2008 Quilting Questionnaire for Meg Cox


The results of this survey will be used in a book and possibly other writing projects of Meg Cox, a journalist and author whose previous books include The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide.

By filling out this questionnaire and submitting it, you are giving the author permission to publish both your name and your words.

Although the survey also asks for your phone number and email address, these are NOT for publication or to be shared, but strictly so that Meg can get back to you with any questions. As with The Quilter's Catalog, she will make every attempt to contact those whose names and quotes are used in her work before publication.

Feel free to copy this survey and hand it out to your quilt group, guild, friends or family. They can either visit this webpage and fill it out online, or access the PDF file here and type their answers in an email message.

Your name:  
Town you live in:  
 

 

Roughly what percentage of quilts that you've made were for yourself?

What percentage were made for friends and family?

What percentage were made for charity?

Of the quilts you made for friends and family, which were most important to you? Can you describe the 2 or 3 gift quilts you made that were the most treasured and memorable, and explain why? (I may ask for photos later. Please don't send images now.)

Describe your style of quilting now. If it has changed over the years, explain how.

What share of quilts do you finish yourself, and what percentage do you send out to be quilted?

What frustrates you about quilting today? What would have to be different for you to enjoy quilting even more?

Is quilting in your community growing or shrinking? WIll you be quilting in 10 years?

BONUS QUESTION: I'll be updating The Quilter's Catalog over time. If you've read the book, and there is a tool, website, teacher, retreat or other resource you feel I should have included, let me know. Maybe I can add it later!

Thanks so much!

Meg