Hello from another Virginian !!!! I was born in Newport News..Lived there until I was 5....Dad worked in ShipYard...I went to the Mid Atlantic Quilt Expo in Feb. Felt like I was in heaven for 3 days...It was my first time...I live in South Hill,Va.,near Lake Gaston...Lots of folks from your area have vacation places here...You will love this site...I have learned soooo much from it....I'm addicted to it every break I get from sewing !!!!!..Anything you need to know just ask and you will get lots of response !!!