Hi, Maribeth. Welcome to the board. I live in GA now, but was in northern VA before I moved here three years ago. There are a lot of great quilt shops in your area and a terrific guild you can join, too.
But, your best quilt friends will be right here!!! :D
Sounds like you have everything you need to jump right in and start quilting. Show us some pics of your projects and we will provide all the admiration and advice you want.