When hubby and I went to Italy for our 35th anniversary, we really only went to Milan to get home. It was the closest hub at the end of our trip, and it was just a couple of nights, but it turned out to be an enjoyable last stop.
One of the sights we saw was the Milan Cathedral [aka Duomo di Milano], which apparently is the fourth largest church in the world. Now we've been in alot of cathedrals, but never have we been on the roof! Yes, at Milan's cathedral, you can go up on the roof to walk among the spires.
And it was from that vantage point that I got my inspiration for Milan, this week's Summer Sampler block.
Milan offers a break from paper-piecing, and while not a tricky block, the intertwined border surrounding the center 'plus' requires some careful pinning. So be attentive to matching seams, and you'll be good to go.
It's fun to see where all we've traveled with the Summer Sampler, and I'm really looking forward to seeing how everyone's Milan block fits in with their others!
Wow, that is all I can say. Those pictures of the spires are beautiful. I could look at those for hours! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness there are people like you who travel so we can see such gorgeous pictures from far away places! What an amazing Cathedral!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful city! and a gorgeous block too
ReplyDeleteHow awesome that you got to go on the roof and walk among the intricate spires. It's fun to see exactly where the inspiration came from. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing piece of archetecture!
ReplyDeleteI agree, thanks for sharing your photos.
Your block is carefully pieced, great work.
Awesome---totally awesome! What a great experience. You'll probably continuento find inspiration among the spires!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the photos and for a block that is just as interesting. Love it!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, that sound's like a fun adventure and those pictures are great, but your block is even more awesome :) Though it took me a second to find it in the beautiful place... so many other pattern possibilities. I am astonished you managend to pick one. And the best! xo
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