I was just gifted a cathedral window from my cousin, she doesn’t sew. I’m thankful to get it, my Great Grandmother started it at least 50 years ago, and it came with all the pieces to finish it. I know what my winter project will be.
My husband received a Cathedral Windows quilt from his uncle when his aunt passed. The quilt was made by the aunt's mother. It was all done by hand and even as an experienced sewer/quilter, I could not figure out how the blocks were created. It is 74"x84" and the colored fabrics are about 1.5" square. I searched and found your video, and WOW, what a process! It makes us appreciate what we have all the more. Your quilt is beautiful. Thank you souch for sharing the process!! ❤
This is your opus... your masterpiece... if you will... stunning...just jaw dropping. The work in this. OMG... My Mother always says you can tell how much someone loves you by the quilt they make for you... Looks like its infinite right here. I would to see what your daughter says about this work of art. she probably is gonna cry. I would. Thanks for sharing.
*_Thank you Kelly for your kind words......My daughter actually came over earlier today when I was trying to finish this video.....She wanted to take it home today (I told her to hold off a bit longer just in case I needed to film anymore for the video.) She is anxiously waiting to have it all for her and her family💟_*
Love the short cuts. I started a cathedral window quilt when my daughter had a twin bed ... only used machine for the white pieces putting them together, sewing on in long strips, then hand sewed all the squares in. She then went to a Full sized bed before I finished, so I added more rows of the white muslin and kept adding squares. She has now moved in with her boyfriend, so I need to add some more strips of muslin. I’m keeping this pink, light blue and lavender, and kind of try for a pattern, changing with every edge. It definitely pays to get all the muslin at once, but as I said, I keep having to alter the size, LOL, so I have a few squares of “white” muslin that aren’t exactly the same color of white. Thank you for sharing
*_Hi Collette....I had same issue with the white not matching on this quilt....I made sure It was the same barcode number/ color of white but since it wasn't from the same bolt- it didn't match perfectly. I think I'm the only one that can tell though. That's wonderful that you keep adding on to the quilt as the situation changes 💟_*
What an artistic endeavor! I am definitely going to make this quilt. I love that the CW quilt can he machine sewn, batting added to each window, and the quilting is completed when the quilt is finished being assembled! BEAUTIFUL! I am a new subscriber, and I thank you for this tutorial! God's Blessings upon you! 💜
Louisiana Lady- the CW is my absolute favorite!!!💗 ever since I saw a vintage one in an antique shop- I have always wanted to try it!!! My Dream quilt for sure!!!! Gods blessings right back to you💛
I LOVE that you put polyfil in the windows. It just gives it so much more dimension. This really has inspired me to make this my next "labor of love" quilt!!
@@TheSewingChannel my fabric just came today. I'm bracing myself!! I made a practice pillow cover for my sister last night, with just 15 blocks and it came out way better than I thought I would, but a whole bed quilt compared to a pillow covering is like apples and oranges sometimes. thanks, again, for the video!!
Tracy, you’re a cathedral window genius!! I just finished watching your tutorial on how you made this quilt! This was Sew Simple!! I’m going to challenge myself to make one using your tutorial and technique. I will make either a lap quilt, wall hanging, or throw. Bravo Tracy, Bravo!! 💜
Gorgeous! My friend started her cathedral window quilt the same time I started a star quilt for my son....about 25 years ago. She just finished hers so that means I need to finish mine.
I remember my grandmother doing one of these by hand in the early 1970s. If I'm not mistaken, my mothers oldest sister got it after Gran died. Every sibling got a quilt and as I was the first grandchild to marry, she made me a "trip around the world" for my wedding present. It was the last quilt she made before she passed away.
*_Thank you for sharing Gidget...it still amazes me how cotton and thread when sewn together has so much memory and love within it. What a great legacy to be handed down...💛_*
This is STUNNING!!!!! I promised my husband’s grandmother that I would make a cathedral window quilt one day. I’ve made two baby quilts; one, completely by hand for my niece, and one, by machine for my great niece. I’ve always wanted to make one for myself…you have inspired me to try. Thank you!!!
I have started my cathedral window quilt back in 1995,.. but with my cathedral window ,. I'm doing it all by hand stitching,. No sewing machine at all ,.. using Muslim material... I think it's pretty neat if you ask me,.. it's alot of work thou... 😁☺️🧵
Thank you for this! I’m not a quilter, but have always been fascinated by this quilt. I’m 71, and over the last 30 years or so I’ve tried to make it several times. I never could get my squares even, even with trying several different methods. This makes me want to try one more time. Not sure I’ll live long enough to finish, though😜
*_MrsFrogW- thank you for chiming in to let me know that I wasn't the only one that could not get those squares straight the traditional way.....Like you- I tried over and over. That's why I did the zig zag- WAY more control on those squares coming together straight! If you end up trying it-Please let me know how it goes✅_*
Faith..never give up.. keep trying girlfriend..find a couple of friends to help you..have a girls night, make a few snack and all work together..I'm sure your friends would love to help you find faith..you go girl..
