Amish Quilt

QID 1005
The Amish are noted for their simple quilt patterns and rich color combinations. Quilt in a Day® simplifies the versatile "Roman Stripe" pattern with strip sewing and quick cutting of the blocks. Full colour photographs provide examples of many pattern variations. With the unique "quick turn" method of finishing, you can make a baby quilt in a single morning! This book contains quilt sizes from baby to king. .

Angel of Antiquity

QID 1212
With a satin rose in her hair and a lace doily for her halo, our Angel of Antiquity brings a distinctively Victorian look to your home. A froth of gathered lace cascades down her dress and she rises to 10" high, making her the perfect tree-topper. The easy to follow instructions, detailed illustrations, and full size pattern allow you to complete the Angel within two or three hours. For bringing Christmas charm to your home nothing can compare to our enchanting Angel of Antiquity.

Applique in a Day

QID 1054
Appliqued quilts have challenged quilt makers for generations. Eleanor has developed an easy applique method, using fusible interfacing instead of time consuming needlework. The book includes twelve traditional applique designs and a choice of two different borders and quilt settings. This book contains quilt sizes from wallhanging to king.

A Star For All Seasons

QID 1221
Add warmth to your home with this simple to construct table runner and a set of six placemats. Choose fabrics to accent the color scheme in your home or to add a seasonal touch to your holiday table.

Dimensions are given for either a five-star (71") or six-star (81 1/2") table runner.

The placemats are 15" x 18 1/2".

Bears in the Woods

QID 1040
For Bears in the Woods, Eleanor teamed up with designer Sue Bouchard to bring you country-inspired holiday projects and a charming picture quilt using the Log Cabin, Bears Paw, Tree, and Flying Geese blocks. Appliqued bears and caribou make these projects come alive! Decorate your holiday table with handmade gifts and ornaments, and a basketful of woodsy quilts. Instructions are included for finishing your quilts with techniques such as stippling, stitch in the ditch, applique, and binding. This book contains quilt sizes for wallhanging, full and queen/king.

Birds in the Air

QID 1061
Based on the traditional triangle block, Eleanor Burns presents her rendition of Birds in the Air. Always working to perfect the art of making quilting fun and easy, she developed a method to make 8 blocks at a time, using the Two Block method. This makes the quilt go twice as fast! The full color book gives complete, step by step instructions for technique, as well as yardage and cutting charts for numerous quilt sizes.

Bits and Pieces

QID 1028
Bits and Pieces provides a good opportunity to experiment with color and design. Chain fabrics contrast strongly with background fabrics, and the look of the quilt can be changed dramatically, depending on whether you choose a light or dark background. Definitely a pattern to have fun with! This book contains quilt sizes from baby to king.

Blazing Star Tablecloth

QID 1018
Place its warm glow on a sidetable or let its brilliance sparkle in your dining room. Your friends will marvel at its intricacy, but you will know the Blazing Star Tablecloth is fast and fun to make.

Block Party Series 1

QID 1047
Eleanor's original Block Party Quilt is made of 12 traditional blocks, depicting an appropriate theme for each month. The blocks are straight set, and two methods for finishing are carefully explained. The approximate finished size of the quilt is 48" x 63". Enjoy this lovely quilt year round as a celebration of the uniqueness of each month.

Boston Common Quilt

QID 1063
The quilt is constructed in the "strip pieced" technique. Select two different color families. From each color family, choose four fabrics in values ranging from very dark to very light. The values should move gracefulle from one fabric to the next. Each detail of cutting and construction of the quilt is given in step by step directions with pressing techniques taught so that every seam fits together perfectly.

Bunnies and Blossoms

QID 1008
Celebrate children and spring with projects ranging from the Bunny Socks Family, eggs, and bonnets, to a fabric basket, a tooth fairy pillow, and calico roses. Have fun with ten different projects, some easy enough for children to enjoy making.

Christmas at the Bear's Paw Ranch

QID 1071
Join Eleanor and the Quilt in a Day Staff for festive holiday sewing and crafts! There are over 25 projects, something for every member of the family! The book is filled with a collection of colorful designs with step by step instructions. From Crazy Quilt Stockings to a Jolly Jacket for Fido, you will be inspired to prepare your home and heart for holiday cheer. In addition to two quilts with yardage charts for all five-quilt sizes, stitch a teddy bear, stained glass pillows, wallhangings, and gift bags with ribbon art flowers. For your Christmas tree, you will marvel as you sew the Flying Geese Tree Skirt, and the kids will delight as they hang the ornaments they make from our quick and easy directions. For your holiday table, stitch a lovely tablerunner with matching placemats. Round out your holiday décor as you wear a whimsical appliquéd sweatshirt, sure to prompt compliments. Adorn your home and make gifts for family and friends as we sew together this Christmas at Eleanor's log home, Bear's Paw Ranch.

