Make a Quilt in a Day : Log Cabin Pattern

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Summary: An excellent, simple to understand book
Review: I just made my very first quilt using this book. It is exceptionally well written and illustrated. The fabric requirement measurements were very accurate. I especially like the "assembly line" process of quilt assembly. Ms. Burns makes quilt making easy and exciting!

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Summary: MY BIBLE
Review: I received this book for my 30th birthday. I am now 46. I have used it so much, I consider it my bible. I have notes written all over the book, and recently, couldn't find it. I was heartbroken. Luckily I had lent it to my sister, so I now have it back. One recommendation to make picking fabric out easier: I use all the same "White on White" fabric for the lights. It makes a beautiful quilt. Many times I use solids for the darks, for baby quilts, either pastel or primary colors. Every person I know that has a baby, gets one of these. Eleanor, thanks for such a great book.

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Summary: gratifying
Review: I was extremely pleased with this book. Ms.Burns made this so simple. I have onlly made a few quilts and thought that a log cabin was out of my league, but after some encouragement from my husband I decided to try it out. I am still in awe that I actually made something so beautiful. This would be an excellent book for a beginner, because there is only straight line sewing. It also teaches you how to "birth" a quilt, which is very helpful.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: I was required to purchase this book, in conjunction with a "Quilt in a Day" Class offered at a local fabric store. During the class, and with the aid of this book, I began my first quilt. I have nearly completed the initial quilt, a second quilt and begun preparations (fabric selection and cutting) for a third. I love this book! The instructions are straightforward and simple. And although I have not yet managed to actually complete an entire quilt (much less in a day), my projects thus far have gotten rave reviews! None of this would have been possible without this book. Great book!

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Summary: Excellent book
Review: I'm new to quilting and this was the second quilt I made. I made the crib size quilt and got the entire top done in only 6 hours. The directions are easy to follow and the quilt comes together exactly as the book says it will. I will definitely make more quilts from this book and buy more books from Eleanor Burns!

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Summary: Easy to do with fantastic results!
Review: Need a fast gift for the baby shower or just a fast introduction to patchwork? Eleanor Burns is there for you, with great illustrations, easy to understand instructions, and delicious photos of finished projects. An added bonus: detailed info on fabric quantities for various sizes of finished quilt (wall hanging, crib, twin, etc.) You don't have to struggle with the math! In fact, your only real challenge will be picking colors. She classifies "Log Cabin" as an "easy" project. Don't be misled; the finished projects can dazzle, despite the relatively simple construction methods. You can probably turn out that baby shower quilt in about 2 evenings. A king-size quilt obviously takes longer, but that's because of the time you'll spend wrestling with the greater amount of finished piecework in the machine quilting stage. Although you'll find the basic instructions for log cabin blocks in any number of quilting books, "Log Cabin Patterns" rates a place on any quilter's bookshelf.

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Summary: Great for "quickie" quilts and first-time quilters
Review: Need a fast gift for the baby shower or just a fast introduction to patchwork? Eleanor Burns is there for you, with great illustrations, easy to understand instructions, and delicious photos of finished projects. An added bonus: detailed info on fabric quantities for various sizes of finished quilt (wall hanging, crib, twin, etc.) You don't have to struggle with the math! In fact, your only real challenge will be picking colors. She classifies "Log Cabin" as an "easy" project. Don't be misled; the finished projects can dazzle, despite the relatively simple construction methods. You can probably turn out that baby shower quilt in about 2 evenings. A king-size quilt obviously takes longer, but that's because of the time you'll spend wrestling with the greater amount of finished piecework in the machine quilting stage. Although you'll find the basic instructions for log cabin blocks in any number of quilting books, "Log Cabin Patterns" rates a place on any quilter's bookshelf.

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Summary: Make A Quilt in a Day: Log Cabin Pattern
Review: Thank you Eleanor! I knew next to nothing about quilting before purchasing this book. As a beginner, I needed something quick & easy to give me confidence and get me started. This book is superbly written for the beginner; simple, clear, & precise directions with color photos. From the shopping list to the 1,2,3 directions, this book a beginners must have. Even though I don't think a beginner can make this quilt in a day, I made my very first quilt (Lap Robe size) in two days.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: This is the book I used to make my very first quilt. It takes you through all steps of making a quilt - buying fabric (all the measurements needed for a size are printed on one page), cutting fabric, and the assembly line method used for assembling the blocks is very easy to figure out and efficient - just make sure you sew straight! :)

All of the instructions are very clear and the large amounts of pictures are especially helpful. I would highly recommend this to a beginner quilter.

It may seem somewhat expensive since it is only one pattern, but the Quilt in a Day series is so user-friendly I find it well worth the price.