Well done. You have great discipline. Your quilt is stunningly beautiful. I remember seeing this quilt with the edges not sewn shut, the high thread count cotton freyed as with washing or pulling threads on napkins. The white fabric made a soft frame for the many colored pieces Including velvets & satins.
The cathedral window quilt is my goal! I absolutely love love love this pattern. It’s so gorgeous and amazing. You have done an amazing job and I’m certain your daughter treasures this beautiful masterpiece you have created for them. Thank you sew much for sharing all the tricks and tips and the entire process! Much appreciated and love the completion 🥰😘
*_Thank you so much for the kind feedback!💟 The cathedral window quilt is my absolute favorite.....I always wanted to try it but I thought it would be too difficult...I think I went through 10 yards of muslin while practicing before I actually started this quilt 😱Have fun making it.✅🧡_*
One of the most beautiful quilts i have ever seen.. I was wondering if I could keep adding the blocks around and around the outside, (kinda log-cabin style), if this would avoid fighting to get to in the center.
*_Thank you so much mammondee!💜I never thought to do it that way....you could try a small sample and see if works? As I think about it in theory-it seems like it would totally work.....if you try it -please let me know✅_*
That would be a good idea, except your still going to sew around each of your 2 1/2 inch squares. I would probably do it by 6-8 sections. After I finished those, then I'd sew them them all together so I wouldn't have such a big section all together.
Amazing and fun to sew. Thank you 😊 Specially, is quilted as you go. Great practical technique! Which white cotton brand you sew with, I find that some are very thin, wrinkle and stretch easy same with bone color.
Wow! What a beautiful quilt. I have wanted to make a cathedral window quilt for a long time but didn't want to do all the hand sewing. Your tutorial is brilliant. Adding this to my list of future projects. Thank you thank you for sharing! ❤
Thank you for the kind words Bev💛 They have it on display in the main part of their house....everytime I go over there-I gush with pride....so accomplishing 💛
What an amazing quilt! 🩷Beautiful job! What a keepsake this will be. Your way is different than I learned, but I like that it is backed and quilted as you go. 😊Thank you for sharing your experience.
You just made my life so much easier!! I learned from a video where you had to edge it on a cardboard and iron iron and iron. I never could get the centers perfect so I always had to sew on buttons. They always turned out beautiful, but such a lengthy process. I make memory cathedral pillows quite often, so this is a life/timesaver! Thank you so much. ❤
Congratulations! It's beautiful! Two questions. How close and wide were your zig zag stitches and could a small piece of heat n bond be used in the center of each block instead of hand stitching? Thank you!
*_Thank you Sue!💟 I don't think heat bond would work because that area is "pulled" when we sew the bias open.✅ In the video I made my zig zag a little too thick I think. Not sure on the number on my zig zag. Just make sure it's wide enough to catch both pieces of fabric together✅_*
This is beautiful! I've been trying different ways to sew cathedral windows. I've seen this way, and just before you attach the flaps, they would slip a5" square under, so there was a colorful background, same color or scrappy, then the polyfil under the picture fabric, then sewing the frame around the picture. This method seems to be less bumpy, lumpy. That's what I've been running into... thick seams and/or lumps where the seams meet. Love your quilt ❤😊
I was inspired by your cathedral window quilt. I loved your technique. I have just finished a quilt with your video for guidance. I’m hanging onto it for a little while as I think my granddaughter is a little too young for it at the moment. I know she will love it. I’d love to send a photo. Not sure how,
Gorgeous!! What size background square would you use if you wanted to use a larger window square, for instance, a 3 or 3.5” square. Just wondering how the math works. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful work and showing us this method!
Tracy, Wow what a Beautiful Quilt ❤️!!! This is my favorite Quilt and Dream to make this one day. Your tutorial has inspired me and I think I will take this on shortly.. thank you so much for making this video and I really love the filling you put in the little squares and also how this quilt looks on the back. Can you please send me the tutorial on this? Thank you so much and have a blessed day. Debbie A.
I really like your method. I've said for years that before the Lord calls me home I'd like to make a cathedral window quilt! Your finished quilt looks amazing, however the white circles in between appear to me to make the quilt look unfinished.
Simply Magnificent! Congratulations on this work of art accomplishment 💖 This pattern was my initial 'draw' into the quilting arena a few decades ago. Thank you for the renewed inspiration and sharing a technique to get one of many done ❣
Love this quilt i’ve looked at other tutorials, but I like yours the best. The question I have is how many windows did you put across the top and how many down if you could please let me know that that would be great. Thanks again for this tutorial, I love it.
Love your quilt tutorial....I have wanted to do this for years! I believe you just gave me the incentive to get on it! thank you for a wonderful video.
This is my dream quilt too. I made some throw pillows with this pattern years ago all hand-stitched. Not sure about the machine quilting part. But I will try a sample block and see how it goes.
First time viewer here. I am amazed at this type of quilt. Your workmanship is excellent. Although I have no plans on making a large quilt; I think I might be able to make this on a much smaller scale than you did. I'm thinking to a lap blanket size. Anyhow, just wanted to say you did an amazing job!
that is incredible! I love the sewing machine method because I hate hand sewing too. most of the videos I've seen involved hand sewing which puts it out of reach for me
Can you tell me if there was a reason you did a zigzag stitch instead of pulling corners and sewing together. I’m just curious the difference. Thank you.