Christmas Quilts and Crafts

QID 1034
Fill your home with the spirit of Christmas! One of Quilt in a Day's® most beautiful books, Christmas Quilts and Crafts contains instructions for over 30 easy to make projects. Materials and techniques are clearly explained. Refer to Christmas Quilts and Crafts year after year for holiday decoratingand gifts from the heart.

Christmas Traditions Block Party

QID 1052
Twelve picture blocks make a charming Christmas quilt. Approximate finished size is 78" square. Also known as Quilt Block Party Series Four.

Country Cottages ... and More

QID 1203
Six projects featuring country cottages and Victorian houses, designed by Patricia Knoechel. Directions are included for wall hangings or a full size quilt. Appliquéd fabric cut-outs of trees and flowers can be arranged to suit your taste.

Country Flag

QID 1217
An all time favorite, the Ohio Star block is featured in both the Country Flag Wallhanging and the six Mini Flag Placemats. These flags are a breeze with strip piecing and assembly-line sewing techniques. Finish the 33"x 43" wallhanging with machine quilting and a binding. Quick turn the six placemats for a fast project. Instructions include napkin rings, patriotic party favors and making one mini flag.

Courthouse Steps

QID 1031
Courthouse Steps, a traditional variation of the Log Cabin block, is updated by Quilt in a Day®. You'll find four different blocks and several layouts in this beginner's book, along with easy-to-follow directions and comprehensive illustrations. Full-color photos of finished quilts will inspire you to complete your own masterpiece! This book contains quilt sizes from baby to king.

Cross Stitch Quilts

QID 1058
Quilt designs are adapted from historical cross-stitch patterns from the 1920’s and 1930’s. These basket and flower motifs are from Anne Orr, the Needlework Editor from Good Housekeeping magazine. Enjoy making these quilts using pre-printed gridded fusible interfacing. It’s the easiest construction method available for sewing 1 1/2" squares together. This book contains wallhanging and queen size quilts.

Delectable Mountains

QID 1062
Eleanor Burns takes this beautiful Delectable Mountain pattern and makes it available for today's quilter with her simplified methods. The quilt is made of mountain and sky rounds, beginning with the Center Square, which can be a pieced star or appliqued flowers. An acrylic template is included for full size and miniature versions of the quilt to allow for quick, easy cutting. You can make the quilt in a two-color design, or use several color combinations to create your masterpiece! The book contains yardage and cutting charts for several size quilts with step by step directions.

Diamond Log Cabin Tablecloth or Treeskirt

QID 1011
Eleanor Burns and Frieda Harrod have combined efforts to create a quick and impressive version of this traditional pattern. Their construction of the Diamond Log Cabin is based on quick assembly-line sewing and strip piecing methods from the Quilt in a Day® Log Cabin book. However, the design is taken one step further with rotary cutting on a 60 degree line. Make an impressive tablecloth, and for the holidays, a unique skirt for your tree. The approximate size is 74" across center.

Double Pinwheel Quilt

QID 1044
Double Pinwheel Quilt introduces an easy strip method for making pinwheel blocks, with no squaring up blocks or trimming necessary. Pinwheels are made in small 7" blocks or larger 11" blocks. Instructions also include a Four-Patch quilt and a quilted tote bag.

This book contains quilt sizes from wallhanging to king.

Dresden Plate

QID 1015
Using Wendy Gilbert's machine applique techniques, everyone can make the well-loved Dresden Plate. Her secrets will have you speed cutting and assembly-line sewing the plates in no time at all! Follow the beautifully illustrated step-by-step instructions to machine applique the plates onto blocks. The strip pieced lattice and borders are united with nine-patches. This book contains quilt sizes from baby to king.

Dutch Windmills

QID 1033
The Dutch Windmills pattern, also known as 'Hearts and Gizzards', has long been a favorite of quilters everywhere. Traditionally, this pattern was pieced using two solid looking fabrics, preferably with a strong contrast.Fusible interfacing makes piecing easy. Finish your quilt with a simple or mitered border.

