In the beginning, learned from watching grandma & aunts, but didn't start seriously quilting until the 70's when I faithfully watched & learned from Georgia Bonesteel on PBS.Bought all her books & copied her quilts. My sister and I go to almost any class/workshop we find & we call ourselves the "Classie Dames" because when there's a workshop, we're there! Can't really say we always learned but the fellowship among quilters is beautiful. Am so glad I found this board. The creativity & enthusiasm are absolutely awesome!