I am a bit of both. I read a lot of books and magazines and internet sites and learn that way. I take a class now and then especially to learn a technique that I am interested in. If money was no object, I would probably take more. I belong to a guild and really enjoy seeing everyone's projects.
I especially enjoy what I call partner quilting, meeting with just one other person and working together on something. I have been teaching a friend of mine to quilt, and my sister and I have been meeting once a week to quilt. We get a lot done in these sessions as one person can press while the other cuts or one person can pin while the other sews or presses, and you have some one to chat with and help with fabric choice decisions. I enjoy that alot.

Kyia- here is some info (hopefully up to date!)I found about a guild which I think is in your area:

Williamsport
Tiadaghton Quilt Guild Meetings are the Second Wednesday of each month at the United Church of Christ 200 East Third Street at 7:30pm The guild does many charity project, a guild retreat, guest speakers at meetings, and small group activities. All levels of quilters are encouragedt o come and join us.
Contact Pat Coulter at [email protected] for more information

Welcome Sunflower from Southern California. You can start a new thread under "Introduce Yourself" and tell us a little about yourself. This is a great board and wonderful at answering any questions you may have.

Lone quilter here, never had a class. I don't know anybody that quilts :!: I heard there are ladies that meet at the local fire house but I work and that is when they meet. They are not interested in changing hours either. I learned to quilt from "Quilter's Newsletter" years and years ago. I still have every copy. Same thing for Applique I learned on my own. Sometimes being stubborn pays off. Too stubborn to give up. I would give a lot if I could actually find someone that loves to quilt and we could quilt together after work. One of these days maybe I can retire???

Eileen

I go to as many classes and workshops that I can. I learn something new at every one even if it's a class I don't think I'll be interested in. Why stay home when you can be out seeing and doing. One day I may be housebound and can't get out when I want too. I don't want to think why didn't I go when I had the chance. Take a class or join a group. Heck volunteer to teach at a community center, stick you sewing neck out
:lol:

That's a good way to start building your stash - lol

If your friend isn't pushy, it may be a good idea to piggy-back on her experience. You'll still do the work, but you may avoid a lot of frustration.

Just have fun with it.

This is the first time I'm jumping in a board, so bear with me pls. I've taken quilting classes starting many years ago with beginner quilting at adult ed. classes in a local school, classes at quilt shops and classes online (QuiltUniversity). You'd think I'd be expert by now!!! But each class gives certain little tips or shortcuts that make it worthwhile. I did belong to a guild for several years - classes there were free or very cheap. The development I live in has a quilters' group that meets once a week and has some very talented, sharing women. My most favorite way, however, is to get together with 3 or 4 other quilters and sit n stitch. :-P

When I lived in the city, I took many classes to learn new techniques and to socialize. I met many very nice quilters and enjoyed the interaction during the classes. However; after retiring, I now live in the boonies and only occassionally take classes since it involves considerable driving time to the nearest quilt shop. So, I have evolved into being mostly a lone quilter. I do meet with a small group once a week and we exchange ideas and work on our own projects. I frequently come away with new ideas. That is the extent of my sociable quilting but I must say I do enjoy my time spent with the other quilters.



Barbie

I do take the mystery quilt class at my LQS it meets once a month for 8 months, nice to chat with others, but other than that I'm pretty much a loner, except when I go to CA to visit my Sister, she quilts too.

I am a lone (homebody) quilter. I just always ask God to show me a way to do what I am wanting to do and it somehow always gets done. Never had any classes but I do search the internet for different ways to do things.

Although I am part of a quilting group, I have to say I learn better on my own, I have found ALL my info from the internet...ALOT from my friends here!! :D