I'm pleasantly surprised that my church looks similar to the one in the photo. Our town is celebrating its centennial and in a roundabout way I was asked if I'd like to make a block of our church. I'm actually not committed at this point but told the woman I'd play around a little and see what I could come up with. I started by scanning a photo on the cover of our church directory (photo top left) and printed it out.
Then I used a sharpie to give me an outline of the important parts of the photo.
Then I traced those parts onto freezer paper.
Then I used my scanner to enlarge for a 12" block. I cut out the pieces using them for my applique templates.
I ended up eliminating the bell tower. Mine just looked like a lighthouse....I'm afraid there aren't any of those on the high desert!! I need to add some flowers or grass or something??? I will call the women today and get any more particulars that I may need. I may be adding the church name. But I feel like I gave it my full effort (even if I didn't really know what I was doing) and think it actually LOOKS like the same building!! What do you think? Any other ideas are greatly appreciated.
Have a safe and blessed Easter.
Lori
Impressive! It definitely looks like your church...nice job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I sure would not want to try it, but I think you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat block, Lori, and thanks for the tutorial. I want to make a block representing a building some time soon. I wasn't sure how to start, and now I have guidelines!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter weekend to you!
ReplyDeleteI think your church looks great...it absolutely looks like the building. Awesome!
Lori, I think you have done a wonderful job of replicating your town's church. Your block looks lovely and definitely looks like your church.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun project! Aren't you glad you tried it? It turned out great!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. Well done.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job! It looks like the photo...no guessing it!
ReplyDeleteYou block looks wonderful. I love using churches in designs, we have a lot of historic ones in our area.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
looks great!!!!!
ReplyDeletethey are going to be thrilled with it
Kathie
I think your church block looks great! Well Done! Your trees look just fine there - I like the green fabric you used for them.
ReplyDeleteThat is impressive, I think you did a terrific job. Certainly noi need to do another one, it's a good rendition.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a special program that is associated with you scanner? I cannot seam to enlarge my drawing and I have no clue as to why! I'm thinking that I may need some type of special program. Lovely quilt block! Happy Easter! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI think it looks wonderful! It does look like your picture of the church!
ReplyDeleteI was so impressed with this. It looks alot like the church I grew up attending, in Redondo Beach California.
ReplyDeleteHave a glorious Easter.
Blessings,
Marcia
A perfect addition to the centennial quilt - you've done a marvelous job!
ReplyDeletewell done and Happy Easter~!~
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libbyQ
It's a beautiful block and looks just like your church.
ReplyDeleteI didn't notice that the bell tower was not on your block. I think the church block looks very much like the real church. You did a very nice job on it.
ReplyDeleteYour little church block turned out great. You did an awesome job!
ReplyDeleteYour church looks great - I love the method you used to make a pattern - thanks for sharing it!
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