If you want a quilting community why not Hannibal MO home of Missouri Star Quilt Co. If you want a quilt community this is it. The weather isn't bad and I understand it's a cheap enough state to live in. One thing to think about is who will you have if you or your husband were to become really ill? I have a friend who moved to FL and her husband has gone from one bad health problem to another and her statement is I don't have anyone. Think hard about moving to far away from family. Think hard before making a move as you get older. I know that the hard winters make people think about sunnier climates but winter makes you stay home and quilt.
Mia