Self taught through books mostly, but started with classes 26 years ago doing the sampler quilt. Since then have done 2-3 classes on different techniques and have only done similar projects from just one of those classes - the others didn't hold my interest at all. You also get some great ideas and assistance from others if you attend a quilting group. For the last few years I haven't attended any quilting groups but now get lots of inspiration from this Board, my new 'quilting group' :)