I received my Belle Meade quilt back from being quilted. The quilter was LeAnne Olson, who I met last September in Illinois when I took two classes from Carrie Nelson. LeAnne is a well known quilter, who has had her work published in magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens American Patchwork and Quilting. Her work is lovely.
Isn't that beautiful?
And each and every small triangle has a curved outline quilting design.
There are 656 small half square triangles in this quilt, so the quilter had to do that outline stitch 1312 times. It definitely gives the quilt of lot of texture and dimension!
The quilt is beautiful and will be a favorite for many years. Everytime I walk past it, I stop and study it in admiration. Now if I only had time to cut out and sew on the binding...
Stunning! IIn all respects!
Posted by: Lesly Wade-Woolley | June 17, 2011 at 05:18 AM
It is beautiful and how nice that is it that if you hadn't mentioned the binding, nobody would have noticed! :) You have enough to do right now with the move so enjoy Belle Meade just as she is.
Cindy
Posted by: cindy | June 17, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Very beautiful and the combination of the quilt and quilting make it outstanding. Judy C
Posted by: Judy C in NC | June 17, 2011 at 05:44 AM
Applause, applause for you - the quilt's creator - and for LeAnne's amazing and wonderful quilting!!! Her quilting really enhances your quilt's beauty. I cannot imagine how you can do a thing except look at this quilt, smile, and happy dance!
Hugs!
Posted by: Barbara Anne | June 17, 2011 at 05:57 AM
The quilt is beautiful Nicole. Amazing quilting.
Posted by: Jocelyn | June 17, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Fantastic - both the quilt and the quilting. I'm drooling with envy - this would look so perfect in my bedroom. Take a few minutes out from your packing now and then to go and take a peek this lovely creation - it will ground you.
Posted by: CarlaHR | June 17, 2011 at 06:31 AM
That is so beautiful! Both the quilt and the quilting are awesome.
Posted by: Pat C in Washington | June 17, 2011 at 06:35 AM
It is really lovely... congratulations on the finish!
Posted by: Nancy | June 17, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Gorgeous! Very nice and the quilting is exquisite. Don't work too hard packing this weekend.
Mary
Posted by: Mary Kastner | June 17, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Oh Wow!!!! That is a work of art! Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Yvette | June 17, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Gorgeous, and just in time for your new house! I heard that the Rouenneries line is being re-printed by Moda for next spring.
Posted by: Cathy | June 17, 2011 at 06:56 AM
That quilt is STUNNING Nicole ! What a work of art ! I love how she quilted the flower in each large block like they are in a basket !
Posted by: Sue | June 17, 2011 at 06:58 AM
It came out beautiful! Love it, love the colors!
Posted by: Lindy | June 17, 2011 at 07:03 AM
You really have a way with color. The quilting is beautiful too. It really makes a difference.
Posted by: Diane Linford | June 17, 2011 at 07:13 AM
That is gorgeous!! Wow!!
Posted by: LoriD | June 17, 2011 at 07:16 AM
Oh that's fabulous! All those points matching too. Bad case of the wanties here. I wonder which of your quilts will be first on display in your new house? This would definitely be a contender in my list - even without binding. Elizabeth would be a must of course... hmm, good excuse to have another look through your lovely finish pictures I think.
Posted by: Luned | June 17, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Maybe you can make the binding for Belle Meade the very first project in your NEW studio!! ...if you can wait that long! Beautiful piecing and quilting! Congrats on another great finish!
Posted by: Jan | June 17, 2011 at 07:29 AM
I absolutely love your quilt!!! An IL. quilter? Where? Of course I would have to come up with a worthy quilt first. I am still looking for my next real challenge.
Posted by: Paula Zumaris | June 17, 2011 at 07:36 AM
It is simply gorgeous! Great work from both of you!
Posted by: sillysally | June 17, 2011 at 08:00 AM
Totally gorgeous! It looks terrific on the bed, binding or not :) Hope you find time to finish it soon.
Posted by: AnnieO | June 17, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Nicole, it's really beautiful. I'm sure you're right, this is one that you will enjoy for many, many years to come!
Posted by: Helen in Switzerland | June 17, 2011 at 08:24 AM
It is so beautiful! Bravo to you and your new quilter!
Posted by: Anita | June 17, 2011 at 08:31 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the quilting so much!! Just a beautiful! A treasure for years to come!
Posted by: Linda | June 17, 2011 at 09:59 AM
lol, I DIED laughing about the binding not being done....sounds like me!! I have TWO quilts out in my living room that don't have the binding done. My bestfriend just ROLLS her eyes at me. ;0
Thanks for the morning chuckle.
Posted by: ina | June 17, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Oh that is beautiful. Love the colors also..
Posted by: sue bennett | June 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM