I learned to quilt watching Alex Anderson's shows. She has such a nice onscreen personality and her guests always taught you something new.
Met Alex at one of her retreats and she is a nice as she seems on TV. She didn't push her fabrics, etc., they were out in the hallway if you wanted them, just cut, measure and write it down yourself. She also had arranged for discounts at local quilt shops that stayed open late for retreaters and she gave away tons of tee shirts, books, patterns, etc. Had a really nice time at her retreat.