That's a great idea! Love that!
I had to watch twice LOL remembered most of the steps and measurements but not all. Thank you for the detailed instructions.
You’re welcome 😊 So glad it is helpful! ❤️
I too have a "forever" project. My mother passed away two years ago this coming week. Her baby crib had a cathedral windows quilt made by her grandmother and my sister and I loved getting to use it (most often when we were sick). I was able to get a number of mom's shirts and blouses and thought making a C.W. for my sister would be nice since I got the original quilt. I've been working on this on and off for a year.
I so wished I had your video when I began.
My accuracy is juvenile and my original throw size project has shrunk down to a wall hanging. But now that I've seen YOUR technique, I think I may try again and make her that throw.
Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. ☺️
First, I am so very sorry about your mom. I can't imagine what you are going through.
It makes my heart happy that you have the quilt that was worked on by your great grandmother and your sister! I also love that this video helped you! That's what it is all about. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️
I made a queen size cathedral window and it was wonderful. I used a really high quality muslin and it felt so special. It did take me about 2 years.
Oh, wow! That's a ton of work! That is my only regret--I wish I could have used a better muslin. Oh well. Live and learn! I have no idea how big this will end up being or if I will ever finish it. We will see! 😍
I watched a demo for this quilt many years ago but I never tried it because of the slow pace of making it. Maybe I can get some of these made soon. Thanks for the demo.
You are welcome! Let me know if you have any questions once you start, Deb. Happy to help you! ❤️
Thank you for this tutorial! I've heard quilts say this is a wonderful project to carry with you. You made it easy to follow!
You are so welcome! Yes! It is the perfect take-along project! I make a bunch of the "pods" up before a vacation and take them along. ❤️
I seriously love this…the fact that it can be like a “scrapbook” of all of your fabric memories!! I am totally going to start making one of these!! 🥰👌🏻 Thanks for sharing!
YAY! I am so happy to hear that, Charity! I love it! That's what this is all about to me--inspiring and teaching others! This makes my heart happy! Thank you! ❤️
@@SewtheDistance 🥰
Thank you for your tutorial!!!! The best one I have seen, and easy to follow!!! Now I saved it, and can start my quilt!!! Yes, it totally is a quilt....as you go!!!
Oh wow! Thank you SO MUCH! This made my day! Let me know if you have any questions! ❤️❤️❤️
I started my cathedral window back in the mid 90's when I first started quilting and fell in love with it. I purchased a whole bolt of muslin as well, lol. I haven't gotten very far over the years but I've picked it up again and I'm working on it. My beginning squares are 9 1/2" and my center squares are 2 1/2". I sew my pods together in 9 patches before putting the centers in, I put them in color families, sort of a planned chaos. Your quilt is quite lovely, thanks for sharing your tutorial.
Ohhhhh! Love the idea of using color families! I am sure it is amazing! And the bigger squares--I wish I would have done this. Live and learn! I am glad to hear I am not the only one with a forever project. Thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️❤️
I love this quilt. Being a new quilter, I may try this, but it will probably be a long time coming. Thanks for sharing and I always appreciate your great ideas. I've learned a lot from your videos and UA-cam videos. I love scrappy quilts and have been using some of your scrappy blocks. Wish me luck. I will definitely have to improve my hand piecing skills.
Good luck, Lynne! Thank you for your kind words! Let me know if you have any questions about any of the projects. I am happy to help!
I love this tutorial! I’m hoping to find scraps from all quilts I’ve made and start one of these! Thank you!
YAYYYYY! I love reading this! Let me know if you have any further questions! I am happy to help. ❤️
Great demonstration 👏👏 I would love to start one 😊 but I’ve got lots of long term projects already so I need to decide if I really need another one 🤣🤣 Thanks so much for sharing 👍🇬🇧
Thank you, Glynis! I completely understand that! Glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️
I love it! It is a quilt most definitely! After you fold it and add the little squares it’s 3 layers which makes it a quilt!
