Classes? what classes?
#21
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I prefer a live presentation but have learned much from QB and youtube. For anyone owning the Phaff Expression 4.2, there is an excellent presentation on youtube, explaining absolutely everything about the machine and all it's tricks. It's over an hour long, but worth every minute. I'm a slow learner so have watched it 3 times, learning something with each viewing.
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I have never attended a class from my dealer. It either wasn't offered, the machine was used, or I couldn't attend for some reason or another (distance, vacation, etc.) The only one I eventually took at another LQS was a serger boot camp. When I was learning to sew back in Jr. High..........NO ONE was allowed to touch the tension. Learning how to use the serger and constantly adjust the tension was a big ah-ha moment and later helped me FMQ on my mid-arm. No long afraid of tension adjustment LOL
I have also never taken a quilting class. I have learned everything I know from previous sewing experience, books, this board (a big part), friends in guild, or YouTube. I have so many projects, either purchased or in my head, that starting a new project in a class, just for the sake of learning a new technique, seems counterproductive for me. I never make the same quilt twice (hardly ever LOL) and try to stretch my knowledge and techniques that way. I admire all you class attendees, but it's just not me. I am slow and methodical, take my time, read directions and would probably quickly fall behind in class. I attend many retreats with friends however, enjoying the social aspects there and the exchange of ideas and techniques, but I work on my own projects.
I have also never taken a quilting class. I have learned everything I know from previous sewing experience, books, this board (a big part), friends in guild, or YouTube. I have so many projects, either purchased or in my head, that starting a new project in a class, just for the sake of learning a new technique, seems counterproductive for me. I never make the same quilt twice (hardly ever LOL) and try to stretch my knowledge and techniques that way. I admire all you class attendees, but it's just not me. I am slow and methodical, take my time, read directions and would probably quickly fall behind in class. I attend many retreats with friends however, enjoying the social aspects there and the exchange of ideas and techniques, but I work on my own projects.
#23
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I have 3 Berninas and have taken full advantage of their Mastery classes. They showed many ways to fully use the machines. When I bought a used updated Bernina, they let me take classes pertaining to that machine. What a help.
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I do like classes where you're with a group. The social aspect, as mentioned, is always fun. I've taken classes I didn't really need just to meet people.
My dealer does one-on-one classes for purchased machines though - they don't have any room for anything more than that, it's a TINY shop that is crammed full of machines. I like her, but not enough to hang out for 1-1/2 hours to be taught things I already know.
I'm always too antsy to get my new toy home and play! And she probably has better things to do, too.
My dealer does one-on-one classes for purchased machines though - they don't have any room for anything more than that, it's a TINY shop that is crammed full of machines. I like her, but not enough to hang out for 1-1/2 hours to be taught things I already know.
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#26
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Location: Central Florida
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I think Craftsy classes are wonderful! You are either right in front of or directly behind the instructor - which never happens in a "real" class. My local shop really doesn't have classes on things I want to learn.
I have a hard time negotiating YouTube and what I do find isn't necessarily what I thought it was!
Do love the board for immediate answers though.
I have a hard time negotiating YouTube and what I do find isn't necessarily what I thought it was!
Do love the board for immediate answers though.
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My sewing machines came with classes but it was impossible for me to go because I had no childcare. There were classes that came with my longarm and I felt they were very useful. More so then anything online.
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Location: Wisconsin
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I bought new Janome last January I take classes at the local tech college (quilting is a related art) and I use Janome's there. I was told that the purchase entitled me to an hour class, so I took it. I did not have to bring anything they had the supplies and machines. I did learn a few things, but at the end,was told that my warranty which originally was for one year with a free cleaning, was extended another year since I took the class. That means another free cleaning! It was worth the time, because they charge $85 for the cleaning, so the hour was surely worth it.
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I am like rvsfan. I am a visual learner and with videos, I can go back to them as many times as I feel necessary until I get it right. I have done this with several patterns on youtube. I have a cookbook holder in my sewing room, prop my Kindle up one it and go to town. Works well for me
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