I am new to the quilt world and just stumbled upon this forum. LOVE IT. Many thanks to the women who take the time to teach what they know. I have pretty much learned to quilt by videos, blogs, and plenty of trial and error. LOL. I have never taken a live class and all of the reasons in this tread are pretty much why. LOL. But I did want to say thanks to all the instructors who do teach them. With out all of you no one would know how to quilt anymore. I'm 38 and have no grandparents or aunts or anyone to teach me so I really appreciate all of you!