Dresden Plate

QID 1045
Adapted from a 1931 Ruby McKim pattern,Easy Strip Tulip uses quick strip-piecing for making your Tulips. Blocks are strip-pieced and squared on point, so there's no need to match seems for perfect Tulips. The 24 page book includes three setttings for the quilt, including McKim's original diamond setting.

Egg Money Quilts

QID 1073
Before the 1940's, most eggs were produced on rural farms with small flocks that scratched their way around the barnyard. The farmer's wife was usually responsible for caring for her chickens and the money received from the sale of the eggs was hers. Surely, some fabric was purchased with this precious fund and from that came the quilt patterns uniquely associated with the Depression years of the 1930's. During a time of hardship in America, there were still many things for which to be thankful. Life was simple, people neighborly, and quilts not only useful but also an extraordinary expression of imagination. Journey back to the times when milk was 14 cents a quart and bread 9 cents a loaf.

With over a year in planning, testing and writing, Quilt in a Day is delighted to announce Egg Money Quilts-A 1930's Vintage Sampler. Egg Money Quilts is not only a collection of twelve vintage quilt block patterns with two layouts, but also a treasury of extra projects created from the blocks. Join Eleanor as she guides you through her techniques to re-create the flavor of the "good old days." The book contains over 200 pages, in full color, with sample quilts, step by step instructions and illustrations, yardage and cutting charts, and assistance in fabric selection. Enjoy a visual quilt show with photographs of a bounty of quilts and projects.

The new book will carry the tones of the era with snippets of life in American, recipes, and good old-fashioned fun.

Not only will Egg Money Quilts become one of your favorite quilt books; you will enjoy reading the book just for the pleasure of it. Block patterns included:
Grandmother's Flower Garden, Road to California, Turkey Tracks, Rosebuds, Old Maid's Puzzle, Dresden Plate, Double Wedding Ring, Rocky Road to Kansas, Peony, Friendship, Christian Cross, Garden Walk, Double Ax Head.

Egg Money Quilts DVD (Special Order)

QID 1073 DVD

Egg Money Quilts: Fusible and Template Kit

QID 1073 F5013

Egg Money Fusible & Template Kit

Fan-cy Flowers

QID 1204
Create a wallhanging with pieced fans, and appliqued flowers as shown on the cover, or create on of several different fan layouts. (sample page 21) Step-by-step instructions are shown for machine pressing the fans, as well as applique using fusible interfacing. Pre printed interfacing is included, with all patchwork pieces read to sew.

Fans & Flutterbys Quilts

QID 1065
The Fan quilt dates back to Victorian times with its graceful shapes and romantic overtones. Patricia Knoechel brings back this beloved design using quick and easy techniques for your choice of applique "flutterbys" or fans. The book comes complete with templates and is filled with step by step directions, beautiful sample quilts and a table topper with matching runner to round out the projects. The book contains complete yardage and cutting charts for all quilt sizes in addition to advice on fabric selection. Three border treatments are included to tempt the imagination of every quilter.

Flying geese Quilt in a Day

QID 1059
The name “Flying Geese Quilt” is derived from the triangular “geese” that “fly” up the quilt. This is a traditional pattern that quilters have been making since the 1800’s. Now, Eleanor Burns recreates this beloved pattern using “Quilt in a Day” methods. The “Flying Geese” Quilt in a Day book was written for the beginning quilter with directions that are easy to follow directions and understand.

Friendship Quilt

QID 1014
Evoking memories of shared laughter and tears, of times both abundant and lean, few gifts are treasured more than a Friendship Quilt. Eleanor Burns wrote Friendship Quilt specifically to commemorate Quilt in a Day's® 10th Anniversary and the friendships she's gathered throughout her life. It begins with a brief autobiography, then a history of the featured Album Block pattern, followed by valuable suggestions for the reader's own Friendship Quilt Party. A fabric selection and supplies section are included as well as Eleanor's easy to read strip assembly instructions. This beautiful book appeals to the sentimental side of us all.

Garden Lattice

QID 1066
Bring you flower garden indoors! This pattern is perfect for fat eighths and scraps. The seams lock for a perfectly flat, matched center.For those that enjoy applique,add fussy cut single flowers or clusters to your quilt. The book takes you step by step through the directions with full color pictures. Yardage and cutting charts with guidance on fabric selection.

Grandmother's Garden Quilt

QID 1043
In Grandmother's Garden Quilt Eleanor Burns updates a stunning 1928 Nancy Page quilt design with easy applique methods, and introduces her new "Anniversary Floral" fabric line from Benartex. Patterns include a twenty block basket quilt with applique flowers, five wallhanging designs, and a pansy pin. Finishing instructions include lattice and solid block techniques.

