Check with a local quilt shop, craft store, and/or fabric store - they often have classes for all levels of quilters. Find out if there is a local quilt guild or groups that quilt (meet at churches, senior centers, etc.) Sit in a few times to see what the different groups do - hand quilt, make charity quilts, etc. LISTEN TO EVERYONE! They all have wonderful stories, tips, and different ways of doing things. Remember what ever works best for you is what you should do. I have been with a hand quilting group for about 5 years. I love the process but am slow in getting things finished. Don't be intimidated by people who produce quilt tops rapidly, they have probably been doing this for years & years.