How to Make a Cathedral Window Pillow | a Shabby Fabrics Quilting Tutorial

Follow along with Jen in this tutorial to see how to create a stunning Cathedral Window Block! Check below for some helpful links.
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[dialarkingsley]

Really enjoyed your video. Going to give it a try using Christmas scraps for my windows. I also have a huge bag of buttons that my late mother collected over the years. When she would look after the grandkids she would get them to help her sort them and string together ones that matched. Think I will add some of these buttons to the pillows. My girls will love it (they're now 36 & 41), to bring back memories of grandma. Also, had a thought, by using a beautiful satin material and making the windows without a coloured centered would make a very elegant looking pillow. Thank you, Merry Christmas from Ontario, Canada.

[karenboyd]

I recently rediscovered sewing at age 53 (haven't sewn since my 20s) and am having a blast learning all kinds of crafts from your channel. In fact, I've had such success at the projects I've attempted, I am gaining confidence to plan to make a quilt! Thank you!

[TheCurlyclub]

Seriously, this is a genius way to do cathedral window, many thanks.

[shirleybender]

This is my second time watching it through. I need to stop studying and just give it a try.!!! such a lovely pattern

[cynthiastark]

I made a Cathedral Window quiLt once, it ended up being a pillow. You make it look so simple I may have to try again. It is so beautiful when you see a whole quilt made with this pattern.

[paulaniles]

Such a beautiful learned this pattern in the early 80's and it was all hand sewn...I am going to have to try this way now...it is absolutely my favorite pattern!!!

[Carmen-ujsp]

Hello! What a beautiful project! I'd love to have a whole bedding set in that pattern. My daughter and I are both learning and I'd like to thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You make sewing fun! Have a Blessed day! ♡♡♡

[MsBeachLizard]

I've been working on a Cathedral Windows quilt (queen). I clicked on this because I wanted to see how the pillow was done -- specifically how to attach the backing. Way more simple than I thought. Seams I was worried about nothing really. But making the windows in this "origami envelope" method is MUCH easier than the traditional method -- and faster. It is also much more accurate (for me). I haven't decided whether I will hand-stitch or machine-sew the windows open. As for the pillow, I will make an envelope style backing so the pillow form can be removed for washing the case (or replacing the pillow form itself). Thanks for the video.

[amandah]

I'm new to all this. Your tutorial is the only one I've understood completely. So pretty too. Thank you!

[sdeaazdea]

omg... I am so glad I found you ... amazing videos... I feel like I am taking a "free" class... with a great instructor. Thank you

[dkelly]

Fantastic tutorial. You're so thorough in explaining exactly how you're doing each step. 💟

[cindyyeager]

I tried hand sewing a cathedral quilt as a travel project suggested in a book. This is much better and now I will try again

[Shell.Bug.]

This has always been my favorite quilt but was so tedious and time consuming. You have simplified it wonderfully. This will be my next quilt♥️

[terresexton]

Jen, what an excellent video to making cathedral quilt squares. I have to say, It makes me miss my grandmother. This was her favorite quilt to make. She hand sewed all of hers and one of her quilts she actually took and hand tied the centers instead of quilting. ;) We still have some of her pillows that she made. When I have time, I'm going to have to give this a try. Looks easy enough, but extremely time consuming, so I will have to set aside some time. LOL.... thanks again....

[lucilleguerrini-burks]

Thank you Jennifer, , , , this is beautiful. Love pinks, also.

[rayeparrent]

Love your show...great ideas...i have made six of the cathedral ornaments...turned out great. . Thank you for your great ideas

[traceykeast]

OMG, so cool, going to try that later, especially as some new fabric arrived today. Love the magic pillowcase too. Thanks for uploading these tutorials, you make something that looks too complicated for me to make a lot easier with your instructions. Keep up the videos x

[rosaleesifford]

Great tutorial Jen! This is a great idea for making and using, especially for last minute gifts, etc. Thank you!

[francesnolan]

You make it look so easy ... definitely going to give it a shot!

[estelletrembath]

This is a great tutorial, easy to understand. Will be using this to make my cushions.