Come to Texas! Not far from Galveston Island which is a wonderful winter area, which is on the Gulf south of Houston, there are quilt shops and guilds. inland around the Houston area you can find several guilds and some of the best shops in the country.
Keerville tx is a big retirement area with an incredible quilt shop, Creations, and a good guild. One of the prettiest areas in the state.
Those are just two of my favorites places where the winter weather is warmer. Many of the cities and towns in Texas have quilt shops and guilds. Just look south of Waco if you are looking for a permanent home and a warmer winter.
My favorite is Port Aransas. We take our RV there once or twice a year. I need a regular salt water fix!