I did belong to the local quilt guild, but I found that the level of actual quilting I get done goes down, and I start feeling pressured. Please understand, they are a wonderful friendly group, and I like them all, they just have more time/passion to devote to all the projects they do. I was looking more for a sewing group as opposed to political type group. I still go to all the quilt shows, and wish them well, it's just not my cup of tea.