Julienm1

I want to make a cathedral widow quilt using some Bandana half yard cuts.

Made this pattern years ago but can't find the pattern. I think it gets really heavy but did you guys use batting or just the fabric.

Can't wait for the tips.

mmunchkins

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Mkotch

Long ago, I made a cathedral window pillow and many Christmas ornaments. I never used batting as it's heavy enough. I have heard that people use these quilts as summer quilts, and I think, with all the work involved, they are better used decoratively anyway. Enjoy your journey with these - hope to see pictures!

olebat

The batting helps pad the bulky seams. Use a lightweight poly fill if you are concerned about the weight, Even with open seams and good pressing there will be bulk, thefore batting helps soften those lumps.

Snooze2978

Missouri Quilts has a cathedral windows video she did a couple years ago. I made a small one to try it out as I'd never made one before. With her instructions you can make the blocks any size you want. I'm now making a queen size bed quilt and boy is that a job in itself. Still trudging along on it but need to get it finished to give to a couple before they leave the area. The smaller one was so much easier. I even took it to the quilt frame and quilted parts of it afterwards. Since I took it to the quilt frame I'm sure I added batting another backing but used muslin since it was just a quilt for me.

Julienm1

TY to everyone to looked and responded. I remember MSQC having a tutorial wth their circle magic template and decied I will use their tudtordial.Different look but maybe easier process. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZFNa8lH_9Q

Quiltwoman44

Yes, anyway to make them that doesn't require you to start with so much fabric and fold and fold and fold. goodness, yes those can be heavy. try that link, you may be surprised.