I am from Western NY. My Mom actually does have quilt group together. They quilt every Wednsday at my Gramma's church. It is big! They is about 4 weekly quilters that come every week. I come whenever I get the chance because I get tons done! It truly is fun to quilt with other people. I am young and and an older lady than I we see each other and we Burst out laughing, for no reason! Due to an incident in the past that was really funny! :)