Teaching at Montana State University

I recently taught a Fundamental Quilting Class at MSU. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so much pressure in planning a class. I’ve taught 1000’s of beginning students. Why was this so challenging? Usually I can add a few hours of instruction if necessary, extend the class another session, and if the project doesn’t get finished—well, that’s another story. However, I couldn’t fudge on the timing of these college classes. The MSU students had to complete their small table runner, have it graded and take the final on time.  

There were 21 students of vastly different skill levels. I prepared hand-outs so that the students could use them when they teach quilting classes after graduation. I loved having the opportunity to teach fabric selection in a exercise I call, Visual Texture for your Quilt. It was fun to share some of the history of quiltmaking and just general tidbits to be used when MSU students are the teachers. When the semester ended, I realized how rewarding the opportunity to share my passion for quilting to others, who will pass on the tradition to their future students, had been for me.

Teaching fabric selection

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