You probably are already familiar with this, but it's worth a try :D
There's a wonderful quilt shop in Beloit (not far, right?). Maybe they have classes--it's a great way to meet other quilters.
I miss the Beloit shop soooo much. My friend's daughter attended college there, and we would visit the shop every time we could! The daughter is now back in MI and we're just dying to find a way to go back :lol: