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Belle Meade, Quilted

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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.

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Isn't that beautiful?

And each and every small triangle has a curved outline quilting design.

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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…

92 responses to “Belle Meade, Quilted”

  3. 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

  4. 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

  7. 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!

  8. 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!

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  17. Gorgeous! Very nice and the quilting is exquisite. Don’t work too hard packing this weekend.
    Mary

  18. Gorgeous! Very nice and the quilting is exquisite. Don’t work too hard packing this weekend.
    Mary

  21. Gorgeous, and just in time for your new house! I heard that the Rouenneries line is being re-printed by Moda for next spring.

  22. Gorgeous, and just in time for your new house! I heard that the Rouenneries line is being re-printed by Moda for next spring.

  23. 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 !

  24. 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 !

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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!

  34. 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!

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  39. Totally gorgeous! It looks terrific on the bed, binding or not 🙂 Hope you find time to finish it soon.

  40. Totally gorgeous! It looks terrific on the bed, binding or not 🙂 Hope you find time to finish it soon.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  53. Uhm…ok. That’s my new favorite of yours. BEAUTIFUL. If it comes up missing, you might need to check my house. 🙂

  54. Uhm…ok. That’s my new favorite of yours. BEAUTIFUL. If it comes up missing, you might need to check my house. 🙂

  55. It is so nice to have something pretty and special to look at when you need a break from all that packing. Take as many breaks and enjoy your beautiful quilt as you can. Good luck on the move and keep us posted on the baby news too……..G

  56. It is so nice to have something pretty and special to look at when you need a break from all that packing. Take as many breaks and enjoy your beautiful quilt as you can. Good luck on the move and keep us posted on the baby news too……..G

  59. Oh how positively lovely. I agree that the machine quilting is magnificent, but I also really love the colors that you chose. How very lucky you are to have such a treasure for your bedroom. It looks wonderful with your white coverlette.

  60. Oh how positively lovely. I agree that the machine quilting is magnificent, but I also really love the colors that you chose. How very lucky you are to have such a treasure for your bedroom. It looks wonderful with your white coverlette.

  67. Great quilt Nicole. All those HST’s paid off. Enjoy. Looking forward to hearing about your new home. Good luck.

  68. Great quilt Nicole. All those HST’s paid off. Enjoy. Looking forward to hearing about your new home. Good luck.

  69. Oh, gosh – LeAnne did an incredible job! Awesome quilt, Nicole! Makes me want to get my pattern for Belle Meade out and get sewing!
    Cheers!

  70. Oh, gosh – LeAnne did an incredible job! Awesome quilt, Nicole! Makes me want to get my pattern for Belle Meade out and get sewing!
    Cheers!

  77. Exquisite! Love the colors and pattern, and the quilting just makes it perfect. I love the flower motif she used.

  78. Exquisite! Love the colors and pattern, and the quilting just makes it perfect. I love the flower motif she used.

  79. I’m sure you’ll whip that binding on very soon. I’m the same with some quilts, I can’t take my eyes off it. Your quilt is stunning and WOW to the quilting.

  80. I’m sure you’ll whip that binding on very soon. I’m the same with some quilts, I can’t take my eyes off it. Your quilt is stunning and WOW to the quilting.

  89. What a beauitful quilt – the piecing is perfect and the quilting such a complement to your work! I am working a a variation of this quilt – Lady of the Lake – and knowing how much work it is, you should be very proud! You have inspired me to keep working on mine :>!

  90. What a beauitful quilt – the piecing is perfect and the quilting such a complement to your work! I am working a a variation of this quilt – Lady of the Lake – and knowing how much work it is, you should be very proud! You have inspired me to keep working on mine :>!