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Quilting: Wallace's Cathedral throne cover
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Wallace's Cathedral throne cover

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
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Instructions

I increased the size of the squares to 6 in. since I was using scraps plus I wouldn't need as many blocks to cover the chair.

Difficulty:

Category: Quilting

Type of item: Functional

For: Pets

Style: Casual


Materials

Batik scraps, Isacord thread

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to try the faux Cathedral window pattern. Wallace will need several chair covers as they get filthy almost immediately (the Lone Star one is in the wash). This turned out about 28" square.

What are you most proud of?

I like the colors.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

The good:
Wallace has another cover for his chair
I didn't need to buy any material to try this pattern
I like doing these little projects that still have a use. It gives an opportunity to try a pattern without committing to a whole quilt.
I can practice free motion quilting.

The bad:
Years old WonderUnder is very stiff - should have used my Lite Steam A Seam 2
Lots of tracing & fusing

The ugly:
My free motion quilting - - sigh - - must do lots of practice

 

43 comments

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Canal Pooch on craftsy.com
Dec 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Sorry about the typo - "Was wondering if you do anything special when you WASH your fabrics....."
Canal Pooch on craftsy.com
Dec 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Simply stunning Darns! I LOVE ALL your projects and find them very inspiring. Was wondering if you do anything special when you was your fabrics, especially the batiks? I love the fabric but hesitate using them because of the fade factor. For my own shirts that were made of crinkled rayon I would dash a bit of vinegar, hand wash in cold water and line dry in as much shade as possible ( I'm in Hawaii and line drying is the norm for our household - most of the time ) The colors kept OK but eventually did fade and fabric did shrink. I don't expect much shrinkage with batiks but do anticipate the fading .Wallace is blessed having such a good mommie :-)
Darns on craftsy.com
Dec 25, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I just wash my quilts in cold water and use low setting on dryer. I think you would get fading if the quilts were line dried in the sun. Your pic looks like my brother's Springer Spaniel. Is it?
MellenB on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh, my goodness! What a royal dog. Love the scotty fabric. Where did you find it? Also love your color choice on the batik side of the quilt!
Darns on craftsy.com
Aug 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Actually these are two different quilts. I found the Scotty fabric at my local quilt shop - had to have it. The dog needs at least two quilts for his chair as one is always in the wash.
Kimberly Einmo on craftsy.com
Kimberly Einmo
Craftsy Instructor
Aug 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it! And here's a neat fact: my maiden name was Wallace. I'm a Scot!
dkaym on craftsy.com
Jul 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Geourous batiks. Did you buy a cordinated package or select each fabric seperately?
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, dkaym, these were left over bits & pieces from other projects. I was thinking I could reduce my batik scraps so I can buy more!
Artmomma on craftsy.com
Jul 19, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is a beautiful piece. I love the batiks you have chosen. I like the size you are working with for practicing free motion quilting. Practicing is the only way to improve. Quilt on!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 19, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Artmomma, I really enjoy doing these smaller pieces. Good practice (which I need)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Jul 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Darns this is so peaceful and just plain beautiful. Lovely colors. This is definitely a project I'm saving. Wallace is one lucky dog! All this talk about free motion quilting is getting me concerned.... I have a lot to learn.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 17, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Jean - I'm not sure there are any batiks that don't look good together! Free motion quilting is just not easy for me - I struggle with even stitch length & moving the quilt sandwich easily under the needle. That's why I like these small projects - practice, practice, practice. Deanna
andibowden68 on craftsy.com
Jul 16, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it!!...is it machine appliqued?
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Yes it is applique. The arcs are fused on, then I stitched them with a blanket stitch.
shasmom on craftsy.com
Jul 15, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Simply beautiful!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Sister Tammie on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Darns, what is so funny to me is your dogs name....Wallace....that was my daughters married name...lol...will have to tell her that. I just love your small quilt. I love the decorative stitches around each cathedral. I used to do that a lot on my quilts. But since I learned to fmq, I have not dabbled in the decorative stitches in a while. Looking at your quilt makes me want to do that again. Great Job, can't wait to see the next project. Have fun sewing.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks a lot, Sister Tammie, I am having so much fun and learning a lot with all these Craftsy courses I am taking.
