Don't let a bad teacher discourage you. I took a one night class at a lqs and she was so rude. I am self taught and had been quilting for 2 years. During the class she mentioned chain piecing and I asked a question about it. In a loud, rude incredulous voice she stated, "Have you never taken a learn to quilt class!? When I answered no she stated, "It shows!" The other women in the class all looked appalled that she would be so rude. Also during the class a customer came in to pick up her machine that was being repaired and after she left the lqs owner told us "There was nothing wrong with her machine that reading the manual couldn't have fixed. Some people shouldn't sew." There were lots of uncomfortable looks around the class as we all wondered what she would say about us after we left. Needless to say I have never gone back ( I have a good job and I purchase alot of quilting stuff so her loss), I told everyone at work about her and they told their friends and families not to shop at her store. Oh and the worst thing she did was insult "Betsy" my Singer Featherweight.