Eleanor Burns-Hard to follow?
10-26-2013, 04:30 PM
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I think perhaps, our response to Eleanor depends on our piecing experience. For blocks I had made before, her methods were kind of confusing. On others, I liked her way. (Speaking, based on my experience using her Underground Railroad Quilt book.)
10-26-2013, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by snow
I have a hard time understanding her books also. I don't know why but she confuses me.
10-26-2013, 05:29 PM
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Most people find her instructions are follow-able. Sorry you are struggling with them. I did a Lover's Knot from her book...but it was many years ago, so can't give you any tips. Her Log Cabin book is still the best of hers. I only have a few others, but do like the ones I have.
10-26-2013, 06:20 PM
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well, I've watched the video on youtube and found it so easy. One block with 3 fabrics, the same block reversing the colours, and hst's on the ends of each row. I want the ruler she used in the video, it would save lining up the edge of the fabric for every cut. Anyone know what it's called and where to find it? 
10-26-2013, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gay
well, I've watched the video on youtube and found it so easy. One block with 3 fabrics, the same block reversing the colours, and hst's on the ends of each row. I want the ruler she used in the video, it would save lining up the edge of the fabric for every cut. Anyone know what it's called and where to find it?
10-26-2013, 09:20 PM
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I love watching EB's videos. I made a guilt from her book delectable mountains which also came with the template needed. It took me awhile to figure it out. Most instructions say to read the instructions first which of course I didn't. Once I stopped what I was doing and read the instructions, they made more sense.
10-27-2013, 12:08 AM
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Are you left-handed? lol..I cannot for the life of me figure it out. I was able to figure out her "SUNBONNET Sue" one, though..lol...I think she makes things more complicated than necessary, but I do see 'in reverse', so thought that was why...maybe if you go to her site, there are some extra instructions? I gave up, myself.
10-27-2013, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bigsister63
I agree. Well put!!!
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