I've been a member for one year. I've met lots of people who share my love for fabric and this "hobby" that consumes so much of our time. I've heard and seen some marvelous speakers, I'd never have known about, if I hadn't been at that meeting. I've learned about some new techniques as well. We have "Show and Tell" at every meeting, so it's fun to see what everyone else is making. We have a Quilt Show every two years, where there's over 400 quilts displayed. For me, I'm enjoying this group.