I started teaching FMQ classes last year at my local quilt shop, and I am happy to say that I am still teaching classes there. I teach about one beginning class every other month. I really enjoy sharing my love of free-motion quilting with my students. I have even had one student take my basics class twice. The classroom is a little small, so I have anywhere from three to eight students in each class.
I took a few pictures before my students came to share here on my blog. I demonstrate on one of the store machines, usually a Baby Lock Crescendo. I have some quilts and table runners on display and for examples at the front of the classroom.
Then I displayed my most recent finish, a class sample, and my first FMQ project on the wall.
I tell my students to not compare their beginning to my middle. I think it helps them to see where I started with my free-motion quilting.
I look forward to teaching more classes this year.
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Jasmine
That's wonderful to display your different stages. It helps them to see where they can go with some practice, and to see you used to be where they are. I hope you are getting some younger people in your classes!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun Jasmine. That's so smart to have examples of your quilting progression - I bet it really helps your students to see that.
ReplyDeleteGood for you!!! Glad you enjoy this....
ReplyDeleteFun!!
ReplyDeleteTeaching FMQ...oh how I wish I lived closer to you. To learn in person would be wonderful and to learn from you would be the best.
ReplyDeleteHugs & Best Wishes,
Preeti.
http://sewpreetiquilts.blogspot.com
How awesome that the demand for your teaching continues. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having fun, Jasmine! If I were in Utah, I would sign up! I'm sure you are an awesome instructor!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see where you get to teach!
ReplyDeleteIf only I lived closer! ;)
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else's sentiment - if I lived closer I'd jump at the chance to take your class Jasmine!
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