Twenty five years ago Eleanor Burns introduced her first Quilt in a Day book, cultivating a quiltmaking revolution. She presented her unique style, a diverse combination of cutting and sewing applications, creating new techniques altogether.
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.
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.
Day & Night Quilt
QID 1080
Day & Night will mystify, enchant, and entertain you! It is magical!
No
smoke and mirrors: the technique is just totally awesome! The pattern
is
made from strips! The illusion is created by using the acrylic template,
included in the back of the book. Eleanor offers variations on making
a
quilt with two or three contrasting colors. By using 3 or 4 fabric strips
the blocks take on a whole new look!
Originally a difficult paper pieced pattern, Eleanor and Michelle took
this
time-consuming design and made it quick. Two additional projects can be
made from the cut-aways. A Mini Star Quilt and Spider Web Quilt are easily
made from the scraps.
Full yardage and cutting charts are included for quilt sizes Tablerunner
to
King Size. The step by step illustrations include cutting directions for
left handers as well as right handers. There is a section included to
assist with fabric selection, color and scale of print. The book has a
gallery of quilts to admire and inspire.
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.
Easy Strip Tulip
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.
Last Minute Gifts
QID 1202
A collection of nine projects to sew in an evening. Some of the great gift
projects include a jewellery bag, an armchair sewing caddy, a "Quilter's
Pocket", and towel embellishments. Full size patterns with illustrated directions
are included.
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. .
Lover's Knot Quilt
QID 1079
To celebrate her 30th anniversary and the marriage of her oldest son,
Eleanor perfected the Lover’s Knot pattern using her signature 2½”
strips. Add a touch of romance to any room with this lovely quilt.
The
elegant pattern uses two strips intertwined to make a “knot”.
The graceful, flow of the quilt is made with two basic, strip pieced blocks.
The blocks are set “on point” for a dramatic effect and corners
can either be squared or diagonal. Eleanor offers step by step illustrations
and instructions to direct the quilter to a successful finish.
There are yardage and cutting charts for all 5 quilt sizes and border
options for a personalized quilt. Included with the Lover’s Knot
quilt pattern, Eleanor gives directions for making a matching dust ruffle
with tips on measuring and sewing the ruffle. A miniature wallhanging
and long and short table runners are bonus projects in the book. They
are pieced with narrow 1½” strips for a charming petite finish.
Eleanor shares photographs of her son’s wedding and a quilt made
by the new Mrs. Burns.
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.
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.
Orion's Star Quilt
QID 1081
Eleanor combines traditional strip piecing with Flying Geese Patches for
a beautiful new quilt!
In Orion’s Star, she brings together the versatility of a Log Cabin block and the flair of a Flying Geese Patch to result in a whole new look! The pattern is quick and easy to make and is ideal for quilters of all skill levels.
This book has complete yardage and cutting charts for Wallhanging to King Size Quilts. Sample quilts are pictured in full color to inspire creativity.
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!
Quilt Blocks on American Barns
QID 1082
SKILL LEVEL: EASY / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
Join Eleanor as she wanders through the rural country sides of America,
one barn at a time. We're looking for bright-coloured wooden quilt blocks
mounted to the sides of barns and buildings along highways and country
roads in small towns. The blocks, ranging from two to eight square feet,
are painted in timeless quilt patterns.
Quilt Blocks on American Barns - Fusible Web and Template
QID 5025
Patterns are printed on paper backed fusible web and non-woven fusible
interfacing to complete Quilts using Raw Edge Appliqué and Quick Turn
methods.
This package is enough to complete both the Large and Small Barn Quilts. This package includes; Windmills, Chickens and Roosters, Gambrel Barn Silos, Gothic Barn Roofs, "American Barns" Text and a Half Rectangle Template.
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 1083
Radiant Star has traditionally been one of the most recognizable quilt patterns and until now among the most difficult. Eleanor Burns has done it again with detailed, no-fail directions, making this star easy, fast and most of all fun to put together.
Inspiring photos in a variety of quilts show some of the many colors and styles in which the Radiant Star can be made. The possibilities are endless. Updated methods and tools are used to create strikingly beautiful starbursts of intense color and diversity.
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.
Tulip Table Runner
QID 1219
Whether sparkling in Christmas colors or glowing with spring pastels, the
Tulip Table Runner and the Tulip Wall Hanging will decorate your home with
a freshness that only flowers can bring. This pattern was developed by Eleanor's
sister, Patricia Knoechel, an experienced teacher and author.
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.