For all those who have asked, the following are the directions for the Cathedral Window Ornament. The directions were adapted from the directions for the quilt. I hope you all can follow them.

Judyjo

Thank you!! I love these ornaments.

If you make any, please post a picture. I would love to see what someone else uses for fabric, etc. Everyone looks different.

Judyjo

Thanks for posting the instructions! I am going to attempt to make a "special" ornament for my husband and each of my kids using this pattern. Barb C

Thanks for the instructions.

JudyJo,
I got one of the ornaments made!!! Labor intensive, but I really enjoyed making it. At first, I didn't understand the instructions because of my preconceived notion of how it should be, but as soon as I let go of that and started paying attention to what you said, a lightbulb clicked on :idea: and I got it. I don't have a camera to take a picture. I made it in green and white holly prints, then realized the green wouldn't show up in a tree, so I will hang it in my window. The next one will be bright colored. Thanks a million.

Hi Norah...I too had trouble with it at first because of preconceived ideas as to how it should go. I've been thinking about your question about using synthetic fabrics and the possibility of raveling. Instead of cutting the squares 71/2" and turning under the raw edges 1/4"....what if you cut the squares 8" and turn under the raw edges 1/2" before overcasting the edges together. Once you have those turned under edges sewn together there are no raw edges left. It would be worth a try especially if you have some scraps of the synthetic fabric left from another project.

Judyjo

Good idea about the larger seam. There are so many pretty, rich looking synthetics that would make gorgeous ornaments. The fabric could move them from homey and nostalgic to classy or elegant. I have some beautiful silks and brocades and such that could work, but I will have to save that for next year. The fabric is buried in my sewing room somewhere. We'll see how it works. Thank you.

Geez, I still haven't gotten around to making this...maybe tonight while I'm watching tv!

GeeGee, the picture of your DGS just warms my heart. I haven't been around a baby in way too long. Makes me want to reach in and hold him.

Thank you so much for the directions to the Cathedral Window Ornaments! I always wanted to make these and was some what intimidated by them. Your directions are great!
Happy New Year, and thanks for being so generous
Doreen
Long Island, New York

Glad you enjoyed them!

Hi Judyjo, I ran a copy of the pattern. Thanks so much for listing it. This is one of my favorite patterns. I made it once in a quilt class & said I would love to make a full size quilt. Haven't done that yet, but would love to make the ornaments. I made some ornaments this year so this will be a great addition to everyones next year. Thanks again, Pat

I am unable to download - can you please repost it? many thanks.

I too, am unable to download your directions. What is the correct method of downloading? I am new here, but saw a lot of good advice...I am anxious to get started trying some of you all's suggestions.
Country Girl

thanks but still can't get the download or the instructions..........sorry.........

You need to click on "Download" and then click on "Open". The directions should come up. I just tried it to make sure it was still working. Let me know.

JudyJo

Thanks so much!! I followed your directions....and ....surprise it worked!!
Thanks for taking the patience and time for giving me the instructions. Peggy

No problem! Glad to do it. I'm happy that so many people enjoyed this ornament!

Judyjo

thanks Judyjo - it worked

hi i don't know how to get the patter off. i don't know that much about this. thank you marie [email protected]

Go to the main forum. Find the post for Cathedral Window Ornament. Click on the button to the right that says download. When the next box comes up click on "Open". The directions will come right up.

Judyjo

Thanks for the pattern. I think I'll try to make some.

JudyJo,
Thanks for the directions for the cathedral window ornaments. I gave every single ornament I had this year (from all the years past) to each of my children. We made a party of it and they all took their favorites. Being the "empty nester" that they like to remind me I am, I now have only this year to make new things for next years tree and my house. I literally gave it all away. So, my main project this year besides countless quilts and tablerunners and such, already planned, is to make at least 100 new ornaments for me. Sooooooooooooooo, if any of you have any awesome, pretty, different, unusual, or just plain fun ornament patterns or ideas, I would be so grateful. It will be fun to get different ideas from everywhere and it will add more meaning to each one I make....send pictures too if you can, right now I will have a very naked tree without you all. Thanks, Janie

Just me again, I just thought that if there is a history, or good story attached to the ones you send, please include it. It is so wonderful to know that in the heart of all quilters there is such sense of community and generosity and even though I have only been here a few days with all of you, you have made me all feel so much a part already. By the way, I was able to download with no problem on the cathedral window pattern and will make one tomorrow as soon as I get up...you all are good medicine , thank you so much. Janie

Janie....no history behind the CW ornament except that I was recuperating from shoulder surgery and was looking for handwork to do where I could just use the bad arm for holding the needlework only. So I tried the CW ornament and really enjoyed making it. I wound up making many and plan on making some more. I think it's a great idea to share ideas on Christmas ornaments. I make new ones every year for us, our boys and our grandchildren as well as making them to have on hand as small gifts. So I'm always looking for ideas. I start about now. Most of my ornaments are counted xstitch or croched. I would love to have some more patterns for quilted ornaments. I went on Angie's Bits and Pieces web site and got some free pp ornament patterns. The ornaments are only 3-4" so the PP pieces are small. I think I have to get more use to paper piecing before I tackle these.

