I'm in the process of looking for a quilt guild also. Many years ago, I was a member of an extremely large guild here (100+ members at some meetings). I found it too large, not overly welcoming and too many "quilt police" for my taste. On the other hand, there were some really nice ladies there. I'm going to try a couple in my area that I have heard about and see how they are. I think overall the pros usually outweigh the cons for most guilds. Just go and talk to people and enjoy! Then decide if you want to return.