With one year of "home ec" and encouragement from my grandmother I began by sewing dollclothes/stuffed animals and my own/my husband and my kids clothes. By the time the late 1970s arrived I was starting to quilt, as well. I have never taken a quilting class, I've just read a lot of books, watch quilting shows on TV and was of the belief that practice can make perfect (actually more like... good enough for me not to feel embarrassed by others knowing I created it). Yes, I admit over the years I've had my share of disasters (in all areas of sewing) but still I never gave up on sewing... and I'm so thankful I didn't!

I'm self taught except for one class that i got nothing out of...i just look at it and try it.

Self taught with the aid of books! I couldn't "design" one if my life depended on it. I have to have a pattern, but I love making them and consider my fabric choices as my artistic contribution.

Roxanne

Self taught and only after watching Elenor Burns and some videos on you tube I started to work on quilts thinking I might be able to do this..life long learning I think !!

Self Taught, I learned from books and watching tv quilting shows and now the internet and I am still learning and love it.

Self taught but I get a lot of help from my group that I sew with on Thursdays. The owner of the quilt shop we sew at is very good in instructing as well.

Both

I am self-taught although my mother did a lot of quilting. When my mother passed away I inherited the many quilts she had made and that sparked my interest. About this same time I had a grandson on the way so it was the perfect time to begin with a baby quilt. Many great tutorials on Internet helped when I first started. Then....I found this site which has given me so many hints on things I was doing wrong. Love you all!

I am self taught. Have taken a few classes here and there, but like to do my own thing. I also teach others to quilt.

I'm mostly self taught, but I DO like classes as they help you learn difficult techniques more quickly, and you learn so much not just from the instructor, but from other quilters. And not just the stuff the class is for, but things like other quilter's color selections, classes they have had and enjoyed, and how to smuggle fabric into the house! :)