Cathedral Window - by hand?
06-20-2011, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie'sNana
I looked at Eddie's turorial on the Cathedral Window (fantastic tute!). While not reading every single post under it, I am wondering if anyone here has made this quilt by hand. I am curious as to the type of stitch to join the squares, and the points of the squares in the center of each block. Any tips on construction, etc? Thanks in advance for any tips/ideas/advice!
06-20-2011, 03:38 PM
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i'm doing mine by hand- i really don't get the by-machine one- seems so much easier to me to do them by hand- somewhere i have pics- i will try to find them tomorrow and post how to do them by hand...i love it as a travel project.
06-20-2011, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i'm doing mine by hand- i really don't get the by-machine one- seems so much easier to me to do them by hand- somewhere i have pics- i will try to find them tomorrow and post how to do them by hand...i love it as a travel project.
06-20-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
i'm doing mine by hand- i really don't get the by-machine one- seems so much easier to me to do them by hand- somewhere i have pics- i will try to find them tomorrow and post how to do them by hand...i love it as a travel project.
06-20-2011, 07:17 PM
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My mother and aunt each made CW quilts, and both sewed the foundation parts of the blocks together by machine, and then hand stitched the "windows" in...
I would think a running stitch would work for sewing the entire thing by hand, with a whip stitch or ladder stitch for the windows.
I would think a running stitch would work for sewing the entire thing by hand, with a whip stitch or ladder stitch for the windows.
06-20-2011, 07:20 PM
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Mind is all being done by hand. Have wrist issues at the moment so quilt is on hold. My stitches go through 7 layers of fabric where the curves are around the printed fabrics. The back shows all the stitches. I whip stitch everything together. I put 4 squares together and consider it a block. Later I put together about 28 of those and then add the large pieces to my quilt in progress. It is about twin size now. Great as a carry along. Don't have to take much to be busy for an hour or so.
I have cut enough prints for 1620 little squares. I hope to add borders with a machine to make it queen size. I want the top of the bed covered in the windows.
I have cut enough prints for 1620 little squares. I hope to add borders with a machine to make it queen size. I want the top of the bed covered in the windows.
06-21-2011, 03:51 AM
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I have made 3 Cathedral Window twin size quilts. This was before I had carpal tunnel problems. I used a whip stitch to join units and also in the middle. I loved that this was a take-and-make as you go project, especially when travelling. Good luck!
06-21-2011, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellie'sNana
Originally Posted by lbaillie
Originally Posted by Ellie'sNana
I looked at Eddie's turorial on the Cathedral Window (fantastic tute!). While not reading every single post under it, I am wondering if anyone here has made this quilt by hand. I am curious as to the type of stitch to join the squares, and the points of the squares in the center of each block. Any tips on construction, etc? Thanks in advance for any tips/ideas/advice!
here is the beginnings I really do love doing this!
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06-21-2011, 04:18 AM
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Years ago I made ornaments by sewing two small blocks together and stuffing them like little pillows. I think the instructions were in one of those holiday craft magazines. Where the points met on the sides I put a small wooden bead. they were a great handwork project and not overwhelming to complete.
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