Hi
I learned how to quilt in a class at The City Quilter in NYC. It was a wonderful experience! I have taken many classes there, also at 2 other quilt stores near me. I even took a class in Arizona when I was on vacation. Sunvalley Quilts. Another wonderful quilt store!
Many long time quilters are in the classes. Everyone is helpful and passes along tons of info. It is also great to see what other people are working on.
Linda V

My first class was fence rail, then log cabin, etc. have taken several. I need to be shown, don't get books, classes were small 4-5. Also met a very dear friend in my first class, which was 8 yrs ago. Would take another but haven't seen any that appeal to me. Now I sew alone and stay on this board to much, haha. Love it.

A lone sewer, I am definately a homebody. I have one lady that I talk with about what I'm doing because she's a quilter, but other than that I just bore my husband! I work full time and haven't found the time to take any classes. One of these days.

Alone. I did take couple classes years ago and didn't get much done since the it was mostly a visit with everyone there. It was super but didn't get much sewing done. Everyone had such wonderful stories to share. So it's alone, with my little TV and cat in the sewing room.

Ok so where are they I am also from the southern part of NH.

I am a loner both sewing and otherwise..I canvas the internet for information but I do take some classes just to actually see how some things are done..I have a great quilt store about 1 1/2 hours away and I do take some classes from there.

I love to socialize with the ladies who have quilted for awhile as I have learned lots of tips from them that you don't see in books. I do take the odd classes just to stay in touch.

I only take a class if I think it is something I can't figure out on my own. When I first started to quilt I went to one class in which the teacher was a substitute with not much knowledge or teaching experience and once I knew what was needed in the way of supplies and how to use a rotary cutter, I just kept going on my own. No one can practice those 1/4" seams for me or read the pattern to me so I can understand it any better. I do belong to several quilting groups and we teach each other so I don't take classes any more. I know it is nice to support the teachers so we don't lose them but in my case, retired and on a budget, charity has to stay at home. You have all the skills within, just keep going and practice what is hardest for you and it will be a breeze in no time.

I too, am a lone quilter! I am a self taught quilter and although I have been invited to join a local quilt guild, I have made excuses not to go. I guess I am nervous of all of the talented quilters who may not like my work. My daughter (who lives in Alaska) and I love to sew, we spend lots of time on the phone discussing our current or next projects!I have not taken any classes yet, I would like to sme day. There is a quilt shop 15 minutes from my house, but they are VERY expensive. Someday, when I have extra $$ I will sign up for a class. I too, just think of all of the fabric I can buy with the money the class costs! And I agree with alot of others who have answered -- there are GREAT ideas on here! I can't wait til the next newsletter comes out :lol:

I definitely prefer social quilting. I'd love to find a good old fashioned quilting bee. I work all week and on Fridays go to our LQS to sew all day. It is fun and ideas flow so we learn from each other. It is great!

I'm a lone homebody quilter. I have social anxieties and find it very difficult to take classes or join a guild. I tried to go to a scrapbooking class once and it was a disaster. I was so stressed by the time the class was over that I went home in tears.