I'm not really sure that's true, but when I can't sleep I sew. Some of my best work seems to be accomplished in the middle of the night. Here is what I came up with last night. I saw Wendy's Cathedral Window work on her blog and she directed me to the great tutorial on Hyena in Petticoats (don't you just love that name) and I got inspired to try this and give it a modern twist with some great fabric. It's kind of hypnotic working on this...folding, pressing, cutting, pinning. I haven't done any of the hand stitching yet. It's not perfect, but I'm learning more as I go along. Has anyone made a Cathedral Windows quilt? I'm not sure if I need to stitch through all the layers or just use a blind stitch to tack down the windows. This may end up to be very SMALL or it may go on for years. We'll see!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Insomnia Has Benefits?
I'm not really sure that's true, but when I can't sleep I sew. Some of my best work seems to be accomplished in the middle of the night. Here is what I came up with last night. I saw Wendy's Cathedral Window work on her blog and she directed me to the great tutorial on Hyena in Petticoats (don't you just love that name) and I got inspired to try this and give it a modern twist with some great fabric. It's kind of hypnotic working on this...folding, pressing, cutting, pinning. I haven't done any of the hand stitching yet. It's not perfect, but I'm learning more as I go along. Has anyone made a Cathedral Windows quilt? I'm not sure if I need to stitch through all the layers or just use a blind stitch to tack down the windows. This may end up to be very SMALL or it may go on for years. We'll see!
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Oh I like it!!! I'm not sure about the sewing - I've never tried this pattern, but you could frame it and hang it on your wall - it's very pretty. Can't wait to see it finished!
Kris
Sooo pretty. I love Cathedral Windows quilts. It is one on my 'to do someday' list. Thank you for the link to the tutorial. I may just have to give it a try.
It's beautiful, Jacquie! I love Cathedral Windows but haven't yet made a whole quilt. Your fabrics are fabulous. You only need to tack down the windows - don't go through all the layers.
I recently saw a large king size cathedral window quilt at a quilt show. It was stunning, in all shades of cream. It looked like it had some depth, so I don't think they were totally stitched down. Now I wish I had studied it a bit more closely.
Jacquie,
WOW...LOVE those colors in your Cathedral Windows blocks!!! I believe you do not stitch all the way throught...it's just a blind hem stitch. Good luck wtih it! it's looking great!
Laurei
I have never tried Cathedral windows but your start is lovely. Me? I sleep at night--and would during the day if I could! hehe.
Oh, my...this is beautiful. I love the fabrics you are using. It's going to be lovely.
Your quilt looks fantastic!
I'm so pleased you liked the tutorial....
On my quilt, I have stitched through all the layers, because then you get a nice diamond shaped quilted pattern on the back as well. It also helps the keep all the folded layers of fabric in the right place.
I can't wait to see how big it grows - keep up the good work!
Leah xx
(oh, and perhaps I can feel that cool Kansas wind you sent........ thankyou!)
Wow, you are quick! I still only have about 4 windows completely sewn on mine. I'm a late night sewer, too, but I always feel it in the morning when the kids are waking me up.
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