Heart's Delight-Nine Patch Variations

QID 1019
What says love better than hearts! Combine straight set nine-patch blocks and appliqued hearts for a miniature wallhanging, or set the blocks on point for a larger wallhanging or baby quilt. Turn dried flowers and a stuffed variation of the hearts into a delightful wreath

Ice Cream Cone Quilt Book

QID 1057
In the hot lazy days of summer, what better way to cool off than with an old-fashioned ice cream cone! Eleanor Burns, with designer Sue Bouchard, have captured that feeling in their new book, Ice Cream Cone Quilt. This cheerful new book gives step by step instructions for three complete quilts and two additional projects.

Irish Chain in a Day Quilt - 2nd Edition

QID 1072
The Irish Chain is one of the most universally known patterns dating to pre-American Revolutionary War times. While evidence is lacking that this pattern came from Ireland, it has been suggested that the Irish Chain pattern may have been inspired by a similar Irish weaving pattern. Whatever the origin, the Irish Chain is a timeless pattern that continues to delight quilters today.

The original Irish Chain in a Day was first published in 1986 in a black and white format. While this book remains a best seller, Eleanor wanted to update her book and add balance to the quilt.

Irish Chain in a Day contains two complete quilt patterns, The Single Irish Chain, and the Double Irish Chain. Geared toward the beginner quilter, the Single Irish Chain is easy and fun to make. It guides a novice step by step through every phase of starting and finishing the quilt. The Double Irish Chain is more complex and offers the seasoned quilter a degree of challenge.

With 112 full color pages, Irish Chain in a Day provides yardage and cutting charts for six quilt sizes, assistance in color variations with a "paste up sheet," and border treatments. In addition to detailed written instructions, illustrations are provided for marking, pinning, quilting and binding the project. Many sample quilt photos are included to inspire creativity.

It's "El"ementary

QID 1074
Eleanor Burns loves to quilt! Eleanor Burns loves to teach! In her new book It’s "El"ementary, she combines her talents to bring you a teaching quilt book! The book includes five 12” quilt blocks that form together in a delightful sampler wallhanging. Sew along with Eleanor to learn new methods for quick traditional quilt blocks. Step by step illustrations and instructions are offered for strip piecing, applique, flying geese patches, half-square triangles, and quarter square patches. "El"ementary offers two sampler layouts, a square sampler “on point,” and a vertical sampler. Once you know the techniques, it is time to make a larger quilt using the newly acquired skills. Full yardage and cutting charts are provided for all five quilt sizes for all five block patterns. To finish your quilt, learn about adding outside borders, folded borders, and nine-patch corners. Instruction is given for preparing the quilt backing, layering the quilt, pinning, machine quilting and binding. As a challenge for seasoned quilters, instructions, yardage and cutting charts are included for 6” blocks to miniaturize the designs.

Jewel Box Quilt

QID 1037
New from Eleanor Burns, the Jewel Box is a real gem! Although the quilt calls for up to twenty-five different fabrics, each color is used equally, so there is very little waste.

Kaleidoscope Quilt

QID 1035
Eleanor Burns has applied her amazing Quilt in a Day® methods to simplify the challenging Kaleidoscope quilt! Eleanor's book leads you step-by-step through selecting your fabric, cutting and sewing triangles, and finishing your quilt. Find out how the Kaleidoscope's intricate designs can be created by your placement of lights, mediums, and darks.

Log Cabin Christmas Tree Wallhanginging

QID 1216
Christmas joy comes to your home with this special symbol of life and happiness, the Christmas tree. The easy log cabin blocks grow quickly into graceful green boughs. And flecks of bright color sparkle from the block centers. Using the same strip piecing and assembly-line methods made famous in Quilt in a Day® Log Cabin, you can rapidly make the Log Cabin Christmas Tree Wallhanging. The illustrations and instructions will lead you through each step. Display the Log Cabin Christmas Tree Wallhanging splendidly on its own or as a perfect companion to the Log Cabin Christmas Wreath Wallhanging. The approximate finished size is 42" square.

Log Cabin Christmas Wreath Wallhanging

QID 1215
Bring tradition and distinction to your Christmas decor with this enchanting wallhanging. Composed from the simple log cabin block, the lights and darks build into a wreath so fresh you can almost smell its piney goodness. The illustrations guide you through simple strip piecing and assembly-line sewing. Use the full size patterns to finish your wreath with a perky bow topped with bright holly berries and leaves. The approximate finished size is 32" square.