applekrisp on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is Yummy!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, applekrisp
Diane C Cote on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just love your choice of fabrics and colour combination! Exquisite.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, Diane, I think my friend will like this quilt - the colors seem to suit her
PennyMeller on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors you used. My free motion quilting needs work too. Practice makes perfect I guess.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Boy, that's for sure! FMQ takes a LOT of practice - I find it difficult to stop often even when I know I need to reposition my hands.
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Darns - really love the use of the batiks in your project - it has turned out beautifully. I still have to learn how to do free motion quilting!!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, Beth 245, I just love using batiks - they're so interesting, I think
Sister Tammie on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Beth, I do like Darns is doing. I make small projects just to practice my FMQ skills. I recently made a book with a lot of fmq designs in it, put binding on the pieces and sewed them all together. Then I wrote in sharpie on them the settings of my machine to achieve each design. other than that I like to make table runners or coffee mug rugs to practice. then you can sell them or give as christmas or birthday presents..
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Sister Tammie - not even sure if I have the right foot for FMQ - am going to my local patchwork store hopefully in the next couple of weeks and they will set me right I hope.
Sister Tammie on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Beth, just make sure the foot you get for the fmq is what you want. dont let them sell you what they want to. Mine is a large round one, and I am so happy that I didn't get the first one I saw. I can send you the link to a good one if you want.
Sister Tammie on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Beth, here is a link to one that is a great price. you have to see if you have a low or high shank on your sewing machine........http://www.amazon.com/Distinctive-Darning-Motion-Machine-Presser/dp/B007AUZ2H4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1342300244&sr=8-5&keywords=darning+foot+brother
Sister Tammie on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Sorry darns for using your site to talk to beth
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Jul 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you Sister Tammie - I have a very old Bernina and my mother had a stack of feet for it and the one I am looking at says it is for quilting - it has quite a big round hole, so I am hoping it is the right one, if not I will look again at Amazon.com. Thank you for your advice.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Beth, on my Bernina I use #9 foot for FMQ. Hopefully the Bernina feet numbers haven't changed. You can also go to www.berninausa.com and click on the accessories tab to see what the current Bernina feet are.
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much Darns - I now know what all but 3 of my feet are for - the website is brilliant. No, I don't have number 9 but I have 29 which is also a free motion quilting foot. I have bookmarked the site so if I need a foot for the future I will know which one I am after. My late mother was a very canny shopper and must have known one day I would attempt patchwork!!! hence the feet and machine she left to me. Once again thank you so much - I am learning so much on this wonderful site.
Beth245 on craftsy.com
Jul 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much Darns - I now know what all but 3 of my feet are for - the website is brilliant. No, I don't have number 9 but I have 29 which is also a free motion quilting foot. I have bookmarked the site so if I need a foot for the future I will know which one I am after. My late mother was a very canny shopper and must have known one day I would attempt patchwork!!! hence the feet and machine she left to me. Once again thank you so much - I am learning so much on this wonderful site.
SandiePink on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! a question: did you do the blanket stitch on the 'petals' as an applique stitch or as a quilting stitch? Thanks.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks a lot, SandiePink - I did the blanket stitch as an applique stitch
MsQuilty on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Well, I think it is lovely! You did a super job. I am still working on my LoneStar.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks so much, MsQuilty
ginnyt3 on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is beautiful. I love the colors.
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you, ginnyt3!
mo.sews on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
oh Darns! this is beautiful!
Darns on craftsy.com
Jul 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks, mo.sews, there will be a lot more free motion quilting practice going on here!