Eleanor Burns
10-30-2011, 03:43 AM
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In the quilt world, she is an absolute jewel. Her books are so easy to follow and her patterns and methods of construction are just the best. Her addition of oddments of history and her own family history make wonderful reading and make you feel like you have known her forever and she is your friend. Even the addition of recipes are great. I have made her lemon/raisin scones several times.
10-30-2011, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by GABBYABBY
Originally Posted by DeeBooper
I absolutetly love Eleanor Burns! She is my favorite. She makes things very simple in her books and I have learned a lot from her. I can't wait to meet her one day!
10-30-2011, 04:08 AM
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In spite of the sugary style, Eleanor Burns conveys an appreciation for the rural women in our heritage. She is genuine in her admiration for her ancestors, and the information she shares makes me reflect on the gifts and talents of the women in my family who have gone before me.
When I quilt, I feel connected to my grandmothers, and Eleanor Burns promotes that feeling. The only thing that makes me feel more connected than quilting is carrying water (literally, not figuratively).
Dayle
When I quilt, I feel connected to my grandmothers, and Eleanor Burns promotes that feeling. The only thing that makes me feel more connected than quilting is carrying water (literally, not figuratively).
Dayle
10-30-2011, 04:29 AM
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Me too!!!! She makes me smile and I have a lot of her books nd videos
Originally Posted by DeeBooper
I absolutetly love Eleanor Burns! She is my favorite. She makes things very simple in her books and I have learned a lot from her. I can't wait to meet her one day!
10-30-2011, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GABBYABBY
Originally Posted by DeeBooper
I absolutetly love Eleanor Burns! She is my favorite. She makes things very simple in her books and I have learned a lot from her. I can't wait to meet her one day!
10-30-2011, 04:54 AM
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I met her 2 weeks ago at a quilt show in Lincoln, NE while visiting there. She is as nice in person as on her shows. I chatted with her for a few minutes and she was giving out tote bags and was signing them so I got one of those. She has eyes that seem to be always smiling. She indulged in picture taking with some of the people who stopped by her booth.
Pat
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10-30-2011, 05:00 AM
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I was fortunate enough to take a class in Paducah that she taught and it was fabulous. She is so down to earth and what a sense of humor. She had us laughing constantly while learning great quilting techniques. I DVR her shows and enjoy the background information she gives on the quilts. It really helps you feel connected to older family quilters. I love that her books give the information for any size you want to make.
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