Quilting Survey & Giveaway

(Collage of quilts I made, helped make or designed – I don’t like to repeat myself!)

I had so many interesting comments to yesterday’s post! Thank you everyone who took the time to share your point of view. Of course, it made me wonder about several things and I’m so curious I had to create a survey. Please take a couple of minutes to answer – it’s only ten questions, multiple choice. You can check more than one answer and in some cases you can add details. The link below takes you to an independent survey website called SurveyMonkey. They do not collect your personal information.

After you’ve taken the survey, pop back here and leave a comment and you’ll be entered in a drawing for a fabric bundle. I’ll work with the winner to customize the fabrics that go into the bundle. You can earn a second entry if you post about this survey and giveaway on your blog. Just leave a second entry with a link to your blog post. The contest will be open through March 31, and I’ll announce the winner a few days after that.

Updated to add: This giveaway IS open to international entries.
Updated again to add: Although the giveaway is closed, the survey will remain open for another week since I’ve had a lot of recent traffic. Agree or disagree with my posts, I’d love your feedback in the survey.
Final update: The survey is closed. Watch the blog for results!

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189 Responses to “Quilting Survey & Giveaway”

Sandi P. March 20, 2011 at 1:57 pm #

I took the survey.
Sarah March 20, 2011 at 2:01 pm #

I took the survey, hope you publish the results, they should be interesting!
Ida Lively March 20, 2011 at 2:03 pm #

survey completed.
Fay March 20, 2011 at 2:11 pm #

I love your fabric. So many beautiful fabric and so little time. I have to learn to wean myself off the computer. I end up reading everything on here and have no time to sew.

I have my fabrics organized similiar to yours. Only it doesn’t look as neat as yours.
Lee Ann L. March 20, 2011 at 2:18 pm #

survey completed.
Chris March 20, 2011 at 2:40 pm #

Interesting questions – be curious to read the results of your survey. Wonder if there’s a difference between US & International?
Chris x
Jeanne March 20, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

Took the survey, of course, and posted about it on my blog: http://greycatquilts.blogspot.com/p/what-is-grey-cat-making-now.html

Of course, I had to add my two cents!
Jackie March 20, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

I’d like to see the survey results too. I’m always interested in that type of thing!

I enjoyed taking it!
Karen S March 20, 2011 at 2:48 pm #

Survey completed. The results should be interesting
Judith March 20, 2011 at 2:52 pm #

Took the survey, it was interesting. Thanks!
Mary on Lake Pulaski March 20, 2011 at 2:55 pm #

Took the survey!
Pokey March 20, 2011 at 2:58 pm #

I took the survey, and I came over from Grey cat Quilts.
:-}pokey
Lesly March 20, 2011 at 3:01 pm #

Survey completed – very interesting!
laura March 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

I took the survey and I find myself fitting into many different categories. I like to try new things and I am open to new ideas. Like many quilters, I collect lots of fabrics (often with no purpose in mind) and I make lots of gifts that I sometimes forget to take pictures of. I am not trying to “be” any one type of quilter, just having fun!
Sandie ~call me crazy March 20, 2011 at 3:03 pm #

That was really interesting. I’ll be watching to see how you compile the info. Love your collage! Thanks!
AnneMarie @ Gen X Quilters March 20, 2011 at 3:08 pm #

Wow – very interesting! I am eager to hear the results. Seeing the checklists makes you think about all that you really do!
2hippos March 20, 2011 at 3:18 pm #

I took the survey and can’t wait to read about the results.
Pat Deck March 20, 2011 at 3:25 pm #

I took the survey & will post on my blog.
Frogdancer March 20, 2011 at 3:27 pm #

Done!

