Eleanor Burns
10-30-2011, 04:35 PM
#131
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Kingsport, TN
Posts: 27
I like her a lot. I have taken classes with her. She is very nice and is always so friendly. Her patterns are very easy to understand. I have several of her books. If you ever have a chance to take a class from her, I know you will enjoy it.
10-30-2011, 05:22 PM
#133
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Peoria, AZ (Vistancia)
Posts: 1,559
Eleanor Burns is an amazing woman. She raised her sons as a single mom and built her quilting empire at the same time. I have 2 of her books: Still Stripping and Day and Night. They are very easy to understand and follow along with. I am currently putting the last 2 borders on my black and orange Day and Night quilt that I am making for my son. This is the first quilt that I have been able to perfect the 1/4 seam. I hope to one day be lucky enough to meet her.
10-30-2011, 06:21 PM
#135
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Charlotte North Carolina
Posts: 491
She is awesome - love her patterns lover her tv lessons - others call her the annoying quilting lady but she so grows on you she is one of my regular quilting friends I just have never met her in person...
10-30-2011, 06:46 PM
#136
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,260
I just learned who she is when one of our members posted a YouTube video of her. I watched that video and fell in love with not only the quilt she was making (Trip around the world) but with her relaxed style. She is a trip to watch. I have not bought any of her books yet but do plan to do so when I can afford to. I don't know much about her history but I'm sure she's one heck of a great person to know.
10-30-2011, 07:12 PM
#138
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: West Central Iowa
Posts: 350
Because of "El" (as she is known) I have been working on a vintage quilt. I enjoy all her books and the stories she tells on her show. I have met her twice in Des Moines at the AQS shows (on one of the occasions I saw her several times over 2 days). I got to participate in one of her skits during one of her lectures. She is so charming and sweet. Her family is wonderful too!
10-30-2011, 07:29 PM
#139
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Some where in way out West Texas
Posts: 3,041
Originally Posted by jean1941
Her Log Cabin in a Day seems to be one of the easiest patterns I have read. I have going on a retreat in a few days and I am going to make the lap size
10-30-2011, 07:48 PM
#140
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: NASHVILLE, TN
Posts: 303
I love Eleanor Burns. I like her quilts despite the history lessons she provides and would make them regardless. That being written, I have to say that I like her history lessons and personal reflections during her shows. I understand where she has been and it makes me respect her even more.
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