Catherdal Window Handbag

The primary technique I wanted to learn when making this handbag was the Cathedral Window. Based solely on how the Catherdal Windows looked, I always thought this technique was difficult. I was lucky enough to attend a Martha Pullen event and this handbag was one of the projects taught. Deb Yedziniak taught this class. Of course, she is a licensed Martha Pullen Heirloom instruction and also a Husqvarna Viking Educational Consultant. Her website displays lots of her projects and patterns. With Deb's instructions, the Cathderal Windows were very easy to create. I was very happy with my 1st attempt and will use this technique again.


If you are not familiar with Catherdral Windows, it is the center section of this handbag that forms open slots so that the background lace can peak through.

If I remember correctly, this bag only took approximately 4 hours to make. This time does not include cutting out all the fabric pieces. The catherdral window and decorative stitiching were done on black linen fabric. The checkered fabric is silk dupioni. The base of the bag and handle is the black linen. The closure is silk ribbon loop which goes around a black decorative button.