franc36

I love the Craftsy platform. I have a holder for my iPad in my sewing room so that I can watch lessons as I sew. Actually, most of what I know about quilting, I have learned from Craftsy classes. Only once have I paid more than $19.99 for a class. I have bought so many Craftsy quilting classes that last summer they let me select any quilting class I wanted for free. I sign up for all of the free sewing classes. I learned so much from the 2012 and 2013 free BOM classes. I love the fact that I can look at lessons any hour of the day or night and can look at them over and over if I want to. I look at lots of YouTube quilting videos and never miss one by Jenny Doan; but I am so glad I can take Craftsy classes.

maminstl

I am also a Craftsy fan and have bought numerous classes both quilting and clothing construction - some I like more than others of course, but I never fail to learn something worthwhile. I got a free cooking class during my birthday month, and although consider myself a reasonably competent cook, signed up for one of those - it is a great class and is also teaching me things I didn't know. We're all in different places in our lives, so what seems like a lot of money to some looks like a bargain to others. I don't think I've ever bought a class that wasn't on sale - but sales are so frequent that you never have to wait long. Lots of info on youtube, but not with the depth and quality of these classes (in my opinion)

Jingle

I don't take classes. I use youtube or my quilting books.

rural01

I'm with you. I'm tired of advertising taking advantage of everything. It has destroyed television. There is no truth in advertising; no responsibility, just words. I too avoid it at all cost.

I remember the early days of the free internet when it was such a wonderful learning resource. It still is if you dig deep enough, but there is so much extraneous noise now that it is difficult. Craftsy is a great idea and is done well, but that price is ridiculous.

I don't think the free market will be responsible for reducing prices. Because there is such a deep disparity in the free market, the rich keep wanting more and the poor simply can't compete. I know that first hand these days as a retired person on a fixed income. Need no longer drives spending. Excess abounds. Lots of people have lots of money and spend it without a thought.

Yet, there are still people who enjoy teaching for the joy of sharing what they know through blogs and videos, so I guess there is room for everyone.

Geri B

Yes, I know I could ask for an refund, but I just ate it.......for the sale price....at least I know not to buy any other classes from that person if they are offered....maybe it was just the way it was presented or maybe because I have the book, read it before the class, and was expecting more from the video.........just another bad purchase by yours truly, wasn't the first and probably won't be my last!

nstitches4u

Craftsy has a money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, contact them and they will refund your class fee. I have taken many Craftsy classes, some full price and some on sale, and I love the availability, price and quality of teaching of the classes. I have never asked for a refund yet. I love Craftsy!

Pagzz

I like Craftsy. I like being able to refer back to the class and see clearly. I recently took a workshop with a national teacher for $35 through my guild. It was good, she was good, but I had a headache all day ( you don't know when you sign up for a class in a physical location if you are going to have an off day) and I know I probably missed some things.... she had so many little demos throughout the day that we had to get up and cluster around her for that I began to resent how little sewing I was getting done. I will continue to take classes, but now I do prefer Craftsy. And I am sorry to disagree but it far surpasses you tube videos in detail, and many of the you tube videos are rather simple quilts that I am not interested in making.

Rhonda Lee

I have taken a few classes from Craftsy and have been pleased with them.