Great question Cynthia✅- Everytime I would sew traditional way-they would end up not lining up.....would be "wonky"...so it frustrated me! LOL! With the zig zag- it became predictable and If I saw it wasn't lining up then I could shift slightly to even up✅ Hope that answered your question🤓
Oh it is a ton of work. But you can do it Becca!!!! In my opinion this quilt is for "show" mostly because it runs "heavy" when finished. 40 some yards of white😳
Thank you so much for your ENCOURAGEMENT! I'm just beginning and to let me know there will be time but I can get thru it just keep my eye on the finished end. I hope I can do half as well as your gorgeous quilt.
Kudos on getting the quilt done, Tracy!!!!! It's just beautiful!!! It just a matter of getting started again. Half the battle of any job is mental, just pushing on and getting into the "zone" of the task. Please know that your tutorials are so very appreciated and you are so loved for giving of yourself, not only to your family, but to your TH-cam subscribers!
Oh my goodness, that is beautiful! The only quilt my mother ever mentioned wanting to make was cathedral window. Now I see why she never even started one. So much effort, but worth it.
Ok this is BEAUTIFUL. I've done a small square foot cathedral window quilt, but I'm about to start on my first large one, using a machine. Your tutorial is SO helpful, I feel ready to start now! I have a question. When you finish a few blocks, and the quilt is growing, is it still pretty manageable to do the curves of the picture windows that join the blocks? I'm starting this weekend, I'm stoked.
Am new to Sewing and I will make this because I love a challenge. Your energy is amazing and your teaching style is easy to follow with a bit of banter. Love it. Thank you so much. Amazing. London.xx
Traci this is simply a beautiful work of art! ❤️ I appreciate you explaining in detail how this project is doable. Now I am motivated to start one myself. Blessings to you!
Thank you so much!💛 This was my dream quilt to make...my daughter displays it proudly at her house💛 One of the biggest quilts I ever made for sure✅ Doable but it is a marathon...you can do it!🎉
wow! I LOVE THIS QUILT!! I have been interested in making this quilt since the 1980's! actually have some pieces of one that someone's grandmother started. Now I am going to go for it!! thanks for the inspiration Tracy. It has been my dream quilt for ever! Is this a wedding quilt for your daughter and son-in-law? I saw the scripture reference on one of the windows! thanks for making quilting so much fun.. I feel more confident watching your videos. thanks so much
WOW, AMAZING!! I love your tutorial. Because I can't afford more batting at this time, I'm going to make one of these. This would be a wonderful quilt for my collection. Love it. Thank you so much for the ease of construction. LOL, I can afford cotton puff balls at the $$ store for additional warmth.
@@TheSewingChannel don't have kids or stuffed animals. 😆 This quilt is my next. I think I need more white. Currently 10 yards. It will keep me busy while hand quilting a king size grandmas flower garden. 😆
This is beautiful! I would like to make one for my mother although it'd probably be more of a lap quilt or twin because I can't afford 30-40yds of fabric... that'd take me years to aquire.
Hi Tracy! I love your cathedral window quilt that you made two years ago for your daughter. I have a question. I am trying not to sound like a nay-sayer... but how well has the quilt held up? I am wanting to use your technique. But, I am not sure how the zigzag stitching holds up after wear, tear and washing.
Thank you...yes it has held up ....no issues...but honesty they don't use it...they have it displayed out where everyone can see it. The zig zag will hold up better than if you understitch it....Im my opinion✅ Make a small mock up and put it through the ringer so to speak haha...and see what happens...keep me posted🩷
Match the best you can. I kept the number of fabric bolt handy so when I went to store I’d have it. It was white so it is easy to match if I couldn’t find. ✅
What brand of white fabric did you use & where to purchase it. Your quilt is gorgeous! 🤩 I never seam to get the correct white background fabric, I would always buy 100% cotton & it seemed to be to light or to heavy. Also did you wash your white fabric before using? I have started this same quilt twice & threw each one away due to how to attach them & my centers were never even. Now that I have watched your video I see what I was doing wrong. Thank you so much for sharing, maybe in the near future I will have a pretty Quilt. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
This is absolutely a gorgeous labor of love! Bravo Tracy. I love cathedral window quilts. I think they are majestic. Simply Gorgeous! What a gorgeous family heirloom too. 💜💜💜
Who knew a "Quilt As You Go" quilt (😉) could be so absolutely gorgeous? I imagine from now on you'll think of all your quilts as BCW and ACW. What an amazing accomplishment you've achieved. Every stitch sewn to make each completed block is another indication of your love for your daughter and her husband.
*_LOL newbeequilter! I sat here for at least 5 min trying to figure out what BCW and ACW meant! and then the lightbulb went off LOL- BEFORE cathedral window and AFTER cathedral window! Thanks for making my brain work tonight! lol And thank you for all of the kind words💙_*
Yah! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳 You finished the beautiful quilt!!! It looks absolutely beautiful and they will cherish it always!!! Thank you for sharing your talent, creativity and amazing sewing skills with us!!!
Wow. It's very beautiful. Did you use more then 10 yards? Please tell me how much more yards I need to make it your size... What a blessing for the person to receive so much love put into it
I made several different trips to fabric store because I wasn’t sure how much I needed. I practiced a different way first and waisted 10 yards. But ultimately to make the quilt you see in video… 35ish yards. But remember that accounts for backing and you don’t use batting✅
Wow! Amazeballs! It’s just stunning! I will absolutely try your method. It is the best tutorial out there for this block. I was thinking of making the windows from my daughter’s old clothes from when she was little. I love your tutorial so much. THANK YOU! ❤️❤️
I love this quilt. I want to do one but with bigger blocks. Do you have any advice for me on this idea. I made a pillow using a different method and got so frustrated. Plus my center squares are satin, and what a double whammy that was to my nerves.lol.
Sure..do bigger blocks....If you follow the instructions in the video , you will be fine. Dab some clear stick glue on the satin before you sew it so it stays in place✅ It will be beautiful💛
Today I finished mine… 110 inches x 110 inches. It took 2 years but its done! Thank you for giving me the idea. I WON’T be doing it again!
Right!!!! It's a "one and done and never do again quilt" hahahaha🤣
I was just gifted a cathedral window from my cousin, she doesn’t sew. I’m thankful to get it, my Great Grandmother started it at least 50 years ago, and it came with all the pieces to finish it. I know what my winter project will be.
What a treasure
My husband received a Cathedral Windows quilt from his uncle when his aunt passed. The quilt was made by the aunt's mother. It was all done by hand and even as an experienced sewer/quilter, I could not figure out how the blocks were created. It is 74"x84" and the colored fabrics are about 1.5" square. I searched and found your video, and WOW, what a process! It makes us appreciate what we have all the more. Your quilt is beautiful. Thank you souch for sharing the process!! ❤
This is your opus... your masterpiece... if you will... stunning...just jaw dropping. The work in this. OMG... My Mother always says you can tell how much someone loves you by the quilt they make for you... Looks like its infinite right here. I would to see what your daughter says about this work of art. she probably is gonna cry. I would. Thanks for sharing.
*_Thank you Kelly for your kind words......My daughter actually came over earlier today when I was trying to finish this video.....She wanted to take it home today (I told her to hold off a bit longer just in case I needed to film anymore for the video.) She is anxiously waiting to have it all for her and her family💟_*
Your version of th Cathedral Window Quilt is so much easier to sew. I did it by hand for a 14"-14" pillow. This will never ever happen again.
Your quilt is stunning! It is quite an accomplishment to finish such a large, gorgeous work. Congratulations! Thank you for sharing this tutorial!
Love the short cuts.
I started a cathedral window quilt when my daughter had a twin bed ... only used machine for the white pieces putting them together, sewing on in long strips, then hand sewed all the squares in.
She then went to a Full sized bed before I finished, so I added more rows of the white muslin and kept adding squares. She has now moved in with her boyfriend, so I need to add some more strips of muslin. I’m keeping this pink, light blue and lavender, and kind of try for a pattern, changing with every edge. It definitely pays to get all the muslin at once, but as I said, I keep having to alter the size, LOL, so I have a few squares of “white” muslin that aren’t exactly the same color of white.
Thank you for sharing
*_Hi Collette....I had same issue with the white not matching on this quilt....I made sure It was the same barcode number/ color of white but since it wasn't from the same bolt- it didn't match perfectly. I think I'm the only one that can tell though. That's wonderful that you keep adding on to the quilt as the situation changes 💟_*
If there's ever a house fire, God forbid, that quilt ought to be the very first thing you grab! It is stunning ♡
*_Wow-thank you💜_*
What an artistic endeavor! I am definitely going to make this quilt. I love that the CW quilt can he machine sewn, batting added to each window, and the quilting is completed when the quilt is finished being assembled! BEAUTIFUL! I am a new subscriber, and I thank you for this tutorial! God's Blessings upon you! 💜
Louisiana Lady- the CW is my absolute favorite!!!💗 ever since I saw a vintage one in an antique shop- I have always wanted to try it!!! My Dream quilt for sure!!!! Gods blessings right back to you💛
Wow Tracy! What a beautiful accomplishment! You are so inspiring! Your daughter must be very proud!
Awe thank you for the kind words Connie. 💛
Oh my word! Kudos for you for making this quilt. I have done smaller cathedral window projects but nothing on this scale.
You can also sew the sides of each block together before you tack the centers. No stitching seen on the back, but it’s a matter of preference.
I had to read this 2x but I know what you mean only as I remember learning it that way.
I LOVE that you put polyfil in the windows. It just gives it so much more dimension. This really has inspired me to make this my next "labor of love" quilt!!
*_Go for it Samantha! and you aint lyin'......A TRUE labor of LOVE!!!!LOL😂_*
@@TheSewingChannel my fabric just came today. I'm bracing myself!! I made a practice pillow cover for my sister last night, with just 15 blocks and it came out way better than I thought I would, but a whole bed quilt compared to a pillow covering is like apples and oranges sometimes. thanks, again, for the video!!
