Go Back!!!ask questions about the "Bees". These are sub groups in a quild who do special types of quilting. These gals will be more accomodating. Most quilds have a 3 times limit before joining. If the guild has a service Bee that does quilts for charity work, women's shelters, or nursing homes they always want new people and they are very easy to get to know. They take beginners all the time and it gives them an opportunity to learn without competeing with the "professional" quilters. I sew with my service bee and I sew with a group from another guild in their bee. It has been great. All you have to do is volunteer for one thing and you will be "best" friends with everyone.