Monday, 2 February 2015

Copious Cathedrals

I'm teaching Cathedral windows, and variations, on Friday afteroon, and continuing on a Friday afternoon in March.

I thought I'd start with an easy variation, then move on to the real version!

I'm posting about it now so I then email all the bloggers I've used for inspiration and check that they are OK with my links!  These links all take you to a tutorial, not mine, but I have used them and they all seem well written

For a really simple idea which looks similar to a CW block but is much quicker, Ozzypip cut circles of denim, stitched together, folded and top stitched

 From Sue comes another easy method:  This looks similar to above, but no raw edges and each unit is made individually, then can be stitched to others.  Gather, press, fold, stitch

From Christina, at A Few Scraps we start using the bias roll method - this is a fairly simple block, with a whole load of variations.  Just fold, press, stitch, roll back and stitch



And then finally, I guess by March I will teach the real thing!  I've found lots of versions on the web, but I'll be using a combination of these three:  Press down the edges and hand sew,  press down the edges and machine sew, or just machine sew


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13 comments:

  1. Jackie2 February 2015 at 22:26

    I have a friend who made a double bed quilt using Sue's method. She worked on them whenever she got the chance and ended up with a fab quilt. Looks like a fun class whatever method you use. Maybe for next time??

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  2. Sue Wild2 February 2015 at 22:39

    I'm pleased I've provided some inspiration for the Cathedral Windows. I think it's a good easy starting point on the CW journey.

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  3. Rosa2 February 2015 at 23:09

    It's a stunning and colorful block.Love all your blocks!

    I only have made pincushions with this pattern.
    Have a great month.

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  4. Katy Cameron3 February 2015 at 00:09

    Whew, who knew there were so many ways to window a cathedral!

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  5. Anonymous3 February 2015 at 00:24

    I've never tried making these before. I like the real deal the best.

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  6. kathy3 February 2015 at 03:31

    well - when should we be there?
    looks like a fun class.

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  7. Amanda3 February 2015 at 06:32

    This was always a popular block with my ladies. Good luck with the class.

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  8. Benta AtSLIKstitches3 February 2015 at 07:54

    Sorry, incorrect link for final version, will update asap

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  9. quilthexle3 February 2015 at 08:54

    Thanks for this very handy collection - this pattern is on my "must-try" list since forever ... wish I could attend your class !!

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  10. Plum Cox3 February 2015 at 09:54

    What a great gathering of techniques! Would you like to borrow Cathedral Window Quilts by Lynne Edwards? Will stick it in my bag for next Monday if you'd like to take a (long as you like) loan.

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  11. Celtic Thistle3 February 2015 at 17:07

    This block has been on my to try list for years Benta, I could do with coming along to your classes :)

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  12. the girlfriend gap6 February 2015 at 13:52

    There is always a sweet charm to the cathedral window block. I have many pins on Pinterest to the block but have never tried it. My daughter was the lucky recipient of an inherited cathedral window quilt and it is the real thing. Extremely jealous since I am a quilter and she is not. I have been intrigued by the denim version for awhile as I like to make quilts from old jeans. Janita

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  13. Janine @ Rainbow Hare10 February 2015 at 15:43

    I've been planning to try cathedral windows for years... Thanks for the links :)

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