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lovetoquilt 02-09-2010 06:13 AM

Self taught here. Had a lot of help from books and Public television shows like Georgia Bonesteel, Eleanor Burns.

reginalovesfabric 02-09-2010 06:24 AM

My mom taught me to sew, I belonged to a quilt guild and learned a lot from other women. I have a quilting machine and taught myself how to use it. I've had the machine since Oct '06 and I bet I'e quilted around 100 quilts.
I watch videos and read quilt machines for help.
Regina

reginalovesfabric 02-09-2010 06:24 AM

sorry I read quilt magazines.

Regina

reginalovesfabric 02-09-2010 06:24 AM

sorry I read quilt magazines.

Regina

cande 02-09-2010 06:27 AM

Self taught. Most of what I've learned have been through books and here.

AnnT 02-09-2010 06:33 AM

My Mom taught me the basics on how to sew, I expanded on that and taught myself everything else.

SheilaE 02-09-2010 06:43 AM

Daughter got a older Singer sewing machine (maybe circa early '50's)in a blonde cabinet from an elderly neighbor. She gave to me - I started off making queen size quilts for both daughters using Sawtooth Star pattern - why or why start off sooooo big????? Daughters then bought me a Brother sewing machine from Wal-Mart for Christmas one year - and I have been happily sewing ever since. Just completed 6 quilts for Project Linus - and like may others have many UfO's. Would like a newer machine - but this works just fine until my pocket book an handle a major purchase. Never took a class but have a few books.

judi_lynne 02-09-2010 06:56 AM

I am self-taught! Most sewing I every did was back in high school (ummmm about 40 years ago lol). Never liked "sewing". Love quilting! Just started a little of a year ago, and yes, it has been a trial and error but I have learned so much!!! I DO plan on taking some applique classes, though.

stitchinMamaw 02-09-2010 06:59 AM

I'm self taught also . Watched and learned from Simply Quilts when it was on . Gathered tips from the internet and now am learning here on the board . Wonderful teachers ! Annie

bob1414 02-09-2010 07:05 AM

I'm self taught. I sewed clothes for myself in high school and now I'm in my second "go round" of being into quilting. I'm a perfectionist so each time I piece a quilt, I get better.


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