Cathedral Window QAL WINNERS!!!

There are some really amazing blocks & tops in the Flickr group, I hope everybody checks it out!  I'm so glad we decided to do a random drawing for the winners, there's no way I could have picked my favorite or "the best" blocks!  As I was sorting through the blocks, I kept finding new favorites. :)  And it was so fun when I started recognizing whose blocks where whose based on fabric choices.

First of all, congratulations to everybody who completed any of the blocks!  They were all gorgeous, and I wish we had prizes for everybody!  

First Prize:  Quilting Capers

Second:  Julie @ Distant Pickles

Third:  min_pin_63

Fourth:  Robin (noteverstill)

block 1:  Kallie B

block 2:  Casa Kelley

block 3:  Trillium 12

block 4:  Ellie Q

block 5:  klmunoz 

block 6:  Nikki Meim

block 7:  Christy@a.AmeliaHandmade

block 8:  Negligent Style

block 9:  Whispering Willow 

Cathedral Window QAL - one day left!

Just a quick reminder that you've got until midnight Thursday (central time) to complete your cathedral window blocks & mini quilt tops and get them loaded up to the Flickr group!  The group will remain open since we'd all love to see your blocks/tops even if you don't get them completed in time, but only those uploaded before the deadline will be considered for the giveaways.

What are you waiting for?!  Even if you've only gotten one or two blocks done, these blocks all come together so quickly, I know you can get at least one more finished!  :)  Remember, there are some amazing prizes for completing single blocks as well as completed tops.

Until next time...

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 9

I hope you didn't miss out on Block 9 from Heather at Olive & Ollie last week.  I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to share it with you at the time!  Life just kind of got in the way of things the past couple weeks.  I'm sure you can all understand.  

Heather's block is a fun & simple one, I hope you enjoy making it!

Remember, you have until November 15 to complete all your blocks & completed quilt top (it doesn't need to be backed, quilted, or bound, but the blocks do need to be sewn together) to be entered for the giveaways.  All photos must be submitted to the Flickr group by midnight central time November 15.  There are already some gorgeous completed tops in the group!

by missalissa4him

by Kallie B

by Donna F.2012

by Casa Kelley

by reeskylr

by StaceyinStitches

by bjpinckard

by christy@a.AmeliaHandmade

Make sure you're sharing your blocks & tops in the Flickr group!

Until next time...

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 8

I can hardly believe we only have one block left!  October has absolutely flown by!

Today, Block 8 is brought to you by Kim at My Go-Go Life.  Kim used the traditional cathedral window folding & took it in a whole new direction!

Make sure you're adding photos of your blocks to the Flickr group!

Until next time...

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 7

Sorry guys, I'm slacking today!  Hopefully you've already found the Block 7 tutorial over at Don't Call Me Betsy today.  Elizabeth has come up with an absolutely gorgeous block!  I think it looks like a flower in each corner.

Make sure you are sharing your completed blocks in the Flickr group!  Remember, you have until November 15 to complete your blocks & mini quilt, so even if you haven't started yet, you've still got plenty of time to catch up!

Until next time...

Cathedral Window sampler blocks

I'll keep this updated with each block as we go through the month so you'll have one place to look for all nine tutorials.  I'll be sharing photos of my blocks as I make them.

Block 1 from Sew Sweetness

Block 2 from My Crafty Crap

Block 3 from Made with Moxie

Block 4 from Mommy's Nap Time


Block 5 from Imagine Gnats


Block 6 from Sew Crafted


Block 7 from Don't Call Me Betsy


Block 8 from My Go-Go Life

Block 9 from Olive & Ollie

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 6

We're getting down towards the end of our blocks, which means October is almost over.  Can you believe it?!  I keep seeing countdowns to Christmas, and I don't even want to think about it, let's get through fall first. :)

Block 6 is from Jessica at Sew Crafted.  Jessica's take on the cathedral window is such a fun one!  So gorgeous!

So how are your blocks coming along?  I know I've kind of stalled out recently, but hopefully you're still working on the blocks & sharing them in the Flickr group for your chance to win!

Hopefully I can play catch up this weekend & be ready for Block 7 next week.  I can hardly believe we only have three left!

Until next time...

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 5

Block 5 from Rachael at Imagine Gnats is a simple, yet beautiful block.  This is such a fun combination of  cathedral window & orange peel blocks.

I can't wait to make this block (and I still need to catch up on Block 4!).

Until next time...

Cathedral Window QAL: Block 4

Another day, another block!  Can you believe we're already half done with the sampler?  I hope yours is coming along!

Today, head over to Mommy's Nap Time to check out Emily's block.  If you're still holding out, thinking the cathedral window blocks are too difficult, this is a perfect block for a first timer.  Simple, yet still stunning, it's a perfect introduction to the curves of a cathedral window block.

I'm definitely excited to make this block & add it to my first three blocks.  Don't forget to add your blocks to the Flickr group!

If you'd like a little extra cathedral window inspiration, make sure you check out Emily's cathedral window mini quilt.  It's absolutely amazing!

Until next time...

Blocks 1-3

I decided to go ahead & make Block 3 today, and I love it!  Jill's method makes so much more sense once you actually do it, and I can't wait to play around with this method some more.

I've decided to make all my blocks from a charm pack of Cotton Couture from Michael Miller (thank you Kim!) and a few other random solids I happen to have, so I'm adjusting the size of the block based on what I have.  Block 1 ended up about 9" square, so not too much smaller than the 12.5" as it's written.  Block 3, on the other hand, ended up only 5.5" square.  So tiny & cute!  And such a pain too!  The smallest window is about an inch from point to point across the middle.

The extra piecing around the little window & at the top of the left side are because of my screwy math, not because of any problems with Jill's tutorial.  I do kind of like how it ended up with the red around the little window.  Technically, the red, yellow, & minty green are all supposed to be the same color, but remember, I'm working with a limited number of charm squares here, most of which I only have one 5" square to work with.  

Here are all three blocks so far so you can see the size comparison.  Block 2 is the official 12.5".  

I'm not going to worry about trying to scale all the blocks the same at this point, I'll just make them the best I can with what I have, then add any extra windows to fill out around blocks if I need.  I'll probably remake my block as well, so it matches the rest of them, but I'll probably wait until the end to make sure I've got enough to make the rest of the blocks.  

I'm pretty proud of myself for keeping up so far, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to.  How are you doing?  I'm loving all the blocks in the Flickr group, so don't forget to keep adding them to the group for your chance to win some of the amazing prizes, and check back tomorrow for Block 4 from Emily!

Until next time...

Cathedral Windows QAL: Block 3

Time for Block 3!  Head on over to Made With Moxie today for Jill's block.  Isn't it fantastic?

Jill has a very different method for creating her cathedral windows that results in a lot less layered (and therefore wasted) fabric.  One thing I have always disliked about cathedral window blocks is the many, many layers of fabric (and basically wasted fabric), but Jill has a great method that eliminates all the extra layers.  Seriously, this has totally blown my mind!

If you're having troubles wrapping your mind around Jill's method (it took me a bit, even with her great pictures & instructions), check out this video that should clear everything up.  It's so funny, I was just telling Jill that I had never seen this method for making Cathedral Windows before, then this video popped up on Pinterest this morning.  Talk about great timing!

Make sure you head on over to Made with Moxie for Jill's block & come back later this week for Block 4!

Until next time...