Thank you! Great points! Thanks, Jennifer! ❤️
Hi Kris. UA-cam thought I'd enjoy this video, & I'm really happy they did. My older n'bor had a pillow on her couch like this, & I loved it and inquired about it. She couldn't remember what it was called (age). But I had found out using UA-cam. So I made a few Christmas ornaments like this & was amazed at how easy it is. Then I bought some pretty white fabric to do my own pillow cover, but have never started it, tho' I really want to. UA-cam keeps bringing up projects, lol and I've started a couple & wanted to finish them first (but alas, my eyes have not been the same since I went thro' major surgery/not for my eyes, ugh). So I feel blessed just to be able to see, & I do a little just bc I luv it so much. Thx for your encouragement & your easy style of teaching. You make the hand sewing look easy, as a left-hander. I saw comments saying they machine sew it, so I'm considering that. It's so very beautiful when done!!!! You should be proud of yourself, 25 yrs or not. Thx a bunch ❤️
You are so so kind! Thank you! I love it when UA-cam knows what you want before you do, or at least thinks it knows. LOL! Let me know if you have any further questions. I am happy to help!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you! I made a cathedral window quilt this year. What I did with the holes was, I cut out small circles and topstitched them on each hole. It worked great and I think it added interest to the quilt. Happy sewing 🧵 everyone ☮️
Thank you so much! That's a great idea! That would be perfect!
The first time i saw a picture of this was at the library years ago. The article called it a coverlet as there was no batting in it like you said. They had its origins from the Mormons when they were traveling across the us to Utah! 🩷
So interesting! Thank you for sharing! ❤️
Kudos to you for hand sewing a quilt! Only have done wall hangings by hand and it is not for me.
Thank you, Michelle! ❤️
❤ so nice I promised my daughter I’d make her a quilt x (not good at sewing but I may try this one x fingers crossed x
Wonderful! Let me know if you have any questions! Happy to help. ❤️
❤ hello could you give me which muslin to get so it lasts x not too expensive yet not too cheap please , thank you x
There are so many out there. If you are in the United States, go to a Joann Fabrics store and ask to see the muslin. They will definitely have several different ones to chose from. Get the mid-priced one. That could be my preference now, if I had it do over again. I hope this helps!
I think the Cathedral Windows is one of the most beautiful quilt patterns there is!!! Unfortunately I am not much of a hand sewer. Actually I am terrible at it lol but …. I joined a guild this past fall and am slowly (very slowly) stepping outside of my comfort zone. Maybe some day soon I’ll bite the bullet!! Thanks Kris!! ❤
It really is a beautiful pattern, isn’t it? Glad to hear you joined a guild. I hope you give this technique a try. It is so rewarding! Thank you so much for watching, sharing, and commenting. ❤️
Wow, thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been wanting to make this project but wasn't sure how it was done. I am excited to give it a try :) Your quilt is amazing!
Yay! So happy it has inspired you to try it! ❤️
Thanks for clearing up what has always been a mystery to me- I couldn’t understand the written out instructions I needed a picture 🙂
You are so very welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I learned how,to make,the Cathedral Window block way back probably 1980-81 when wemdidntmabsoliteltmeceeytnung by hand! That meant we had to,press each side of the beginning square perfectly! A big bummer! And then went in to,do the same thing but by hand! I love hand work but I didn’t love this block - not at all! Thank heavens someone somewhere figured out how to sew most of the block by machine! Your video has helped me to remember a sample I have who knows where and I think I just might include it as a small project for my handwork monthly group at my guild! We don’t allow any machines though so I’ll have to work that part out % maybe just have me do the machine sewing of the beginning till it’s time to fold in the corners and tack them😄😄🥴. Thanks for this video and helping me remember a really wonderful old pattern. We could turn the individual 4-square piece into Christmas ornaments!!!!!!
Wow! Thank you for sharing! This story made me chuckle a few times. 😂😍 I am thrilled that this brought back memories, too! Thank you so much! And YES! A Christmas ornament would be beautiful!
What a great video and full of tips to make this beautiful quilt. Notice I called it a quilt? It is a quilt, a classic quilt.
Thanks for the video👏👏😍 I love your channel❤
Thank you, Di! ❤️❤️❤️ Love your channel, too!