Judy Niemeyer trains people to teach her method of constructing her foundation-pieced patterns. These people train at her facility in Montana and have a whole collection of quilts (trunk show) made with these patterns. Then they teach a workshop. I recently took one at my local guild. It was fun and very intense. She and her staff have done a great job of presenting her patterns and techniques. The instruction books are very detailed. I wouldn't hesitate to buy pattern or kit for a bigger project after taking the workshop at which I made a wall hanging-I am using my foundation pieces to make placemats.