Sunday, August 21, 2011

Chart for Cathedral Windows

Cutting the Squares

To decide on the size to cut for your background block you need to multiply the finished size desired by 2 and then add 1/2" for your seam allowance. In the following table there are some measurements that could be helpful to begin: 
Background Fabric
Window Fabric
Finished size:
Cut a square:
Cut a square:
2"
4.5"
1.25"
3"
6.5"
2"
4"
8.5"
2.25"
5"
10.5"
3"
6"
12.5"
4"