Where are you from geographically? Do you live in a small town, suburbs, or a city?
I live in a mega city (Los Angeles area)
What is your age/ gender/profession/ marital status?
I am 58, female, I am a special needs educator , and I am married
How long have you been quilting?
11 years
How long have you engaged in online quilting communities and resources? And why did you first join?
About 7 years to find new ideas and share successes and failures.
What other means of communication do you use to stay in touch with others quilters and the quilting community at large?
I belong to a guild and have a quilting blog.
Do you have access to in-person quilting communities and classes near you?
Yes I have taken 2 classes and also my BBF is a quilter.
What have been the social benefits of being involved in an online quilting forum?
I have personally meet in personal someone from New Zealand and the members here have helped me in many ways.
Do you feel that your presence here has influenced the quality/artistry of your quilting? If so, how?
Yes, I try and up my game all the time by trying new techniques.
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?
Very savvy, I have a blog and facebook, instagram etc.
How much time do you dedicate to quilting and crafting per week?
50+ hours
What is your opinion of computer generated quilting patterns and resources?
Good and getting better all the time.