Thursday, September 20, 2012

A Quilt a Long and a Giveaway


And now for something completely different!


Urged on by the comments on this post (it's all your fault, Shannon), 52 Quilts is hosting my first QAL!

Shannon said:



So here we go!  Before the QAL starts, I have a new copy of the pattern to giveaway to one lucky follower.  The pattern is even autographed by Eleanor Burns herself!























Here is my quilt:



It's easy to win:
  1. Be a follower of 52 Quilts in 52 Weeks
  2. Leave a comment on this post.  Tell me, have you ever made a quilt using an Eleanor Burns pattern?  Which one?
  3. If you're a "no reply commenter," be sure to leave contact information in your comment.  Use this method:  AuntMarti at 52quilts dot com to avoid spam.
Giveaway ends Monday, September 24 at noon MDT, so hurry!

The QAL will begin October 1.

Because I've never hosted a QAL, I'm linking up to TNT (Try Something New Thursday).




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47 comments:

  1. gpcSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I am a follower. I have not made an Eleanor Burns pattern, but I LOVE that braid quilt! I am such a newbie, I've only done a few traditional blocks, a kit table runner, and an applique quilt. I would love to win! :)

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  2. Lisa EnglandSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I am a follower and I love braid quilts. I once made a quilt from a quilt in a day booklet for Tennessee Waltz, but if I recall correctly it wasn't written by Eleanor Burns, just published by her company.

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  3. GillSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    I'm a happy follower!
    I've never used an Eleanor Burns pattern! I've never made a braid block either!

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  4. SallieSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I'm a follower. I've never used an Eleanor Burns pattern, but I love your quilt. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. ratamaSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Unfortunately I never have made a quilt using an Eleanor Burns pattern, but I love this pattern (especially in purple!)

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    1. Aunt MartiSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:25 PM

      Ratama, I don't know why your comment didn't come through to my email. But I'm glad you linked to your blog, because -- 52 weeks-52 projects! We should be sisters!
      I hope you'll join us in the QAL. I should have listed the Quilt in a Day website in case you want to buy a pattern (which is why I have such a short-term giveaway this time, so if you don't win the giveaway, you'll still have time to order the pattern before we start the QAL!)

      http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?i=38614

      Thanks for your comment, and for being a follower. Good luck in the giveaway!

      Marti

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  6. tubilinha tiacarminhaSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Sou seguidora,nunca fiz nenhum padrão de Eleanor Burns,mas gostaria de tentar.Tenho um pequeno estoque de tiras de 1.40x25cm,será que dá?Obrigada pela oferta.tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com

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  7. AnneSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I've never used an Eleanor Burns pattern but it seems to me that this one would be a great one to start off with! :oD

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  8. Jennie P.September 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    Beautiful pattern, I've never made an Eleanor Burns! I am a follower!

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  9. Deb CSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I am a follower but have never completed an Eleanor Burns pattern. This braid pattern is amazing, though, and I'd love to make this quilt with you!

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    1. Aunt MartiSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:22 PM

      Deb, I'm not sure why your comment didn't come through my email; however I hope you'll join us in the QAL. I should have listed the Quilt in a Day website in case you want to buy a pattern (which is why I have such a short-term giveaway this time, so if you don't win the giveaway, you'll still have time to order the pattern before we start the QAL!)

      http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books_display.asp?i=38614

      Thanks for your comment, and for being a follower. Good luck in the giveaway!

      Marti

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  10. CarynSeptember 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I'm a follower. I too have never used an Eleanor Burns pattern. I've been looking for a pattern to use my Madrona Road with and think this one might work out really well.

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  11. Lynn MSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    nah I've never had the chance to use one. I'm a follower, thanks for the chance!

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  12. Amy's Crafty ShenanigansSeptember 20, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    How exciting!! I used to watch the Eleanor Burns quilting tv show - it was on in the middle of the day so I would tape them. I discovered her just as I was starting to quilt a few years ago and that is how I learned how to chain piece and do all sorts of stuff but have not used any of her patterns! I am a follower :)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    I'm a new follower.
    I have yet to use one of her patterns.

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  14. LyndseySeptember 20, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Hi I'm a follower. I have never used one of Eleanor Burns patterns but would love the chance to do so.

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  15. KarenSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    I am a followers. But no I have not made anything from one of Eleanor's patterns. I love this pattern and know exactly which fabrics I'd use.

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  16. barbara woodsSeptember 20, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    i am a follower but havn't had one of your pattern yet thanks for the giveaway

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  17. ThreadCatcherSeptember 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I am a follower. I love the deep colors you used in your quilt! I haven't made any Eleanor Burn's patterns. This one looks fun. Thanks for the chance at your giveaway.

