I've taken two classes from Eleanor and had lunch and dinner with her several times at Quilts Around Chautauqua. She is just like you see her on TV. It's like having your best friend over for coffee. She can talk to you about anything. We discussed kids, grandkids, ex-husbands, quilting, you name it. I have met several top names at Chautauqua, and she is the friendliest, most down to earth of all I've met. Wonderful sense of humor!