Now I’m off to work.
Colleen Yarnell March 20, 2011 at 3:33 pm #

I took your survey. Thanks!
Gretchen March 20, 2011 at 3:52 pm #

I took the survey and can’t wait to see the results. I must thank Nancy Near Philadelphia for directing me here:)
floribunda March 20, 2011 at 3:53 pm #

I took the survey — will watch for the results!
Gina Swanson March 20, 2011 at 3:56 pm #

I completed the survey.
Jane March 20, 2011 at 3:58 pm #

Took the survey. Looking forward to the results.
Aimee March 20, 2011 at 4:00 pm #

Completed the survey. The results should be very interesting.
Kristel March 20, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

I just took your survey. Not to be offensive, but some of those questions made me feel like a fabric/technique slut. I’ve not thought much about it before, but choosing so many selections on some of those questions… apparently I’ll try and/or use anything.
Laney McDonald March 20, 2011 at 4:05 pm #

I took your survey. That was an interesting post.
Kristel March 20, 2011 at 4:07 pm #

(I wish I could edit my previous comment: I don’t think it’s a bad thing. Using the word slut makes it sound negative, but I don’t think it is at all. It just amused me because I didn’t think I’d pushed myself very far into the quilting world, but to see it all laid out in front of me.. I really have tried/done a lot different things, and there are a lot more I want to go on trying.)
Cherie Wright March 20, 2011 at 4:09 pm #

Very thoughtful questions. I’m interested in the results, too
Alba March 20, 2011 at 4:14 pm #

Your survey was very interesting. I’ve come to the conclusion my style is ‘confused’ because I ticked so many different options.
Jody March 20, 2011 at 4:17 pm #

I completed the survey. I can’t wait to see the results!
Bronwyn March 20, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

Survey done – I think I need to start branching out – so many things I don’t do!
Irene Puzinas March 20, 2011 at 4:21 pm #

Very interesting survey – I’ll look forward to reading the results.
paula.thequilter March 20, 2011 at 4:27 pm #

I completed the survey. Are you going to compile the results and let us know?
Mimi March 20, 2011 at 4:31 pm #

I completed the survey – hope it helps!! Thanks!
Molly March 20, 2011 at 4:33 pm #

Took the survey. Had to back my way out of it to get back here though so I hope it counted! I am very interested in the results so thanks for the giveaway and for posting this!
Gunda March 20, 2011 at 4:55 pm #

Took the survey
Pamela A Kieffer March 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm #

took the survey, now what?
Cindy March 20, 2011 at 5:01 pm #

I finished the survey. Can’t wait until the results come out.
Gunda March 20, 2011 at 5:02 pm #

So, I posted about this on my blog

http://balefiresquilts.blogspot.com/
Alicia Wells March 20, 2011 at 5:03 pm #

Did the survey – good questions and options for answers.
Helen March 20, 2011 at 5:04 pm #

Took the survey. Will be interested to find out results
Kristy March 20, 2011 at 5:17 pm #

Good questions! I’ve finished the survey.
Nancy March 20, 2011 at 5:34 pm #

I took the survey; I actually enjoy responding to survey questions…it makes me think about what I do, and take stock of where I am as a quilter and where I want to go.
Kristin March 20, 2011 at 5:34 pm #

Interesting questions. I am curious to see the results as a whole.
Cori March 20, 2011 at 5:39 pm #

I finished the survey. great questions with lots of options for answers
Emma March 20, 2011 at 5:40 pm #

Great questions! Survey is complete!
Rohaise March 20, 2011 at 6:02 pm #

I did it! I’ll be very interested in the results.
Kate March 20, 2011 at 6:05 pm #

Survey completed!
Susan March 20, 2011 at 6:09 pm #

Survey completed. I hope to see the results.
Nancy, Near Philadelphia March 20, 2011 at 6:13 pm #

Done!
kristy v March 20, 2011 at 6:57 pm #

survey done!
Lisa A March 20, 2011 at 7:24 pm #

Great survey! Please post some of the comments that others have shared.
rachel March 20, 2011 at 7:25 pm #

Survey done. Love the combination of quilts in the main photo.
Leila March 20, 2011 at 7:29 pm #

I took the survey. So many quilts to make! So little time. I swear I could quilt all day.
Kris March 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm #

Just completed the survey.
Chris March 20, 2011 at 7:51 pm #

Count me in. Love the photo collage of your quilts
Joy P March 20, 2011 at 7:53 pm #

Interesting survey, please share the results.
Carbonated Creations March 20, 2011 at 8:06 pm #

I took the survey. I’m very interested in the results as well.
Mary March 20, 2011 at 8:12 pm #

