You might also call some local churches to see if they have any quilting/craft groups. I just started 1 at my church and last Tuesday night we had 7 of us, 2 for the 1st time (1 sewing for the first time and making a dress and needing help and 1 old-time sewer), 3 of us were quilters and 2 were others that are new to quilting/sewing. Wish you lived near me! We meet twice a month-once for quilting for church and once for sewing our own projects.