Cathedral Window – New ways – Lynne Edwards

A completely new approach to this traditional technique using modern machine methods to construct and join the blocks.
Using this method, any Cathedral Window design can be achieved more quickly and with more strength in the seams.  The traditional unbacked quilts look so much better on the reverse side too, which is an added bonus.  Blocks can be combined with regular patchwork as never before, giving a totally new look to this much-loved patchwork technique.
Requirements
 
1/4 yd or metre of fabric for the 4 folded squares
A piece of fabric for the 4 windows, about 6” x 6”
1/4 yd or metre of fabric for the surrounding background to the block.
Thread to match the fabric chosen for the folded Cathedral Window squares
General hand and machine sewing equipment, including a 1/4″ foot and if you have one, an open-front appliqué foot (usually clear plastic).
A temporary fabric marking pencil or pen
A large pin  – one of those yellow-headed huge pins that are sold as quilting pins but really are far too large would be ideal….
Scraps of very thin wadding (about 6” x 6”) – optional
Extra steam irons and pads would be welcome.