I took the survey too and will look forward to the results.
Amy March 20, 2011 at 8:20 pm #

I finished the survey.
Gari March 20, 2011 at 8:52 pm #

I took the survey and will be interested in the results.
THERESAW March 20, 2011 at 9:23 pm #

I took the survey and am very interested in seeing the results.
quiltmom(anna) March 20, 2011 at 10:05 pm #

It will be interesting to see what commonalities your survey shows- another question that came to mind was how long the person who took the survey had been quilting-
I think there is a lot of desire to make quilts quickly and more of them these days. Traditionally, quilting a quilt was a whole winter’s recreation or a way to socialize. More recently, as in the resurgence of the late 70′s there has been a huge plethora of choices of fabrics, tools etc.
I think there will always be some traditional quilters who love the original ways of quilting. Sometimes the pressure to make as many quilts as one can,reduces the degree of difficulty one chooses because complicated quilts take time. I know some quilters get scared off by lots of pieces and more complex techniques. Others thrive on making complicated patterns with intricate piecing. Perhaps as new quilters develop confidence with less demanding patterns we will see more complex patterns reappear because there will be a larger demand for complicated patterns.
Interesting post- Thanks for raising the issue..
Regards,
Anna
Kim March 20, 2011 at 10:40 pm #

That was an interesting survey.. i wish there was a multiple answer on the size of quilts, I make many different sizes – not just one size.
Claudia March 20, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

I finished the survey.
corina March 20, 2011 at 11:11 pm #

I took the survey!
LizA. March 20, 2011 at 11:17 pm #

Survey complete. I’m looking forward to seeing the results.
Pat Stevens March 21, 2011 at 12:00 am #

It was interesting to see the different questions. I didn’t realize there were so many catagories.

Thank you for asking.
Janet March 21, 2011 at 12:02 am #

Interesting survey. It will be interesting to see the results.
Jan March 21, 2011 at 3:26 am #

How interesting. I have taken the survey and look forward to seeing the results too.
Sally March 21, 2011 at 5:29 am #

Interesting survey, very well thought-out; I’ll be interested to see the results. Thanks for yesterday’s post too; I’m so What-Is-Modern’ed out that I tend to gloss over the entire topic but you wrote well and thoughtfully on the subject.
Dana March 21, 2011 at 6:18 am #

I took the survey because I found the previous post so interesting.
carolld March 21, 2011 at 8:08 am #

Interesting survey. Gave me lots to think about and I learned about myself. Lots of fun.
Erin March 21, 2011 at 8:28 am #

I just took the survey! I am new to quilting so it was interesting to see all the other options! Also I have tweeted about your give away!

Thanks!
Erin
Gretchen March 21, 2011 at 8:53 am #

I liked that survey! I can’t wait to see the results.
Abby March 21, 2011 at 9:02 am #

Fun Survey. I love trying new things. I am just about ready to start my most challenging quilt yet with partial seams and Y seams. I haven’t really done that before!
marsha March 21, 2011 at 9:05 am #

Took the survey. Made me think about what I do and why. Not a bad thing at all. Will post it on my blog when I get a chance.
Natasha March 21, 2011 at 9:09 am #

I took the survey. Very interesting.
marsha March 21, 2011 at 9:13 am #

Oops. Forgot I just made a bargello (hasn’t been quilted yet). Didn’t list it in my survey. I don’t think there was a place to put this, but reading your latest post about the comments, I want to mention that, like one person you cite, I get the most pleasure out of designing/creating and then piecing the top, not the actual quilting. Also, I do not have a home machine capable of quilting more anything larger than a baby quilt and even that is difficult because of problems with my arms and hands. Hence, the need to pay a long-armer for larger projects.
Teresa March 21, 2011 at 9:26 am #

Hi, I just completed the survey. Some interesting questions. Made me think about the way I do things!
Teresa
Anne March 21, 2011 at 9:27 am #

I am new to your blog, referred here by Nancy at Blogging, near Philadelphia. Like others, I have a serious fabric addiction, and lack adequate space and time to put to use the stash in my possession. All that said, the fact that I have bookmarked your site on my own blog leads me to believe that there will be more quilting in my future. I just can’t get away from it!
Jen March 21, 2011 at 9:42 am #