Log Cabin-Make a Quilt in a Day Book

QID 1042
Celebrate 20 years of Quilt in a Day® with the 20th Anniversary Edition of Eleanor's first book that brought the tradition of quilt making to so many. Sewers of all ages can make a Log Cabin quilt in 10 to 16 hours with this book's easy step-by-step directions and clear illustrations. Yardage charts, color combinations, and a choice of pattern settings are given for a variety of sizes. This anniversary edition features color illustrations and photos throughout, as well as six new pages of layouts, new finishing techniques, and of course, new quilts!

Lover's Knot Placemats

QID 1222
These easy to make placemats use the "A" and "B" blocks from the Lover's Knot pattern, and two borders. Placemats may be machine quilted for extra dimension. Lover's Knot placemats make a perfect gift for newlyweds or for house warmings. .

Machine Quilting Primer

QID 1036
Even beginning quilters can learn the skills to add an extra finish to their favorite Quilt in a Day® patterns! Detailed explanations of commonly used tools and methods are followed by samples to practice techniques.

May Basket

QID 1009
This quilt design is as fresh as a day in May! May Basket is a traditional patchwork basket, revised for Eleanor's quick sewing methods. This charming quilt can be Amish in dark, solid colors, or Victorian in calicos with lace trim and a ruffle. The handle is easily made with quick marking, sewing, and pressing techniques. As an added bonus, instructions are included for pillows, shams and a wallhanging.

Magic Vine Quilt

QID 1077
Grow a flower garden in beautiful fabrics to grace your bed or wall as Eleanor Burns presents Magic Vine.
The patterns for Magic Vine originated in the 1930’s in a newspaper quilt column written by Florence LaGanke Harris. As part of a series, LaGanke presented one new pattern each week. In addition to the pattern, the reader was treated to a fictitious story about a quilt group and their leader, Nancy Page. In the group, they shared stories, and decided on what colors to use for their flowers.
Twenty-two flowers are appliquéd in rows with twinning vines. It is magical because of the variety of flowers that grow on the vine. The vine grows quickly, like the magic vine in Jack and the Beanstalk.
Whimsical flowers and leaves are easily made, using light-weight paper backed adhesive or the quick turn method using non-woven fusible interfacing. The outside edges are finished with a variety of techniques: satin stitch, blanket stitch, blind hem stitch, and hand appliqué.
Give Magic Vine a traditional 1930’s look using reproduction fabrics or bright and contemporary with vibrant batiks. Enjoy embellishing the flowers with hand or machine stitches, beads, and crystals.
Eleanor offers assistance on fabric selection and yardage and cutting charts for all five quilt sizes. Bonus projects are included. The book is conveniently bound in “wire-o” to lay flat.

Morning Star Quilt

QID 1012
Brighten your beds and walls with the fresh look of Morning Star, a sparkling, traditional design enhanced by Eleanor Burns' fast sewing methods. The eight points on the star block are made even easier on an overlock machine. Finish off the quilt with an easy "quick turn" or more traditional straight piece binding.

Nana's Garden

QID 1038
A scrap quilt as cheerful and bright as a garden of flowers -- Nana's Garden! Written by Mackie, one of Quilt in a Day's® favorite teachers, Nana's Garden is a beautiful way to keep memories alive with scraps of children's and grandchildren's clothing, or strips put aside from your favorite quilts. There are so many ways to personalize your Nana's Garden. Use photo transfers in background squares to make a quilt that's a real family heirloom!

Northern Star

QID 1056
This easy to make quilt uses two different sizes of Flying Geese patches in a geometric pattern of interlocking big and little stars.

Patchwork Santa

QID 1201
Here comes Santa straight into your heart! Make him country and charming with an old cutter quilt, or make him Victorian and elegant with your own crazy patchwork. Santa is non-jointed, stands 30" tall, and with a 33" waist line is just right for hugging. Choose a painted face or sew one with irresistible button eyes. Stuffed beard or raggedy, this Santa is sure to enchant. The full size pattern, step-by-step directions, and beautiful illustrations combined with the Medium Cutter Kit will help you to make this Santa in a twinkling. Dedicated by LuAnn to all of us who still believe, this Santa will decorate your home or delight a child as a stuffed toy.

