> What is the name of the workshop and how do you describe it? 

Quilting on the Computer: EQ6 (Electric Quilt 6)

This workshop will allow quilters to gain hands-on experience with this powerful quilt designing software.  In addition to learning the basic functions of the program -- designing quilt bocks, placing blocks in quilts, manipulating color and fabric, working with quilt layouts and borders -- we will design several blocks and quilts.  Quilters should come with a specific project in mind that they would like to design, and we will draw it, and learn how to convert those drawings into instructions for making the quilt.

> What materials and equipment will attendees need to bring

All participants will need a laptop PC computer with EQ6 pre-loaded and activated. They must have a mouse on their computer as this program can be difficult to manipulate with a touch pad. Each person should bring their own extension cord to be sure they can reach plugs-ins. Participants must also have basic computer experience and should be familiar with Windows based programs.  Each person must have their own computer.   It is not possible for 2 people to share one computer, since this is a hands-on workshop. If individuals wish to watch, as a means of evaluating the program before purchasing it, they must still pay the workshop fee.

> What is maximum enrollment?

I can easily accomodate 10 students in this class.  If there are more than 15, I will not be able to provide individual instruction on each person's projects.

> http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=11eeb2d3a6ac882cHave you a picture of the class project that I can post on our website and use in our newsletter?

I have attached a picture of the EQ6 program package

I also suggest you include this link in your newsletter and website: http://www.electricquilt.com/Shop/EQ6/EQ6.asp

> Will you share some biographical information?I have been a quilter for 12 years, but have been teaching and designing for the past 8 years.  Not new to sewing, I have been making clothes and home decor projects all my life.  Professionally I have been a Theatrical Costume and Set Designer in the Educational and Off Broadway theatre for 15 years, but most recently I teach speech to college freshman in Lawrence, KS.  A PHD in Speech and Theatre, I have taught for 30 years, so it was natural to combine my love of teaching and quilting.  While I still do custom bridal and formal design and construction on occassion, I am focusing mostly on quilting and designing.  All of my quilt design work is done on EQ6.  I have taught many EQ classes over the years, from beginner to advanced, lectured widely on computer based quilt design, and continue to offer regular classes in EQ6 at my local quilt shop.  I am a member of the Kaw Valley Quilter's Guild (Lawrence, KS) and Sunflower Piecemakers (Ottawa, KS).  My pattern design business --Morning Glory Designs-- has started off well, and my first series of patterns, Charming Botanicals, features table runners or small quilts with the flower of the month in super easy fusible machine applique on one-patch backgrounds.  Vivid colors, floral motifs, and easy techniques are the hallmarks of this pattern line, and much of my design and teaching.

I am married (25 years) to a police detective and my son (23) graduated from college this year and started his own career as a Field Engineer in the wind power generating business.  I have a big yellow lab, Rockie, who is my constant companion, and 2 cats, Wilma and Betty, who have provided me with much inspiration over the years.