Our local LQS has a sit and sew once a week. You could inquire or post a notice at one near you. Also if you attend a church inquire from members or your pastor (the pastor usually knows everything about what is going on). I wouldn't be past putting an inquiry on Craigslist in the crafting section. Get the names of the people who have entered quilts in your local fair or quilt show, look them up in the phone book, and give them a call. I had been wanting to attend a quilt show in a community close to here but didn't want to go alone. There is a woman who does LAQ about a mile up the road that had a sign in her front yard with her number on it. I gave her a call and asked her if she was attending or would like to and we went together. Who knows, maybe the start of a new life long friendship! Ann in TN