1. Hand Stitching a Cathedral Window Square Part 1 Hightower Stitching

This is a tutorial for the hand stitched Cathedral Window quilt made by Stephanie .
As of June 29, 2019, there is a part 2 w more info and 2 projects.
Note from 8/21/2020: The quilt in this video would be a queen 90 x 95". Each 8" square folds down to a 3.5" square. This would take approximately 11.5 yards of muslin.
Part 3 is Aug. 30, 2020. "Hand stitching the Cathedral Window Revisited" Part 3.
Sept. 26, 2020, "A Closer Look at the Window in the Cathedral Window square".
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[@ewallis539]

A neighbor taught me to make the traditional Cathedral Windows decades ago. When I decided to make one myself, I was so disappointed to see that everyone was doing it by machine. It just doesn't look the same. Thank you for this refresher on making it by hand.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you!

[@Phyllsongs]

Thank you! My mother used to make these, but I never tried. Now, one of my sisters and I are going to work together and make these. This looks exactly how our mother did it. Great, concise video!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Great! It is so fun to do this pattern with someone else. Just don't go for a king size like my mother-in-law and I did! There are several other videos related to Cathedral Window.

[@LizaBauman]

Thank you so much for these tutorials, Stephanie! My 80-year old aunt has a cathedral windows quilt that her grandmother made, and I've admired it for many years. It looks so difficult to do that I was intimidated to even try the pattern. You made it look so much less complicated than I expected, and I have now made 8 squares in pursuit of making a small table runner. Take care, Liza

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Sounds great! S

[@amandamauldin]

Thank you for sharing! My great aunt made me promise to sew one of these quilts many years ago and I remember her showing me a different way to make the folds. I think your way might be easier.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Hi, that was the way I learned from my mother-in-law; I vaguely remember another way that sewed the edges of 2 squares together , leaving a opening in one side, and then turned it right side out. That is all I remember about it. You will be hooked on these once you start. Go!

[@Taluta394]

Excellent! My mother-in-law wrote instructions for this quilt she gave us. She didn’t have the best handwriting and I couldn’t read it. Now this explains and shows how!! Thank you 🙏🏻 She made eight quilts for her 8 children. At her funeral ours was the only one in good enough shape to show. That was years ago, your video brought back good memories ❤️

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

You make me want to keep quilting!!

[@coreygilles847]

This has been so helpful for me ! I have always thought this design was so beautiful but had no one to show me how to create it

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you for the comment. Good luck!

[@dianekipper7174]

Love Stephanie kitchens

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

I keep going back to that pattern. You can make other things with the blocks, too.

[@-GloryDays]

Best instructions I’ve seen yet. Thank you!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Wow, thanks!

[@conniecorbett4247]

Thank you for the Cathedral Window tutorial. I have always wanted to make one. I am really enjoying your videos.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

You are so welcome!

[@simplyaliciaa4937]

Thank you for this! This was by far the best demonstration I've seen! Can't wait to try this!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

A year later, I hope you gave this a try. I made several more videos to answer viewers' questions. June 30, 2019; Aug. 30, 2020; Sept. 26, 2020

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Love it I’m practicing my hand stitching thank you 🙏🏾 for sharing. God bless you and your family

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

You can do it!

[@janebarger7174]

Awesome way to do this. Thank you very much. Can't wait to try!!!!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you for watching!

[@asshalihinlover5680]

I am wait to part 2. Thank you so much dear mom

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

On Aug. 30, 2020, I did Cathedral Window Revisited and did some more close up sewing. Enjoy!

[@asshalihinlover5680]

@@StephanieKitchens4340 thank you so much 😍🙏

[@roseckansas3871]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. I had forgotten how much I loved to hand stitch. New subscriber here.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

You are so welcome!

[@clairestorm3004]

I am a new subscriber!!!! Just found your channel and love your tutorials!!! Great job.....keep them coming!!!!!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kathyreese7031]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpmkY2CImcugrtU Here is another tutorial from Aug. 30, 2020. Thank you for watching and commenting! Here is my yt address: kzbin.info

[@mamamode1312]

Thank you

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

You're welcome

[@emmonstrex65]

Thank for sharing!❤

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you!

