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    You know how YouTube offers suggestions after you watch a video? Well, after watching an M*QC tutorial, I clicked on an Eleanor Burns video: 2612 Quick Wallhanging - Candy Cane Lane - YouTube .

    In the credits, they feature "Jacqueline Burns." That last name hit me! I supposed it could be a simple coincidence; after all, "Burns" is a pretty common name. But shortly into the show, Eleanor introduces her "young friend" Jackie as the half-sister of Orian and Grant.

    Think of that: Eleanor makes no secret of the fact that Bill broke her heart when he left her. He must have re-married and had Jacqueline. And Eleanor Burns invites her to be on the show. Amazing, isn't it? What a nice woman.
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    OK I just discovered Eleanor Burns when Rebecca gave me her link yesterday, so I don't know all this back story! Her husband left her and she talked about it on her quilting videos???

    I did love her video though and I wanted to hug her! And that's before I even knew the back story!

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    I went to watch the video after I read your post, Toni.

    Eleanor was so sweet to Jackie.... what a lovely lady she is. I don't know anything about her marriage or separation but I'm totally impressed with her manner and kindness. She is a blessing to young Jackie
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    Eleanor's first Log Cabin quilting book was my very first instructional book for making a quilt. The whole process was so simple and clear, that I really enjoyed it. I was set on my quilting journey forever and I truly loved the simplicity and visual instructions. I made my GD an awesome quilt and I was very happy with my project. I did not know until recently that Eleanor suffered from Dyslexia and her goal was to make instructions easy to follow for everyone. She has certainly accomplished that!

    There are times when I find her voice a bit annoying but I quickly overcome it when I see her enthusiasm and her great methods. She's really the real deal. She had her share of heartbreak, but must have always had the attitude, "I am woman, I can do anything." Good for her. She overcame the dark moments and has become a successful business woman, teacher, and one who inspires.

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    Sharyn I'll have to look for that Log Cabin book on Amazon. Our library doesn't have a single Eleanor Burns book!

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    Quote Originally Posted by slamb13 View Post
    Sharyn I'll have to look for that Log Cabin book on Amazon. Our library doesn't have a single Eleanor Burns book!

    Susan
    PM me with your address. I'll send you my book of Quilt in a Day, Log cabin patterns.
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    What a great turorial, just so much fun to watch!
    She is so sweet with her little friend, and what a great teacher, those two will make beautiful quilts when Jackie grows up!!

    Thanks for sharing.
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    SHARYN you are too sweet!
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    Here, in Eleanor's own words, is her story (from Still Stripping After 25 Years).

    "... Bill, my husband, and I ... conceived the idea of a book to go along with my students' favorite class, making the log cabin quilt.... Bill was in law school, so it seemed like a good plan to supplement the budget." (p.12)

    Following some quilting instruction, she resumes her story.

    "Two years later, in 1980, Bill broke my heart. He passed the bar and walked out the door, leaving me to raise the boys alone! We were devastated...." (p.26)

    Knowing all that, doesn't the video and her sweet demeanor with Jackie -- to the point of saying "We're Burns women!" -- just make you love her?
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    Oh, I just read further in her book, and guess what? Today is her 68th birthday.

    Happy Birthday, Eleanor!
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