Stained Glass Window Hanging Projects

One of the best ways to use reversible pojagi patchwork is in window hangings and curtains.

Because the seams have a lot of layers of fabric, there is a stained glass effect when the light shines through. There is no black fabric involved. It is the pojagi seam that gives that look.

Enjoy these beautiful window hanging projects

Small project tutorials

Nine Patch window hanging

nine patch pojagi window hanging.

A simple Nine Patch window hanging can be made in any size. It’s a great way to practice with scraps.


Friendship Star

friendship star window hanging with title.

If you are ready to move on to half-square triangles, this friendship star window hanging is a beautiful piece that looks nice in any colour combination.


Scrappy Star

blue scrappy star window hanging with title.

Scrappy Star is a nice window hanging that can be made with whatever size scraps you have. Have fun designing your own project.


Tips for window hangings

How to hem window hangings

hand folding fabric with title "How to hem window hangings".

Learn how to hem the edges of your window hanging in this tutorial.


How to hang window hangings

glimmer window hanging with bits and pieces fabric.

There are different ways to hang your stained glass window hangings, but my favourite method is with rings and clips. See all the details in this tutorial.


Full patterns

These patterns are available in the Epida Studio Shop. Each patterns comes with full instructions including lots of diagrams, pictures and links to video tutorials.

Glimmer

blue and yellow modern pojagi with title "Glimmer"

Glimmer is a 36″ x 41″ window hanging made with six quarter yards of fabric, three each of two colours. Either fat quarters or regular quarter yards can be used for maximum versatility.


Gradient Panels

orange and red pojagi stained glass panels in window.

Gradient Panels are 20″ x 72″ and designed for long narrow windows or sliding glass doors. Use as many as you like for different effects.


Summer window hanging

sun modern pojagi window hanging with title.

Summer Sun is part of the Four Season collection. It is 24″ square, so it fits nicely on a medium – large sized window. Use with the other seasons to decorate throughout the year.


Fall window hanging

maple leaf window hanging.

This beautiful Fall Maple Leaf and can be made in many different colours. A red leaf on a white background also makes a great Canada Day decoration.


Winter window hanging

snowflake window hanging with title.

The Winter Snowflake with brighten up a cold day. This is the most complex of the four seasons hangings, so there is also an online course with full video instruction available.


Spring window hanging

flower modern pojagi window hanging with title.

This Spring Flower can be made in whatever colour combination you like.


Christmas Tree window hanging

Christmas tree window hanging with title.

The Christmas Tree window hanging comes in two different size options – 33″ square or 20″ square, so you can customize to whatever size window you have.


Courses and Workshops

These courses come with full video instruction. Great if you struggle with written directions.

Simple Strips online course

brown and pink curtain with title "simple strips modern pojagi window hanging".

The Simple Strips Window Hanging Course is a good introduction to making batik window hangings. It includes video lessons on everything from choosing the fabric, cutting and sewing and hanging the finished piece.


Christmas Tree window hanging online course

Christmas tree window hanging online course graphic.

Make the Christmas Tree window hanging with full video instruction.


Winter window hanging online course

snowflake window hanging with course title.

The Winter snowflake window hanging online course takes you step by step through the construction of this piece.


Fall window hanging online course

maple leaf patchwork curtain with title "fall window hanging course".

This Fall window hanging can be made in a few hours following the online video course.


Live Zoom Workshops

If you want personalized instruction, join me in a live Zoom workshop. Sew in the comfort of your own sewing room and get immediate help when you are stuck. This is also a fun way to meet other sewists from around the world.