I have began a project I shouldn't be working on just yet. I have a challenge quilt due by the end of the month, and I started on my 'Cathedral Window' quilt. Baaad me - shame on me. I just couldn't help myself. Our bedroom is in a sorta pumpkin spice color as well as antiqued bronze, and I am making it for our bed. This will give you a bit of an idea what it should look like.
The ladies in Baker are making one for next years raffle which inspired me. I love the hand work. Nothing like having a needle in hand. Most Cathedral Window quilts I have seen have either a white or unbleached muslin background fabric (of which it takes 25 yards.) With such a requirement, it is easy to understand why muslin is so popular for the background. I chose to use a dark for the background then have the 'windows' be vibrant. I am using several background fabrics all of which are a very dark brown/black. They start out as a 9.5 inch square.
They will look something like this. The 2.5 inch square is placed in each 'frame' and the edge is folded over to create a scallop shape and stitched in place. I can hardly wait! I have also learned that this is actually considered a coverlet because of the fact that it has no batting. I have a feeling that it will be plenty warm enough considering the fact that there will be 25 yards in background plus the windows over us.
Soooo, now I am off to work on the challenge piece - I really am making headway on it and am enjoying working on it. The UFO's are calling my name.
Until next time ~ Happy Stitches & Many Smiles.
I cant wait to see how this will look at the end!!! It looks fantastic already! :D
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What size bed is this for?
ReplyDeleteThis is for a queen size bed - I now have 43 of the blocks done:)
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