Because I love books so much, I have relied on them to open up the world of quilting to me. Once I started applying my sewing skills to quilting, I would go along until I hit a wall or was ready to try something new. Then you could find me in the book section of the local fabric store, looking for inspiration. I never bothered to take a class, I just thought I could figure it all out on my own.
But I was really under the tutelage of quilter/authors. In this way I picked up tips and skills to apply to my next projects. (Having said that, since I’ve rarely seen a skills demonstration in person, I will confess to developing some strange hybrid “techniques” that are awkward to witness... but they work for me.) I used to think that I was “self-taught” but, giving credit where credit is due, I owe a lot of my progress to those who have shared their knowledge… and to their books. They introduced me to new possibilities.
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