How to make a cathedral window quilt video tutorial

By popular request here's a video on how to make a cathedral window quilt the traditional way.
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✘ Title: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4
✘ Music: Kevin MacLeod
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[@Kate98755]

how do you the sew blocks together ?

[@teresadownunder]

You have to think about the demo piece as a finished quilt. So you do a whole quilt with as many white pieces as you need, then you add the prints and then you top stitch all the prints. I hope this makes sense

[@Kate98755]

@@teresadownunder thanks for the explanation😊

[@teresadownunder]

👍

[@francessadler6878]

Thanks for asking Kate, I was wondering the same thing. Would be a lot of work but so worth it.

[@teresadownunder]

It’s a project to do in small doses

[@upriver7047]

This is on my to do list. I'm going to use all Batik fabrics. I've been collecting them for quite a while. I can see it finished in my minds eye. Ahhh!

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful!

[@Kate98755]

this popped back into my feed, 2 years later…i forgot about this, think i’ll make some blocks….start small, a lap quilt…or baby quilt…it’s a lovely design.

[@teresadownunder]

Great plan!

[@sallymerrell2558]

I absolutely adore the background music. Very soothing and easy on the ears, opposed to the obnoxious music other sites play.

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@EstrafaDC]

Brandenburg Concerto No. 4-1 by J.S. Bach.

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@nancystill5114]

Love this. This is exactly the way my Grandmother taught me to make cathedral windows about 50 years ago except all the sewing was done by hand. I have a partial quilt made that took months to make and now I am inspired to finish it. Thank you so much.

[@teresadownunder]

That’s great. Happy quilting

[@jeanbishop983]

The cathedral window pattern will not intimidate me no more. Your step by step really helps. Thank You ☺️

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful 👏👏👏

[@corinnekoryne]

Super démo, merci!💗

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@chi2tan]

Wow. Amazing. Thank you so much.

[@teresadownunder]

You are so welcome!

[@sarag1158]

There are so many methods to doing this. I love the traditional way but even traditional blocks vary. I just want to use layer cakes because I don't trust my ability to cut perfect squares every time. That, and I'm lazy. I see people zigzagging the squares together but I like this way better. I also don't want to do a ton of hand sewing. I'm copying this method. thank you!

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful 🙏

[@sandrajohnson1232]

Very pretty.

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@zareenamashood8631]

Very clear instructions and a wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@msldcs]

Teresa, you melt my heart - I love the Cathedral Window and you've made it much easier to accomplish. Thank you!

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful

[@msldcs]

@@teresadownunder I was going to add that Elmer's glue (school glue) could be used to hold down the corners of the squares as you sew the window.

[@teresadownunder]

That’s a good idea. Thank you

[@WillenaJennings]

Thank you for showing the traditional way to make the cathedral window quilt....

[@teresadownunder]

You are so welcome!

[@clairehampton986]

What an ambitious project. Way above my level of confidence.

[@teresadownunder]

Maybe one day 😊

[@luciennepeters3440]

Thank you very much, it was complicated and I need to learn. I must watch the video a few more times. It’s the prettiest pattern I have seen.

[@teresadownunder]

Happy quilting

[@carmenbbb6666]

Precioso y perfecto.

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@loisbruce]

Thanks so much Teresa x

[@teresadownunder]

You are so welcome

[@lilacenterfitt3879]

I have a cathedral window my grandmother made for me. I love it even more now! Thank you!

[@teresadownunder]

You’re so lucky!

[@susanna3265]

Interesting to see it. Could we?

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@MamguSian]

Genius! I made cathedral windows years ago but never knew to turn the edges under, and using that template to get them straight and accurate is a wonderful idea. 🥰

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you found it useful

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

So pretty and, as usual, you make it so easy to follow by breaking it down step by step. Looking forward to making this using scraps for a pillow before tacking a full size quilt. I LOVE this design.

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you feel confident enough to put the tutorial into practice 😊

[@slavkanoskova6866]

Perfect tutorial, easy to understand, it has all necessary details. I will follow these instructions.

[@teresadownunder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HereIsMyStuff35]

Great tutorial! Turning over the edges on the window fabrics is a good idea, and I've never seen that before. The window fabrics love to fray and pop out of the windows! :( There's a nice variation of the original CW pattern called the Secret Garden. Lynne Edwards came up with it - she's done a lot of work on CW! The Secret Garden is even easier than the original block: once the block is folded for the second time a piece of fabric is inserted before the corners in the center are sewn together. Then it's just a matter of sewing down the curves. Hopefully I've explained this clearly, it's really easy to make. Again, thanks for this wonderful tutorial!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you. I should check it out

[@sandyhumissouri5131]

Wow! Directions are so clear and love the music. I'm inspired!

