Paula, I'm really impressed that you have achieved so much just by watching videos! That's fantastic!!!!!
I took a beginner class and then found some people to form a quilt group. I no longer have that contact but get so much help right here. I started before the internet and things have changed drastically since then. So glad for the internet! Some people join guilds. There is a huge one where I live but frankly, it's too big for me!
Just tossing out ideas for you

I'm still evolving in quilting and having a lot of fun doing so.