You are a lucky lady nstitches.
A road trip to MSQC is one of the few things on my bucket list. I have checked and it is about a 30 hour drive from my home. Yes, I would drive, I love a good road trip. I would try to go for one of their retreats, plus make many stops along the way. Is there a quilters atlas of North America?
Maybe in 2019 when I graduate from university. It will depend though I may be breeding my dog in 2019, if I do I will have to stay close to home.