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Trip Around the World Quilt (From the Quilt in a Day Series)

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Well she has done it again. Eleanor Burns has made this quilt so easy. I had tried it once before and none of my squares matched at the points but this was almost effortless. The only thing that was a bit tricky was the unsewing, but after a try or two even that was simple. The results were wonderful and very fulfilling. It never ceases to amaze me how Mrs. Burns makes her quilts easy and fast. I made the double size in about 10 hours and was suprised at how easy the cutting requirements were in this particular quilt. This is one that you have got to try.

This book shows just how ingenious Eleanor Burns really is. A remarkable method of graduating the pattern by UNSEWING tubes of material in different orders. There's also a video available out there that makes this even easier to follow, but the book alone is just fine.

I recommend this book to anyone who would like to be able to make a lovely quilt in a relatively short amount of time. Eleanor Burns' efficient, time-saving techniques are perfect for those of us who love quilts but aren't interested in long, drawn-out, complicated projects. When I bought this book, my sewing background consisted of three group sewing classes at the local fabric store. My only quilting experience was piecing together a pinwheel-design potholder. However, by using this book, I was able to sew my first quilt, a "Trip Around the World" baby quilt that turned out beautifully. I then used this book to piece together a queen-size "Trip Around the World" quilt top in just one Saturday (about 12 hours). Eleanor Burns' techniques are effective and easy to follow, and the results look terrific!

This a a great book, This was only the second quilt I made and it was very easy to follow. So beginner don't be scared off by the tubes, once you see how they are made, you will love the ease of it.

I made my first quilt using this book - about 10 years ago. I had never sewed anything outside of high school home ec. and it turned out beautifully. I went on to make 3 more in this pattern in various sizes. Super easy. Just take the book to the fabric store - it tells you exactly how much fabric to buy for each size. I am now going to try another pattern in the Quilt in a day series. It's really more of a "Quilt in a weekend" but that is fast enough for me!

This book by Eleanor Burns includes easy to follow instructions for all quilters, especially beginners. Helpful and easy advice.

I hadn't touched a sewing machine in 25 years...since Junior High school...I signed up for a quilting class at our local quilt shop and made this quilt, a queen size Trip Around the World following Eleanor Burns Quilt in A Day (more like a few weeks) pattern. I had a wonderful time and completed a beautiful quilt. I won't say that it was super easy, but it wasn't difficult. And I was an absolute beginner, I knew NOTHING about quilting. I found the directions to be very easy to follow. I have since purchased a few more of Quilt in A Day books and plan to make more quilts from their patterns.

Instructions a little confusing at first, but once got it down it was quick and easy. Love the design. Ended up buying one for my mom as well!

After looking for a long time in stores, I was delighted to see this on Amazon. com. the book is in good shape and the instructions are easy to understand. Good illustrations, too.

I lost my copy of the pattern. I was happy to find a mint condition copy for a reasonable price.