please dont hurt her feelings... I know how she feels being the new person and she may not know any one else in the area... she is needing someone to talk to.. put yourself in her shoes... we are all new at one time and need someone to help us maybe suggest out loud to have some soothing music to play and then have talk time at the end of the quilting or before... this will give everyone time to reflect and enjoy their quilting time
hugs
quiltin mama