Hi Dan, welcome to the board. If you are able to be out and about I would suggest that you go to a Quilt Show where you will not only have the opportunity to view a large display of beautiful quilts but will also be able to visit with other quilters. There will also be vendors there with yards and yards of fabric sold by the yard, fat quarters or most any of your precut packages. There will be patterns for all skill levels, various quilting books, thread, needles and just about every kind of quilting tool on the market. I believe this would be something you would really enjoy.
Enjoy your quilting journey.