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mommessy 04-16-2013 06:10 PM

Craftsy class
 
Has anyone taken Ann Peterson's class, Quilting Big Projects on a Small Machine? If so, do you recommend it?

Thanks!

hopetoquilt 04-16-2013 06:31 PM

I have taken 2 craftsy classes. One was great and one was lousy. The angela waters class was great but she is a laq. I have considered taking the class you named bc I want to use my DSM to FMQ all different sized quilts. I don't want to do quilt as you go methods and I don't want to throw a quilt over my shoulder (especially annoying and uncomfortable). If you do take the class, please update us one what you think of it. TY

franc36 04-16-2013 06:34 PM

I started the class when it first came out. I am not sure if I ever finished it. I plan to go through it again soon. If I remember correctly, I learned enough that I was comfortable quilting large quilts on my small machine. For me, as a newcomer to quilting at the time, I thought the class was worthwhile.

Monika 04-16-2013 06:38 PM

I, too, started it but haven't finished it yet. After I started it, I started her other class and decided I wanted to finish it first before going back. I do like her as an instructor though for what that is worth.

maminstl 04-16-2013 06:53 PM

I also signed up for it, learned some very useful things, but haven't gone through each method yet. I've signed up for a number of classes and have been sidetracked with garment sewing all of a sudden. I would recommend the class.

Cass62 04-16-2013 08:54 PM

I am about 2/3 through this class and it has been worthwhile. Once I have completed this one, I plan to take her other class "Beyond the Basics" (I think it's called). I like the fact that she covers several different methods to get the job done...some instructors can be a bit "stuck in their ways" but not Ann. She's all about helping you find the best way for YOU.

DOTTYMO 04-16-2013 10:51 PM

I have used some classes but as videos to watch myself not do as a class. I just enjoy watching and finding out different ideas. I have never thrown a quilt over my shoulder to quilt on a small machine. One of my friends does not do apartment, quilt as you go. She divides the quilt into sections 2,3,4 depending on good places to split. Much easier.

crazythread 04-17-2013 03:51 AM

I ordered this class and was very pleased with it. I am now on my third quilt a 94 x 94' rail fence pattern. My first one was a 36" wall hanging. My second "big" quilt was a twin size Kaleidoscope quilt. After finishing it I was pleased enough with my machine quilting (Leaves on border, A square within a square on second border, a background filled with dragonflies and random quilting) to show it in my quilting class and admit that I had done it on my home sewing machine (lol). I would recommend it for beginners like me

dunster 04-17-2013 08:09 AM

I haven't taken that class, but I bought the book Machine Quilting in Sections by Marti Michell. I bet it teaches the same thing. In general, I would rather have a good book than an online class - easier to pick up at any time and find what you need.

mommessy 04-17-2013 10:05 AM

Thanks everyone for your input. Think I'll order the class! And a special hey to Crazythread in Middle River! I'm in Westminster!


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