Mimi Sews

That's some very interesting research. What made you choose Quilting for your topic? I'm also curious about your term: "Exquisite Intimacy".

• Where are you from geographically? Do you live in a small town, suburbs, or a city? Small town in Alaska
• What is your age/ gender/profession/ marital status? Married, female, age 50, educator
• How long have you been quilting? 10 years
• How long have you engaged in online quilting communities and resources? And why did you first join? About 8 years. Joined to connect with other quilters
• What other means of communication do you use to stay in touch with others quilters and the quilting community at large? Most communication is online. Forums, blogs and Facebook
• Do you have access to in-person quilting communities and classes near you? Yes, several
• What have been the social benefits of being involved in an online quilting forum? Guidance, friendship, shared interest
• Do you feel that your presence here has influenced the quality/artistry of your quilting? If so, how? Yes, I feel compelled to challenge myself after viewing other's workmanship.
• 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? Yes, very active and I am very technologically savvy.
• How much time do you dedicate to quilting and crafting per week? About 10 hours
  
• What is your opinion of computer generated quilting patterns and resources? I frequently use EQ7 software to design and I love it.