jitkaau

Try it out first - then decide if you don't think it is for you. You often meet great people and learn heaps. If it's not helpful, move on to a different group.

quilterpam

I just took a look at quiltuniversity.com and am amazed at the number and varity of classes taught. I do have a question. Are the classes structured so that you can pause or freeze a page? I work slower than many. :?:

sewingsuz

I don't know if they have a class on machine quilting at your comunity college anymore however, that is were I first took a class, It was a semester. I still use some of the things I learned. I don't know if I would spend the money they want for some classes at the local Quilt shops.

lpsewing

I too am a newbie but look forward to taking my firsr
long arm quilting class.
I know nothing about longarm quilting but we all must start somewhere.
I say go for it.....I know you will be very welcomed as soon as you step in the door.
Quilters are very special people,very warm & friendly !!

agdetrick

I learned by asking lots of questions...lots of videos on www.quilterstv.com, www.quiltinaday.com, etc. It will get easy.

Sandra in Minnesota

Do, by all means, take a class. Also reading these threads helps a lot.

Jeanniejo

Take all the classes you can. I learned I was doing a lot of things the hard way by teaching myself. I'm a slow quilter and am usually behind in classes but still learn so much.

978gray

I have done a lot of self teach using tutorials here in the qb and also on YouTube. Lots of good info, biut there is noting like tryi try again. One can learn a lot from mistakes!

I love the swap doll quilt and table runne for example. That way I make it a point to do a new technique and perfect others (binding) on small items so not to get overwhelmed.

Posting questions here you gets lots of advice too. Ther is no substitution for practice.

quiltinNsmilin

Investigate your local LQS (s). If you are lucky like I was, you'll
find a great group of people. They love what they do, and they love to teach newbies to develop the addiction. I agree with the idea of taking a beginning class to get comfortable with the basics. I think it's a great idea to go early and introduce yourself to the other class members. I think you will love it and you will learn a lot. Also, I think you'll find they will be happy to answer questions if you go in and need help. Good luck!

gypsylady5

Absolutely take some classes. Go to a quilt show and sign up for a class or two. Go to your guild and take their classes. You can never learn enough techniques to make you quilting even better.