I've met Eleanor Burns a couple of times at the Houston Quilt Festival and she is WONDERFUL. I have a book that was signed by her but I've been unable to find it recently.
She is witty and very down to earth. I just love her.
Alex Anderson's books taught me to quilt, so I have a soft spot for her as well, but I'm really not fond of Fons and Porter - they get on my nerves, and the daughter REALLY gets on my nerves. But I love their magazines. LOL