QUILTING

Elaine Schmidt is a designer, author, product development and marketing consultant, educator and demonstrator in the sewing, quilting, craft and hobby industries. Elaine is the author of "The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts" and was the design coordinator and spokesperson for a national chain of ribbon boutiques. She has worked in product development for an import craft and gift company and designed award-winning product concepts for a variety of manufacturers in the craft industry. Her original designs are featured on products, at trade shows and in many books, magazines, project sheets, on-line tutorials, ads and TV segments. Elaine enjoys creating new product ideas and developing techniques that will make sewing and crafts fun and easy. She lives in Long Valley, NJ, along with her family and growing stash of ribbons, fabrics, yarns, beads, buttons, and other fun stuff.

I was born in a small town in southern South Dakota and lived on a farm and ranch all by growing up years. We had a big garden, livestock and farming. I went to a country school through the eighth grade that was a mile from home so therefore I walked. There were six of us children in the family and all attended the country school. I boarded in town and went through high school and attended one year of college in accounting. Through all of this I still liked the country living. I married a rancher and we had six children. I have had to work in town to help support the family and the last few years I have been able to live in the country and attend to my garden which is mostly flowers, sewing, traveling and picture taking. This last year I just started quilting and made a number of quilts for my children and grandchildren.

Christine is a teacher and lifelong learner. During the week she teaches composition and literature to college students, and on the weekends she enjoys quilting, gardening, cooking, yoga,and ballet.

Nichol grew up in St. George, Utah. In high school and college she enjoyed writing and creating in her art classes. She has been married now for 16 years and is a mother of 3 boys. Her oldest has severe autism and is a challenge, but is a blessing as well. With 2 typical children to add flavor life is never boring. Nichol also enjoys quilting, knitting, reading and writing.

I live in peaceful, beautiful rural southern Iowa. I am married 38 years with three grown children and ten grandchildren. Love to be with my family and friends. Breed and show AKC reg. pugs. Love sewing, quilting, cooking, gardening and reading.

Freelance writer, over 20 years painting, quilting, crafting and gardening. Specializing in children's crafts, enjoy doing research on any topic and teaching little ones.

Erin Knell is a married mother of four active young adults with years of experience in Scouting, schooling, local non-profits and everything under the sun related to being a good mom. A former children's librarian, she is also a published writer of non-fiction and is currently working on her first novel. In addition to writing she likes to spend her free time (like she has any!) reading, sewing/quilting and wasting time social networking. She has a uniquely tweaked sense of humor, and a love/love relationship with chocolate.

vegetable gardening, herb gardening, raising ducks, pets, knitting, sewing, quilting, crochetting, needle felting, seed beading, jewelry making, lampworking, glass work, stained glass, spinning, writing, painting, adhd,financial aid. I am a writer, artist, student, college, business, customer service, website design

I keep busy with organic gardening and living green, including healthy cooking with garden goodies. I enjoy writing about all of these, but my special interest is quilting, vintage quilts and textiles and restoring antique quilts. I write freelance for several online sources and the occasional print publisher.

I am a writer/editor with a passion for quilting and fabric. In addition to being a professional journalist, I co-own fabfanatic.com and the newly formed fabric411.com for eBay fabric buyers and sellers.

I was born in OHIO..band have lived in 7 different states..I am a creative person.I am a Christian..enjoy our church..small but that is OK... I enjoy sewing, and quilting. I LOVE ANIMALS... I am a MOM to a son and daughter..

I've lived in several locations and traveled quite a bit. I love being outdoors, but inside curled up with a book is okay too. My interests include the outdoors, reading, quilting, canning, and trying new things.

Widow and early retireee (thanks to the economy) who lives on a limited income and enjoys traveling, quilting, crafting, festivals, books-and finds ways to do it all on the cheap! At the same time I enjoy exploring income streams including writing especially those that involve my hobbies and interests. Life is an adventure!

Hello! I am Michelle, a dedicated wife and mother. I am a licensed K-8 teacher and a homeschool mom to our own children. I love classic literature, to teach children how to read, hiking, quilting, sewing.

I am a writer, editor and designer, and travel the country teaching about quilting and quilt history. I have 5 books to my credit (my latest, CRAZY QUILTS, comes out winter 2008 from Voyageur Press), and have written hundreds of articles not only about needlework, but travel

An avid knitter, I enjoy quilting and reading.

Quilting teacher

Agnes loves writing on a wide range of topics, but craft and gardening articles are her favorite. She may be a 'techie' during the day, but her evenings and weekends are filled working on one of her many craft projects, from quilting to painting to embroidery work, and more. She has enjoyed doing all types of crafts for over 40 years. During the spring, summer and early fall months, you will find her in her garden, tending to her vegetables, herbs and flowers. She has taken herbal courses and attended the Master Gardener program in her area.

Reporter/freelance writer; books: wildflowers, gardening, quilting. PR: bridge engineers, environmental non-profit. Grants: historic preservation, community development. Travel with disabled daughter US, Europe. At 70 downsized/retired to NC mountains.

I am a retired homeschooling mom, a professional quiltmaker and teacher of quilting, a dressmaker, a homemaker, a gardener, a country girl! I am married and have three grown sons and one adorable granddaughter.

Professional scriptwriter for promotional corporate information and professional voice talent. Deep love of charity work and quilting.

I'm Renee. I have been married to my husband for 23 years now and we have two great sons and a lovely daughter-in-law. I enjoy reading, writing, learning, gardening and sewing/quilting.

I am interested mainly in quilting but also love to read.

An avid reader, I enjoy a wide variety of books and continue to expand my horizons with everything from quilting to rock climbing.

I am a single mom to 3 and own my own business, The Patchwork Pansy. I am a quilter,teacher,retail and craft & flea market vendor. Have 30+ yrs in the quilting field.

I am a middle aged woman with a significant other. I am college educated and into creative things like gardening and quilting. I love taking old things and making something new with them. I tend to look at the glass half full. I am not religious but very spiritual. I am

I live in the historical river city of Marietta, Ohio where I have spent most of my life. I enjoy writing, quilting, handcrafting teddy bears, and gardening.

I am a working mother of one. I work as an engineer in the loss prevention industry. I enjoy quilting, reading, photography, and surfing the web in my spare time.

My background and education is in Behavioral Science. I am currently interested in the subjects of pain management, addiction, alcoholism. I am also a lover of quilting, embroidery (just bought my first embroidery machine).

Honorable mention in the Years Best Fantasy and Horror 2004, edited by Ellen Datlow. My non-fiction credits include, Junior Trails, Collectors Editions, Home Business Magazine, and Fons and Porters Love of Quilting Magazine.