Where are you from geographically? Do you live in a small town, suburbs, or a city? I am in a suburb in NE IL.
What is your age/ gender/profession/ marital status? I'm a female married Elementary teacher in my 50's.
How long have you been quilting? I started quilting in the late 80's and have picked it up again back in 2011.
How long have you engaged in online quilting communities and resources? And why did you first join? I started with the online communities when I was looking to upgrade my sewing machine.
What other means of communication do you use to stay in touch with others quilters and the quilting community at large? I have a couple of quilt stores that I frequent. They have fabulous people that help!
Do you have access to in-person quilting communities and classes near you? Classes, there are a few, but working full time doesn't enable me to take some of them.
What have been the social benefits of being involved in an online quilting forum? The knowledge and willingness of others to share is just wonderful. If I have a question about fabric or equipment someone will have an answer.
Do you feel that your presence here has influenced the quality/artistry of your quilting? If so, how? It has given me lots of ideas of what I'd like to make in the future.
Would you consider yourself very active in social media outside of quilting oriented sites? To what extent would you say that you are technologically savvy? I don't use a lot of social media.
How much time do you dedicate to quilting and crafting per week? Weekends and then summers when I'm off I will do more.
What is your opinion of computer generated quilting patterns and resources? I love the computer resources. I love that if I find a pattern and it is offered as a PDF I can purchase/download right away.