I'm so glad you got to meet a new friend. It's easy to bond with fellow quilters because we all have a common bond right out of the gate in which to build a relationship...we quilt, love fabric, have kids, great families and we're all generous with our knowledge, advise, and help. With a great foundation such as these friendships grow. I'm part of a QB group here in the PNW who get together now and then at individual homes and we do a beach retreat a couple times a year. I love the ladies I've met through this board and look forward to meeting more of the ladies in the future.