I quilted for many years before I took my first class. I just wanted to learn tips and meet other quilters. But most of the classes were when I was away from home. And most of the time I have never finished the project. Only one that I did finish using the technique I learned is the liberated log cabin that I learned from Gwen Marston at AQS in Knoxville last summer. If I could post a picture here I would. It is my favorite technique, and plan to make a few more using it.