patricej

Simply Quilts was my classroom until it went off the air.

Charlee

Years ago...self taught.

Now that I'm starting to quilt again? The wonderful people on this board....and other internet resources.

Beachbound

I did take 1 class on hand quilting. Best thing I ever did! I learned how to use a lap hoop instead of bunching the whole thing up in my hand, lol. Other than that it's books, magazines & trial & error. Hubby bought me a Bernina for Christmas & I have spent more time in the classroom learning about the machine than ever learning about quilting.

feline fanatic

I started out self taught from books. But because I always wonder if I am understanding directions correctly I took a beginners quilting class at Jo Anns after I had been into it for a couple of months. Turns out I was the star pupil in that class so I guess I understood the directions correctly. We made 4 blocks in that class from a beginning quilt making book. I went on to complete the entire quilt which was my first. Since then I have taken classes/workshops on specific techniques like paper piecing and machine quilting and one to make a type of pine tree block. I also took a long arm class. No class ever cost me more then $30 or $40. I'd say the paper peicing class was the best money spent. Don't think I would have quite figured that one out without some hands on instruction.

Chele

I've never taken a class but want to very badly. I haven't seen many offered around here.

Up North

My mother was a quilter and tied her quilts I had a great Aunt that hand quilted and one day while surfing the net thought, HMMM I'm gonna try that, no lessons. and the funny thing is I remember my mom's quilts but never her doing the process. My first quilt is my avitar picture and I just flew from there so the internet and of course this board are my teachers. I read lots on hand quilting and that is what I prefer to do.

grammynan

I haven't taken a class either. I've learned everything from books, magazines and now the Quilting Board!

pam1966

I've never taken a class. With a 2 year old, I don't have the time.

butterflywing

self-taught

butterjoy

I am teaching myself. I do ask for advice from and learn from everyone on this board. I am truly grateful for their ideas.