[@jacqulyne1282]

Can you add a small square of batting under the 2 inch square or would that make it too bulky? Thank you for the BEST video on KZbin for this type of quilt. It's been on my "quilting bucket list" for many years. After watching your video- I'm ready to give it a try!

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

I replied with my husband's phone and can't be sure you got the message. So, "You could try a practice one or two. I just remember how heavy my quilt as. Also, you were correct. There is no batting, backing, or binding! Also, I have made more videos to answer other viewers' questions. Stephanie

[@xandervon]

I'm loving this method! Thank you so much. One question... where do you tie off your threads??

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

If there is a knot on the thread's ending I slide the needle and thread between the muslin layers so the know disappears. Enjoy!

[@eileenkirkpatrick2376]

When I sew 2 squares together, I place them back sides together so there won't be a ridge of seams on the back of the quilt, but on the front. The seam ridge gets covered up by the colored square.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Great!

[@DeniseJ2003]

Thank you so much for this video,, this is my next project, I have all my supplies and am ready to go. I have a question, is there an easy way of doing the 1/4” edges? I know there pressed but I am planning on doing so many of them and I was wonder how to do them quickly but accurately. If you could show me or tell me I would appreciate it so much.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

I generally take a mechanical pencil and mark the 1/4" lightly, fold, and press. Once you do this a few times, you will not need the pencil; you will gauge the 1/4", fold, and press. I hope you love this project!

[@judysettles4791]

Could you post a few rows together? I am starting this and would like to see a bigger or more completed project.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

On Aug., 30, 2020, I did another close up sewing the CW quilt. Hope your project is done or going well!

[@dragnfly917]

Can you put them together in 4 square blocks, and then sew the blocks together at the end (instead of the strips), filling in the empty "windows"? It would be easier for me to take it on trips. Also, could this be done in something other than white? I would love to do a primitive looking one or one in a denim type fabric.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

It seems that any number of square blocks could be sewn together...2 x 2, 3 x 3, etc. that you were comfortable sewing and filling in the windows. It can be done with any color. The reason for muslin is that is very flexible and easy to 'mold'. You could always experiment by doing a couple squares with the base fabric you are thinking about. Good luck!

[@Wanda6308]

I am a new subscriber

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

Thank you! I hope you find some good ideas!

[@Wanda6308]

@@StephanieKitchens4340 I am working on a red white and blue theme Cathedral window table runner. I really love the pattern.

[@paularodery8074]

I’m a new subscriber and new to quilting. What size needles are the best for sewing this and what weight thread, please? I haven’t sewn in 40 yrs……

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

My best advice is to try different sharp needles that you have/get with eyes you can thread. As you sew you will discover which needle works best for sewing cathedral windows. I use regular, good thread; give it a tug and if it breaks, try another one. Use muslin for the base material...not too cheap but not the most expensive. It has such lovely stretch to make it fit. The colored blocks work well with cotton fabric. Be sure to rinse reds, dark blues to prevent color runnlng if washed. I am making a Cathedral Window pillow right now. I love hand work, but do a lot of machine work now. Questions? Good Luck!!!

[@paularodery8074]

@@StephanieKitchens4340 Thank you so much for responding, that helps me. Your method seems so much easier to follow than any other tutorial/ written instructions that I’ve watched or read. Thank you, again!

[@susantheirrien8916]

Hi. I am getting back into quilting. I was wondering what kinds of needles you use for hand stitching? Thanks.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

For piecing I use more slender and sharp needles; the fun is having the needle slide through the material and making stitches that will hold the material together. For quilting, I go with quilting needles; Clover and John James are brands that carry needles made in England. For the push/pull kind of quilting I do I have gradually gone down to size 9 or smaller needle. It is easier to hold the needle perpendicular to the fabric. Experiment with different needles until you find the ones you enjoy!

[@curious8890]

Oops I thought I had to go all the way through to the back.

[@StephanieKitchens4340]

There are several more related to the Cathedral Window Square.