I filled in the survey.
Beth @ Wandering Minstrel March 21, 2011 at 11:07 am #

Took the survey! You have given me much to think about…
Lee March 21, 2011 at 11:36 am #

I’ve taken the survey! Thanks for the giveaway.
Lynda Parker March 21, 2011 at 11:49 am #

Click, click clicking away on your survey makes me suspect I have quilter’s ADD …
diana March 21, 2011 at 1:21 pm #

Very interesting survey. I really enjoyed it
Anita March 21, 2011 at 2:34 pm #

I put my two cents worth in.
Denise in PA March 21, 2011 at 2:38 pm #

I just completed the survey – it was fun!!
delia March 21, 2011 at 5:19 pm #

Cool survey! Can’t wait for the results!
Robin F. March 21, 2011 at 5:39 pm #

Liked the questions. Some answers took more thought than others. My quilting has changed in the last 25 yrs.
Candace K. March 21, 2011 at 6:37 pm #

Great survey! I think there should have been a question asking how you learned to quilt as well….I haven’t been taught, I just pick things up as I go.
Susan March 21, 2011 at 8:49 pm #

I took your survery. Interesting survey and interesting discussion. Thanks for putting your thoughts out there.
Leona March 21, 2011 at 10:14 pm #

I took the survey
Mystica March 21, 2011 at 11:29 pm #

Survey done!
Carla March 22, 2011 at 12:40 am #

Survey done!
Nay from Nays Place March 22, 2011 at 4:55 am #

Survey done and posted to my facebook page so hopefully some fellow Aussie quilters will join your cause – would love to see the results…
lore March 22, 2011 at 6:19 am #

Hello, I found you in a group on flickr. I took your survey.
lore
x
Pirjo Raila March 22, 2011 at 7:36 am #

Took the survey. I feel I´m in the wild side.
Elizabeth March 22, 2011 at 10:53 am #

Loved the survey! Also loved your view of the quilting world.

xo -El
Jenny March 22, 2011 at 12:15 pm #

i took your survey!
h2ogirl March 22, 2011 at 1:07 pm #

Interesting survey. . makes me want to learn more things. I can’t wait to see the results from everyone.
Ellen Banerjee March 22, 2011 at 2:16 pm #

Took the syrvey…looking forward to hearing the results!
susan rizzi March 22, 2011 at 3:05 pm #

Great survey – made me think about how I quilt!
Amy March 23, 2011 at 6:19 am #

Survey completed. I’m probably going to be the only math quilter responding, but that’s okay.
Laura March 23, 2011 at 8:19 am #

I just found your blog today (from Nancy near Philadelphia) and took the survey. I’m interested in seeing what your results are!
aNa Kreutzer March 23, 2011 at 4:50 pm #

I came here as a result of your ‘dumbing down’ quilt blog. Thanks.
Moneik Stephens March 23, 2011 at 5:04 pm #

Looking forward to your results.
~Michelle~ March 23, 2011 at 5:19 pm #

Great series of posts, I filled out the survey too!
April March 23, 2011 at 6:39 pm #

I loved the survey (I am a dork about research) and am excited to see what your results are!
Pauline March 23, 2011 at 7:29 pm #

I took the survey, there are some interesting posts here about the dumbing down of quilting. I’ve been thinking this about fabric for a while and how some new fabric ranges are designed to suit a particular simple block design -ie not suitable for QAL or sampler quilt as there’s not enough variety in range of small/large prints or light/dark shades and the design of the block gets lost. To me, quilting today is more about the fabric print and less about the block design. Buying online does make it difficult to select complimentary fabric, so I do rely on co-ondinating ranges.
Sallee from NH March 23, 2011 at 7:45 pm #

Hi- I took the survey. I got here from Blogging, near Philly. I enjoyed reading your blog and will visit again.
therealnanann March 23, 2011 at 9:43 pm #

Finally sat down to take the survey – its been interesting reading everything so far — can’t wait for the results!
Elaine Petrik March 23, 2011 at 9:47 pm #

Enjoy your blog posts. Looking forward to seeing the results of your survey.

