Personally I've taken workshops from national and local teachers, and don't give a hoot whether they've won anything or not. They might just have great "marketing and self promotion" skills. So called "art quilts" don't tell me one bit about whether this person can really make a quilt. My advice would be: Only take classes that are things you love, never pay more than you can afford, and trust your own instincts. If you like appliqué, or piecing take those etc. IF you are trying to learn a new method or concept then step outside your comfort zone and take a class on that. The good thing is there are enough good teachers, with great classes to go around. Just enjoy the ride.
I teach quilting to a neighbor, and anyone who wants to drop in, sew, have a cup of coffee etc. We All have something we can pass on. I have never even aspired to enter anything, in any venue. Why? don't know, l just not my thing.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-31-2019 at 05:46 PM.
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