Cathedral Windows ?
09-09-2011, 06:15 PM
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Those colors are great!!
I am working on one for my granddaughter. I do two rolls of squares about 8 x2 background fabrics, sewn together then when they all have the jewels I then sew them together and add jewels to that row. When done I will have two sections of 8 x 2 joined end to end then the next 2 section will add to the width. I plan on 16 x 18 rolls. so I will be doing 18 sections when done. I find I like handling things in little bits and build the quilt as I go. I can work on the sections as I take trips.
Originally Posted by Phannie1
Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
Anyone care to post a pic of Cathedral Windows?
09-09-2011, 09:28 PM
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Phannie1, thanks for the pics. I just may try this one myself, I love the gentleness of the completed one Dena789 posted on the bed.
It's so nice. I love the way the coloured diamonds are framed by that, almost a ruffle - can't imagine how you'd get that look with the one from tutorial.
Come to think of it. From my perspective, they are almost like a totally different design.
It's so nice. I love the way the coloured diamonds are framed by that, almost a ruffle - can't imagine how you'd get that look with the one from tutorial.
Come to think of it. From my perspective, they are almost like a totally different design.
09-09-2011, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
Phannie1, thanks for the pics. I just may try this one myself, I love the gentleness of the completed one Dena789 posted on the bed.
It's so nice. I love the way the coloured diamonds are framed by that, almost a ruffle - can't imagine how you'd get that look with the one from tutorial.
Come to think of it. From my perspective, they are almost like a totally different design.
It's so nice. I love the way the coloured diamonds are framed by that, almost a ruffle - can't imagine how you'd get that look with the one from tutorial.
Come to think of it. From my perspective, they are almost like a totally different design.
Try one. Just make a set if two squares, and one colored block for the window. I used the tutorial I posted, but I'm sure a search on google will get you a variety of tutorials.
09-09-2011, 10:36 PM
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I've been making a gfg of sorts for the last three years that I take with me in the car, here are some pictures
front side
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back side
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whip stitch I use to put the hexs together
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my little sewing box that holds my sewing supplies
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09-09-2011, 10:43 PM
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There is just one thing that her tutorial does not tell you to do that I think is really important to get a good outcome. When you bring the final corners together on the base, you should use a needle and thread to make a small X through the points to secure them to the base. Then, when you are joining the base blocks you get a nicer join and a neater looking finish when you add your colors and stitch the edges back.
Hope you all can understand what I`m talking about! LOL
Hope you all can understand what I`m talking about! LOL
09-10-2011, 03:57 AM
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I have a cathedral window as a travel project at the moment . I am camping in a tent and traveling for 3 weeks in Western Australia. I made the background at home and the rest is all hand work I am doing it in strips so it is getting bigger. great project to have on hand
09-10-2011, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by malfromcessnock
Originally Posted by Dena789
My base units each were cut at 8.5 inches with 1/4 inch seams so each 16-patch section would finish at 16 inches.
I like to work in sections of 4 units x 4 units for 16 total. Its an easy size to work with on-the-go.
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