Sew Easy: Cathederal Windows

Our Cathedral Windows technique is a traditional design, adapted for those who would rather use the sewing machine from start to finish. Read more...

[carrabosse]

Oh my goodness, thank you SO MUCH. I'm a novice quilter and this is THE clearest Cathedral Window tutorial I've come across. Seriously, I don't know how to thank you.

[edithhandbagsvalentin]

I have seen lots of videos on this quilt and no one explains it like you do .thank you

[helenstamatelatos]

This is the most clear, detailed and make sense tutorial on Cathedral Windows I've watched!! Now, I feel that I can make a table runner following your directions!! Thank you so much!!

[Juanita_Randall]

I like the oversize, thank you for modernizing a classic block. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[nizyanetogay]

Great! I was convinced i can understand English. I like your video. I'll try to make something like that. Best wishes from Volgograd

[suecone]

Took a class and made a pillow. I loved this as I wasn't committed to a full quilt but learned the process and to know I would never make a full quilt! I love the idea of a table runner.

[regenaenglish]

I have been looking for this patter for years. When I was younger I made one as a pillow by hand and loved the pattern. During my moves with my hubby due to job moves I lost my pattern. A dear friend of mine told me how to get to this site for the tutorial and I am eternally grateful to her. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. Can hardly wait to get started. Thank you again.

[denisek]

I can't wait to try this! I think a black background with bright batiks would be fun!

[Suz.At.The.Lake.Quilts]

Sewing the square and turning inside out is a brilliant start! I made a pillow cover (the old way) and can tell you that white glue is your best friend to avoid horrible puckering in the end result. I thin my Elmer’s glue down slightly with water and use a bottle with a tiny tip. Use a few dots to glue down the coloured squares so they do not shift. The iron dries the glue instantly and it holds beautifully. Then use glue to hold all those curves in place. With everything glued you can stitch all of the curves easily and smoothly, without any annoying pins, in ONE continuous line if you plan it out in advance. The glue will wash out when you finally get around to having to wash the item.

[GiveNget]

Colleen Tauke, appreciate the excellence you demonstrate in all your teaching !

[elmyra.jackson]

Yay! An updated cathedral window!! I may actually have the guts to try this! For years I've wanted to make a cw quilt. Thanks for this!💕

[hoosiergrandma]

My grandmother made my uncle a shirt out of this. If you're old enough to remember the men's western shirts in the 70's/80's, some had a different patterned yoke. The shirt was beautiful but I could never figure out how she did it. NOW I understand. Thank you for finally enlightening me. I may try it myself. :)

[dianehedges]

Thank you for this easy tutorial. I LOVE your bracelet!!!

[barbarajefferysings]

So beautiful and your tutorial helps make it feel achievable! Thanks!!😊

[dianesanders]

I saw you and your guest on Public TV demonstrating this technique however I missed the first few minutes. So happy I found it here. This looks quick and easy to make as I am a beginner quilter. Thanks so much for posting it. Love it!

[frances]

yes, this instruction video was my favorite of the cathedral "how to make" video and as always, the workmanship is very neat. & easy to follow.

[donnakorus]

Thank you so much for this tutoral. Helped me understand better.

[frances]

I like how the process has the "already made pieces! tutorial was easy to understand and very enjoyable and inspirational that I want to make one.

[deborahward]

I made this into a double size quilt for my antique bed, I love how it turned out!!

[MsTilda]

That was awsone, im.gona sew a bag in this design for all my horse gear, thanks for showing😀😀👍👍👍❤