Originally Posted by patski
Thank you all. I think I expected too much for the guild I joined. Only meetings, no sewing together or friendship. So I think I'll stop going and enjoy sewing with my girl friends!! Much more fun and I can save the $$ for fabric :)
I'm in a guild - about 120 ladies (although actual attendance varies with the weather :) ). Business meeting once a month, show and tell every meeting, sewing days after meetings often, coffee and delicious treats each meeting, 2 parties a year. Speakers, "how to" demonstrations, 'garage sales', and trip coordination.
A small amount of dues is collected at the beginning of the year. All other things are optional.
I'm sure there are individual groups within the guild who get together and do more things on their own.
Have you thought of heading up something new in your guild? Include your girlfriends and a member or two from the guild. The more the merrier.