Home Sweet Home Part 7

Finally here's the next little addition to our penny rugs. Again I turned to Linda's inspiring blog, Quilts in the Barn, for inspiration.  She shared this beautiful photo,

and I knew it would be perfect for the church on my penny rug.

You can download the Penny Rug templates HERE.  You will also need to cut the following pieces
Tower 2 3/4" x 4"
Cross 1/4" x  2 1/2"
          1/4" x 1 1/4"
Roof 2 x (1/4" x 6")
Veranda Roof 1/4" x 4"
Veranda post 1/2" x 3"

Cut out your pieces of felt/wool and sew lines down the church and tower pieces to represent weatherboards.

Sew on the door, windows and cross.

Glue the pieces in place and button hole stitch around the edges to secure. I traced 3/4 circles onto the roof and stitched with back-stitch to represent curved slates.

I also chain stitched a line down the middle of the door and added 2 colonial knots as handles.
In a couple of weeks time we will add the lettering and some cute spring flowers.

PS This little green mouse is on its way to Chelsea at Bunny Hill.  Read Anne's post HERE