Cathedral Window Quilt Pattern

Make a beautiful cathedral window quilt with free patterns.

Cathedral window quilt pattern.

I am a total fabric junky some would say hoarder and i particularly love to collect little bits of bright cotton. It takes patience to fold press and pin your pieces. A cathedral window quilt pattern is a gorgeous traditional quilt block which uses folding and stitching to create stunning three dimensional window designs. The mae quilt is sadly sold out but was originally available from wayfair s nostalgia home range.

An old fashioned patchwork design the cathedral window quilt pattern is an complex folding of fabrics that resembles windows. When held up to the light the pattern created a stained glass window effect. So each square sewn together you join according to the step by step and forming the design. There tends to be a bit of a problem trying to justify having so much tiny little bits of fabric and cathedral window squares give.

Traditionally the background squares were made from white muslin and colorful calico chosen for the windows. So even if this isn t one you can find the pattern for the colours and design are still well worth a note if you re looking for inspiration for how to plan your cathedral window quilt. Cathedral windows quilt squares. Cathedral window quilt this beautiful quilt pattern is made with traditional blocks that are sewn together making folds and forming three dimensional designs as if they were windows.