I began sewing when I was probably 9. I started with 4-H and took Home-Ec in high school. My mother had always hand quilted, but I don't remember seeing her piece anything. In the last few years, I have started piecing quilts and I hand quilt most of the time, but I borrow books from the Library and friends to learn quilting, and I have you guys and the internet to help me. I agree with all of those that say the classes are too expensive. I homeschool, work part-time, and just don't have the money right now to take the classes.
I also miss the quilting shows that used to be on t.v.