I'm tempted now and then (usually when my local cable programs are going through a very boring time) to join online quilting show sites but I've never heard anyone say whether they're really worth the cost.
How often are shows added?
How many different quilt teachers post videos at the site?
Etc.

Do any of you belong to one of these sites and would you join again?
Thanks

Ditto to the above

i just watch the free pbs shows

I did join one the first year it started, did not find enough value in it to renew the next year :D:D:D

I was given a 6 month subscription to the Quilt Show. I really enjoyed watching the shows but would not pay for it myself.

There's so much free stuff out there, I'd better plow through that before PAYING for shows! :D

no, I soon watch the free videos on youtube and other places and get the free patterns or free tutorials online, I love to surf for free stuff for all of us

Ditto or online.

I don't pay. Eleanor Burns has her shows free on her website.

I am trying QNN for a year. So far so good. There is nothing quilty on our DISH and needless to say nothing but garbage on national channels. Other than sports, HGTV and Hallmark, History channels we really don't watch that much TV.

No---there is plenty of free shows available- just like there are hundreds of free patterns/tutorials and videos.

Same for me!

No I just watch the free shows

No. Just watch the free. Fons and Porter are on BYU online. You have to register but its free.
Would love to know what others watch.
I also watch Elenor Burns. Shes a HOOT.

I don't belong to a paying site... i get lots of quilting 'fix' right here on the QB. we have no quilt shows on our cable channels. i used to watch them years ago. i have to say that i miss some of the show stars and seeing the start to finish of a quilt.

QNNTV has more shows than any other site.
It is worth the money if you are a beginner.
It used to be 24 dollars a year, dont know what it costs now.
They have most of the major quilting shows and it takes a long time to watch them all.
For free shows go to http://www.quilterstv.com

I paid for a course with Quilt University and enjoyed it. I'm thinking about taking a course with Missouri Star Quilting.
Then again You tube has so many neat videos!

Did belong to QNN changed to the Quilt Show-love Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims but renewing will depend on cash flow. Glad to hear about BYU online. I DVR their shows but now can watch when I'm staying late after school to work-yeah!

what is BYU regarding fons and porter????? I really liked when those two gals had the series on pbs. Have watched a few of what is left on pbs with daughter-just isn't the same!!!!

never

I'm with you, Crafty Bear.

I don't. With so many free videos out there and tutorials on YouTube, I just can't justify the cost.

My mom has QNN so I watch them with her.

Kaye Wood also has online TV free

http://www.kayewoodtv.com/

Also, have you tried here?

http://quilterstv.com/channel/video/134?item=67

Thanks for the links!!

I'm cheap!!!

And you do a good job.

I was on QNN for 2 years but got tired of the fact they didn't update their series it was same stuff all the time. I watched quilterstv.com for a long time then wound up getting a virus from them so steared away for a while just gave them a try recently after they said something about the virus and that it was safe. I watch Eleanor's Media theatre all the time especially love her block of the month quilts, watch youtube too. Will have to look up BYU never heard of it. I am usually watching shows in the background while I sew. And of course find out enough information on here that I am not aware of to make for very full days.

I subscribed to The Quilt Show (Alex Anderson and Ricky Timms) for a while, but discovered that I never watched it, so I let it lapse. This was 2-3 years ago. I have a new laptop and a faster internet connection, so I might reconsider if they drop the price.

No I don't do that (smile).

...and this is why we love you so much CraftyBear!!

:thumbup: :thumbup:

I like to watch the Youtube tutes and others for technique --- more detail (closeup) shown, and I can stop and replay as many times as I need to before I get it right. The free stuff is always going to be out there; the subscription service is only available as long as you pay.

BYU TV online. Google that and it will take you to the link.
Their located in Utah so you may have to adjust your time.

You don't pay to see me and others on Quilters TV
www.quilterstv.com

Why on earth would I pay when I've got QB? This is the best, most versatile show I know. I enjoy watching Quilt in a Day. The Mary Anns irritate me on F&P. By the time they show something I've usually seen it here. There's enough free info available to save me the cost of paying for it. I'll save the money for FABRIC!

Me too!

I tried one for a year but did not feel it was worth joining again I do miss the one that use to be on HGTV we always knew about new books and ideas but does save me money as now I buy very few books sand no more magazines after that article said we could not even show anything made from their magazine but there is lots of free stuff on the internet I just stick to that and no worry about quilt police

Amen to that! ;)

There is a huge amount of free information out there and I love all of it! I love quilterstv and the media page on quiltinaday, but I also joined several paid sites. I like the quality of information on the paid sites and I appreciate the more professional quality of the presentations.

QNNtv has a LOT of videos and if you're just learning or intermediate, you're going to find enough to keep you busy for years. I've let my membership lapse for a few months or a year at a time, then when I'm drifting and uninspired, I join again and watch some of the old shows. They have some new shows which are very popular - a longarm quilting show, for instance. The membership is well worth the small investment - about $30-40 a year.

The Quilt Show is interesting and worth the subscription cost, but it doesn't really go "in-depth" into any given technique. It seems more like a social show than a hard-core teaching show - like the difference between Quilter's Newsletter magazine and The Quilter magazine, if that makes any sense. The emphasis seems to be on personalities and "artsy" techniques, as opposed to "nuts and bolts." (not that that's a bad thing! :) ) A new show comes out every two weeks and there are several BOM quilts going, along with classroom shows that go into specific techniques. Alex Anderson is starting one now about hand quilting. I like it and plan to renew.

The Quilting School is really excellent with lots of free-motion quilting by Linda Taylor, Irena Bluhm, Hari Walner and others. Alice Wilhoit teaches needleturn applique. Eleanor Burns has some series there. There's a bunch more stuff that I didn't even get to! :) The shows are thorough and well-filmed to show you exactly what they're trying to teach you. I had some technical issues with my old computer and the customer service was fabulous in attempting to help me get the issues resolved, but I let my membership lapse. I will probably join again at some point because I really did learn a lot - and I have a new computer now which should eliminate the technical glitches. The shows by Irena Bluhm were the most helpful to me and my quilting took a giant leap when I caught on to a couple of things she showed. The information is easily translatable from the longarm to the domestic machine.

I signed up for a class in EQ on Quilt University and if I had stuck with it, I'll bet I'd have gotten a lot out of it. I just happened to hit one of those crazy times of life right about the time that class started and it kept going to the bottom of the priority list. But, I typically learn much faster with these online classes, so I wouldn't hesitate to sign up for another one.

I recently signed up for Quilting Quickly II, and I would definitely recommend it to a beginning and intermediate quilter. I learned a lot and got some great ideas from those shows - and it's only $30 for the whole group of classes. Jenny Doan has a really good teacher's personality, especially if you're a little lacking in the confidence department.

Hope that's helpful in some way! :)

I don't because I get what I need from free videos. Also. with my hearing problem, not worth the $$ to pay for shows I don't hear.

I subscribe at different times to The Quilt Show and find it enjoyable.We don't get quilt shows on TV. I like to Watch what I can from the American and English sites.