Welcome from SE Michigan! You are so right about the social interaction that comes with being a quilter. Here is the place to be! I feel deprived when I am not socially involved with my quilting. Of course I share with my sister who is also a quilter. Recently I became very involved with the quilting guild I joined only about 6 months ago. And here I am here everyday now and being encouraged is so many ways to quilt to my hearts content. I hope to someday have a longarm machine. For now it is wishful thinking. Again welcome aboard!