:-D Welcome, Alice! I am a self-taught quilter and LOVE IT!!! You will learn more from all these beautiful women [and yes, a couple of guys too!] than any class could teach you. Yet, classes are fun and you can stretch more than you ever thought your imagination could expand! If someone doesn't know something from here, stick around. At least one person will know where to direct you!!! I'm glad your here. "LET THE KNOWLEDGE BEGIN!!!!!!" :D :thumbup: