Well, I don't generally think of a teacher as the quilt police. After all, you are there because you want to learn something. And if she doesnt do anything but praise you, you come away feeling good, but may not have aquired any new skills. Thats not to say a teacher shouldn't encourage you, but if you took a class to learn the proper way to do something, or a particular technique, you've at least gotten your money's worth. Then you can leave class and quilt any way you jolly well please! I always think the quilt police are the ones who point out your mistakes and give advise WHEN YOU DON'T ASK THEM!