I tried to connect with quilters in my area but it was a no go. They have their groups thtat have met for years and tho I have known most of these people the whole time I was growing up and they have seen my work. Not a one has asked if I would like to come. I did classes in my home and one of the leaders of this quilt community took my class and that was that. When they got together to make a quilt to donate she simply told me she didn't have time to come to class anymore. She never told me she was heading up a charity quilt. I found out later. That makes me feel unwanted even if I probably wouldn't have done alot I think you should still ask someone you know is a quilter!