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1 To make a single Cathedral Window unit as in Fig 1, cut from the chosen background fabric two squares each measuring 8in × 8in (20.3cm × 20.3cm). This size is a good one to learn with and perfect for a pincushion. It was also used by Janet Covell for her wall hanging on page 32.

Fig 1

2 Fold each cut square in half with right sides facing. Pin and stitch an exact ¹⁄₄in (6mm) seam at either end (Fig 2). I use the machine to do this and stitch both squares at once, stringing them through the machine in a chain, one after the other. Leave about 1¹⁄₂in (3.8cm) of thread between each stitched square. Cut the linking threads after stitching to separate the folded squares (see Tip below).

Fig 2

3 Trim the two folded corners diagonally to within ¹⁄₈in (3mm) of the stitching to reduce the bulk of the fabric (Fig 3). Finger-press the two stitched seams open.

Fig 3