Hi, I too am from Mich. Southeast area... about 35 miles north of Detroit. I have been trying to find some local quilt shops but finding most of them in my area closed (our of business) - we do have the one in Canterbuy Village right around the corner from me and of course there is JoAnn Fabrics. I prefer the material from the quilt shop but can't always afford to shop there so sometimes, JoAnn's has to do. I have been quilting about 10 yrs or so but have sewn pracitcally all my life. I used to make my daughter's dresses when they were little, now I just make them quilts... ha ha I enjoy giving my quilts to family and friends and also have sold some. I very much enoy reading the posts and also seeing everyone's photos. When I figure out how to post photos, will put some of my things on here. Looking forward to continuing our "friendship"