About the only thing I can think to add to what's been said is this link to a guild in Kenosha:
http://www.southportquilters.net/ I have found endless inspiration and many helpful people in the guild in our area, and I'm sure you'll have a similar experience up there in Kenosha. Near the bottom of the page is a link to a youtube video - eye candy!
Welcome to QB from The Woodlands, TX!