I wanted to share about some things I learned at a quilt retreat. Here is the link from this yrs Natl. Teacher: Sharon Shamber
http://www.sharonschamber.com/shopping%20cart/Store.htm
Bought 21 DVDs & 13 patterns.
and next yrs Natl. Teacher Deb Karasik
http://www.debkarasik.com/
I have her book & DVD ahead of time.
If you can go to local classes, that is wonderful.
If you can go to a State Quilt Show, usually full of venders, few hundred quilts on display & National Teachers along with local state Teachers, even a bigger bonus.
If you can go to a National Quilt Show, and the hundreds of quilts to drool over, dozens of venders, and if your lucky to get into a class with Natl. Teachers don't miss the chance.
This yr, I went to our State Guilt's State Quilt Show, 2 Ntl Teachers: Elsie Campbell & Frieda Anderson. Then our big Quilt Guild (covers 1/2 ND & eastern MT)Sharon Shamber.
And went to Sisters OR, Outdoor Quilt Show, no teachers.
Make sure you take a camera, most Natl & local teachers will allow photos, and make sure you take lots of notes.