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  18. VickiSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:29 PM

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  19. VickiSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I removed my original comment to re do my email address. anyways your quilt is gorgeous, love the pattern and thanks for the chance to win a copy of it.
    Vicki

    vickibrown at shaw dot ca

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  20. mary mahooSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    I'm a follower. I've never done an Eleanor Burns pattern, but I've been watching her work on PBS and online forever! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  21. Texas JennyWrenSeptember 20, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    My very first quilt was an Eleanor Burns quilt pattern - the rail fence. I made that over 30 yrs ago when my children were little babies. Now I am getting close to retirement and am starting to quilt again and loving it!!

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  22. ItsNurseJessiSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    I've never done an Eleanor Burns pattern but always willing to try new things. I am a follower!

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  23. ItsNurseJessiSeptember 20, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    I've never done an Eleanor Burns pattern but always willing to try new things. I am a follower!

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  24. hueiseiSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I'm a follower. I never make any quilts using Eleanor Burns patterns. I'd love to win. Thanks.

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  25. kelly o!September 20, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    I've never used an Elanor Burns pattern, but I sure remember watching her show on PBS.

    That braid pattern has been on my to-do list for a while. I've been a follower for a while. Thanks for posting a fun giveaway!

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  26. SusanSeptember 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    we don't see too many Eleanor Burns patterns in Aust, but I used to see her on Simply Quilts on TV. She seems ti be a very happy fun loving person. Love that braidy purply quilt. Thanks for yet another giveaway.

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  27. BizyStitchesSeptember 21, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    I am already a follower, I love to watch Eleanor Burns on TV. I have made one of her quilts, but I don't remember the name because I did it along with her on a tv series and we did one block a week. Thanks.

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  28. JulieSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I have a few of Eleanor Burns' patterns and books but haven't made a quilt with them yet. Thanks for a great giveaway.

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  29. OhioLoriSeptember 21, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I'm already a happy follower! YAY! But have to say, I have never used an Eleanor Burns pattern.... :( Would be thrilled to win this pattern tho!! (Love your Quilt by the way!)

    Thanks for chance to win your Drawing!! :)

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  30. Dottie viningSeptember 21, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    I haven't made a quilt using your technique but hope to soon.

    Dotviningm @yahoo.com

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  31. thepiececorpsSeptember 21, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    My first sampler quilt was From Eleanor's Pioneer Sampler, everyone in the class was using pink and blue and I was using apple colors-red, yellow, green! TIA! B-)

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  32. Shannon WallaceSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Hooray! I can't wait to get started! (You don't have to enter me to win since I already bought the pattern.) I've never made any of her quilts, and I've never done a QAL. :)

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  33. Carla GSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I'm a follower and have never made any of her quilts or a QAL. I'm also a newbie quilter and have only made a quilt top to date. I love this braids quilt! :)

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  34. mimi2madylanSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I love Eleanor Burns patterns; I've made more of her quilts than any other, including "Trip Around the World" (maybe 20), "Country Road" (2), and "Gone Fishing" (1). Thanks for the chance to win this pattern. mroemer at satx dot rr dot com.

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  35. NoelaSeptember 22, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I am a follower of your blog. I haven't made an Eleanor Burns pattern before. Thanks for the chance to win a pattern. I like the look of braid quilts.

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  36. Melissa CorrySeptember 22, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Way to go!!! Hosting a quilt a long is a lot of fun!! You will have such a blast!!

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  37. beckySeptember 22, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I am a follower. Thanks for the give away chance.

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  38. beckySeptember 22, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    I have admired elanor's patterns but have never used one also enjoy her books very helpfull.Thank you for the give away

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  39. AmandaSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I'm a follower & have never made an Eleanor Burns pattern, but I like watching her on her show! She makes it very easy to understand :)

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  40. ytsmomSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    I am a follower. I have never made any of Eleanor's patterns, but I would love to make her barn quilt! Several of the gals in guild are making her braid quilt. I would love to quilt along.

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  41. Kathy HSeptember 23, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I am a follower of your log. I have made 2 quilts from Eleanor burns' Quilts through the Seasons. Great directions.

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  42. JanSeptember 23, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I am a follower. I have made several Single & Double Irish Chain Quilts with my kids.
    godblessamerica.jan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  43. Rhonda D.September 23, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    I am a follower by GFC. I have never used an Eleanor Burns
    pattern. I have watched her show. Thanks for the chance
    to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  44. MeeganSeptember 24, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    I am a brand new follower - found your blog through another blog. Your post from today (Sunday) really caught my attention, because I had just pulled out a stack of black and white worms to organize, and I went online to get some inspiration. I would love to win the Eleanor Burns book - it would be fantastic! meeganjw@gmail dot com

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  45. Karen - Quilts...etc.September 24, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    looks like I am just in time. I have made Eleanor's Underground Railroad pattern. I just found you

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