Tracy, you’re a cathedral window genius!! I just finished watching your tutorial on how you made this quilt! This was Sew Simple!! I’m going to challenge myself to make one using your tutorial and technique. I will make either a lap quilt, wall hanging, or throw.
Bravo Tracy, Bravo!! 💜
Thank you Rose🧡 the technique is simple just time consuming ✅ but I know you can do it!!!!✅
Awesome quilt! Best tutorial ever! This is such an overwhelming project, and I am so proud of you for finishing this quilt. This is a family treasure!
Gorgeous! My friend started her cathedral window quilt the same time I started a star quilt for my son....about 25 years ago. She just finished hers so that means I need to finish mine.
*_Thank you Patti...This is a tough quilt to finish I'm realizing. My way should simplify it for you✅_*
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I remember my grandmother doing one of these by hand in the early 1970s. If I'm not mistaken, my mothers oldest sister got it after Gran died. Every sibling got a quilt and as I was the first grandchild to marry, she made me a "trip around the world" for my wedding present. It was the last quilt she made before she passed away.
*_Thank you for sharing Gidget...it still amazes me how cotton and thread when sewn together has so much memory and love within it. What a great legacy to be handed down...💛_*
This is STUNNING!!!!! I promised my husband’s grandmother that I would make a cathedral window quilt one day. I’ve made two baby quilts; one, completely by hand for my niece, and one, by machine for my great niece. I’ve always wanted to make one for myself…you have inspired me to try. Thank you!!!
This is my most accomplished quilt I’ve ever made💛❤️💛 true labor of ❤️
Congratulations! A real masterpiece!
*_Thank you Lois!💜_*
I have started my cathedral window quilt back in 1995,.. but with my cathedral window ,. I'm doing it all by hand stitching,. No sewing machine at all ,.. using Muslim material... I think it's pretty neat if you ask me,.. it's alot of work thou... 😁☺️🧵
❤😊 Honestly Stunning BEAUTIES ❤😊
Thank you for this! I’m not a quilter, but have always been fascinated by this quilt. I’m 71, and over the last 30 years or so I’ve tried to make it several times. I never could get my squares even, even with trying several different methods. This makes me want to try one more time. Not sure I’ll live long enough to finish, though😜
*_MrsFrogW- thank you for chiming in to let me know that I wasn't the only one that could not get those squares straight the traditional way.....Like you- I tried over and over. That's why I did the zig zag- WAY more control on those squares coming together straight! If you end up trying it-Please let me know how it goes✅_*
Faith..never give up.. keep trying girlfriend..find a couple of friends to help you..have a girls night, make a few snack and all work together..I'm sure your friends would love to help you find faith..you go girl..
@@maudie5945 That would be a lot of fun to get together and work on this quilt!
Well done.
You have great discipline. Your quilt is stunningly beautiful.
I remember seeing this quilt with the edges not sewn shut, the high thread count cotton freyed as with washing or pulling threads on napkins. The white fabric made a soft frame for the many colored pieces Including velvets & satins.
*_Thank you so much!💜_*
@@TheSewingChannel
Your work is stunning. You are welcome.
WOW very beautyfull work ,you really did it !!!!!!!
I did the same Quilt by hand queen size for my daughters high school project. Her and I did it together she got an A+ on it. Yours is beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful! Would never have thought to try this technique for a full size quilt. Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
The cathedral window quilt is my goal! I absolutely love love love this pattern. It’s so gorgeous and amazing. You have done an amazing job and I’m certain your daughter treasures this beautiful masterpiece you have created for them. Thank you sew much for sharing all the tricks and tips and the entire process! Much appreciated and love the completion 🥰😘
*_Thank you so much for the kind feedback!💟 The cathedral window quilt is my absolute favorite.....I always wanted to try it but I thought it would be too difficult...I think I went through 10 yards of muslin while practicing before I actually started this quilt 😱Have fun making it.✅🧡_*
One of the most beautiful quilts i have ever seen.. I was wondering if I could keep adding the blocks around and around the outside, (kinda log-cabin style), if this would avoid fighting to get to in the center.
*_Thank you so much mammondee!💜I never thought to do it that way....you could try a small sample and see if works? As I think about it in theory-it seems like it would totally work.....if you try it -please let me know✅_*
That would be a good idea, except your still going to sew around each of your 2 1/2 inch squares. I would probably do it by 6-8 sections. After I finished those, then I'd sew them them all together so I wouldn't have such a big section all together.
I love the 3D effect on this quilt. It is just beautiful.
*_Thank you so much Sandra💜_*
This is great. I've seen so many with no back, just raw seams. Yours is finished beautifully. Tks.
Amazing and fun to sew. Thank you 😊 Specially, is quilted as you go. Great practical technique!
Which white cotton brand you sew with, I find that some are very thin, wrinkle and stretch easy same with bone color.
Breathtakingly beautiful. You are amazing!
