Penny, Unfortunately there's not a whole lot near me. I would have to go about 75 miles before I find a JoAnn, let alone anything else. Not sure where there are places that give classes. So, I rely mostly upon the Forums, reading on the net, and watching videos.
Thanks for the ShabbyFabrics link. I've bookmarked it in my browser. It will take me time to get to it, as I have been given dozens of places to read and watch about quilting.