Monday, May 25, 2015

"Garnet Hill" is finished!

"Garnet Hill" 68" x 52"

The making of this started over three years ago.  



The inspiration came five years earlier, 
when I tore out a photo of a rug in a Garnet Hill catalogue.




I liked the folk art feel of the rug.



And decided to go with a similar color scheme.




It was fun choosing fabrics for these blocks,



Throwing in some shirt plaids.




                                                         I appliqued the flowers for about a year, off and on.




When quilting time came, I thought I'd do it quickly, just outlining the flower edges,





                 And the seams in the log cabin blocks.





I wasn't happy with the outline-only result, so I added many more rows of stitching.




It took a lot longer, 



But I'm very happy with the result!






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79 comments:

  1. JeanieMay 25, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Really, really beautiful!

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  2. QuiltdivajulieMay 25, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    It was well worth the extra time and effort - stunning and absolutely wonderful!

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  3. Quilting StoriesMay 25, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    This quilt would deserve a price. It's a real "chef d'oeuvre" LeeAnn, and hand quilted! I have no words to say my admiration, It looks wonderful on you sofa!

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  4. Tonya RicucciMay 25, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    gorgeous. that extra quilting makes it. lovely lovely quilt. congrats!

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  5. NancyMay 25, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    I love the bright, vibrant colors. They are gorgeous!

    I remember that we "discussed" your inspiration for this quilt because I have a small photo of a hooked rug that looked so similar. Surprisingly, it's not the same rug you posted today. The photo I have is of a rug in greys, tans, and neutrals.

    I always think it's interesting how inspiration comes to us and how many people can have the same source of inspiration but the results look so very different.

    I would feel very pleased with myself if I'd made a quilt as beautiful as this one.

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  6. patricia belyeaMay 25, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Love seeing the hand-stitching close-up. What a labor of love!

    I hope to see this in person sometime soon!

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  7. Pinkadot QuiltsMay 25, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    It's gorgeous!

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  8. em's scrapbagMay 25, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    Most wonderful!!!! Love the color and all the quilting is spectacular.

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  9. CaroMay 25, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Just wonderful!

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  10. JanMay 25, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    I've watched as you've shared glimpses of this project and the final result is worth every single stitch you put into it, LeeAnn. It's gorgeous! I loved the rug when my GH catalog arrived and I love your quilt even more.

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  11. Donna~~May 25, 2015 at 3:00 PM

    It's wonderful. And even better than finished is that you took the idea from a photo and made it yours.

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  12. CarolMay 25, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Your quilt is stunning. Thank you for giving us those up close photos! Loved every one of them. Makes me wanna get out a needle and thread and my bins of scraps and get busy. Great travel project.

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  13. Mary KeaslerMay 25, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    And a very fine finish indeed. It is lovely. Congrats!

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  14. Karen in Breezy PointMay 25, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Brilliant--love how it turned out--very fun!

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  15. JulianneMay 25, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    WOW! That is gorgeous, a true keepsake, you did a great job!

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  16. AnonymousMay 25, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    I feel warm just looking at it.

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  17. ChrisMay 25, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    So lovely! I love how you took your time - and ended up with a beauty!

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  18. AnnMay 25, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Wonderful adaptation of the rug and a great place to become inspired. Love it!

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  19. NanaMay 25, 2015 at 6:33 PM

    This is a lovely quilt, the quilting in the darker thread makes it look very warm. You did a great job.

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  20. NanaMay 25, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    This is a lovely quilt, the quilting in the darker thread makes it look very warm. You did a great job.

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  21. NanaMay 25, 2015 at 6:34 PM

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  22. HelenMay 25, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    There is so much to love in this quilt. Your black hand quilting is the perfect finish for this folk art work!

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  23. smazoochieMay 25, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Your bed rug is a charmer!

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  24. trudys_personMay 25, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!

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  25. audreyMay 25, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    I just have to say WOW. Such an amazing quilt. Love it so much!

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  26. MonicaMay 25, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    It's really gorgeous, LeeAnn. I love all that extra texture from the quilting. Worth the wait! Congratulations. :D

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  27. the girlfriend gapMay 25, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Absolutely beautiful ! Really wish I could see it close up. Enjoy! It is nice to hear of the journey it takes to become quilt in a world that seems to be cranking out quilts in a month or less. I am not that speedy. Janita

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  28. AnonymousMay 25, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love it! Worth the wait!Anneli

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  29. BéaMay 25, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Absolutely wonderful !!!

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  30. UnknownMay 25, 2015 at 10:55 PM

    Очень красиво!!!!

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  31. Quilteuse ForeverMay 25, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    Absolutely wonderful LeeAnn! I do not know how you manage every time to make from a "country", "relaxed" pattern a quilt which turns out to be so chic! This is the signature of your talent.

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  32. BernapatchMay 25, 2015 at 11:51 PM

    Absolument superbe ! Bravo.....

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  33. LindaMay 26, 2015 at 12:23 AM

    Superb! Love the design, love the bright colours and love the Kantha-style stitching. Can you tell I LOVE your quilt? A work of art!

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  34. ShirleyMay 26, 2015 at 1:30 AM

    That is a WOW quilt. Love it. Will you be doing a pattern?

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  35. VictoriaMay 26, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    Your "Garnet Hill" is spectacular! Love everything about this!!

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  36. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)May 26, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    It is absolutely stunning! The quilting really finishes off the quilt perfectly. Well done!

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  37. Ailsa (Cape Pincushion)May 26, 2015 at 3:11 AM

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  38. Julia WoodMay 26, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Love, love, LOVE! Stunning!

