Gothic Arches

I really enjoyed this challenge, because I felt right at home. I used to be an architectural designer before I retired, and it was a comfortable subject for me. The vaulted ceiling is of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and it was fun to put non traditional colors to liven up the subject matter. I made a template for each section of the quilt with freezer paper, and then fused the various sections to the background. All the pieces were satin stitched as a way of quilting, and black quilting lines added to the texture and sense of depth. I had to resort to penciling in a little bit of shading to get the look I wanted, but the whole process was enjoyable. I look forward to our next challenge. I have also enjoyed seeing the large variety of quilts on this topic. They all are wonderful! Any comments or critiques would be most welcome. Joni