Pineapple Quilt

QID 1016
An American symbol of hospitality, the pineapple block has been a favorite for generations. With the Log Cabin assembly-line construction as an inspiration, Loretta Smith developed a simple technique to make blocks a uniform size using the Square Up ruler. Complete with yardage charts and a variety of quilt sizes, this book is filled with detailed illustrations. Included are suggestions on machine quilting a popular one inch mitered binding. The 12 1/2" Square Up Ruler is a must

Pioneer Sampler Block Party Five

QID 1053
A tribute to the pioneer women who endured the hardships of moving their families across the West. The twelve blocks of the sampler represent places they passed through in search of a place to make a home. Quilter's tips and recipes add a friendly touch to the book.

Quick Trip Quilts

QID 1076
Pack up your sewing machine and take a “Quick Trip” with Eleanor! Quick Trip Quilts is a strip pieced pattern with three layouts. The traditional “Quick Trip” is based on a “Trip Around the World” format. A Bargello effect is achieved with the “Quick Quarter” pattern, and for the artist in you, piece a “Water Lily” which adds a bit of appliqué to a rippling water background. The patterns are easy enough for a beginner but will challenge seasoned quilters to achieve just the perfect effect for an inspiration quilt. Eleanor’s technique for this quilt is fun and so easy that it is truly a “Quilt in a Day.” Let your personality shine through in your quilt by fabric selection and placement. Yardage and cutting charts are included for all five-quilt sizes with bonus instructions to make table runners from your scraps. The book features sample quilts that symbolize locations from the desert to the sea. Take a trip to your sewing room and create your dream vacation with a Quick Trip Quilt!

Quilter's Almanac block Party Three

QID 1051
A year of quiltmaking, with twelve block patterns, recipes, and all the joy of an old-fashioned quilting bee! Each block is pictured in color, and comes with two pages of instructions.

Quilts Through the Seasons

QID 1075
Eleanor has created a palette of quilt patterns to symbolize the months of the year.

Autumn is harvest time with cool, crisp air offering welcome relief from hot summer days. Using Eleanor's easy applique technique, grace your fall table with "Harvest Tablerunner," a cornucopia of the earth's bounty. Eleanor uses 5" charm squares to create the "Buckeye Beauty", a scrappy quilt that is as delightful to make as it is to admire. For traditional flair, the "Country Lane Quilt" fits the bill. From a 1930's Mountain Mist Batting pattern, Eleanor adds her special touch to make this quilt extra special.

Winter brings to mind a time of gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. A season to cozy up to a warm fire and sip cocoa. A season to take the chill off with a new quilt. What could be better on a cold winter day than to sit and stitch a traditional "Morning Star Quilt" or a "Lodgepole Pine Quilt" for festive holiday décor. Fussy cut a lovely motif for the center of your Morning Star, Eleanor shows you how! Embellish your Lodgepole Pine Quilt with a scarlet red Cardinal to add flair. For the perfect Victorian Valentine, Eleanor teaches a paper pieced wall hanging "My Crazy Valentine" that lends itself to creative embellishment with machine stitchery, laces, and antique buttons.

Rebirth of barren trees and frozen ground signals that spring is just around the corner. Flowers abound in buds and new growth. Eleanor presents "Baskets and Bows" and "Twin Sisters" quilts, perfect patterns to show off lovely floral fabrics. To complete the season, "Gone Fishing" is a whimsical quilt that incorporates piecing and easy applique. Just the quilt for that special little boy.

Summer months deliver warm sunshine and dreams of lazy afternoons. "Summer Porch" and "Pink Lemonade" quilts fit the bill for pleasurable sewing. "Summer Porch" is delightful with flowered fabric and crisp lattice and cornerstones. What hot summer day would be complete without a "Pink Lemonade" quilt to quench your thirst for a pretty new pattern to stitch. To round out the season, make a traditional "American Beauty" quilt (also known as New York Beauty). This once difficult pattern is transformed by Eleanor's clever techniques using printed non-woven fusible interfacing.

Quilts Through the Seasons offers a whole year of patterns in various skill levels and quilt sizes. Some patterns are designed to be quick and easy while others offer a challenge as skills develop.

Radiant Star Quilt

QID 1017
Eleanor Burns' simple strip piecing and famous quick-sew techniques allow you to create your own Radiant Star Quilt in a variety of sizes. Yardage charts, detailed instructions and clear illustrations help you plan and make a star in four or six fabrics. Choose a quick turn and tie finish or a machine quilting finish with the free motion machine quilting pattern included.

Rail Fence Quilt

QID 1027
Looking for a quilt project to share with a child or grandchild? Rail Fence, by LuAnn Stout, can be used as a beginning book for kids of all ages. Directions are given for tearing the fabric and cutting with scissors, rather than using a rotary cutter. The strips, or rails, are wide to keep the pattern simple. Yardage charts are included for a Square, Twin, or 'TV' size quilt.

