Yes, I agree Quilters are the nicest people ever!
Another way to meet quilters in your area is to set up a meet and greet at a local quilt shop, eat lunch and have show and tell projects.
I am setting up my 5th meet and greet in Shipshewana, Indiana on Sept. 7, 2011 and I get to meet more quilting board members.
If you set a meet and greet up please post it in the offline section here on the board, lots of fun.
Karen, Craftybear