Have fun
Judyjo

JudyJo,
I know that it is going to be great fun. I like hand projects for my "News" time each night. It is my way to unwind. I have a lot of paperpiecing patterns, crosstitch and hope to make quite a few patchwork. So it is decided that my "Theme" will be quilting/sewing, it fits me, so I too will be happy to share patterns with you...Let me know... I have quite a few snowmen and am looking for nativity scenes. I collect both...and thanks for the "history" on the CW pattern. I took it to my quilt group today and they all loved it...I know me, if I like something, I always make a bunch, so thanks so much and let me know if you want to trade patterns...Janie

JudyJo,
tried to access the website you just mentioned and I guess I have it wrong, it wouldn't come up. What is it exactly? Thanks, Janie

Janie....sorry bout that. Try www.bits.ajpadilla.com. Of course the Christmas patterns aren't there anymore unless she has them in the "store". Over on the left of the site click on pp patterns and free patterns. Another good site for paper pieced patterns is www.paperpanache.com. Do you have any patterns for quilted or pp ornaments? It sounds like you do paper piecing while you'rl watching tv. Did I understand that right? Do you do it by hand?

Judyjo

Janie, do you have a way of taking a picture of your ornament and posting it? It's so much fun to see how something comes out when someone else makes it.

judyjo

no, I can do pretty well on hand work but PP is out of the question. That is just too much to think about. I embroider, crosstitch and applique mostly, all of which can be done with a great OTT light and my cat in my lap. PP is something I am learning and yes, I do have quite a few patterns, but with copyright laws and such, what I have, I don't know the origins of, I have friends that have taught me and a lot of what I have comes from mags and such.

I'm new here...but I've learned so much! You all have been great with ideas and helpful hints...but now I have another question. A lady at Wal Mart was looking for some trim to put around her "ornament". It was done on a styrofom ball. The points are folded into what looked like rectangles turned in to make 2 triangles. Then she get folding pieces until it went half way around the styrofom ball.. Then she turned it around and done the same pattern on the other half. In the middle where they met, she put a pretty ribbon or trim around the center to cover the raw edged meeting. It was so cute. I'ld love to make some...I love to fold material and just make anykind of ornament I can. Hope I was somewhat explanatory....Help please. Thank you all for you great tips where to get free quilting patterns...I found several I like thanks to you all. You all are so smart out there! :D

Hi Country Girl.....I made those ornaments years ago. A few of us "girls" made lots of them for the church fair and they were a big hit! I still have mine and would like to make some more but can't remember how. So...if someone sends in the pattern, I am interested in it also.

Judyjo

Hi Janie, Xstitch is what I do in front to the tv too and find very relaxing, along with redwork, crocheting, knitting. I'm also new to pp and am learning. I did buy one pattern recently at a quilt store but all my other patterns have come from a friend or from sites that offer free pp patterns.

judyjo

I just joined this site so that I might be able to get the instructions for the cathedral windows ornament...I've been trying to find it on my own following the instructions from the various information posted, but have not been successfull...Please Help....

Hi Heifer....I'm Judyjo and I put up the original post about the Cathedral Window ornament about 1-1/2 years ago. It is so far back now in the pages of this forum it is hard to find. If you send me your email address I will email you the attachments for the directions, illustration and photos.

Please PM JudyJo with your inquiries. Boo 9/24

Thank you so very much for all of your help and efforts...My email is




Edited by Boo 9/24 to remove personal info. Please use PM to pass on email addy.

Don't know if this is the ornament or not, but will work for what
I want to do. :D

Thank you so much for finding this for me. I'll post pics
when I get this made. Hopefully (fingers crossed) this
week. :)

carol ô¿ô

I'd love to see a copy of your pattern. Trying to remember the
ornament from ages ago.


carol ô¿ô

I downloaded it! I clicked on download and then clicked on SAVE. Then after it saved to my computer, I clicked on OPEN. If you try to download and then OPEN, you won't be able to see it. (I think that's a VISTA thing)