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postal packin' mama 07-05-2010 03:42 PM

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My first quilt, king size Cathedral Windows. Made entirely with excess stash from a friend - a real boon to be able to learn on free fabrics. Only one block has a twin; all others are unique from an unbelievable variety of fabrics.

craftybear 07-05-2010 03:43 PM

beautiful!

cjomomma 07-05-2010 03:44 PM

That has got to be the best scrappy I have seen so far. Great job.

MISHNJIM 07-05-2010 03:45 PM

WOW....STUNNING!!!

RatherB Quilting 07-05-2010 03:51 PM

It's stunning!

Ladymurphy 07-05-2010 03:53 PM

I have never seen a cathedral windows done this way. I really like it!

Ladymurphy 07-05-2010 03:54 PM

A second thought is that this would be a great carry along project.

candi 07-05-2010 03:55 PM

Gorgeous~

ssnare 07-05-2010 03:55 PM

Is this done by hand or machine? It sure is pretty. How big is each block? I just learned how to do the cathedral window by hand. I finished my first section. Maybe I will take a picture and post it. You did a beautiful job! Sherry 8-)

tolepainter54 07-05-2010 03:58 PM

Beautiful! On my list of projects to do.

dublb 07-05-2010 03:59 PM

ooo! I like!

dublb 07-05-2010 04:00 PM

ooo! I like!

raptureready 07-05-2010 04:08 PM

That's fantastic. It's one I've always wanted to do but I just can't wrap my head around the first folding part. (I can't get the hang of origami either)

Evelynquilts 07-05-2010 04:09 PM

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beautiful... :) I am doing one now using the mock version...I showed yours to my husband,,,quess what he wants one like yours...I was able to scan my block..

PurplePassion 07-05-2010 04:15 PM

That looks like a work of art . great job.

sewnsewer2 07-05-2010 04:16 PM

Oh I really like this! You did a wonderful job! Was it hard?

Marlys 07-05-2010 04:38 PM

Did I read it right - this was your first quilt??? Wow! Very impressive! It is beautiful!

postal packin' mama 07-05-2010 04:38 PM

The four squares that go into each block began as 8 1/4" squares; the four little 'windows' began as 2 1/2" each.
Finished block is 7 3/4". I was using handwritten notes that gave no dimensions so just guessed at a size. I now know (or think!) that 8 1/2" initial squares would've resulted in 8" block....
Machine pieced & quilted each block before assembling into rows & then sewing all together. Some experienced quilters told me I didn't need to add batting & backing since each block is four layers of fabric thick, plus the little windows. That was a relief!

I'd never tried any kind of quiltmaking and had no idea how much I had to learn!

marsye 07-05-2010 04:40 PM

Thats an awesome CW! :thumbup: :thumbup:

CAROLJ 07-05-2010 05:19 PM

Wow, I like how they look like seperate blocks. Great design. :thumbup:

Someone in Tx 07-05-2010 05:23 PM

Beautiful

DeniseB 07-05-2010 05:29 PM

Wow, what a stunner! Great job. Truly a one of a kind.

humbird 07-05-2010 06:05 PM

A first quilt? Are you sure ;-) It is beautiful. I have never seen a Cathedral Window put together in "blocks" like this but I sure do like it. Great work!

sueisallaboutquilts 07-05-2010 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by raptureready
That's fantastic. It's one I've always wanted to do but I just can't wrap my head around the first folding part. (I can't get the hang of origami either)

We are "challenged" the same way, rapture!! :mrgreen:

Leota 07-05-2010 06:38 PM

really pretty...
you're a quick study...

mrspete 07-05-2010 06:57 PM

Oh this is perfection.

littlehud 07-05-2010 07:13 PM

Wow, that is just beautiful. I love the scrappy look. It's just so pretty. Thanks for sharing.

MN QUILTLADY 07-05-2010 07:17 PM

Now that is drop dead beautiful!

beachlady 07-05-2010 07:20 PM

Beautiful and bright.

sharone 07-05-2010 07:29 PM

Wow - wow - wow - wonderful job.

raksmum 07-05-2010 07:34 PM

This is absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting. I am going to make one of these some day and I just love the design of yours.

NewYearsOld 07-05-2010 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by tolepainter54
Beautiful! On my list of projects to do.

Mine too!

annette1952 07-05-2010 07:35 PM

Wow! Beautiful quilt!

daisey 07-05-2010 07:39 PM

Beautiful!

SassySewer53 07-05-2010 08:40 PM

Now, I wanna make a Scrappy like this one! You did an excellent job with this quilt. Gonna review the tutorial on making this block. Lovely work of art.

SassySewer53 07-05-2010 08:41 PM

God gave you a talent that I hope you continue. This is impressive! Love your quilt!

postal packin' mama 07-05-2010 10:20 PM

Thank you, all of you, so much for the encouragement!
It was my lucky day when I found this quilting board.

Ritzquilts 07-05-2010 10:29 PM

that is soooo great, good job

jane65us 07-05-2010 11:15 PM

wow! great Quilt, I really like it alot...

deirdre ann 07-05-2010 11:20 PM

I love the colours in your quilt!!


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