CindyT Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 It was just my local guild that I've been a member of since 2009, but I taught my first class on my pattern Kansas Comfort (to 15 members) and I gave a trunk show of my quilts (to about 50 members). I thought I would be really nervous, but it actually went pretty smooth, especially when I was getting tongue tied in trying to remember a word and all I had to do was look at the guild president in the first row and she would be mouthing it to me. haha I have never felt comfortable in "public" speaking, but I have to say I'm glad I had this experience... and that it's now behind me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 WTG, Cindy!! You are a real quilting star!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heirloom Quilter Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Wonderful, Cindy. You are so brave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted April 12, 2013 Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 Go girl. I bet you were great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I bet they were thrilled with all you had to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Congratulations. Now you need to do it again! It gets easier each time you get up in front of the "students". I love to teach and find it is very rewarding (I teach several piecing and demo classes at the LQS). I love to see the faces when someone finally "gets" it (the light bulb goes off) and it turns out to be an "a ha" moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hey Cindy, congratulations! You are waaaay to hard on yourself. I'll bet the members were super impressed with you and your quilts. Be proud and do it again. Public speaking gets easier every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Congrats. I bet everyone really enjoyed it, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Awesome, Cindy! I bet it was a great time for everyone. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Awesome Cindy! I know you had a wonderful time. Sharing your knowledge is such a gift to give others! I know they enjoyed every minute of it too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar Schmutz Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Coming to a venue near you: Quilter extraordinaire, talented quilt artist, and all around great person.....Cindy T of our own APQS Forum!!!!!! Awesome Cindy, isn't it amazing how far quilting has taken so many of us from our old comfort zones!! Personal growth is a good thing!!!! Congratulations, I am sure you were wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferBernard Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Congratulations! As Dawn told me after I taught my first class at a national show, "not everyone has the guts to get up there and teach others!" Forgetting words happens to me a lot and I was teacher for 22 years. I love it when my friends help me out because sometimes I can't say their names when I am introducing them! How embarrassing...we just have to laugh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Congratulations, Cindy, on the pattern, the trunk show and the teaching venue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Way to go, Cindy! We are all so proud of you. I'm sure the guild thoroughly enjoyed every moment of the presentation and trunk show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 That is awesome Cindy! Congrats! I'm sure they learned a lot too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Good for you, Cindy! I'm sure everyone enjoyed your trunk show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Good for you Cindy! I was always terrified to speak in front of alot of people too. It takes alot to get up there and talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 before you know it...you will be teaching/speaking in front of others again. I am certain you did great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted July 7, 2013 Report Share Posted July 7, 2013 Oh I wish I lived close enough to see your trunk show and take your class Cindy! Way to go! I'm sure it was terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Congratulations Cindy, You went another step up in your profession, and I'm thinking you did quite well. it does become easier each time you speak/teach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kueser Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Way to go girl! Are you ready to go one the road? My guild is looking for speakers for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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