Thank you

Elaine Petrik
San Luis Obispo, Ca
SuperMom March 24, 2011 at 12:39 am #

I took the survey after reading through your posts of the past few days.

I’m also looking forward to your upcoming skill builder series.
SuperMom March 24, 2011 at 1:14 am #

Just making a second comment to let you know that I blogged about the survey and giveaway.

Oh and also about the skill builder series.
Deb A March 24, 2011 at 7:46 am #

I took the survey and would love to see the results. Thanks
Darlene B March 24, 2011 at 8:13 am #

I just finished the survey. I’m so glad we were able to choose more than one answer! thanks so much….
Sharon Minear March 24, 2011 at 8:15 am #

I took the survey – I don’t have a blog, but love to read them. I’ve been inspired, in fact, by many quilts I’ve seen on blogs. I think my favorite part of the quilting process is getting an idea, or an inspiration for a new quilt project, and pulling the fabrics from my stash to create it. Love your blog!
Julie Forslev March 24, 2011 at 8:20 am #

I took the survey!
Kristin March 24, 2011 at 8:53 am #

Survey complete!
Helen March 24, 2011 at 9:16 am #

My survey is complete and, like many other commenters, would love to see the results (if you have time to compile them for us!) – I’m interested to find out if the answers vary according to country…Thanks for the survey and posts.
Brenna March 24, 2011 at 9:44 am #

Just finished, and would definitely love to see the results!
Ray March 24, 2011 at 9:51 am #

I’ve taken the survey. I’m very interested in seeing the results!
Debbie in Alaska March 24, 2011 at 10:43 am #

Took the survey.
Kathy (QuiltMonkey) March 24, 2011 at 11:32 am #

I took the survey!
~Kathleen March 24, 2011 at 1:22 pm #

I took your happy little survey! Thanks.
Lydia @ The Loop March 24, 2011 at 2:09 pm #

I took the survey. I’m interested in your results!
Helen March 24, 2011 at 4:44 pm #

I did your survey. I’m curious what the results will be. I’m just a scrap quilter at heart, i love them all, lol. Helen
Lois March 24, 2011 at 6:03 pm #

Interesting survey. I’m curious about the results.
Janet March 25, 2011 at 12:03 am #

An interesting survey to take part in. There have been some interesting posts about this on your blog and others. Thanks for a thought provoking discussion.
sewprimitive karen March 25, 2011 at 4:02 am #

took the survey, will be looking forward to hearing a summary!
Jenine March 25, 2011 at 9:20 am #

It was interesting to see the questions and realize just how far I have come. I am now teaching others to quilt and never realized I was so talented until I found out they knew nothing then I became brilliant (in my own mind). haha I can’t wait to see the results.
Elizabeth E. March 25, 2011 at 11:17 am #

I took the survey and left a comprehensive comment on another post of yours. The questions prompted me to take stock of my skills and inclinations, quilting-wise. It’s always a good thing to do a little self-evaluation.
Elizabeth E. March 25, 2011 at 12:19 pm #

I blogged about your survey at http://occasionalpiece.wordpress.com/2011/03/25/quilting-world-shake-up/.

And I talked to my sister and two friends. Bet your not getting much quilting done this week, what with all the reading you are doing. I’m enjoying the reading of the comments as well.
Pat Nordahl March 25, 2011 at 1:07 pm #

I took your survey and look forward to seeing the results
Monica March 25, 2011 at 1:46 pm #

Survey complete! Thanks for the chance to win.
Charlotte March 25, 2011 at 2:43 pm #

I finished the survey.
All quilters/quilts are good in my eyes.
Young or old, complicated or easy.
Girls just want to have fun!!!
Ann March 25, 2011 at 3:41 pm #

I took the survey.
As many others already said, I shall look forward to your summary on this!!
Dawnmarie March 25, 2011 at 6:09 pm #

I took the survey.

It was fun to see what I have actually tried so far. I called myself an adventurous beginner although I’m not positive I’m right on that. I’m definitely a beginner but I’ve started trying new techniques, even though I haven’t posted a lot of them yet. I’ve made a lot of progress with my seams and I keep trying things I haven’t done.

