IQuiltnFL

I think the old people comment was meant "tongue in cheek" but if not you're accurate when you say we are all going there...anyway, I don't like a lot of kids carrying on either and most of that is the permissive attitudes parents seem to have. I travel all spring/summer/fall and have stayed extended periods in many parts of the country. Quilting is almost everywhere. The best location I have found is Florida because of the many people who are there during the winter. We have guilds on both costs, up and down if you like water life. We have a large guild meeting in a central FL (not the Villages) and we meet weekly during the day. Up north most quilters are in small Bees or there is a guild that meets in the evening. Southern states seem to be more economical overall. Housing in Florida is more affordable than comparable weather states in the West (where I learned to quilt). If it's a permanent situation I would also consider tax implications. I left California because the high income tax on retirees (and everyone) was obscene. I hope I don't step on anyone's toes here. These are just my opinions and I'm no expert :-). P.S. I think there are 5 major quilt shows in Florida per year giving access to classes by professionals and vendors from other locations.