Live outside small town in Alabama, age 61, retired from child safety field, widowed, been sewing since I was old enough for my grandmother to put a needle in my hand, quilting for 9 years. Online communities for a couple of years now, joined to connect with other quilters, share ideas, learn new techniques. there is no guild close enough for me to attend. I spend about 6 hours a day in my studio sewing. I think computer generated pattern software makes it easier for designers to create their patterns. I do limited other social media to connect with family and friends that are not local.