I started before internet. I remember when EQ first came available on floppy disc and it cost $99, very expensive for that time. I had to have it. I have only paid for the upgrade ever since so it was a wise investment. I bought all the quilting magazines each month. I enjoyed all the quilt shows on PBS, Quilting from the Heartland, Eleanor Burns, Fons and Porter, Georgia Bonesteel, Billie Lauter, Kaye Woods and were great visual instructors. There wasn't a quilt shop near me so I had to travel to find the new things. Every trip I took I looked for a quilt shop. I have really enjoyed watching Kaye England on Youtube lately. She is one of the best quilt instructors on how to and why you should do and why it works. Pure teaching no fluff.