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Cathedral window quilt blocks may seem laborious due to all the folding and pressing, but as Jo Avery shows, this technique means no basting or quilting is required, so it’s actually a pretty speedy way to make a really striking quilt or cushion!
Just two Cathedral Window blocks sewn back-to-back make a charming pincushion. Why not fill the windows with precious scraps of vintage embroidery, or hand embroider a few little lazy daisies. Buttons can be added at the intersections for extra interest (and to any hide messy stitches!).

Jo Avery is a prolific quilt designer and maker with almost 30 years experience of quilting and blogging. Until recently she ran her own fabric shop, myBearpaw, in Edinburgh and online, as well as teaching a range of workshops and organising quilting retreats. She is part of UK-based quilting retreat and pattern venture The Thread House, along with Karen Lewis and Lynne Goldsworthy. She’s written several books for Stash Books, including New Patchwork and Quilting Basics, Modern Crewel Embroidery and 50 Fat Quarter Makes. She’s worked on 4 collaborative thread collections with Aurifil Threads and is known for her vibrant use of colour and bold quilt designs, mixing traditional and modern quilting styles. See more of her work over at http://www.joavery.co.uk and on Instagram @joaverystitch
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