Welcome to NY.. I don't know of any quilting guilds, as I don't have time to join. I can tell you that there is a wonderful fabric store in Astoria, which is not far from Forest Hills. If you Google fabric stores in Astoria, you will find the store I think on 30th st. I don't live in the area, as I live on Long Island. He sells all kinds of fabric, but has a bunch of cottons for $2.50 a yard that are amazingly decent, and has a bunch of batiks, and color washed. Hope you enjoy your stay here.

Hello from Louisiana. Enjoy your stay in the states and on this great board.

Welcome from South Carolina/UK
If you find a quilting/fabric store near your home you could ask them and I am sure they will be able to help you find a local guild.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome and Hello from Texas! Hope you enjoy your sojourn in the U.S.!

Hello and welcome from a dull and dreich Scotland! If you get homesick, just keep reminding yourself of the $22 price tag for a metre of fabric here, lol! ;)

Lol this is so true! Even with import its still cheaper to buy from US!

hi from another Granite City dweller

Thank you so much for that information, that's very helpful. We have now moved in and I will get over to Astoria and find the store as soon as I get the chance.

Haha!! Thank you!! Yes, I will remember that, I'm going to be moving back with cases full of fabric I think .

Hi from Maryland.