Cathedral window template

Press the fold you have created. Now take those two squares to your sewing machine and stitch right on the fold through both flaps. Take the next square with the previous square, lining up the flaps and stitching down the fold. Repeat with the final square. Line up the horizontal rows again. This time you are going to stitch the vertical rows together.

Take the first two rows, line up the flaps that are touching and stitch the folds just like you did for the horizontal rows. Continue by adding the next two rows, attaching them by lining up the two flaps, and stitching directly in the fold.

It also holds on the flaps in place in the center of the squares. Place each window piece on the seams that you just created by attaching the squares. After the glue or adhesive has completely dried, you will begin folding the background pieces. This step will create a curved fold and gives the beautiful 3D look of the cathedral window block.

The curved folded edges will also conceal the raw edges of our window pieces. The background fabric will have the look of an orange peel block. Stitch as close as you can to the edge of the background fabric, and continue stitching all around each piece until you have stitched down every curve. Look at that jaw-dropping mini quilt you just made! This quilt was such a fun project for me, and I know you will enjoy it too. I have ordered some of your fabric and am getting your book.

Thank you!!! I have had a troubled and disappointing experience with this quilt, sad to say. If I ever did it again not I would use flannel for the center fill. I would also draw circles on fabric and then sew, as my circles were not all the same. Quilting it was also very difficult and I am quite experienced. My beautiful fabrics now wasted, oh dear. Here is the link. This will help you with them coming out the same sizes.

This quilt is quite beautiful and your tutorial is excellent. It sure makes it easier for those of us who have trouble remembering some of the little details. Great job and I look forward to seeing more of your video tutorials. BTW I have purchased both of your books. I have made two quilts from your first book. I really love the QAYG technique. Thanks again! Wow…love this….

The first task is to decide how big you want it. I like the idea of a 10 inch stacker because then you get every piece in the line make sure it says one from each piece in the line when you order or buy it. If not take a piece of any yardage you have and figure out how many circles you get per yard remembering there is a back too Then estimate that plus a half yard. Never find yourself short! Then decide. It depends on what you want!

I like the 10 inch stacker idea. Very Nice quilting tutorial! You are very sweet! Love seeing pictures of your kids and dog! I have your book, and until I can get your fabric I will make your Cathedral Window from a Christmas layer cake. I too have made one by hand, very time consuming, ended up with a wall hanging.

This looks fun and simple with your tutorial! You are one of the emails I never delete without taking a look see!! Thank you so very much for this wonderful tutorial!! Anyway, I watched this tutorial and I am almost done with my cathedral window table runner. I started it right after viewing your tutorial. I, also, really love your fabric and will be looking for it and read you have a couple of books out, too. This opened up a whole new world for me.

A huge thank you and hope you do more tutorials……you have a great style, Jera. Is it difficult to manipulate the entire quilt in the machine when doing the top quilting? Thanks for the tutorial!!! Hey, my intersections are very thick. Should I cut the threads between the fabrics on the horizontal axis? This is a pattern I really wanted to make but it looked too hard. Now after watching your video I think this is possible for me to do.

Thank you so much for clearly explaining this technique. I am also impressed with how clean your sewing area is. I need to go clean my room and get started. Fortunately I acquired some batting circles several years ago and held on to them because I knew they would be good for something.

I was thinking placemats, but cathedral windows here I come! Again great, clear video. I just finished making my own quilt with this tutorial. You did a great job. Thank you so much! I have had the circles for one of these quilts all cut and sewed but did not sew the circles together in rows because it scared me! You make it seem doable. On another note I have made your high tea quilt and it is just beautiful.

My favorite quilt I have ever made but without your video I would never have been able to make it so thank you so much! LOVE this! What are the dimensions of the finished quilt?

Your quits are lovely. Thank you for taking the time to make the tutorial! What a great tutorial and such an awesome idea to do it like this!!

And now a friend of mine found your tutorial…. I had made this quilt years ago and was looking for the pattern since I used up the last quilt. Thanks for making it available. It was so easy to put together and looks wonderful!

Thank you so very much for an excellent lesson and video. It was so well done and easy to follow. I have wanted to make a quilt like this for a very long time but every method was so very tedious and difficult to follow.

Bless you and I have all your book now I need your new one. I loved your tutorial. I have seen those quilts with rounded edges and wondered how they were done. Now I know. My only question is how do you determine how much material to purchase. Thank you for your guidance and tutorial. Great method! Thank you for putting all this together.

I look forward to making my own. Keep safe in ! You are an excellent teacher and I greatly appreciate your thorough explanation of the quilting. Many, many thanks!! Thanks for putting this together. The directions were very clear. I especially love your combination of the colors of the vintage fabrics. They must be from the time when I was learning to sew. I ordered my fabrics. Thanks again. You have inspired me and I see lots of possibilities for this method.

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Thanks, Bethany. Thank you so much. I started mine soooo many years ago. I just took a class to see what a machine quilted piece would be like. I thought it would be a brilliant idea to combine the two methods. Question 3 years ago.

Question 3 years ago on Introduction. Reply 4 years ago. Hey, everybody The "Download" button to the upper left of this box Are you clicking the green "download" button on the right? Or the "download" button at the top of this tutorial? If you click the green download button, it takes you to a commercial product to download their stuff. Just an FYI. Moda Muslim is a best quality fabric and will hold up over the years. Any brand, Moda, Kaufman, Timeless Treasures, etc. It may cost a little more, but when you put this much time and effort in a Cathedral Window quilt you want something that will last longer than a few washes.

Happy stitching. I'd like to know what the thickness is of your muslin fabric As I'd like to search for something just as light weight in a solid color Reply 5 years ago. I am wondering which muslin would be best also.

I made one a long time ago but wasn't knowledgeable about thread count, dye lots, etc. Introduction: Cathedral Windows Quilt Squares. By abbyholverson Abby Follow. More by the author:. About: My name's Abby, and I make things. Lots of things.

Sewing is my favorite activity, and any project that involves fabric is like a drug to me. I make lots of pretty things, you should check out my online shop! Here are the materials you will need: Solid cotton material which will vary depending on the size and scope of your project Did you make this project? Share it with us!

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