Hi Bev,
I live in Coventry so could be nearish to you as you have said you live in Staffordshire? I buy on line and am only just starting a bed size quilt. Up till now I have only made tote bags and cushions..
There is a quilt shop just off junction 16 M6 called the Bramble Patch and they have day classes and the Quilters Guild run groups, have you looked to see any near you?
It would be nice to keep in touch and compare progress.. I could do with some one who knows what they are doing!
Happy stitching
Chris