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  39. Teje KarjalainenMay 26, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Hi! Worth of every stitic - this became very Special, gorgeus quilt! Quilting a lot by hand surely fits for the style and reminds your inpiration rag. x Teje

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  40. CathyMay 26, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Wow....this is a very beautiful quilt. The extra quilting is perfect. Hugs, Cathy

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  41. JustGailMay 26, 2015 at 5:36 AM

    Your quilt is GORGEOUS! The added quilting is well worth the result.

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  42. JustGailMay 26, 2015 at 5:42 AM

    I forgot to ask about the 2 needlepoint(?) pillows on your couch - did you do those also? If so, were they your own design or kits?

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  43. AmyMay 26, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    Wow, this quilt is stunning! I saw the top when you first posted it, and wondered how you would quilt it. It's so worth the wait. Thanks for sharing.

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  44. AmyMay 26, 2015 at 5:58 AM

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  45. BridgetMay 26, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    I remember this rug in the catalogue and also you, saying you were going to make it. I thought it was a neat idea and you have done yourself proud. Thanks for such amazing inspiration.

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  46. KarenMay 26, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Wow! Your quilt is so much like the inspiration piece. I love the folk art look of the blocks.

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  47. JodiMay 26, 2015 at 8:10 AM

    Absolutely fabulous quilt!

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  48. sallgoodMay 26, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

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  49. Sujata ShahMay 26, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    Oh pretty! I love all that stitching.. Worth every single stitch!
    The leaves grew in bunch of five and six.. Love total randomness of it.

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  50. pforgersonMay 26, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I think that this has to be my favorite quilt ever. I even think i pulled out that same page from the catalog. I have love watching you process and the completed quilt is better than i had anticipated. Thank you for sharing your work with us. i love it

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  51. bumblebee53May 26, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    It's so beautiful, and so worth the extra time and effort and love and hand stitching it took to make this quilt.

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  52. LCPMay 26, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    I love this quilt. I recently did a small quilt that I did lots of stitching on and it really does make a difference. Thanks for such an inspiration.

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  53. SharonMay 26, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    Hey, I remember seeing that rug too! You did an awesome job of it. Love all the fun colors and fabrics you used, but your quilting just puts this over the top of awesome! I'd love to run my hand over the quilt to feel that lovely texture. Garnet Hill is beautiful!

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  54. RachelMay 26, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    This is awesome. Love the intense colors

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  55. RachaeldaisyMay 26, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    This is gobsmackingly gorgeous!! The colours, and your stitching are just so Wow! I also love that your quilting has added lovely cosy puffiness to the flowers and the overall quilt. I bet it makes you smile to see it there on your couch.

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  56. BarbMay 26, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    congratulations on your finish! It looks wonderful!! the stitching gave it such wonderful texture.

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  57. BarbMay 26, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    p.s. it looks great in your room!!

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  58. KarenMay 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM

    This is so totally fabulous!!!! You succession every level with this quilt.

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  59. Julie FukudaMay 26, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    You put a lot of work into this quilt but it was well worth it. Congratulations on the finish.

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  60. Rebecca in AKMay 26, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    Wow! This quilt is just fantastic! From the design, to your fabric choices, to the hand quilting, everything is perfection! It looks so wonderful on your sofa too!

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  61. Little Island QuiltingMay 26, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Unique and stunning

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  62. roccagalMay 26, 2015 at 11:45 PM

    stunning-no surprise there!

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  63. Hilacha (loose strand)May 27, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Oooooh! this is soooo nifty!
    Great source of inspiration too.

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  64. MaritMay 27, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    Congratulations on a beautiful finish. The quilting and texture looks divine. Very inviting to touch!
    ; )

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  65. CACOMay 27, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    what a wonderful quilt !! I love it !!

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  66. Pam May 27, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    That's delightful. I hope no one ever leans back on it! I have just started quilting, very simple little things and am in awe of your lovely quilt.

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  67. KathyMay 27, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Smashingly lovely! I think your patience paid off. One cannot hurry a masterpiece!
    Love the colors, the textures and the surprise stripes and plaids.

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  68. mamifleurMay 27, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Trop beau votre quilt , des tissus très colorés qui donnent de la modernité ! Félicitations Lee Ann .

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  69. FaeMay 28, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    I absolutely love this quilt..... It's on my list!!

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  70. McmMay 28, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Another stunner LeeAnn! Thank you for sharing.

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  71. CathyMay 28, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    What a fun source of inspiration for a quilt. It looks so warm, happy, inviting and full of smiles. I love everything about it!

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  72. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltsMay 29, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    What a special, beautiful quilt. Just so folky and vibrant. The dense quilting really is perfect for it!

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  73. UnknownMay 31, 2015 at 6:58 PM

    I love this quilt. You should write and sell the pattern!

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  74. MargeJune 1, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    O.K., another of your quilts over which I have serious envy. Many thanks for the description and photos. Would you mind if we made our own version? Love it!

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  75. Nifty QuiltsJune 2, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Marge,

    I absolutely don't mind if you make your own version. I'm happy this is an inspiration to you. I would love to see a photo of it when you're finished!

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  76. sawsanJune 5, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    It is absolutely stunning and wonderful!

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  77. fiberchickJune 8, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Simply phenomenal!!!

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  78. DianeJune 8, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    I've loved that rug for as long as I can remember. I think I can safely say that I love your quilt version even better!

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  79. Judy MartinJune 13, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    May i add my congratulations to the many that have come before. This is a beautiful result. Your colour choices and the hand stitching come together so beautifully - a real folk art piece. xo

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