a few weeks ago i decided to treat myself to taking a class at the workroom, the place where i teach dyeing. cathedral windows patchwork had long been on my list of things to try, so i was thrilled when it was added to the fantastic roster of classes at the workroom. i'm not much of a quilter, i've only done a few pieces in my life, but i find it very satisfying and the results can be so stunning.
whenever i do any patchwork i always gain a new appreciation for those who are so good at it (including johanna, the fabulous quilting instructor at the workroom), since it's an art that requires such precision. this kind of meticulousness is not really my strong point, but i have found that even though my patchworks always end up a bit wonky, i'm still usually pretty happy with them.
the cathedral windows technique is a bit fiddly, and requires a decent amount of handsewing, so my piece is only going to be this big - four squares by four. i think i'll make it into a cushion. it would be lovely to make a piece like this which showcased a gradation of colours made with natural dyes, wouldn't it?
whenever i do any patchwork i always gain a new appreciation for those who are so good at it (including johanna, the fabulous quilting instructor at the workroom), since it's an art that requires such precision. this kind of meticulousness is not really my strong point, but i have found that even though my patchworks always end up a bit wonky, i'm still usually pretty happy with them.
the cathedral windows technique is a bit fiddly, and requires a decent amount of handsewing, so my piece is only going to be this big - four squares by four. i think i'll make it into a cushion. it would be lovely to make a piece like this which showcased a gradation of colours made with natural dyes, wouldn't it?
i have had something like that sketched out in my idea book for over a year now.
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ooh!! i'm so happy to see your cathedral windows. i made mine into a pillow and i love looking at it.
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