I joined a modern quilt guild. There is a great mix of young and not so young quilters/sewers. Everyone is so kind and helpful. I have learned a lot from other guild member plus making some great new friends that I just love. If you have a problem or don't know how to do something, there are always helpful suggestions. I have even had people stop what they were doing to help me at sew day. You need to be around other people who share your interest. You should visit several guild meetings until you find one that fits you. I am 70 and some of the guild were very staunch and not friendly so I found one that was. I wanted to try new things and learn methods I had not tried before or didn't know how to do. A guild is a good bet and it does not cost much to join.