Hi Laura from central illinois. Going to be at the Iowa quilt show in october. If you are going perhaps we can meet. I am bringing my sister in law as she is also new to quilting and has only been to one quilt show. Hope you can make it to the show, it is awww inspiring. I have already met up with someone from Kentucky and Indiana and hope to meet more people as my life goes on. You'll really love all the info. Happy quilting.