Can’t wait to see your summary of the results.
Val March 25, 2011 at 7:02 pm #

I completed the survey. I am in the middle of reading your ‘Dumbing down’ posts. A fun read so far.
Judith Hogan March 25, 2011 at 8:16 pm #

I completed your survey and will look forward to seeing the results. I’ve been quilting for 14 years and have enjoyed every minute of it. Even when I get frustrated over a design or method used.
Jayne Willis March 26, 2011 at 6:41 am #

Survey done!!
Susan March 26, 2011 at 7:31 am #

Just took the survey. I’ll be interested to see the results!
Robin (rsIslandCrafts) March 26, 2011 at 1:44 pm #

Great survey. I had fun answering the questions.
DianeH March 26, 2011 at 6:41 pm #

Answered survey – very interesting.
Amy C March 26, 2011 at 6:42 pm #

I took the survey. Thanks for offering a fabric bundle to the winner.
Sunnybec March 27, 2011 at 2:50 am #

Hello I have entered the survey. Thanks for opening this to international.
IamSusie March 27, 2011 at 10:49 am #

Interesting survey and I love reading your thoughts on “modern” quilting.
Linda March 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm #

ENTERED THE SURVEY.
THANKS FOR SHARING!
Laura March 27, 2011 at 12:45 pm #

I took the survey, and am looking forward to seeing the results!
LeslieC March 27, 2011 at 12:54 pm #

I took the survey, and enjoy your posts. Hope to see a summary on your survey!
jojo March 27, 2011 at 1:47 pm #

Took the survey. Very good questions. Will be interesting to see the results from everyone.
frances March 27, 2011 at 4:22 pm #

I took the survey. Thanks!
Lynn D in NC March 27, 2011 at 10:07 pm #

Great posts on this topic, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed your columns and the posts. I for one have been getting bored in blogland with so much ‘sameness’ and too may simplistic quilts. Love the colorways, so but much fabric from the same lines is getting boring. Love that they are attracting so many young quilters – I’m hoping they will love the fabrics, color challenges, and will stick around and learn more and more. Keep quilting alive for future generations.
Lynn D in NC March 27, 2011 at 10:08 pm #

Oh, yeah, I took the survey – meant to say that before.
Patty March 27, 2011 at 11:56 pm #

I took the survey. Look forward to seeing the results. Got here from ‘Dumbing down’ posts. I teach beginners quilting at my LQS and am always trying to encourage students to go to the next step in their learning. Some just want to do the same thing over and over so am starting new classes to help them ‘gently’ to take the next step.
TxAggie March 28, 2011 at 12:42 am #

Took your survey, thanks for the opportunity and I look forward to seeing the results! I’m a longtime quilter of 25 yrs. and I enjoy the journey, from making a Civil War quilt to something new, modern and bright. I just love it all !!
lisalnewman March 28, 2011 at 3:13 am #

I love that you are taking this challenge to task, good for you, and all of us in cyberspace who will become better for participating in your challenges.
I filled out the survey and hope it helps direct your challenges.
Maggie Szafranski March 28, 2011 at 7:18 am #

I took the survey! Your posts have been very thought provoking!
Lisa K March 28, 2011 at 12:42 pm #

Took the survey and look forward to the results. It would be interesting to see the results of the same survey if it were posted on a “modern” quilting blog.
Laura T March 28, 2011 at 3:29 pm #

I took the survey, and thank you for your thoughts on the current world of quilting and for helping us think about our own views.
Lemon Tree Tami March 28, 2011 at 4:33 pm #

I took the survey, very interesting questions. Great posts about the current quilting movement.
Michelle March 28, 2011 at 5:01 pm #

I took the survey! I loved your interesting posts! I’m curious as to the results. I think there are a lot more intermediate/advanced to advanced quilters than people think online. I was surprised at how many techniques that you listed that I’d done. I think maybe you should have also asked whether you’ve taught someone else how to quilt. If you’ve taught someone else the basics, it makes you rethink where you lie on the spectrum of beginner to advanced. I recently taught my MIL and she made her first quilt so I now consider myself between intermediate and advanced. BTW I’m going to start following your blog.
Kathy March 28, 2011 at 6:40 pm #

