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Quilting: Cathedral Window quilt
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Cathedral Window quilt

Cathedral Windows

Cathedral Windows
Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?
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Category: Quilting

Type of item: Home Decor

For: Home

Style: Traditional, Retro / Vintage, Classic

Materials

lots of muslin and scraps

What was your inspiration?

I had a neighbor who had this quilt in her guest room and I loved looking at this quilt. My neighbor showed me how to achieve my own Cathedral Window quilt.

What are you most proud of?

this quilt took a long time to make, and I worked on it with every minute. It took just over 2 years to finish

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

the project is not difficult but is very time consuming. Take your time and do a little at at time.

 

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Jenny Lynn 838 @ aol.com on craftsy.com
Jenny Lynn 838 @ aol.com
Feb 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful Quilt
Jenny Lynn 838 @ aol.com on craftsy.com
Jenny Lynn 838 @ aol.com
Feb 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
I recently found a cathedral window quilt my mother in-law started a long time ago she has since passed on and I would like to finish it I am trying to fine to book the pattern was in all I have is Quilt by Eugenia L. Hardin I am trying to fine the book it was in Right now it is the size of a throw If you can help me find the book I would really appreciate it
TheaMarie on craftsy.com
TheaMarie
Aug 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful
jr.burns0881228 on craftsy.com
jr.burns0881228
Aug 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it ...JOAN
Nila Randles on craftsy.com
Nila Randles
Apr 29, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is my favorite quilt , but no one in my area has a class on it that I can find. I just can't figure it out from a book I have. If someone is giving a class or has made one, perhaps I could follow those directions. This lady does beautiful work! Very inspiring.
dah68 on craftsy.com
dah68
Mar 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
gorgeous! love it, I'm slowly making myself one with Japanese fabrics, very slow work with lots of hand sewing. But seeing yours has inspired me to keep going . Well done . How long did it take to make your quilt?
missrowena on craftsy.com
missrowena
Feb 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love this quilt I have made 6 of them one was king size they are so warm my daughter lives in Illinois and she says when they use it they don't need any other blankets and to think there is not batting in these quilts so easy to make and you can take it any where to work on it love your picture
ChickMistress on craftsy.com
ChickMistress
Feb 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I've always wanted to make a cathedral window quilt. It's on my to-do list. Your's is beautiful.
lambraun481048 on craftsy.com
lambraun481048
Feb 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
My favorite pattern EVER! You did a marvelous job!
merlene sloan on craftsy.com
merlene sloan
Jan 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
patient quilters like yourself are an inspiration to me as this is new to me. love this quilt. job so well done.
Haili on craftsy.com
Haili
Jan 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
beautiful!
carolin on craftsy.com
carolin
Dec 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I love this quilt would like to get pattern for it
Bradybarnard on craftsy.com
Bradybarnard
Nov 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I will one day be good enough to make this one
abryant1394317 on craftsy.com
abryant1394317
Oct 09, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
My grandmother made one of these once out of double knit fabrics. It was very, very heavy.
hestia0527 on craftsy.com
hestia0527
Sep 20, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I've wanted to make a Cathedral Window quilt since the first time I saw one. Your is beautiful. Maybe I will start one as soon. I'm thinking it might be a good one to do completely by hand and could be a great take-a-long project.
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Sep 20, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Mine was done mostly by hand and I can vouch that it is a great take-a-long project
pdfriesen122670 on craftsy.com
pdfriesen122670
Oct 16, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I am making one totally by hand...& yes it is a great project to take along for the many times one sits & waits for something.
louise48 on craftsy.com
louise48
Sep 17, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
My mom made this pattern by hand about 20 yrs ago and I treasure it . It is on display in my sewing room. It is beautiful!!!!
p_blair136751 on craftsy.com
p_blair136751
Sep 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful, you did a fabulous job, you should be very proud of yourself.
RiceKrispy on craftsy.com
RiceKrispy
Aug 21, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Aaaahhh, I feel MUCH better hearing this. Seems like I've been working on this Quilt FOREVER! However, I thoroughly enjoy it. My faith that I WILL finish this has been renewed!
dottyeb on craftsy.com
dottyeb
Aug 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is a pretty good picture tutorial. I have tweaked mine a bit, but basically this is a very good tutorial. http://april-makingendsmeet.blogspot.com/2008/07/cathedral-window-tutorial.html
dah68 on craftsy.com
dah68
Mar 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
thank you have checked this out, think i'm doing my cathedral quilt the long way, instead of using one square folded, mine is 8 squares sewn together to make the window, ie 2 light blue squares folded in half tacked onto square of beige fabric, repeat for 3 more squares , then joined to gether to make a window . then a "picture " fabric with thin batting placed in centre and then roll then blue fabric over raw edges of ' picture" , sew but not thru all layers so that the window is 3D.
CindyP-H on craftsy.com
CindyP-H
Aug 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, please! Send it to : cp_harper@hotmail.com. Thanks! :-)
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Aug 21, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
still writing. its not a hard pattern but I do not want to forget something. just remembered something this morning
dottyeb on craftsy.com
dottyeb
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
I hav one started--been at it for about 6 months. I look forward to finishing it 'someday'. You are right, it is not difficult, but is VERY time consuming. Living in snow country, I hope to get a great deal done on it this winter when the snow is blowing and I can't do anything outside anyway. Your quilt is lovely!!
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Aug 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I sewed on this a lot when I had a few minutes, took it to work with me, on vacation anywhere I could carry it.
kdfcureton80505 on craftsy.com
kdfcureton80505
Aug 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! I would like to try to make this quilt, seems like it would be hard. You did a fantastic job!
laurah703@aol.com on craftsy.com
laurah703@aol.com
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful and my favorite quilt to make. I've made several of these in a variety of different color combinations. They make instant heirloom gifts!
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Aug 05, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thank you
CindyP-H on craftsy.com
CindyP-H
Jul 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Would you be willing to share your pattern for Cathedral Windows? This has always been a favorite of mine. You did a beautiful job! :)
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Aug 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
I would share the pattern but it is all in my head, with not pictures/video. I will have to sit down and write it out. do you want me to email?
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Aug 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
had some others wanting the instructions, I will write it down but do not have the capability for pictures/videos. do you want an email once I get it written down?
brewcrew23770 on craftsy.com
brewcrew23770
Jul 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
This is so beautiful, how do you make it? I don't care how long it takes.
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Jul 30, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
a former neighbor showed me... I just went on google an looked the a pattern on Cathedral Window Quilt and did see instrucions.
karenluvs236557 on craftsy.com
karenluvs236557
Jul 30, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
All three of your projects are gorgeous
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Jul 30, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you
Amanda on craftsy.com
Amanda
Jul 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Amazing! I have only made a few cathedral window blocks for a cushion - I loved the look and feel of them, there is so much work in this - it is beautiful!
TyBee on craftsy.com
TyBee
Jul 29, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, I am most proud of this one.

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