Howdy - from Texas too - I'm from Benbrook - far west Fort Worth. I wish I had started quilting at 21. I just turned 55 and have been saying I wanted to make a quilt for probably 20 years - and I'm still a newby - but I am almost finished with my first quilt. Dont be like me - just do it - and post pictures.
Blessings,
Scherrie
PS And I have never been to a quilt show but would love to.