"Quilt In A Day" an opinion on their fabric please
#32
Eleanor may sometimes seem silly, but she's the one who got me started quilting. I lived in a rural area and watched her show on PBS many moons ago. At that time she taught quilting basics -- she showed each step in detail and I got hooked. Here I am all these years later and still hooked! However, like Mal, at this stage of my quilting needs I probably couldn't do her block party! :)
#35
I went to visit her shop in California about 3 years ago. The fabric was beautiful and I bought some. About 2 years ago, I went to Paducah for the quilt show and E. Burns had her show and also a tent full of fabric. I bought quite a bit of fabric at about $4 a yard and it is absolutely beautiful. Very high quality fabric, all different brands. This was my experience, have no idea what they sell online.
#36
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Location: Central PA
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Personally I love Eleanor Burns. She's funny on her tv programs. Her quilt books explain how to make blocks, etc, thoroughly. I keep some for reference on certain techniques. I have shopped her fabrics and find them terrific, especially the clearance. Hope this helps you.
#37
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: northern California
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You probably don't need any more comments, but I did have a negative experience. Her ordering system must have been in trouble that day because, as I usually do (unless there is a "wish list" as in e.quilter) I put all the possibilities into the shopping cart with the idea of deleting later and I couldn't delete!!!! She gave me a few dollars off, but I was bummed! Also, the colors were drabber than I expected. Perhaps her computer program was being worked on that day.
I don't think she "needs" anyone to thank her by buying her fabric. She does OK. I know lots of people like her. I'll stay with e.quilter which has a "search" system which is fantastic! And the colors in the "catalog" are right on!
I don't think she "needs" anyone to thank her by buying her fabric. She does OK. I know lots of people like her. I'll stay with e.quilter which has a "search" system which is fantastic! And the colors in the "catalog" are right on!
#38
Eleanor Burns is one of a kind. She has the respect of everyone in the quilting business and is referred to as Lady Eleanor. I've been to her tent sales and shows at Paducah many times. Her quilt shop in Paducah sell the top of the line new designer fabrics along with her fabric line. The tent sales have name brand fabric from all the manufacturers.
#40
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Sullivan Ilinois
Posts: 151
I have also bought from her tent sale at paducah and in her store in Paducah. yes she has 2 website one from Paducah and one from Calif. Prices are great for back. I alsways see her show at Paducah great for a laugh. She hasn't forgot how she got started and appreciates us quilters for getting her where she is. I love all her books and have made many of her quilts. I also teach her patterns.
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