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful

[@patmastel2056]

This is the best tutorial i've seen for the Cathedral window block! Just beautiful! Thank you!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@quiltingforthesoul]

I made the Cathedral Windows quilt by hand. I’m thinking about doing a other on the machine. Thank you for sharing God bless you and your family.

[@teresadownunder]

Go for it. It’s a beautiful quilt

[@peapod8]

Outstanding presentation. I'm inspired.

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you like it

[@penguin_mom]

This is SO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for sharing! I'll try to do it!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@ruthnellputney2451]

This is wonderful -- I love the look of cathedral windows but have been utterly imtimidated until now -- thank you SO MUCH!!!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@valerieouyong2296]

Thank you for a clear and detailed video🙏❤️

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@dinahweaver7285]

Very nice!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@carmenbailey1560]

Wow, that’s a lot of work, but a very beautiful block. Beautiful work thanks for sharing 👍🪘😊

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@melindaostergren8115]

Such a delightful tutorial for this venerable block. Years ago I thought I’d give it a try and gave that up rather quickly! Jenny Doan of Missouri Star has a tutorial with a less complex method and it makes a nice quilt. But nothing can match the traditional method for the sense of depth and texture. I’m going to try just the 4 blocks size you showed here. I always chuckle a bit when I see the needle thread tail creeping up on you sometimes. I’m honored to be in such good company. Thank you for this video.

[@teresadownunder]

😂👍

[@delinaquilter1418]

Working on a cathedral quilt for the last few years -- all hand stitched. Hope to replace one my daughter once had that I made many many years ago and the dog chewed up.... Always loved this pattern. Nice to see a machine sewn version!

[@teresadownunder]

Wonderful!

[@susanna3265]

I'm wondering to see a handstitched, could I?

[@teresadownunder]

👍

[@susanna3265]

One of my faaavorite patterns💖Thank you, Teresa! And the music matches sooo much!🎶

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you like it!

[@marionanthony1530]

I have never seen this method for cathedral windows. Wow. Thank You .

[@teresadownunder]

👍👍

[@annschluchter2962]

Thank you, a well done tutorial. Love this pattern!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you 😊

[@chrischaplin8604]

Thank you Teresa, wonderful tutorial.

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@carrolarnold8701]

Just stunning! Thank you Theresa for your superb, easy to follow videos!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️💕

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@anamariacamposguevara7423]

Que obra de arte textil!!! Hermoso!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@gildacrespo4424]

Precioso, hermosísimo CATEDRAL me encantó muchas gracias TERESITA

[@teresadownunder]

👍🙏

[@endlesssewingarts7658]

Awesome video. Explained it very well. Thank you. Looks very intense.

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@anaviana7955]

Wonderful video

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@gsr7772]

Brilliant tutorial!!! I have always shied away from making Cathedral Windows much as I think they are beautiful, but I will now try them for sure! Thank you so much for sharing. Take care and stay well!

[@teresadownunder]

That’s great! Happy quilting

[@laurarenda8383]

I love your tutorials! Always great info and you make it look so easy. Thanks for doing this particular tutorial. I may start with a pillow and see how it turns out.

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@cecyvaladez9640]

Otro hit Teresa! Hermosa técnica.🧡

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@kaylac3367]

So wonderful! I think I might can do this now! Thank you 😊

[@teresadownunder]

Great

[@dawnaford5863]

Thank you so much for your tutorial. Nicely done!

[@teresadownunder]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KarenGreene51]

Beautifully done Teresa. I love it.

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@barbarawoodhouse5514]

Just gorgeous.💕

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

So lovely and fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you for watching

[@patlytle1128]

Love it!! Can't wait to start a new project!!!

[@teresadownunder]

Have fun!

[@carollong4997]

Best tutorial I have seen and extremely helpful. This is a bucket list quilt for me. Now it can be a reality. Thank you so much!💖

[@teresadownunder]

Very happy it was useful

[@marlieslabude6597]

Thank you for the Musik and this video 😍

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you like it!

[@mariacruzgarrido7126]

Precioso trabajo!!!!!

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@kelley.jokibler9723]

Beautiful work and loved the music

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@beautifulmess3892]

My grandmother, may she rest in peace, made a quilt like this for my daughter. It was destroyed by a small, petty man. Thank you for showing me how to do this. I also love the button straight pins so cute!!

[@teresadownunder]

That’s sad. Maybe you can make one

[@beautifulmess3892]

@@teresadownunder I'm good at cross-stitch, macrame, and a little painting but I always seem to screw up when I try quilting. I don't have a sewing machine either. Thank you for replying to my comment. It makes me really feel like someone cares.❣️

[@teresadownunder]

Whatever makes you happy 😃

[@petmomful2260]

Wow, that is pretty amazing!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@sonnilloyd5693]

You’re amazing. Genius.

