Closet Quilter, Group or Guild???
#161
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Barnesville GA
Posts: 3,181
I think it has only been a negative term to one person. To the rest of us it is a play on words. We are addicted to quilting; we mostly quilt alone in our home; ergo, we are closet quilters. We need to understand the humor that was in the first message; it was really quite clever. I think it corresponds very well to any other addiction carried on in private that someone spends lots of money on, does privately, has no intention of quitting, is sure that it doesn't harm anyone else, etc. That describes my quilting. LOL!!
#163
I belong to a quilt guild. The group is 250+ members and have a morning and evening meeting once a month with a speaker. The speaker is usually from out of town or a member with something unique. National speakers are getting expensive. We have a Quilt Show every 2 years and that helps with the expense. It is inspiring to be among other who share your passion. We have small groups open to members or others at various days and times of the month that helps you find people nearer to where you live and helps make the larger groups. Less intimidating. Usually you can visit a quilt guild a couple of times before joining to see what they are like. I will say the best way to meet people is volunteer to be an officer or a helper.
#165
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Bosque County, Texas
Posts: 2,709
However, I'm not offended that people know I do these things in private, in the "closet."
#168
On a positive note I have really enjoyed everyone's input and hearing how and where you like to quilt - and whether or not you enjoy quilting together or alone. Thanks for your responses. I enjoy the interaction on this board too in spite of the negative comments.
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#170
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 672
Please Dragonomine, not all quilt guilds are unfriendly. Most meet only once a month and we older ladies have a hard time remembering names...at least that was true when I first joined but I volunteered to be the BOM person when one became ill and was unable to continue and immediately everyone seems to know my name and talks freely to me. I am now one of 3 ladies handling the charm square exchange each month. I also found that the 2 mini groups in existence were full so started a new mini group that is terrific. We are all on different skill levels and at each meeting the hostess teaches or reviews a skill, we have show and tell and minimal snacks. It is a helpful, loving group that I would wish you all could have access to. The two meetings, guild and mini group are the highlight of the month.
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