I am self taught so far so this question relates to me.

c) I go to the Internet first

b) I purchase a book/magazine

f) I research the technique on my favorite Blogs and quilting sites

I wish I had a friend to call but none of my friends quilt (well 1 friend in Alaska ~LOL~). I never muscle through it - I don't have the patience since I've only been quilting almost a year and I feel like I need more experience.

Interesting question (of the day).

Susan

I have a lot of books & magazines, so I usually go there first, then the Internet.

Donna

Here's what I do:

1. Go to the internet---this forum is my favorite place to start.... and then....

2. Muscle my way through it.

#2 used to be #1 for many years as I lived in a rural area and had no 'net access.

Thanks for the QOTD.

~Geraldine

I ask my mom (vicky4X4). I guess I still have that childlike view of my my mom - I still think my mommy knows everything. :-)
Shannon

awwww:) Shannon, I've said before how lucky you are! Your Mother/Daughter relationship is heartwarming - and mommies do know everything.

I am a reader, and self taught sewer, although I am taking random quilt classes - which is a first for me. I find the classes exposes me to the technique- really, how much can you learn in a few hours? The rest is up to me to learn.

So my answer is - I research thru the internet, I buy books (I love books)and I go to our (pitiful) library. My big learning curve is from this forum - the practical-the mundane-the inspiration.
I am not afraid of trying anything.

1) internet search
2) e-mail friends
3) post to forums
4) muscle my way through

I have not had much help finding things in our little library, and while they will try to find a book for you somewhere else, you must have the specific book name and author. Hard to do that when you are looking for technique. I have purchased several books, but hate to do that for just one idea.

beverly

1. Internet
2. Internet
3. Internet
4. take a class or look up in a book
5. ask/learn from friends
6. muscle my way through - but never reading the directions first! LOL! that would be way to contrary to my nature!

Teresa

IF I can see it I can generally figure out how it is done. If not I will look on the net or at a book.

1.c) go to the internet to locate a resource/free intructions
2.b) purchase a book/magazine that may have the technique in it;
3.a) call a friend who may know how;

Advice to those that get asked the questions, if you don't know just fake it :-) Just kidding.

Private note to Shannon, of course I know everything, your over 30. 15 years ago you sure didn't think so did you? LOL

Vicky/Mom

If it's something I've seen a picture of on a forum, I'll ask questions of the person who made it.

If it still doesn't click, then I'll search the internet for free pattern/instructions.

If I'm interested enough in it, I'll buy a book.

I don't have any face-to-face quilter family/friends in town so that isn't even an option.

Vicky, Shannon has kids of her own now, right? lol

Sharon

I agree with Shannon - Vicky does know everything!

I really do most of the things you mentioned except call a friend - I don't have any (that quilt). And I don't muscle through it. I am a direction reader. LOL.

Usual order
1. internet for free directions/video
2. ask on this forum
3. Library
4. Sometimes I'll buy a new book just to give me a creative boost. Carol Doak's Simply Sensational 9-patch Stars sure got me excited about paper piecing.

I use the internet for the most part.

Of my friends who quilt, I've been doing it longest.

I do buy some quilting books, but mostly for inspiration. I rarely make a pattern just like what I've seen.

Muscling through it? Yes, I've done that, too, LOL.

I love books! I need the pages and pictures to flip back and forth, read and re-read. I also call my mom. She doesn't know everything but she knows A LOT, and better still she likes figuring things out.

My frist ave. is looking it up in a book or mag. (I have several).
If that dosen't help I ask here on the forum.
Then, I try and muscle through. Trial and error ususal win out.
Jayne

This is a great question.

Usually I go to the internet first. Google is my friend.

If I can't get it from that, I turn to a quilting friend at work. She's mastered many techniques and has a vast library of quilt books.

Plus I have a couple email buddies who are good sounding boards for ideas and help.

I come to this forum for inspiration and encouragement.

Kate

Check my books first, then the 'net. That usually covers it. Sometimes I just have to figure it out for myself, and that's fun, too.

1.Internet

2.Books/magazines

3.Convince someone to demo at Camp Cheerio

Faye