Guilds are a great resource for any level quilter who desires improving her/his skills. They usually have libraries of the quilt books you'd like to own. There are projects that would challenge the beginner to the pro: classes, speakers, charity quilt work, and group projects. Get involved, volunteer to take a role in the guild, join a small group, or go on a quilt retreat or shop hop. If you're friendly and helpful, they will respond in kind. When I moved to a new state the quilt guild was a place where I found 20+ waiting friends.