After the first day of the Quilting Academy, we were invited to Eleanor Burns’ Quilt in a Day store, and attend her 90 minute American Barns Trunk Show.
She was just like she appears on TV, except even more personable. The American Barns Trunk Show was full of information and techniques and some history of the barns , the quilt blocks, and the project to get quilt blocks painted onto barns (some 3000 barns now have them). The evening was full of fun, laughter, song and dance (yes, really!). Her whole family is involved, with her son, brand new daughter-in-law and granddaughter all performing or being featured in some way.
While she may try to come across as a little hokey, behind that facade is a very bright and astute businesswoman!
Some pictures from the Trunk Show; click on a small image to see it full size.
Tomorrow is the day I spend in her class — after tonight’s performance, I’m really looking forward to it.
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