Wow! What a beautiful quilt. I have wanted to make a cathedral window quilt for a long time but didn't want to do all the hand sewing. Your tutorial is brilliant. Adding this to my list of future projects. Thank you thank you for sharing! ❤
A stunning finished quilt! I am sure that your daughter and son-in-law will feel very lucky to have it as a wedding gift.
Thank you for the kind words Bev💛 They have it on display in the main part of their house....everytime I go over there-I gush with pride....so accomplishing 💛
What an amazing quilt! 🩷Beautiful job! What a keepsake this will be. Your way is different than I learned, but I like that it is backed and quilted as you go. 😊Thank you for sharing your experience.
This is beautiful! Thank you for sharing! I have enjoyed your channel so much!
You just made my life so much easier!! I learned from a video where you had to edge it on a cardboard and iron iron and iron. I never could get the centers perfect so I always had to sew on buttons. They always turned out beautiful, but such a lengthy process. I make memory cathedral pillows quite often, so this is a life/timesaver! Thank you so much. ❤
Wonderful! This is beautiful! Your videos are so uplifting. Thanks for all you do!
Очень красивое покрывало.Какие размеры белых квадратов. Какой размер покрывала
Aggressive!!!! I know my patience and boredom would have controlled me
Congratulations! It's beautiful!
Two questions. How close and wide were your zig zag stitches and could a small piece of heat n bond be used in the center of each block instead of hand stitching?
Thank you!
*_Thank you Sue!💟 I don't think heat bond would work because that area is "pulled" when we sew the bias open.✅ In the video I made my zig zag a little too thick I think. Not sure on the number on my zig zag. Just make sure it's wide enough to catch both pieces of fabric together✅_*
This is beautiful! I've been trying different ways to sew cathedral windows. I've seen this way, and just before you attach the flaps, they would slip a5" square under, so there was a colorful background, same color or scrappy, then the polyfil under the picture fabric, then sewing the frame around the picture. This method seems to be less bumpy, lumpy. That's what I've been running into... thick seams and/or lumps where the seams meet. Love your quilt ❤😊
I was inspired by your cathedral window quilt. I loved your technique. I have just finished a quilt with your video for guidance. I’m hanging onto it for a little while as I think my granddaughter is a little too young for it at the moment. I know she will love it. I’d love to send a photo. Not sure how,
Gorgeous!! What size background square would you use if you wanted to use a larger window square, for instance, a 3 or 3.5” square. Just wondering how the math works. Thanks again for sharing your beautiful work and showing us this method!
Tracy, Wow what a Beautiful Quilt ❤️!!!
This is my favorite Quilt and Dream to make this one day. Your tutorial has inspired me and I think I will take this on shortly.. thank you so much for making this video and I really love the filling you put in the little squares and also how this quilt looks on the back. Can you please send me the tutorial on this? Thank you so much and have a blessed day. Debbie A.
Also, you just make me smile. I realized I'm watching this with the worlds biggest grin. :)
😊You are so sweet!💛 Thank you for supporting my channel💛
I really like your method. I've said for years that before the Lord calls me home I'd like to make a cathedral window quilt!
Your finished quilt looks amazing, however the white circles in between appear to me to make the quilt look unfinished.
That quilt turned out beautiful, now you can give them for their anniversary!!!!
It’s beautiful! And so many memories tucked in those windows ❤️
Awesome job. They are going to love it. So happy you decided to finish it.
*_Thanks Jill....I'm glad it's done.....✅Now on to the next project LOL😂_*
Simply Magnificent! Congratulations on this work of art accomplishment 💖 This pattern was my initial 'draw' into the quilting arena a few decades ago. Thank you for the renewed inspiration and sharing a technique to get one of many done ❣
Love this quilt i’ve looked at other tutorials, but I like yours the best. The question I have is how many windows did you put across the top and how many down if you could please let me know that that would be great. Thanks again for this tutorial, I love it.
Love your quilt tutorial....I have wanted to do this for years! I believe you just gave me the incentive to get on it! thank you for a wonderful video.
*_You're welcome Tina💛Yay-I hope you do start it....it's an accomplishment for sure!💛_*
This is my dream quilt too. I made some throw pillows with this pattern years ago all hand-stitched. Not sure about the machine quilting part. But I will try a sample block and see how it goes.
First time viewer here. I am amazed at this type of quilt. Your workmanship is excellent. Although I have no plans on making a large quilt; I think I might be able to make this on a much smaller scale than you did. I'm thinking to a lap blanket size. Anyhow, just wanted to say you did an amazing job!
Thank you so much...this was always my favorite pattern....💛
Congratulations !!! and thank you for this video. You are a star !
Holy god what a process girl you must have patience of a saint. Unreal. I'm bowing to you. WOW WOW WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY, I'm really in awwww
Thank you so much!!❤️
that is incredible! I love the sewing machine method because I hate hand sewing too. most of the videos I've seen involved hand sewing which puts it out of reach for me
Can you tell me if there was a reason you did a zigzag stitch instead of pulling corners and sewing together. I’m just curious the difference. Thank you.
Great question Cynthia✅- Everytime I would sew traditional way-they would end up not lining up.....would be "wonky"...so it frustrated me! LOL! With the zig zag- it became predictable and If I saw it wasn't lining up then I could shift slightly to even up✅ Hope that answered your question🤓
@@TheSewingChannel thank you so much for giving me an answer.
