Welcome from sunny Nevada! But I undersand where you're coming from. I was born in Michigan (Manistee), and graduated from Grayling High School (near Traverse City). Even went to college at Lake Superior State. Much of my family is still in Michigan, and I'm back there often. So we have much in common.
You've come to the right place. We're a terrific group, and I know you're going to like it here!
Just write with any questions, problems, or dilemmas, related to quilting. We all love to talk about quilting.
Best of luck to you.