Craftsy classes
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I just don't understand why quilters don't sign up for classes at your local quilt store. And then I see post of these stores closing. I could NOT log on to Craftsy that last time I tried. Don't know if it was a technical problem with their servers or what. Sorry, I don't mean to be negative.
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I tried watching FMQ with Leah Day and I got so irritated because of all the skipping and her talking too slow. I bought the class over a year ago and they have since changed it somewhat. She has a you tube for free. I opted to watch that one. I found what I was looking for very fast. Sorry, don't need to be negative, either.![Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)](https://cdn.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.png)
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I prefer craftsy because I have to drive 70 miles to quilt shop and so many of their classes are in the afternoon for 2 or 3 hours and then weekly for 2 to 3 weeks so plus packing all my stuff it is just easier to stay in my sewing room besides I always have the class to refer back to
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i have watched many of the craftsy classes - quilting and others. I have been sewing for over 50 years but there are so many things to learn. I especially like the ready to wear alterations classes. My daughters are professionals and wear expensive clothing. One started going to the gym last year and changed her shaped in several ways. I found Angela Wolfes classes unbelievably good - and straight forward. I have enjoyed working on the alterations so much I keep asking my daughter for more things to work on. One of the best tips ever was to replace your seam ripper!!! How old is your seam ripper? It only costs a couple bucks and a new one makes all the difference in the world!!!
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I work 9 - 14 hour days 6 days a week. The craftsy classes allow me to watch them on my time schedule and repeat sections that I later realize I was too tired for the first time! I only buy them when they are on sale. My LQS only has classes during the day and are very expensive. That is great for the people who can use them. I agree that the best way to learn is to have an instructor right next to you helping and advising, but not all of us can do it that way.
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The Crafty classes I have viewed have been relaxing, noncritical, not rushed, and the presenters are not novice; they come with quilting backgrounds, published books and magazine articles, blogs, tutorials, teaching, and know the quilting topic presented.
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"I just don't understand why quilters don't sign up for classes at your local quilt store. And then I see post of these stores closing. I could NOT log on to Craftsy that last time I tried. Don't know if it was a technical problem with their servers or what. Sorry, I don't mean to be negative."
in my case, mine doesn't teach quilting, they are into knitting. I do participate in BOM most every year, but no lessons there either, we are on our own. And, I also work full time so even if there were quilting classes, I would not be able to go. The next nearest quilt shop is 90 miles away. Some of us live in the center of the country quite literally in the middle of no-where!
in my case, mine doesn't teach quilting, they are into knitting. I do participate in BOM most every year, but no lessons there either, we are on our own. And, I also work full time so even if there were quilting classes, I would not be able to go. The next nearest quilt shop is 90 miles away. Some of us live in the center of the country quite literally in the middle of no-where!
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