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debbieumphress 10-17-2010 08:25 AM

Self taught. But I take classes to meet people and to share new techniques. I teach a lot of classes free to those who can't pay for classes. They come to my house. Always learning something new.

Janie Q 10-17-2010 08:26 AM

I'm self taught- made about 30 quilts, then started taking classes. I quess I do things backwards. LOL I still have alot to learn.

wolph33 10-17-2010 08:27 AM

self taught,books,etc.learn the hard way,lol

wolfkitty 10-17-2010 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by EagarBeez
I am curious, I look at the pictures of the quilts and I wonder, how many of you are self taught and how many have taken classes.
I am self taught, I look at something I like and go home and re create it to the best of my ability

That's kind of what I did. I tried to come up with a pattern that I had not seen and went with that! Then I discovered grandmother's flower garden. I love that pattern, the hexagon.

I have learned a LOT here. I love this board!

kellen46 10-17-2010 08:36 AM


Originally Posted by Riversong
Self taught,but started by watching Eleanor Burns on PBS years ago..

Me also....and I love love love watching Eleanor Burns. She and Nancy Zieman are my favorite video teachers. I have all of Eleanor's books and some cd's. She has taught me a lot even though we have never met. Her current block party is too fun and I am sewing along with her all this year. Check out her web site for a link to the videos of her current season. It is free to watch but be warned it is a bandwith hog so you had better have a good internet connection...sorry no dial up.

Kitsie 10-17-2010 08:40 AM

Self taught. Books and started with a kit - Pam Bono king sized!

janRN 10-17-2010 08:48 AM

Self taught. I still have the first Quilt Book I bought--it taught to use 5/8" seams. As I progressed, I had to "unlearn" a lot of things, esp shortcuts I had used.

Suzan Larrimore 10-17-2010 08:51 AM

I'm self taught. I bought books and watched Simply Quilts when I could.

TammyM 10-17-2010 08:53 AM

I'm self taught. I have only taken one class and have taught many at my LQS.

mhunt1717 10-17-2010 09:17 AM

Self-taught! Magazines and websites are very helpful!


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