I read several years ago about a woman who wanted to open a store at a particular place. She put signs out in the neighborhood asking people if they would shop at a store at that location. She received lots of answers, got lots of advice and when she opened her store, had lots of customers. If I were you, I would put a sign on the bulletin board in one of the places people usually gather asking people who are interested in a quilt guild to contact me. Of course, I already know that some board members will be appalled at the idea of making a public announcement about where you live or what your phone number is, but if that worries you too much, give them an e-mail address that you don't use for anything except replies to your inquiry. froggyintexas