Schoolhouse Wallhanging

QID 1010
Join in the celebration of our country's schools with Eleanor Burns' Schoolhouse Wallhanging. This is one of America's most recognized and favored quilt patterns. Although the design looks intricate, it has been made much easier for you to create with quick cutting and speed sewing techniques. No templates are used, just easy strip piecing and assembly-line sewing with several different layouts from which to choose! Even the roof line consists of strips sewn together and cut on the 60 degree line. Use the Medium Cutter Kit for perfect strips and precise angles.

Scrap Quilt

QID 1021
"Scrap Quilt, Stripes and Spider Webs" continues the Quilt in a Day tradition of easy-to-follow instructions, clear illustrations, yardage and cutting charts. Complete guidance is provided for making quilts from baby to king size. Also included are exciting bonus projects: a picnic quilt, a "Kwillow", a racing stripe border, and a Take-A-Long, a special fold-up quilt with pockets.

Snowball Quilt Simplified

QID 1025
Nine-patch and 'snowball' blocks combine to form a simple but versatile quilt. The simplicity of the snowball block allows numerous possibilities. You may leave it plain or make it fancy with doilies and snowflake quilting. As a friendship quilt, the snowball block has wide open spaces for signing names and personal messages. Or use a photo transfer medium to preserve special moments in a "Memories" wallhanging.

Spools and Tools Wallhanging

QID 1218
The charming Spools and Tools Wallhanging is perfect for any sewing enthusiast. Wendy Gilbert combines the traditional spools quilt block pattern with a pictorial rendition of an antique sewing machine, scissors and pin cushion. Easy to understand directions and clear illustrations make Spools and Tools an excellent starting place for machine quilted projects.

Star Log Cabin

QID 1032
Star Log Cabin adds a new dimension of beauty to the classic Log Cabin pattern. Using her famous Log Cabin book as the foundation, Eleanor has developed an assembly-line method of adding stars among the blocks. These are easy stars, not diamond patches! Choose from several different layouts for a distinctive look.

Star Spangled Favorites

QID 1067
Eleanor brings the glory of our country together in her new book that features the proud American Eagle, designed by Sue Bouchard. The eagle, our symbol of freedom, is stunning in his proud stance with bright eight-point stars shining above his head. A quilt dedicated to the “13 Colonies” boasts 13 stars scattered amid solid background squares. Display “our colors” throughout the house, stitch a star and flying geese table runner, sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering. The “Heritage Star” quilt is especially regal with its “star within a star” motif. This book would not be complete without “Old Glory”, so a “yo-yo” flag based on an vintage quilt is included. The book contains 7 projects beautifully displayed in full color with step by step instructions. So, wave your flag, rev up your sewing machine, and let the fabric fly!

We are getting rave reviews about "Star Spangled Favorites"! It is jam packed with 8 projects and is beautifully illustrated in full color.

This book has wonderful patriotic projects for the upcoming holidays, President's Day is just around the corner.

Don't forget to order extra Small Flying Geese Rulers and 6 1/2" Triangle Square Up Rulers as companion notions for the book.

Stars Across America

QID 1055
A star sampler with a bit of history thrown in! Each star is dedicated to a famous American woman. Twelve different border treatments and three quilt settings make this book a real value

Still Stripping - After 25 Years

QID 1069
Eleanor Burns and Quilt in a Day invite you to celebrate our Silver Anniversary with "Still Stripping – After 25 Years"! Eleanor reminisces as she journeys from 1978, with the publication of her first book, through her 25 years of strip quilting. Stroll down memory lane with photos and stories of good times, good friends, and beautiful quilts. “Still Stripping” is a collection of 12 quilt patterns, some traditional, some contemporary. The patterns are based on

2.5" fabric strips, which have become Eleanor’s trademark. As an added feature, most patterns have complete yardage and cutting charts for all five quilt sizes. The book, with over 200 pages in full color, has fully illustrated, step-by-step directions for the patterns and features Eleanor’s latest fabric line, "Yours Truly" from Benartex, Inc. Each quilt includes a convenient chart with each fabric color name and number for easy identification.

"Still Stripping – After 25 Years" is sure to become a collectors item, for the fun, easy quilt patterns, photographs, and stories of Eleanor’s first 25 years!

Stockings and Small Quilts

QID 1041
Easy to make stockings and small quilts make wonderful gifts. Includes appplique decorating techniques, 5 festive christmas patterns, and a stocking pattern sheet.

Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day

QID 1023
A best seller ever since she joined the Quilt in a Day® family, Sunbonnet Sue features a unique applique method using iron-on interfacing. Until you try it, you won't believe how quickly and perfectly you can make these charming blocks. Directions included for pretty Sue and her playmate Suspender Sam, in a baby, lap, twin and double coverlet size, as well as a Springtime wallhanging.

Tennessee Waltz Quilt

QID 1070
By using two quilt blocks, Sue gives the illusion of curves as this graceful pattern glides together to form the lovely Tennessee Waltz Quilt. The “54-40 or Fight” block is a traditional star pattern with a political name that dates back to the 1844 presidential election, concerning a dispute over the Oregon Territory. The companion block, “Snowball” is a long standing, all-purpose block. The blocks pair perfectly to form a new pattern with endless possibilities for design.

With guidance on selecting fabrics, and variations on the theme, Tennessee Waltz Quilts guides you step by step through cutting and sewing techniques. Full yardage charts are included for all quilt sizes with a bonus table runner included. While this pattern appears difficult, Sue makes it very easy using Quilt in a Day methods. The book is presented in full color with sample quilts pictured.

Town Square Sampler

QID 1046
Eleanor's latest book featuring a center row of town square buildings, applique angels in the sky, and a variety of other quilt block rows top and bottom. Four seasons are portrayed in the book for the cover quilt, as well as a number of other wallhanging projects. Finished size is 80" x 90".

Trio of Treasured Quilts

QID 1003
Three favorite, traditional patterns, Monkey Wrench, Ohio Star and Bear's Paw, are featured in the Trio of Treasured Quilts book. This revised edition uses Eleanor's latest techniques with complete, quick cutting and fast piecing methods. Make one block or a whole quilt following the detailed yardage and cutting charts and assembly-line sewing techniques. A unique method for putting batting between the quilt top and backing is described. Other projects include pillows, aprons, tablecloths and wallhangings.

Triple Irish Chain

QID 1039
Triple Irish Chain Quilts use the easy strip quilting methods you learned for double Irish Chain to make a dramatic triple chain. The book includes complete instructions for three color, scrap, and Yankee chain variations, with A and B blocks for each illustrated in full color. Clear and comprehensive yardage charts include color photos of finished quilts from wallhanging to king size. Finishing instructions include a framing border, a Seminole border make from chain strips, and favorite methods of machine quilting the Triple Irish.

Underground Railroad Sampler

QID 1068
Take a trip on the Underground Railroad! Join Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard as they guide you through the story of the Underground Railroad. Learn how fifteen quilt blocks may have played a significant role in communication between the slaves and how it helped them on their way to freedom.

The book has 168 full color pages with step by step instructions for each of the 15 blocks. There are also directions to make a miniature Underground Railroad quilt. The book contains yardage and cutting charts in addition to fabric identification pages that will assist the quilter in cutting and marking her fabric for this beautiful sampler. "Underground Railroad Sampler" also includes a color page depicting the "Story of the Underground Railroad" that can be photocopied onto Photo Transfer Fabric and included in the quilt

Victory Quilts

QID 1078
TVictory Quilts represents a look back in history to the 1940's and life on the home front during the War years. This Sampler Quilt offers patterns and techniques for 20 blocks, each one representing a slice of history with a story to tell.

Along with strip piecing, Eleanor teaches her techniques for squaring up triangle pieced squares, appliqué, flying geese patches, Y seams, and much more. Make a Sampler Quilt "set on point" or straight set. Each method is clearly explained and has step by step illustrations in full color. Ribbon and swag borders are explained in detail and add unique interest to the quilt projects. Same block repeat patterns are included in addition to a tablerunner.

Wild Goose Chase Quilts

QID 1060
The book contains 72 pages of easy to follow, step by step instructions and sample quilts. It is illustrated in full color and contains yardage and cutting charts for 6 different size quilts; a one-block wall hanging to a king size quilt. There are variations on border treatments to personalize your custom quilt. The techniques used in this book are geared for intermediate sewers, but are made easier by the use of the 4" x 8" Flying Geese Ruler.

Winning Hand

QID 1029
A winner from Mackie, one of Quilt in a Day's® favorite teachers. The Winning Hand block is a four-patch, with strips on all sides, and a square cut on the diagonal to finish it off. The simple pattern makes a bold and lively quilt. Frame your blocks with a contrasting lattice, or 'float' the magainst a lattice of background fabric.