That is too funny. But, I will say that I partially blame the teacher. She has given the rules of the quilt, so to speak. Sometimes, to many insturctors turn into the quilt police and tell people what they "should or should not" do. Kind of like, there is basting spray, but "I" would never use it on my quilt. That kind of thing. Instead of saying, yes, there is basting spray, give it a try and decide for yourself.
Just my 2 cents.