So many times people are rude when there's no need. AND it's not just quilters. Several years ago my sister and I were INVITED to join a rubber stamping group. We showed up on time and sat down. The polyester patties that came in with their boufant hairdos from the 60's (right down to the bows in the front--and this was in the 90's) asked us to move. By the time they got done we were shoved to the outskirts of the room. The leader was showing cards that were going to be made and kept repeating, "This is NOT a beginner class." and looking at us when she said it. Finally I stood up, looked at Sis and said in a loud enough voice to be heard by most, "I don't need to be in a group like this. These people are ignorant and rude. If you want to stay go ahead but I'll be in the car." Later on some of the same women were in a shop in Champaign that was owned by a friend of mine and mentioned that they belonged to that group, when my friend said that she knew two women that went to a meeting and were treated rudely they said, "Yes, we didn't want them. They only wanted to join for the 10% discount given to members." My friend told them that both of us had excellent jobs and spent several hundred $ a month in her store--with no discount. She added, "Your loss, my gain. Thank you."