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏😊

[@wandaseibertseibert3551]

Wow. So beautiful

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you

[@karlosJv]

Enhorabuena!!!! Que bonito!!!! ❤️

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@moth_paws]

Lovely music and quilt!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@suehorn4182]

I would have to hand tack this down first.......beautiful. Love the calming music

[@teresadownunder]

👍👍

[@helenhernandez9721]

Teresa that I protect so beautiful and well elaborated, 🥰🥰

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏😊

[@janlascko]

Bravo, well done!! Not a lot of jibberjabber, just down to sewing. Easy peasy.😍

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jerzidi9]

Just watched again. Wow so cool.

[@teresadownunder]

Glad you like it

[@karonwostenholme6533]

Lovely, x😃

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elenade8468]

Fantástico!!!! Me ha encantado

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏😊

[@ericataylor1708]

Stunning 😍

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@anasimon8873]

Es espectacular lo bonito que queda y lo bien logrado que está el video. No te quepa duda que lo intentaré, claro que sí. Muchísimas gracias por mostrarlo.

[@teresadownunder]

Muy bien. Ánimo!

[@helenstevenson9008]

WOW THAT WAS AMAZING

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@gracielaguadalupeguzmanbat7222]

hi theresa i began 2 years ago this proyect and this is the first time i learn how to do it, thanks. your proyects are so interesting and beautiful

[@teresadownunder]

Thank you so much

[@guadalupeblakey9926]

Came out beautiful Over the video, thanks.(loved the video.)

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@dorotheamitousis8782]

Beautiful!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏😊

[@debmccleary9857]

That's one beautiful quilt for a bed... and very heavy.

[@teresadownunder]

I agree 😊

[@gustavocastano2932]

Espectacular.....felicitaciones...

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@vickiheath6133]

Wow that is a lot of work. It looks beautiful

[@teresadownunder]

I guess

[@rosacocho1743]

Genial👌

[@azucenahernandezmunoz4977]

Que bonito!!que precisión para coserlos. Un saludo 👋

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias 🙏

[@esperanzacaicedocastillo9689]

Me fascina tan sencillo su forma de hacer su videos

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@nohemidefreites6364]

Me encantan todos los modelos.. Soy amante de estas tecnicas

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@marthedelperier259]

Je l’ai fait tout cousu main , mais ,bravo pour cette démonstration .

[@teresadownunder]

Wow! Beaucoup de travail

[@user-zo5rj5ip9l]

Браво, Тереза

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@martharozo]

Es hermoso trabajo de relojería !

[@teresadownunder]

😊

[@mariajosefortes7448]

Precioso 💗😍💗😍👏👏👏

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Hey Teresa, This is such a pretty block. Kudos for making it so small. 💖 Chris-Raleigh NC

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@aidapastrana164]

Hermoso proyecto

[@teresadownunder]

Gracias

[@lolitanu]

Precioso! Aunque lo veo difícil para mi. Saludos desde España.

[@teresadownunder]

👍👍

[@tonielouder5563]

Ah ha now I got it thanks

[@teresadownunder]

Great!

[@shaerayb4520]

Thanks but no thanks. I gave up on swearing over my work. But I admire people like yourself that can get through this fussiness. End result is beautiful, if all goes as it should.

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏😊😊

[@immarota9815]

Stupendo

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@haticemertturkguven9422]

Thank you very much.

[@teresadownunder]

🙏

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Lovely - thanks :)

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@ndlz1]

Es mi favorito bloque de colchado!

[@teresadownunder]

Qué bien ☺️

[@cathj8568]

Tht looks way to complex for my skill set but I can always hope! Amazing- thx for sending yhis

[@teresadownunder]

With time...

[@cathj8568]

@@teresadownunder following your lead- pinning more now 🙃

[@teresadownunder]

It should help 😊

[@winnie8592]

Just wow. I don’t think I’m going to attempt this

[@teresadownunder]

👍

[@user-lv7xv1pb1h]

Спасибо!

[@teresadownunder]

🙏🙏

[@phyllisdippert2216]

Great tutorial! Although i really dislike the music. Miss your previous upbeat music.

[@teresadownunder]

I’m still using upbeat music for shorter videos 😊

[@crissylouarch]

I did this years ago and I love the look. I want to do a small one for a Christmas ornament in Christmas colors. Hmmmm? Is that possible?

[@teresadownunder]

I’ve seen Christmas ornaments made with fabric folding that looks a bit similar. For instance www.google.com/search?q=folded+fabric+christmas+ornament+instructions&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ma&client=safari

[@samantha9211]

I am thinking of making this into a years long project, each square for everyday of the year, all I have to do is figure out what size that finished quilt will be

[@teresadownunder]

What a great project!

[@jillelliott9857]

Have to say good to see how you kept the fabric in on the corners, im struggling with that, also i am trying to work out why we need to turn in the edges as when its complete you dont actually see them ??? Thanks Jill

[@teresadownunder]

Maybe a bit of glue may also help

[@com2375]

A challenge for me some day

[@teresadownunder]

Great 👍