Thanks, Pam. Would you mind clarifying a few things? (I'm a little dense!)
Do you mean to find another quilt guild in my area instead of starting one? There are two that I know of, but they are a bit of a distance away. The closest one seems to focus on making little frou-frou projects from pricey kits they sell and these just aren't my cup of tea. I haven't been to the other, which is further away.
As far as not being concerned with a local quilt guild or other quilters - I am essentially looking to befriend others who share my interest on a local level. I'd love to share ideas and techniques and enjoy the companionship of other quilters - so frankly I'd rather not forget about it! And that is the primary reason why I'm not terribly interested in an online guild. I have lots of quilting friends, but they've moved away and are scattered all over the country. It would be lovely to connect locally.