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Classic Cathedral Window is a wonderful technique that uses folded squares joined together to make a background on to which smaller pieces of fabric are stitched to create a second design layer of squares on point. Coupled with striking fabrics, the effect can be stunning, as seen by the Bright Batiks wall hanging opposite. This basic principle can be developed in many exciting ways, allowing you to create some gorgeous effects, as you will see throughout this book.

Before embarking on a larger project it is a good idea to make one Cathedral Window unit to get your hands and head round the technique and the following section describes this process in detail. This finished block can be developed into a simple pincushion project – see page 24.

If you are happy to join the folded squares in the traditional way by hand, oversewing or whip-stitching the blocks together, follow the instructions given here. If you would like to try the totally machined technique, follow steps 1–7 overleaf and then turn to the unit Joining Square Blocks by Machine on page 20 and follow that instead.

‘When making your first Cathedral Window block, start with a simple pincushion, which if not perfect technically, can be swiftly passed on to a less judgemental non-quilter friend.’

Marbled and batik fabrics in beautiful colours were used to create this striking wall hanging, Bright Batiks, which showcases the Cathedral Window technique perfectly in the central area. It also features two variations – Secret Garden and a final border of Twisted Windows. See the instructions on page 53 and also the picture on page 54.