I took a Marti Michell 2 day workshop in August, attended a lecture by Joe Cunningham...Joe the Quilter...this past week. I'm a member of the Marti and Me Club and will enjoy all of the tips she passes on to us. I've just completed a BOM with our LQS instructor and will be taking her next BOM. My husband thinks I shouldn't have to take classes, that pictures in books should be enough, but nothing takes the place of sewing and learning with other!