Originally Posted by
coopah
Or join a guild where members are happy to help you and bring in instructors once or twice a year. Some quilt shops also give lessons, but be careful with that. I see you list Leesburg and I'm in Ocala. Our guild is terrific at helping you learn and is open to anyone for nominal dues. The Villages have quite a few guilds, but I think you actually have to live there to join. FMQ is not my area of expertise, so I have no suggestions. I'm a PA-FL gal, too!
Coopah - I sure wish Ocala was closer to Leesburg. I'd love to be able to go to your quilt guild. I have gone to several guilds that are not quite as friendly as yours sounds.