Cathedral Window - oh my!
 

I've had Cathedral Window on my "to try" list for a long time. Seemed like a good pattern to make a small ring bearer's pillow (with scraps from the signature quilt). Well... I'm going to end up with a pretty (if you don't look too close) pin cushion and new respect and awe for those who complete a quilt in this pattern! I learned a lot and had (mostly) fun yesterday. Going to take a deep breath and start the pillow again.

Yes, it it is a tedious process...but there are some "shortcuts". When I wanted to do one I checked out all tutes to see what seemed to work best....I like the tute from Eddie here on board.......but even with all machine sewing it is not a quickie. My friend did a bed size...took her two yrs...it was an after work destressor, road trip project(she did the turn back by hand)......I am doing mine (on hiatus now ) all machine....I only have what would be a Bedrunner now....will pick up on it in fall again....maybe! I'm sure the ring pillow will be gorgeous!

I have wanted to make one for about 40 or so years and still haven't. Maybe I will decide to give it a go, 'someday'.

You sound exactly like me! I have had one on my quilt bucket list along with a Grandmother's Flower Garden. I have a bus trip coming up and can't decide between one of these or an embroidered quilt. A good friend took her Cathedral squares and put it in the back of a vest. Good for you for giving it a try.

Definitely a tedious pattern to work with. Just be glad you quilt pillow was so small compared to the size of a larger quilt. Remember to check that pattern off you Bucket list.

I love cathedral window quilting. Haven't done it in years. Made a throw pillow top and have another piece in the works if I ever get back to it.

.....it was my challenge to myself last year.....I try to give myself one each year..sometimes it's just one or two or ends up being a big thing.......that way I really know and appreciate what everyone does.......

I love the Cathedral window block but would NEVER attempt the "traditional" method of making one, but have done several "10 minute" blocks, which can pass for a Cathedral window. I simply refuse to spend that much time, making it the "traditional" way.

You can do it! You can make a small ring bearer's pillow! I have done cathedral window quilting by hand and it all works out well. Just take your time, one step at a time.

Feel free to try cathedral window pattern by hand - it is very relaxing and a stress buster - believe it or not. I am self taught with the grandmother's flower garden. A coworker showed me a little but basically pieced it together myself again by hand - have been doing this since 2009 with 1930s reproduction fabric - just enjoy it, it's portable and fun to see all the colors coming together. Please be patient with yourself and enjoy - you'll do just fine.

I used the tute from Eddie but jumped in with both feet and made a king size. I have no desire to even do a pillow now. LOL [ATTACH=CONFIG]517735[/ATTACH]

I started one about 25 years ago. For all those years I have had a pillowcase size piece completed. When my office moved to a new building last year I cut a piece and put it in a frame and hung it. I have had so many complements on it. Finally, as far as I am concerned, it is FINISHED!

...and you came out smelling like a rose!!!!!! Lovely, and now you can say you did it!!!!!

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This one is done all by machine -- found it in a cupboard just the other day and finished it. They are fun to do -- you just need to be accurate in your folding and press well.

My cathedral window quilt ended up pillow size. I keep saying someday maybe I will try again. I know there are some newer techniques than back when I made my pillow almost 25 years ago. At that time, a lady I was an acquaintance with had made 3 cathedral window quilts and was working on a 4th. After just making my pillow couldn't understand how she would want to make that many of them. She must have found it relaxing, where I didn't.

I was taught the traditional way by a woman from the Appalachian mountains.
I have made two CW quilts and loved the process but I don't think I'll make another one.
Both took me about 3 years to complete because I was working.

I am working on one now, it's about a lap size, hoping to end up with it a queen size for my bed. Doing the squares by machine and the turn backs at night while watching tv. Hang in there!

I'd like to attempt one some day. Did you send a picture and I missed it?

Thi is one I would love to make. I went so far to buy all the white fabric - it is a lot! - I cut a bunch of squares to start and even bought a few charm packs to use - and that is where is sits. Some day I will make the first one. But it will more than likely be after I finish hand quilting the Double Irish Chain.