Jenny Doan was the guest speaker at our quilt guild about two years ago. She did a class which through the guild cost $40. We were to bring the fabric on our own. I was so excited to take her class, just because I think she is such a neat person who I wanted to meet. I signed up right away, as soon as it was announced, at least 6 months ahead of time. But unfortunately, I put a challenge out there to the universe
. I said no matter what, I'm going to that class. Well, guess what. DH had to have knee replacement surgery and was released from the hospital just a few days before the class and there was no way I could have left him alone for a day long class. So that's my experience with a well known quilter's class. As for your question, I don't think I would want to pay that much for anyone's class. Guess it depends on your resources and how much you would enjoy meeting that quilter. On the other hand, it is less expensive than a cruise with a celebrity quilter
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