Love this thread! I've taken classes over the years. I used to go to Paducah for the AQS show. I love taking classes from the absolute best. The Best of Show type of applique ladies. Most of the classes I've taken are applique classes like this. I did take a machine quilting class in Paducah once. The lady went around the room marveling at everyone's progress. Gushing over how wonderful their work was. She got to me and said "Oh, well. Keep practicing." Lol! !!!