Definitely pro level quilting
Started one 30 yr. Ago by hand. Still have the ones I did they are beautoful
Beautiful! Excellent job just gorgeous
WOW! I knew it would take a lot of cloth but I never imagined that it would take that much. Beautiful quilt and congrats on all of the hard work.
*_A lot of cloth for sure Rose!!! Thank you for the kind words!💟_*
I must have missed the amount somewhere, any estimation of how much material is required fir queen or king size bed?
Oh my Gwenda…. 40- 50 yards or more🤷🏻♀️
Absolutely gorgeous. I have a ton of scraps...
I really want to do this! I know it's a lot of work - but man is that gorgeous!!
Oh it is a ton of work. But you can do it Becca!!!! In my opinion this quilt is for "show" mostly because it runs "heavy" when finished. 40 some yards of white😳
whoa...so stunning, and so simple (when I got my brain around it!)..BUT what an absolutely wonderful quilt...again, STUNNING!!
*_Thank you so much! I do appreciate the compliments on this one! This was a labor of love for sure!❤️ Thank you for watching💛_*
Truly magnificent!!! Thank you for allowing us to be a tiny part of this beautiful quilt. 🎉💕💕💕
*_You are so welcome Christy! If it wasn't for all the encouragement it probably would not of got done💜_*
That is the most beautiful quilt I've seen in a long time. Has inspired me to have a go. Thank you from New Zealand.
*_So happy to hear you are inspired💟_*
Thank you so much for your ENCOURAGEMENT! I'm just beginning and to let me know there will be time but I can get thru it just keep my eye on the finished end. I hope I can do half as well as your gorgeous quilt.
Oh my gosh! This is SO beautiful and what a labor of love!
thank you for the clear instructions and explanations. looks beautiful
Glad it was helpful!💛
Gorgeous! Quick question. When you are done tacking the 9 inch square, before you zig zag, how big are each of the 6, please?
Thank you. ❤️ So sorry but I can't remember. I think I do say in the video though🤷🏻♀️
Kudos on getting the quilt done, Tracy!!!!! It's just beautiful!!! It just a matter of getting started again. Half the battle of any job is mental, just pushing on and getting into the "zone" of the task. Please know that your tutorials are so very appreciated and you are so loved for giving of yourself, not only to your family, but to your TH-cam subscribers!
*_You are right Dori!- Once in the "zone" of the task......things get done! The viewers of my youtube channel are a true treasure💟 Thank you💟_*
Absolutely beautiful!!! I would love to make but, I don't think my hands would holdout. Thank you so much for sharing. I will make a baby quilt.
*_Thank you Pat💛 Some have made table runners with this pattern....maybe that would be something you could take on?...have fun with it🤓_*
Oh my goodness, that is beautiful! The only quilt my mother ever mentioned wanting to make was cathedral window. Now I see why she never even started one. So much effort, but worth it.
Ok this is BEAUTIFUL. I've done a small square foot cathedral window quilt, but I'm about to start on my first large one, using a machine. Your tutorial is SO helpful, I feel ready to start now! I have a question. When you finish a few blocks, and the quilt is growing, is it still pretty manageable to do the curves of the picture windows that join the blocks? I'm starting this weekend, I'm stoked.
Some spot may be a struggle as it grows...but it's totally doable! just go slow...lol! and have tons of fun making it❤️
Absolutely fabulous video. I felt like you were sitting with me at my machine showing me how to do this pattern. Thank you so much
You are so welcome Carol!!!!💛
Am new to Sewing and I will make this because I love a challenge. Your energy is amazing and your teaching style is easy to follow with a bit of banter. Love it. Thank you so much. Amazing. London.xx
You may have just given me the push i need to go for this! Your's is beautiful! GB
You can do it Barbara✅ The reward on this quilt is beyond amazing❤️
Traci this is simply a beautiful work of art! ❤️ I appreciate you explaining in detail how this project is doable. Now I am motivated to start one myself. Blessings to you!
Thank you so much!💛 This was my dream quilt to make...my daughter displays it proudly at her house💛 One of the biggest quilts I ever made for sure✅ Doable but it is a marathon...you can do it!🎉
wow! I LOVE THIS QUILT!! I have been interested in making this quilt since the 1980's! actually have some pieces of one that someone's grandmother started. Now I am going to go for it!! thanks for the inspiration Tracy. It has been my dream quilt for ever! Is this a wedding quilt for your daughter and son-in-law? I saw the scripture reference on one of the windows! thanks for making quilting so much fun.. I feel more confident watching your videos.
thanks so much
Yes..for my daughter and son n law...they loved it❤️ It was a "make" of a lifetime for me....I probably will not make one again LOL🤣
Beautiful, thank u. And many thanks for showing it slowly , I would never had got it otherwise🙋😀
*_You are so welcome Lynn🧡_*
WOW, AMAZING!! I love your tutorial. Because I can't afford more batting at this time, I'm going to make one of these. This would be a wonderful quilt for my collection. Love it. Thank you so much for the ease of construction. LOL, I can afford cotton puff balls at the $$ store for additional warmth.