I took the survey.
Sandi March 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm #

I took the survey and I’m looking forward to seeing the results of it.
greg March 28, 2011 at 7:25 pm #

I completed the survey. It was interesting because it forced me to think about my quilting habits, likes and dislikes. I just discovered your blog today via Carrie Nelson’s post!
Valerie March 28, 2011 at 7:37 pm #

Hi! I took the survey and hard to believe there are so many choices regarding quilting! YIKES! I had to laugh that you included computer distraction as one of the reasons my projects are incomplete! Right on target!!
Thanks for the give-away!
knitwish March 28, 2011 at 11:31 pm #

I took the survey. I made my first quilt to take to college in 1975. I’m to the point where I try just about anything that appeals to me – modern, traditional, mixed. Always learning, trying something new. Still love it!
leah March 28, 2011 at 11:44 pm #

I took the survey. I’ve been quilting on and off for over 10 years… And yes I too get distracted by the computer… Oh yeah – I think I’m supposed to be sewing right now!
Robyn March 29, 2011 at 3:22 am #

I’m really looking forward to seeing the results of this survey! Thanks for these posts-you did a fantastic job of pinpointing a feeling that’s been nagging me while hopping around the quilting blogosphere.
Chloe C March 29, 2011 at 1:27 pm #

interesting questions. would be nice to see the results.
Colleen Gander March 29, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

Very interested in seeing the survey results just as I have been intrigued by all the editorials on the blogs I follow. The questions have made me think about my own work and I can see using a timer to curtail time I spend on the computer instead of sewing. I really don’t want to win the contest of having the most fabric when I die! lol
Eileen Hagen March 29, 2011 at 8:12 pm #

Interesting points of view. Completed the survey
Terry March 29, 2011 at 9:18 pm #

Please post the results of the survey as it wouldbe interesting to read what challenges your readers!
Alli March 30, 2011 at 7:03 am #

I took the survey.
Pam March 30, 2011 at 9:12 am #

I took the survey and would love to see the results.
Jean Etheridge March 30, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

Just added you to my google reader — I think your comments and ideas are interesting… Thanks!
Teala March 30, 2011 at 8:04 pm #

Just took the survey. Thanks!
Colleen March 30, 2011 at 9:06 pm #

Hi – I took the survey.
Debbie March 30, 2011 at 11:27 pm #

Would love to win your giveaway.I did the survey for you and love your website and writings.
Heidi March 31, 2011 at 6:13 am #

Hello, I took the survey, thank you! This discussion is very interesting and together with my quilting friends we can talk about this.
I am happy I discovered your blog and look forward to reading more of your thoughts and musings!
Nancy Sue March 31, 2011 at 3:49 pm #

Interesting survey! Made me think..hmmmm. It will be interesting to see the final results
Pamela in Chicago March 31, 2011 at 8:17 pm #

Hi Sandi – Cool survey! I’ll check back for the results – uh, and the lessons! It’s easy to neglect some of those basic skills sometimes (guilty) but I promise that my answers were honest

pam.p@comcast.net
Di April 1, 2011 at 6:49 am #

survey taken.

i’ve used a lot of precuts lately, easy for quick quilts for babies (lots around), but I have a few WIP which will take me a little more time. need to move house to have space for a design wall….and in years to come a quilting frame and machine (sigh…..)
Jessica April 1, 2011 at 8:16 am #

I have taken the survey. I will be very interesting to see the results!
Kate April 1, 2011 at 1:52 pm #

I took the survey, interesting questions!
TracyDK April 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm #

I took the survey. I’m a fairly new quilter though. I really do love it and am looking forward to learning more skills.
Christine April 1, 2011 at 8:40 pm #

I am a day late but I did just take the survey. I was curious. I found your blog because someone on another blog was complaining about it. But I found your post interesting. Now I am going to go read more. I agree with a lot of your wrote. And I consider myself a longtime beginner quilter. I like the more complicated quilts I just have a hard time being accurate so they don’t work out.