Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
I just don't understand why quilters don't sign up for classes at your local quilt store. And then I see post of these stores closing. I could NOT log on to Craftsy that last time I tried. Don't know if it was a technical problem with their servers or what. Sorry, I don't mean to be negative.
I live over over an hours drive through mountains to the closest quilt shop. I've taken a class there over a weekend. It was a great class. However, the cost and time of travel, plus the cost of the course and materials and the pressure to soak it all in and retain the information long enough to put it to use are the reasons why the Craftsy platform works. Not everyone has the accessibility to LQS's and I for one think Craftsy is the slickest thing since sliced bread. It's also one of the most affordable ways to learn new skills in an expensive hobby (addiction). ;-)