Machine Quilting Adventure DVDs - any thoughts?

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Morning all.I subscribe to all kinds of on-line newletters, one of them being "How to Quilt" by Penny at Hobbs Holdings. Well today the newletter was introducing a new DVD set on machine quilting. 6 DVDs plus 2 CDs of additional info that you can print out if you want. Asking price is $149.00.Anyone got any info on these? Good or bad? is the link if you want to see what I'm talking about.I'm a real sucker for books and how-to stuff, but I really don't need to be spending money on something like this if its not  I still have not found time to do anything quilty, I am piling up all kinds of stash for the day I can get back to it. *VBG*Well better get my cleaning started, another busy day!Marilynin the wind has finally gone down,Alberta, Canada

Kay Ahr · Accepted Answer

I've wondered the same thing about the quilting DVDs on sites. The ones I've wondered about are also from Penny Halgren at How-to-Quilt.

Does this lady go to quilt shows and expos? Has anyone ever seen her teach? I think Marilyn and I are talking about the same person. I haven't seen the reference to Hobbs Holdings though. Is that supposed to be the Hobbs batting folks?

Let's face it -- anyone can set themselves up as an expert and start charging money. How do we know that Penny is the expert she says she is? I've only been around quilting for about 3 years now. Her name isn't a household name in my town or guild.

An Alex Anderson or Ricky Tims or Carol Doak DVD -- sure, I'm willing to buy it because of the work I've seen from those people.

Sandy · Answer

Kay I have to agree with you. I'd hesitate to buy a set (or even one!) of DVDs from someone whose work I'd never seen. But a machine quilting DVD from Ricky Tims or Karen McTavish? I'd get them in a heartbeat! :)

Kathy Applebaum · Answer

And, of course, just because someone is a good quilter doesn't make them a good teacher. I think we've all sat through a quilt class or two where that was true. :)

Pat in Virginia · Answer

Marilyn:What *exactly* do you want to learn? Do you need instruction in ALL aspects of quilt making, or do you want to concentrate in the actual quilting by machine? If you only want the latter, you would be spending money for lessons you do not need. Penny's site lists the steps of her lessons which include ALL aspects of quilt making.HTH. PAT in VA/USAMarigold wrote:

jennellh · Answer

Hi Marilyn - the current machine quilting books available from ConnectingThreads.  They have a web special of $7 to Canada on mailorders over$50 which is door-to-door service.  I would also check out the freeonline video centres for lessons and spend the money on books (somewith dvd included) - I am on the waiting list for a couple of RickyTimm's dvd's which is another source of teaching material.  jennellhbad?> This is the link if you want to see what I'm talking about.> I'm a real sucker for books and how-to stuff, but I really don't need to be> spending money on something like this if its not GREAT.> Although I still have not found time to do anything quilty, I am piling up> all kinds of stash for the day I can get back to it. *VBG*> Well better get my cleaning started, another busy day!> Marilyn

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. · Answer

I posted this reply message early this morning- it's now very late afternoon and it hasn't shown up on my OE or on Google, so here it is again. Sorry if it's a duplicate.... maybe that 2 lbs. I lost made me invisible? Gee.... LOL

Being basically a cheapskate- there are really good quilting how-to books by

*known* famous quilters (Sharon Schamber and Karen McTavish come to mind) and the books come with marvelous instructions and great pictures PLUS a DVD. You could buy 6 or 7 books/DVDs for that price- from big name quilters who have proven their abilities by winning multiple ribbons at major quilt shows. And if you are a member of AQS you get a substantial discount on the price of the book/DVDs which would make them even less expensive compared to the set you mentioned. Sharon has quite a few free demos on her website and many more by her and others are free on YouTube. There are many free printable quilting patterns available on the 'net if you take a little time to do some searching.

My suggestion would be to pass on this set.

Leslie, Missy & The Furbabies in MO.

Marigold · Answer

Yep that is the same one Kay. She writes a good add, but that's about the only thing I know about her. Was wondering if anyone had heard of her besides theses newletter ads that she puts out.Marilyn

Marigold · Answer

Thanks LeslieI don't mind putting out the money for things if I get something out of them. I already have a large collection of quilting books and magazines, and I must say that "most" of them I get great enjoyment from just being able to pull them off the shelf and browse thru the pictures. It's great to have a personal library where I can go to review a technique, or get ideas. I've found that it usually doesn't matter how many times I've done something, I can always learn a new way of "holding my mouth" to make something easier or nicer finished.I think I will pass on this set as know one seems to know anything about this author. She writes a good ad but it reminds me alot of all the high pressure sales pitches that try to get you to buy now before it's too late.Thanks for the advice.Marilyn

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