I really appreciate everyones responses here. I have just spent 3 days of training in advanced free motion and custom quilting. I had been thinking about going to the Statler Stitchery in a year or so but found out that once I do that then I wouldn't be able to do any free hand quilting at all. I don't think I want to give that option up. Plus I am battling with how much of the creativity would still be me if I used the computerized programs. Plus I wasn't sure how potential customers might feel on these options. I agree for shows they need to be judged totally separately. Again I really appreciate any of your comments and I am sure that everyone will keep an open mind to the different opinions being expressed here without being offended. I am really confused on which way to go with this.
Thanks,
Sherryl
Candlequilter