greenini

Yes...take classes! I've been mostly self-taught due to health issues and have been quilting for 7 or 8 years. I have taken several technique courses and just yesterday took a 4 session basic quilting class. I learned enough to feel the price was worth it. Some thing s you just need to see done and be able to ask questions about. The class was fun, I was able to answer some questions for other quilters, I got a few new ideas for gadgets and new ways to do things. Not everything was a plus, I will not continue to pin baste leaving the safety pins open, I will go back to using quilt spray, but that's ok. There are a million different ways to do everything and it's really fun to see some of them.

mloquilts

Definitely, take a class or 2 or more. It will save you making a lot of mistakes & improve your quilting skills. It's great fun, too.
I never met a quilter I didn't like.
Mary Louise in OKC (aka MLOQuilts)

janetter

YES, learning to quilt is a hands on. I think you will pick up alot!!! just my thought cause I wish I had time to do it

cheryl rearick

I agree with QBeth. Going to the actual class will build confidence in you. Plus you will know for sure what your doing is correct. Going into a class in time builds friendships even with just one other person. On the other hand talk to the teacher re: how you feel and ask if you can drop out If you feel the need to without it costing you extra money.... Either way you go we know you will do great. Be sure to share you works with us. (((hugs)))

Farm Quilter

Check out Leah Day's blog where she shows you how to do a bunch of different quilting designs with your DSM. She has pictures and videos that really lay it out for you.

tutty

I have never met an inconsiderate quilter !! Go !!

christinetindell

Go to Day style Designs.com. She has 200+ videos on FMQ.

madamekelly

Just remember that quilt teachers are like everyone else, some are great, some are not. If the first class you take isn't for you, try another teacher. Also we have lots of tutorials and links that you can also look at. Welcome to our world. :D

Ricki

Hope it goes well.

Rose Bagwell

If you want to become an accomplished quilter, then by all means take a qulting lesson. You could also practice on a piece of muslin,batting and muslin-all three together and start stitching you could follow a pattern or do your own meandering. Good luck.