*_Hi Tina...you could always steal the stuffing from a stuffed animal LOL...sounds funny but I would totally do that LOL😂_*
@@TheSewingChannel don't have kids or stuffed animals. 😆 This quilt is my next. I think I need more white. Currently 10 yards. It will keep me busy while hand quilting a king size grandmas flower garden. 😆
*_You probably will need way more than 10 yards...depending on how big though✅ Have fun making it...I know I did🥳_*
My sister was given a picture window baby quilt from a friend I always admired it and wondered how it was made. It was all hand sewn though.
Wow this is fantastic and I just found your channel. I have learned so much stuff from you already this morning.
Welcome to The Sewing Channel! 💛That's awesome to learn new things!
I just love that quilt. Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re welcome 💜🧡💛
This is beautiful! I would like to make one for my mother although it'd probably be more of a lap quilt or twin because I can't afford 30-40yds of fabric... that'd take me years to aquire.
Hi Tracy! I love your cathedral window quilt that you made two years ago for your daughter. I have a question. I am trying not to sound like a nay-sayer... but how well has the quilt held up? I am wanting to use your technique. But, I am not sure how the zigzag stitching holds up after wear, tear and washing.
Thank you...yes it has held up ....no issues...but honesty they don't use it...they have it displayed out where everyone can see it. The zig zag will hold up better than if you understitch it....Im my opinion✅ Make a small mock up and put it through the ringer so to speak haha...and see what happens...keep me posted🩷
OH my word.. I just started this project with 10 yard's.. But what if I can't find the same white color of fabric..????
Match the best you can. I kept the number of fabric bolt handy so when I went to store I’d have it. It was white so it is easy to match if I couldn’t find. ✅
Hi!!! Could a 10" square be used for this pattern instead of a 9.5"? Would the 2.5" window squares still work?
Sure...you may have to make the window square a 1/4" to 1/2" bigger...do a mock up to see how it will look,✅
this is very beautiful but I dont see me making it
What brand of white fabric did you use & where to purchase it. Your quilt is gorgeous! 🤩 I never seam to get the correct white background fabric, I would always buy 100% cotton & it seemed to be to light or to heavy. Also did you wash your white fabric before using? I have started this same quilt twice & threw each one away due to how to attach them & my centers were never even. Now that I have watched your video I see what I was doing wrong. Thank you so much for sharing, maybe in the near future I will have a pretty Quilt. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hi Peggy- I bought white muslin from Joann fabric. It was one of their mid-rage priced muslin✅ I hope you finish 💛
This is absolutely a gorgeous labor of love! Bravo Tracy. I love cathedral window quilts. I think they are majestic. Simply Gorgeous! What a gorgeous family heirloom too. 💜💜💜
Thank you Rose! I have always adored the cathedral window quilt pattern! 💜💙♥️
Who knew a "Quilt As You Go" quilt (😉) could be so absolutely gorgeous? I imagine from now on you'll think of all your quilts as BCW and ACW. What an amazing accomplishment you've achieved. Every stitch sewn to make each completed block is another indication of your love for your daughter and her husband.
*_LOL newbeequilter! I sat here for at least 5 min trying to figure out what BCW and ACW meant! and then the lightbulb went off LOL- BEFORE cathedral window and AFTER cathedral window! Thanks for making my brain work tonight! lol And thank you for all of the kind words💙_*
Of course,she was stitching her daughters marriage together with love.
Yah! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳 You finished the beautiful quilt!!! It looks absolutely beautiful and they will cherish it always!!! Thank you for sharing your talent, creativity and amazing sewing skills with us!!!
*_YAY!🥳 Thank you for all of the encouragement Chris!!!💟_*
Wow. It's very beautiful. Did you use more then 10 yards? Please tell me how much more yards I need to make it your size... What a blessing for the person to receive so much love put into it
I made several different trips to fabric store because I wasn’t sure how much I needed. I practiced a different way first and waisted 10 yards. But ultimately to make the quilt you see in video… 35ish yards. But remember that accounts for backing and you don’t use batting✅
Absolutely amazing. So much work. I may try a table runner sized version just to say I have had a go. Your video was inspiring.
Absolutely you should start small with this one… I think you will end up loving it though!💛
Wow! Amazeballs! It’s just stunning! I will absolutely try your method. It is the best tutorial out there for this block. I was thinking of making the windows from my daughter’s old clothes from when she was little. I love your tutorial so much. THANK YOU! ❤️❤️
You’re welcome Victoria. This was one of those labor of love quilts♥️ clothes scraps would definitely work✅
Very detailed instructions for me to understand. I can tell this took a long while to make. Great job!
I love this quilt. I want to do one but with bigger blocks. Do you have any advice for me on this idea. I made a pillow using a different method and got so frustrated. Plus my center squares are satin, and what a double whammy that was to my nerves.lol.
Sure..do bigger blocks....If you follow the instructions in the video , you will be fine. Dab some clear stick glue on the satin before you sew it so it stays in place✅ It will be beautiful💛